Chrome OS to get better Bluetooth support and Android app shortcuts

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Chrome OS team looks to be working on app shortcuts within the right-click context menus which is a sign of better integration as more and more touch-oriented devices arrive. It is also working on better Bluetooth support. Continue reading “Chrome OS to get better Bluetooth support and Android app shortcuts”

Gboard 7.2 beta for Android brings the ability to create own GIFs using camera, new sticker gallery

Google is now rolling out a new beta update to the Gboard for Android which brings the ability to create own Gifs using the camera, new sticker gallery. The GIF creation feature was spotted in previous Gboard APK being tested internally and is now finally making its way to the beta. Continue reading “Gboard 7.2 beta for Android brings the ability to create own GIFs using camera, new sticker gallery”

Google’s advanced protection program now expands access to Apple native apps

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Back in October 2017, Google launched advanced protection program, which is its strongest level of account security, and today Google announced that it is bringing Advanced Protection to Apple’s native applications on iOS devices, including Apple Mail, Calendar, and Contacts. Continue reading “Google’s advanced protection program now expands access to Apple native apps”

Chrome OS Linux app support now rolling out on Dev channel

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A couple of weeks back there were reports about the Terminal app being spotted in Chrome OS hinting at future Linux application support. With less than a week to Google I/O, a new settings option for Linux apps has appeared on the Chrome OS Dev channel; titled as “Linux (Beta),” along with the description. Continue reading “Chrome OS Linux app support now rolling out on Dev channel”

Google Assistant for Wear OS gets smart suggestions, ability to answers questions and Actions

Google introduced Assistant to its smartwatch back in 2017 and today it is rolling out a bunch of new features including smart suggestions, hear answers to questions and Actions. These features according to Google add even more convenience to your watch.  Continue reading “Google Assistant for Wear OS gets smart suggestions, ability to answers questions and Actions”

Google Pay now rolling out on the web for desktop and iOS

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Google back in January merged Android Pay and Google Wallet to Google Pay recently, and the company is slowly making the shift as it is now rolling out Google Pay on the web for desktop and iOS, few months after it rolled out for Android. Continue reading “Google Pay now rolling out on the web for desktop and iOS”

Google to invest in startups that use Assistant technology

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Google has announced a new investment program who are working to broaden Google Assistant hardware or features. This new program will provide startups with financial support, early access to Google tools, access to the Google Cloud Platform, and also offer promotional support. Continue reading “Google to invest in startups that use Assistant technology”

Fitbit partners with Google to accelerate digital health and wearables

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Fitbit has announced that it has partnered with Google across wearables and digital health. Under this partnership, Fitbit will be using Google’s Cloud Healthcare API to provide an interoperability solution to enable users to collaborate on care with their own healthcare providers.  Continue reading “Fitbit partners with Google to accelerate digital health and wearables”

Google announces .app HTTPS-default top-level domain, early registrations start today

Google today has announced the .app HTTPS-default top-level domain. The company purchased the TLD in 2015 for approx $25 million, and it is launching it today with apps, developers, and security as the primary objective.  Continue reading “Google announces .app HTTPS-default top-level domain, early registrations start today”

Google, Facebook and Microsoft are now adopting gun emoji redesign

Emojipedia Water pistol:squirt gun design

Every major vendor has now committed to redesigning the gun emoji and replace it with a water pistol/squirt gun design, reports Emojipedia. Though it took a while for it to happen, it is now happening at all once.  Continue reading “Google, Facebook and Microsoft are now adopting gun emoji redesign”

Google app v8.1 beta adds ‘At a glance’ widget, Explore page, hints at Google Lens tips section and more

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Google app is getting a new beta v8.1 update that brings features like At a glance’ widget that was debuted in the Pixel Launcher and is now making it available to many Android devices and in different launchers, adds Explore link in Settings. Continue reading “Google app v8.1 beta adds ‘At a glance’ widget, Explore page, hints at Google Lens tips section and more”

Google accounts get new secure account verification to prevent phishing attacks

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Google is rolling out a new functionality to GSuite business users. If your organization uses SAML to sign into G Suite services, Google will now show additional steps in the process. Starting 7th May, Google will now show a new screen on accounts.google.com to confirm users’ identity. Continue reading “Google accounts get new secure account verification to prevent phishing attacks”

Google ‘Solve for India’ mentoring program to support startups

Google India has hosted a four-day workshop which is a mentorship boot camp for around ten Indian startups this week. This initiative was launched last year and was initially aimed at an India-only pilot for mentorship and engagement by Google Developers Launchpad team. Continue reading “Google ‘Solve for India’ mentoring program to support startups”

Google Tasks standalone app for Android and iOS released

Along with revamped Gmail, Google has also released a new Tasks standalone app for Android and iOS. It is a tasks reminder app which was previously only accessible through Gmail and Google Calendar. Continue reading “Google Tasks standalone app for Android and iOS released”

List of phones Getting Android 8.0 Oreo update

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Earlier this year Google announced Android O and it recently confirmed it as Oreo and started rolling out the final update for its Pixel and Nexus devices. Moreover, Google has been working closely with various handset maker including Essential, Huawei, HTC, Kyocera, Motorola, HMD Global Home of Nokia Phones, Samsung, Sharp, and Sony to launch or upgrade new/existing devices to Android 8.0 Oreo by the end of this year. Continue reading “List of phones Getting Android 8.0 Oreo update”