Google seems to be rolling out new dedicated topic pages with related articles in the Feed. It is now filling with more articles on a given news category, accessible via the labeled tags above each. Google has picked up the pace of pushing out new features to the Feed section in the recent months. Continue reading “Google rolling out new dedicated topic pages with related articles in the feed”
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Android Messages Smart Replies now rolling out to more users
Google rolled out Smart Replies in Android Messages last year, while the initial offering was available to selected devices as it was a server-side roll out. Now according to new reports, the test might be expanding as users have started reporting seeing the feature on their devices. Continue reading “Android Messages Smart Replies now rolling out to more users”
Gboard v7.3 beta hints at OCR capabilities, battery saver mode with dark theme, custom text and more
Google has rolled out a new beta update to Gboard bringing the version to V7.3. While there are not many features or changes, digging deep within the APK reveals some critical changes like OCR capabilities, battery saver mode support with a dark theme, custom text and more. Continue reading “Gboard v7.3 beta hints at OCR capabilities, battery saver mode with dark theme, custom text and more”
Google Project Fi now lets you add kids to family plan
Google Project Fi already supports family plan which is an easy way to share your phone plan with friends and family. Today the company has announced that parents can their children under 13 to Project Fi group plan using a Google Account managed with Family Link. Continue reading “Google Project Fi now lets you add kids to family plan”
Revamped Gmail interface with Smart Replies, confidential mode to roll out for everyone in July
Google revamped the Gmail interface with Smart Replies, confidential mode, priority notifications, Nudge’ respond reminders was rolled out in early adaptors program back in April, and the interface is still in preview. The new UI will roll out to all G Suite users in July, and we hope it will be available for regular Gmail users as well at the same time. Continue reading “Revamped Gmail interface with Smart Replies, confidential mode to roll out for everyone in July”
Google Lens is now available as a standalone app on the Play Store
Google Lens from the date it was announced refrained itself within the camera app and Assistant, and today Google has finally launched it as a standalone app on the PlayStore. This way you can now access Lens feature even if your phone doesn’t currently offer it. The Google Lens app offers exactly same functionality as it does anywhere else. Continue reading “Google Lens is now available as a standalone app on the Play Store”
Google app v8.6 hints at Assistant contacts, updated material design theme and more
Google has rolled out a fresh new update to its Google app which brings the version number to v8.6. The new update brings more references to ‘Your People screen’ and Google Assistant for Households by adding personal details to contacts and it will also have an option to enable or disable Assistant on the Pixel Buds while your phone’s lockscreen is active Continue reading “Google app v8.6 hints at Assistant contacts, updated material design theme and more”
Google said to be working on mid-range Pixel smartphone with Snapdragon 710
Google usually launches Pixel phones in October, and this year too we will see new Pixel branded phones dubbed Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. Surprinsgly, according to Roland Quandt, Google is said to be working on a mid-range Pixel phone that it will launch in May of 2019 and it will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710. Continue reading “Google said to be working on mid-range Pixel smartphone with Snapdragon 710”
Unicode 11.0 brings 66 new emojis including softball, kangaroo, partying face, parrot, and more
Unicode published the final Emoji 11.0 list of Emojis for 2018 back in February and today the company announced that the 11.0 will arrive on June 5th. This brings 66 new emojis including softball, kangaroo, partying face, parrot, and more. Continue reading “Unicode 11.0 brings 66 new emojis including softball, kangaroo, partying face, parrot, and more”
Sony Xperia XZ2 and Xperia XZ2 Compact camera get Google Lens integration
Sony today announced that Xperia XZ2 and Xperia XZ2 Compact camera now has Google Lens integration. ‘Google Lens’ is Google’s flagship product that understands your environment by scanning things you point at it and return relevant information. The feature is available out-of-the-box for XZ2 Premium. Continue reading “Sony Xperia XZ2 and Xperia XZ2 Compact camera get Google Lens integration”
Chrome 67 for Android brings horizontal tab switcher flag, AR/VR APIs, more
Google is rolling out a new update to Chrome for Android which brings the version to 67. This update will better suit developers to create virtual reality experiences and other apps. Including the standard security and bug fixes, it also includes several design tweaks, but require flags to enable. Continue reading “Chrome 67 for Android brings horizontal tab switcher flag, AR/VR APIs, more”
Google Neighbourly local information sharing app for Android released for India
Google today has launched the Neighbourly, a Q&A app for India, aimed at helping you ask your neighbors questions regarding the locality, share local expertise, and keep up with your neighbourhood. This app routes your questions to the relevant neighbours instantly, and then they can write back with the most up-to-date and accurate info. Continue reading “Google Neighbourly local information sharing app for Android released for India”
Google expands Project Fi phone line-up with Moto G6, LG V35 ThinQ and G7 ThinQ
Project Fi is Google’s answer to a simple and fast wireless experience with the benefits of international roaming at no extra cost. However, the topmost requested option from Fi users is more choices of Fi-friendly phones. Today Google is expanding Project Fi phone line-up with three new phones; Moto G6, LG V35 ThinQ, and LG G7 ThinQ. Continue reading “Google expands Project Fi phone line-up with Moto G6, LG V35 ThinQ and G7 ThinQ”
Google’s ‘Just a Line’ AR doodling app now lets Android and iOS users collaborate
Google released Just a Line’ AR doodling app back in March; this app lets you draw in the air with your phone. Today the company is further experimenting with a version for iPhone, along with a new feature for both Android and iOS that lets you draw with a friend. Meaning, the app now lets two people create doodles together at the same time across Android and iOS. Continue reading “Google’s ‘Just a Line’ AR doodling app now lets Android and iOS users collaborate”
Google said to be in talks with Foxconn for Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, could go official in September
Google Pixel series is slated to release later this year, while there is still time for the renders and live images to come out; we now hear some interesting details about the Pixel 3 flagships. It is said that Google is working on an upgraded Pixel smartphone line, this also includes a variant with a nearly edge-to-edge screen. Continue reading “Google said to be in talks with Foxconn for Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, could go official in September”