Android Q which leaked earlier this month is confirmed to bring tons of new features including a system-wide dark theme and API changes. However, one of the biggest additions to the upcoming Android OS is the native support for a more secure facial recognition, instead of just relying on an image as a Trusted Face. Continue reading “Android Q UI reveals native support for facial recognition, screen-recording, WPA3 and more”
Google has started testing a feature called Dynamic Email in the Android app. Google for a while now has been talking about bringing AMP to Gmail; AMP for those who are unaware is basically supposed to speed up load times for web pages. The company started testing out AMP for Gmail on the web soon after the announcement but was only open to few. Continue reading “Gmail v8.12 starts testing Dynamic Email support”
Google is already known to be working on an entirely new operating system called Fuchsia. The development of the same is currently underway with new features and testing on a variety of form factors. Google has now hired Apple engineer Bill Stevenson to work on the Fuchsia OS and bring it to the market. Continue reading “Google hires Apple’s Bill Stevenson to bring Fuchsia OS to the market”
As mentioned in December 2017, Google starting from April 16, 2019, will transition classic Hangouts users on G Suite domains to Hangouts Chat and Hangouts Meet. Between April and September 2019, Google says that features from classic Hangouts will come to Chat. Continue reading “Google to upgrade classic Hangout users to Hangouts Chat and Meet from October 2019”
CNIL has issued a penalty of $57 million against Google for violating Europe’s strict new data privacy laws. The agency accuses Google of not fully disclosing to users how their personal data is collected nor how the data is eventually used. It further accuses Google of not properly obtaining user consent for showing them personalized ads. Continue reading “Google hit with $57 million GDPR penalty by french watchdog CNIL”
Android Q has been in the news for the past week and some of the changes include system-wide dark mode and new permissions settings. However, there seems to be a downside as the new code changes suggest that the network carriers will have more ability to lock your phone down to specific networks via your SIM card. Continue reading “Android Q said to bring more ways for carriers to SIM lock your phone”
Verily has announced a health watch in 2017 that is aimed at offering insights into medical conditions such as Parkinson’s disease and PTSD. Now, Verily has received FDA clearance for the watch’s electrocardiogram (ECG) technology.
Continue reading “Alphabet’s Verily Study Watch gets FDA approval for ECG feature”
Google will debut the first beta build of Android Q sometime before the I/O developers conference. However, prior to the release, XDA-Developers have managed to get the very early build of Q running on the Google Pixel 3 XL. Though this won’t be the first preview build, it still gives us the idea on where Google is headed. Continue reading “Android Q early build leak: System-wide dark theme, permission revamp, Desktop Mode and more”
Google’s Gboard is getting a new update bringing few visible changes on the surface and few tweaks from the inside. The update hints at a new and larger batch of emoticons are coming to Gboard. It also looks like Gboard might get the ability to send its own stickers to Whatsapp using WEBP format. Continue reading “Gboard v7.9 update brings support for more languages, predictive search; hints at new Emoticons, and more”
Google has announced that Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Sites will be getting a new look and feel on the Web. While there may not be any functionality changes, users will notice visual improvements including Interface typography that uses Google’s custom-designed and highly-legible typefaces, controls and more. Continue reading “Google Docs, Sheets, Slides on the Web get Material Design”
Google has announced that it is upgrading default messaging on eligible phones to RCS on Project Fi. In the coming weeks, all compatible phones designed for Fi will get faster data coverage in more places around the world. Continue reading “Google Fi gets RCS chat, to roll out faster 4G LTE speeds in 33 more countries”
Google for a while now has stopped making its Chromecast Audio streaming adapter and going forward, it will instead focus on smart speakers. The company’s spokesperson has confirmed that Chromecast Audio is being discontinued. Continue reading “Google officially discontinues Chromecast Audio”
Google has announced new activity cards to help you pick up where you left off. If you’re logged into your Google account and search for topics, you may find an activity card at the top of the results page that provides easy ways to continue the search. Continue reading “Google Activity Cards in Search lets you revisit past results”
Google has announced that it will be rolling out the ad filter designed to block intrusive and disruptive ads in Chrome worldwide later this year. Starting July 9th, the company will prevent any advertisements that violate the Coalition for Better Ads’ Better Ads Standards from appearing on sites. Continue reading “Google Chrome to filter disruptive ads on websites starting July 9th”
Lenovo and Google at CES 2019 have unveiled the Lenovo Smart Clock with the Google Assistant. The company says that the Smart Clock lets you control your smart home and listen to your favorite music with multi-room audio grouping. The Lenovo Smart Clock supports voice and touch controls. Continue reading “Lenovo Smart Clock with 4-inch screen, Google Assistant announced”
