Google has quietly rolled out a new feature to Maps that is aimed at helping users discover places others have recommended. Google Maps now supports hashtags in reviews. Google suggests that users add up to five hashtags per review, and place them at the end of the review to make the text easier to read. Continue reading “Google Maps Business reviews gets the ability to add hashtags”
After being introduced at the I/O 2018, Google’s Duplex is finally making its way to Pixel phones. Using Google Duplex, Assistant can now book appointments, make reservations and more. These actions usually require user physical action to pick up the phone and call the business to get things done, but Google Assistant will now take the job of going through all this behind the screen for you. All you have to do is just provide the date and time, and your Assistant will call the business to coordinate for you. Continue reading “Google Duplex finally starts rolling out to Pixel phones”
Google Duo is getting a new update bringing the version number to V44, however, it doesn’t bring much to the table on the covers, but underneath there are few subtle inclusions. The team behind Duo is said to be working on a new Low Light mode to enhance the video-calling experience in underlit conditions. Continue reading “Google Duo v44 hints at Low Light mode, data saver, new call answering UI and more”
Google has rolled out an update to Assistant on iOS which brings support for Siri Shortcuts. The company is trying hard to make Assistant a best replacement for Siri which currently is deeply ingrained within Apple’s platform. However, Google doesn’t want to miss any chance. Continue reading “Google Assistant for iOS gets support for Siri Shortcuts”
Google’s Digital Wellbeing feature which debuted with Android Pie is aimed at being responsible with smartphone usage. The app has finally exited the beta stage and is now available to all Pixel phones running Android 9.0 Pie. Apart from Pixel, Android One phones those who have signed up for beta are also getting the update. Continue reading “Google Digital Wellbeing finally exits beta, now available for all Pixel phones”
Google has announced that starting from January 7th, 2019, SMS notifications from Google Calendar will no longer be available. Since Calendar offers in-app notifications, you can still get notified, regardless of your device or connection. Continue reading “Google to remove Calendar SMS notifications on January 7th”
Google’s problems with bugs on Pixel phones never seem to stop and latest to join the list is the weird camera bug. Ironically, cameras are the biggest positive of the Pixel phones and this strange bug is causing it to crash. For some time, users have been running into a Pixel 3 fatal error camera bug which can render the camera completely useless. Continue reading “Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL users encounter ‘fatal error’ camera bug”
Google Photos for iOS gets the ability to adjust the background blur and change the focus. To edit, just pull up a portrait photo in Google Photos, then tap the editing icon to get to the editing menu, then click it one more time to edit depth and focus. Continue reading “Google Photos for iOS gets the ability to adjust background blur and change focus”
Google launched the Pixel 3 series phones worldwide and they are already on sale in major markets. However, it looks like the company isn’t done yet as a new variant dubbed Pixel 3 Lite surfaces. The device in question is powered by the latest Snapdragon 670 SoC and packs a 3.5mm headphone jack. Continue reading “Google Pixel 3 Lite with 5.56-inch Full HD+ display, Snapdragon 670, 3.5mm audio jack surfaces in live images”
Google in recent times has pushed out several updates to Wear OS indicating that it hasn’t given up on the platform. However, the company has made few more changes and is now rolling out through the ‘H’ update. This update includes the battery saver improvements, improved off body efficiency, smart app resume for all apps and more. Continue reading “Google Wear OS H update with battery saver improvements, smart app resume and more announced”
Google, just in time for the holiday season has introduced new Assistant features that can be particularly helpful at home and more. Google Assistant features broadcast where you can send a message from your phone to your smart speakers and smart displays at home, the company is making this feature even more useful where you can reply back to a smart speaker or Smart Display to your phone. Continue reading “Google Assistant gets the ability to reply back to a smart speaker, new recipe recommendations to Smart Displays and more”
Google back in 2017 enabled in select countries to message businesses from the Business Profiles on Google giving users the opportunity to ask questions without having to make a phone call. Now, the company is making it much easier where you can message and connect with businesses via Business Profiles within the Google Maps app. Continue reading “Google My Business app revamp makes it easier to connect with businesses”
Google’s Project Treble enables OEMs and silicon vendors to develop and deploy Android updates faster than what was previously possible. The company has announced that going forward, all devices launching with Android 9 Pie or later will be Treble-compliant and take full advantage of the Treble architecture to deliver faster upgrades. Continue reading “Google confirms all devices launching with Android 9.0 Pie or later will be Treble-compliant”
At the Pixel launch, Google introduced a new Pixel-camera exclusive feature called ‘Night Shot.’ Google has finally rolled out the feature to every Pixel phone. It helps you capture detailed photos even in low-light without a flash or tripod.
Continue reading “Google Night Sight is now rolling out to all Pixel series phones”
Google has announced that it is rolling out a newly expanded Google Safety Center with updated resources and pulled even more information into one site dedicated to educating and empowering people on important topics like data security, privacy controls, and online protections for all of our users. Continue reading “Google expands Safety Center to India to help users manage security and privacy controls, available in 9 Indian languages”
