Google today is rolling out a new update to the Google Clock app where you can set your favorite music on Spotify as alarm sounds. You can now swap classic alarm tones with any song of your choice. Continue reading “Google Clock app now lets you set music on Spotify as default alarm sounds”
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ARCore v1.4 brings support for first Chromebook, Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL
Google is rolling out an update to its ARCore and this time it brings support for Chrome OS with the recently released Acer Chromebook Tab 10. Also joining the list are the codenames associated with the Pixel 3, and Pixel 3 XL; blueline and crosshatch. Continue reading “ARCore v1.4 brings support for first Chromebook, Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL”
Google Maps ‘Your Match’ for iOS uses machine learning to suggest places you might like
Google Maps for iOS is getting a new update that brings a new feature ‘match.’ This feature will help you by suggesting new restaurants that it thinks you might enjoy. Google will collect the data including the places you’ve visited and interests you provide, to predict if you would like a particular restaurant. Continue reading “Google Maps ‘Your Match’ for iOS uses machine learning to suggest places you might like”
Google Calendar now makes it easier to reschedule meetings
Google today is introducing a new feature to its Calendar application that enables users to schedule meetings more efficiently. Now each guest you invited to meetings can propose a new time, and the organizer can easily review and accept time proposals. Continue reading “Google Calendar now makes it easier to reschedule meetings”
Google Chrome for Daydream VR headsets launched
Google today is launching Chrome on Google Daydream View and the Lenovo Mirage Solo with Daydream. This will let you open and browse Chrome directly from the homepage to interact with any webpage while in VR. Continue reading “Google Chrome for Daydream VR headsets launched”
YouTube for iOS gets Dark Theme, coming to Android soon [Update: Being tested on Android]
Update – July 30, 2018: Even though the company said that Dark Theme is coming to Android soon, a Reddit users has received the feature, so we can expect it to roll out for Android in the coming weeks.
Google app beta for Android hints at Pixel Stand smart dock, in-car improvements with Herbie and more
A new beta update of Google app is now rolling out and like always, there aren’t any major changes right out off the bat, but it does hint at some upcoming possibilities. The latest additions include an upcoming Pixel Stand Smart Dock, settings for a YouTube TV content filtering, and finally in what appears to be an enhanced voice-controlled feature for the car. Continue reading “Google app beta for Android hints at Pixel Stand smart dock, in-car improvements with Herbie and more”
Google Pixel 3 XL with 19:9 notch display, single rear camera surfaces in live images
Back in May we first saw the screen protectors of the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL revealing what’s to come in terms of design. Again in June, we have seen the live images of the Pixel 3 XL revealing the notch design, and a single rear camera. Google’s 2018 flagships are not new to us; we have it surface in the AOSP as well. Today, courtesy of an XDA member, we see the Google Pixel 3 XL yet again and this time in white color. Continue reading “Google Pixel 3 XL with 19:9 notch display, single rear camera surfaces in live images”
Google Go to get dictation in 28 new languages, Google Station expands to Nigeria
At the Google for Nigeria’ event, the company announced that it will soon bring ‘Google Station’ for Nigeria in partnership with 21st Century which is one of the largest fiber network providers in Nigeria. It also announced a new feature within Google Go; it can now read web pages out loud and highlights each word so you can follow along. Continue reading “Google Go to get dictation in 28 new languages, Google Station expands to Nigeria”
Google finally bans Crypto-mining, repetitive apps from the Play Store
Google today has yet again updated its Play Store developer policies and first among them is the “appeal to children but contain adult themes” are no longer allowed. In the same regards, apps that include content that adult content will be immediately banned from the Store. Continue reading “Google finally bans Crypto-mining, repetitive apps from the Play Store”
Google Event Search gets new personalised recommendations, detailed overview and more
Google today announced that in the next few days it will be adding new features in Search to make it easier to find events. These new features will give you personal recommendations, along with more information about events that interest you.
Google introduces Titan USB Security Key for password-free logins
Google today on the second day of Cloud Next 2018 announced its own 2FA Security Key as part of the Titan secure elements family. It also introduced the Edge TPU for the Internet of Things. Google last year has mentioned its intentions to “built micro-controller” for servers in its data centers. Continue reading “Google introduces Titan USB Security Key for password-free logins”
Google to bring A.I technology to contact centers, adds new automated machine learning tools
Google today is introducing two new AutoML offerings; the AutoML Natural Language that helps you automatically predict custom text categories specific to domains and AutoML Translation using which you can upload translated language pairs to train your own custom translation model. Furthermore, Google also said that these are now available in beta, and announced new enhancements to Dialogflow Enterprise Edition, a new solution, Contact Center A. Continue reading “Google to bring A.I technology to contact centers, adds new automated machine learning tools”
Chrome 68 for Android brings Spectre Site mitigations, ‘Not secure’ warning, Android P-like tab switcher and more
Chrome for Android is getting a new update bringing the version number to V68. This update brings the HTTP ‘Not secure’ warning as well as Spectre and redirects protections. It also gets a new tab switcher similar to Android P and also a new “Add to Home screen” prompt. Continue reading “Chrome 68 for Android brings Spectre Site mitigations, ‘Not secure’ warning, Android P-like tab switcher and more”
Google G Suite gets Grammar Suggestions in Google Docs, Smart Reply in Hangouts Chat and more
Google today announced that it is introducing new grammar suggestions in Google Docs along with a revamped interface for spelling and grammar review. Alongside this, Google is introducing a slew of new features to GSuite including Security center investigation tool, Data regions, Smart Reply in Hangouts Chat, Smart Compose, voice commands in Hangouts Meet hardware. Continue reading “Google G Suite gets Grammar Suggestions in Google Docs, Smart Reply in Hangouts Chat and more”