Google has killed the support for Wi-Fi Protected Setup authentication mode in Android P. It is a protocol that allows a client Wi-Fi device to connect to a router using a PIN or a push-button. This, however, isn’t considered to be very secure. Continue reading “Google removes WPS support from Android P”
Google today announced that it has partnered with Niti Aayog with an aim to focus on the growth of India’s nascent artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) ecosystem. According to the company, Artificial Intelligence has helped farmers detect the onset of crop infections, enables doctors to diagnose the occurrence of diabetic blindness among millions and many more. Continue reading “Google brings Machine Learning crash course study jam Series to India”
Google Play Games app is getting a new update (v5.10) which brings features like new setting to disable autoplay videos, new search, removed settings to disabled Quest and Request notifications (v5.9), added Snake, YouTube links under games in the carousel (v5.8), White nav bar (v5.8). It is also bringing a new progress screen to a small group of users. Continue reading “Google Play Games update brings Search, Snake game, YouTube videos with gameplay and more”
At the Google I/O 2018 event the company introduced the Duplex Assistant AI-based phone call technology. The feature uses Assistant to make phone calls and book appointments for users when asked. Then again, Google’s Chrome team has officially renamed the experimental ‘Chrome Home’ interface to ‘Chrome Duplex.’ To avoid any confusion, the company is now renaming Chrome Duplex to Chrome Duet. Continue reading “Google renames Chrome Duplex to ‘Duet’ to avoid confusion over Duplex phone-call”
The Wall Street Journal had posted a story on how Google lets third-party app developers read and analyze the contents of a user’s Gmail message. Today in response to that story, Google has published a new blog post detailing how its user and business organization using G Suite are protected and how important privacy and security is for Google. Continue reading “Google clarifies third-party app developers having access to your Gmail”
Samsung rumored to launch an Android Go phone in the coming days, but no details have leaked so far leaving so much for imagination. However, things seem to be finally looking positive as the Samsung’s Android Go phone’s Experience U.X surfaced. This means that the Samsung’s first Android Go smartphone won’t be running stock Android. Continue reading “Samsung Android Go phone with Experience UI, Android 8.1 surfaces in live images”
Android P Developer Preview 4 is out and it comes with smaller app updates, and Google Camera is one of them. However, it doesn’t seem to have any live changes, it does have hints of many new features to come, including the much-anticipated RAW support, corrections to wide-angle distortion, multi-channel audio and more. Continue reading “Google Camera v5.3 hints at RAW support, corrections to wide-angle distortion, multi-channel audio and more”
YouTube TV introduced a picture-in-picture mode with Android 8.0 Oreo back in November and has also extended to its Premium and Music services. The videos are minimised to a corner to let you keep watching while browsing around other apps. However, it now seems to be rolling out to non-paying YouTube users. Continue reading “YouTube picture-in-picture will be available to all Android users”
Google as a part of the Well-being initiative today is introducing a new out of office option and customizable working hours to Google Calendar. When you are about to create an event on the web, simply select the “Out of office” Calendar entry. The Out of office object will have a different look on the Calendar grid, signaling to others that you’re unavailable. Continue reading “Google Calendar gets new ‘Out of Office mode’ and ability to restrict your working hours”
Google at the I/O 2018 has demoed the Google Duplex; this tech is where Assistant dupes itself as a human, call a business and get you a reservation. To make it sound like more human has added in human ticks like “umm.” However, concerns were raised regarding how ethical this feature is. Back in May, Google clarified in a statement that the experimental system would have “disclosure built-in.” Continue reading “Google Duplex demo shows how Assistant will identify itself while making reservations”
Google introduced a set of brand new feature to Maps last month; these new features will help you find the best spots to eat, drink, and play based on the things you’re into. The company today announced that many of these features are now rolling out to everyone worldwide. Continue reading “Google Maps with redesigned Explore tab, new “For you” tab, personal recommendations and more rolling out”
Nokia promised the face unlock feature on the recently launched Nokia 8 Sirocco, 7 Plus, Nokia 6 (2018) but the feature is nowhere to be seen yet even after months since the launch. However, Nokia Mobiles on Twitter has confirmed that the Nokia 8 Sirocco, Nokia 7 Plus and the new Nokia 6.1, as well as the Nokia 8, will get face unlock as an OTA update in the coming months. Continue reading “Nokia 8 Sirocco, Nokia 7 Plus and Nokia 6.1 to get Face unlock via OTA update soon, Nokia 7 Plus gets ARCore support”
Google Duo has received a new update with version number V36, and this seems to be a small service update that doesn’t bring major changes to the table. However, it marks the end of Jelly Bean support and sets KitKat (4.4) as the oldest officially supported version. Continue reading “Google Duo 36 confirms multi-device and tablet support, drops support for Jelly Bean”
Google is rolling out a new update to its Camera application bringing the version number to 5.2.025, and this brings the much talked Google Lens integration to Pixel and Nexus phones. At the I/O 2018, Google showcased the Lens integration directly into the camera app, and OEMs like Sony, Motorola, OnePlus have started implementing it already, and now Google’s own Pixel and Nexus are getting it. Continue reading “Google Camera update brings Google Lens integration to Pixel and Nexus phones”
Google today is introducing a new Google Earth measure tool for Chrome and Android. This tool will allow users to measure the distances between two points on Google Earth. Google says that this move comes as it remains the most requested features as it brings the ability to measure a certain area and measure the distance on Google Earth. Continue reading “Google Earth measure tool for Android and Chrome released, coming to iOS soon”
