Google is considering the idea of adding premium features to its AI-driven search engine, as reported by the Financial Times. These features might become part of Google’s subscription services, offering more AI capabilities alongside the Gemini AI assistant in Gmail and Docs. Continue reading “Google AI Search Engine could get paid premium features”
Google Chrome is the most popular browser and it was not natively available on Windows PCs based on Arm until now. All that is set to change for the better with today’s announcement from Google and Qualcomm. Google quietly released the Arm build to the Canary channel a few weeks back and looks like the final version is rolling out this week to Arm-compatible Windows PCs.
Google has released the second Developer Preview of Android 15, which serves as the final developer-focused build before the open beta in April. Continue reading “Android 15 Developer Preview 2 brings satellite connectivity support and more”
Google and Reddit have announced a new partnership aimed at integrating advanced AI capabilities into Reddit’s platform using Vertex AI. The collaboration seeks to enhance various aspects of Reddit, including its search functionality, through the use of Vertex AI. Continue reading “Google and Reddit extend Cloud partnership with AI integration”
Google has announced that Google Pay SoundPods will soon be available to small merchants across India, aiming to simplify payment processes for millions of SMBs. This follows a successful limited pilot last year, where participating merchants provided positive feedback on the device. Continue reading “Google Pay rolls out SoundPods for small merchants in India”
Google has released the first Developer Preview of Android 15, one day later than expected. Continue reading “Google rolls out the first Android 15 developer preview”
Google’s CEO, Sundar Pichai, has announced that Google One now boasts over 100 million subscribers. This milestone marks a significant step in the company’s efforts to steer users away from its free offerings, such as the discontinuation of unlimited Google Drive storage for photos. Continue reading “Google One surpasses 100 million subscribers”
Google is rolling out the next beta update for Android 14, known as QPR3 Beta 1. It comes with bug fixes, performance optimizations, and early access to the June Pixel Feature Drop. Continue reading “Google rolls out Android 14 QPR3 Beta 1 update”
Google is working on a new feature called “Private Space,” allowing you to hide apps on your phone, according to a report from Android Police. Currently, Android lacks native support for securing your sensitive apps, but the upcoming Private Space feature aims to change that. Continue reading “Google to add native Private Space support on Android”
Google is working on adding built-in protection against phishing on Android, according to a report from Android Police. This means the feature will scan apps for signs of phishing or other deceptive actions. For those unaware, phishing is a type of cyberattack where hackers try to trick users into sharing sensitive information. Continue reading “Google is working on built-in phishing protection for Android”
In a continual effort to enhance user experience, the Google app on Android is set to introduce a Sports widget, following the earlier introduction of the Finance Watchlist. The Sports widget is accessible in the beta channel with Google app version 14.49.38.29. Continue reading “Google app on Android to get sports widget: Report”
Google has introduced 11 new features and updates for November 2023, catering to Android devices, Wear OS smartwatches, and Google TV. These improvements aim to enhance user experiences across various platforms. Here’s a quick overview of the latest additions: Continue reading “Android gets new features across phones, Wear OS and Google TV devices”
Some Pixel 8 Pro owners have noticed circular bumps on their screens, possibly caused by pressure on the soft underside of the 6.7-inch OLED panel, reported some users on the Google support community. The bumps are consistently seen on the top edge, near the front-facing camera, and along the left and right edges. Continue reading “Pixel 8 Pro display bump doesn’t affect durability: Google”
Google is taking steps to improve Bard’s ability to comprehend YouTube videos. This means you can now ask Bard questions about the content of YouTube videos. For instance, if you’re watching a tutorial on making olive oil cake, you can inquire about the number of eggs needed in the recipe. Continue reading “Google improves Bard’s interaction with YouTube Videos”
In the ongoing Epic v. Google trial, The Verge reveals that Spotify secured a unique deal with Google for Android-based payments. According to Google’s global partnerships head, Don Harrison, Spotify paid no commission for subscriptions through its system, but 4% if users chose Google—a significant reduction from Google’s 15% fee. Continue reading “Google admits Spotify’s Play Store fee exemption”
