In response to an antitrust order, Google India has modified Android and Google Play to align with the CCI ruling. These alterations include allowing OEMs to license specific Google apps for pre-installation on their devices. The adjustments have the potential to greatly transform Android smartphones in India. Continue reading “Google’s IMADA agreement to bring major Android overhaul in India”
On Thursday, YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki announced that she plans to “start a new chapter focused on my family, health, and personal projects” after running the video-sharing platform for nearly a decade. In a blog post, Wojcicki detailed her plans to step back from her leadership role at the company. Continue reading “Susan Wojcicki steps down as YouTube CEO, Neal Mohan to replace her”
Google has launched the first Beta of its ‘Privacy Sandbox’ on Android for eligible devices. This phase enables users and developers to test and assess the new solutions in real-world conditions. However, Google Chrome’s Privacy Sandbox delayed yet again to H2 2024. Continue reading “Google rolls out Privacy Sandbox to Android devices in beta”
Google has revealed how artificial intelligence is advancing its goals, with improvements to immersive view and Live View, as well as new features aimed at electric vehicle drivers and those who use public transportation. In the previous year, Google introduced Live View in Search and the ability to find EV charging stations. Continue reading “Google Maps gets Immersive view, Search with Live View coming soon”
Google has improved its Google Translate service by incorporating new features, enhanced context-based translation options, and a revamped design. Continue reading “Google Translate adds new AI features, contextual translation and more”
Google has released the first Android 14 developer preview, which provides insights into the updates coming to the next version of Android. The focus has been shifted to better tablet app quality, and it can be installed on supported Pixel phones. Continue reading “Google rolls out the first Android 14 developer preview”
For Safer Internet Day, Google promises to make the internet safer for all users. The company is dedicated to ensuring online protection by providing privacy tools and new resources for families. Google is creating online security measures that prioritize privacy and give users control over their settings according to their specific needs. Continue reading “Google introduces new privacy protection tools for families”
Google is utilizing the Context Hub Runtime Environment (CHRE) in Android to enhance Fast Pair on the OnePlus 11, making device connections faster while conserving battery. Continue reading “Google brings CHRE to Android to speed up Fast Pair”
Google has released the alpha version of Credential Manager, a new Jetpack API for app developers. It simplifies the authentication process for users and improves security with the integration of passkeys. Continue reading “Google introduces Credential Manager for a seamless sign-in experience”
Google has introduced Bard, a conversational AI service that runs on LaMDA and aims to rival ChatGPT. Currently, Bard is only being trialed by a selected group and is considered an experimental service. Continue reading “Google unveils ‘Bard’ AI service to take on ChatGPT”
A potential new feature for Google Chrome on Android, “quick delete,” may soon be available, as code changes have been discovered on Chromium Gerrit. This feature would offer users a faster way to erase their browsing history, and aligns with Google’s announcement at I/O 2021 of the ability to quickly delete the last 15 minutes of search queries on Android and iOS apps. Continue reading “Google Chrome for Android to get ‘quick delete’ option”
Google seems to be on the brink of revolutionizing the way we use webcams, with Android Expert Mishaal Rahman spotting indications that the company is planning to allow native support for using Android phones as webcams for PCs, Macs, and Chromebooks. Continue reading “Android could get native support for ‘Phone as Webcam’ soon”
Following the Google Pixel Feature Drop update and Android 13 QPR2 Beta 2 update with new features and bug fixes last month, the company has begun sending the first Android 13 QPR2 Beta 3 (Quarterly Platform Release) update to compatible pixel devices. Continue reading “Google rolls out Android 13 QPR2 Beta 3 update”
Google introduces MusicLM, which is a new AI tool that generates high-quality music from text descriptions. It can understand phrases such as “a calming violin melody backed by a distorted guitar riff” and convert them into corresponding musical compositions. Continue reading “Google introduces ‘MusicLM’, AI tool for Generating Music from Text”
The U.S. Justice Department and 8 states filed a lawsuit against Google on Tuesday, alleging the company has unlawfully maintained a monopoly in online advertising technology. Continue reading “U.S. DOJ sues Google of monopolizing in ad technology”
