Revamped Gmail for Web with Smart Replies, Snooze, and more surfaces

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Just yesterday there were reports that Gmail is being revamped with new web U.I, smart replies and more. Today we are having the first look at the updated Gmail and how it looks once it is rolled out. The new design is said to bring it closer to the company’s tweaks for Gmail on mobile devices. Continue reading “Revamped Gmail for Web with Smart Replies, Snooze, and more surfaces”

Researchers find some Android phone manufacturers misguide users about missed security updates

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Google introduces a new version of Android every year at the I/O event, and except for the Pixel phones and Android One, it is OEM’s job to push updates to their portfolio. It is a known fact that Android phones are infamously slow to get updates. The February distribution rate shows only 1.1% of Android phones are running on the latest OS. Continue reading “Researchers find some Android phone manufacturers misguide users about missed security updates”

Gmail to get revamped web UI, snooze, smart replies and more soon

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Google is said to be making changes to its Gmail platform as G Suite administrators, received an email regarding the Early Adopter Program which will be kickstarted in the coming weeks. These changes are said to bring “fresh, clean look,”  it will also bring features like the ability to “snooze” emails to reappear in your inbox later, and more. Continue reading “Gmail to get revamped web UI, snooze, smart replies and more soon”

Google Sheets gets support for recording macro sheets, new chart types, better spreadsheets printing and more

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Google today has announced a series of new updates to Sheets that brings support for recording macro sheets, new chart types, better spreadsheets printing and more. It also brings a way to record macros in the cloud to automate repetitive tasks, as well as more formatting options. Continue reading “Google Sheets gets support for recording macro sheets, new chart types, better spreadsheets printing and more”

Google no longer selling original Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones

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Pixel and Pixel XL 2016 marked the first official introduction of the Pixel-series by Google which also killed off the Nexus series. However, Google today has officially removed the original Pixel and Pixel XL from its online stores. Accessories” category now joins the latest Pixel 2 flagship in the online store listing. Continue reading “Google no longer selling original Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones”

Google-branded 4K Android TV dongle with Assistant-enabled remote, Android Oreo passes through the FCC

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A new Android TV with Google logo and manufactured by the Shenzhen SEI Robotics Co., Ltd. has passed through the FCC. It comes with “4K ATV Stick” naming and pictures showing off HDMI dongle, with Google Logo running the latest version of Android TV and with a Google Assistant enabled voice remote. Continue reading “Google-branded 4K Android TV dongle with Assistant-enabled remote, Android Oreo passes through the FCC”

Google opens up VR180 to developers and manufacturers

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Google today announced that it is opening up its VR180 to developers and manufacturers. We can expect VR180 devices and apps in the future. it published on how developers can start engaging with the format and offer VR180 products. Continue reading “Google opens up VR180 to developers and manufacturers”

Google Chrome said to get full-scale Material Design 2 revamp in September

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Back in February, it is reported that Google is working on a mysterious Material Design 2 which was spotted in Google’s open source repository for Chrome and Chrome OS. However, Google quickly made the Commit private as soon as the news broke. However, there few changes to the Commit once again and it now appears that the Chrome browser will receive a full-blown redesign during September.  Continue reading “Google Chrome said to get full-scale Material Design 2 revamp in September”

Google Voice Wi-Fi calling beta starts rolling out

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Google has finally started enlisting users to beta test for a data-only calling option on the Google Voice. Wi-Fi calling lets you reduce roaming charges when you’re on the go, stay connected when you have poor cell service and the ability to make calls from any device or from the web. Continue reading “Google Voice Wi-Fi calling beta starts rolling out”

Google Chrome Emoji shortcut starts rolling out for Mac, Windows and Chrome OS

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Emoji are a way of expressing and are commonly used in conversation made on a smartphone or tablet. But now Google Chrome is working on making it easier to use emoji on desktops. All major operating systems now have an easy to bring up a special emoji/symbols picker which is usually hidden behind a key combination. Continue reading “Google Chrome Emoji shortcut starts rolling out for Mac, Windows and Chrome OS”

Chromebook Atlas with 4K display surfaces, expected later this year

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There’s never been a Chromebook with a 4K screen resolution, in fact, 2400 x 1600 resolution display on the Google Pixelbook is as close as we got so far on Chromebooks. However, it looks like things are going to change very soon as a new Chromebook with name ‘Atlas’ 4K display surfaced online. Continue reading “Chromebook Atlas with 4K display surfaces, expected later this year”

Google Pixel 3 references surface in AOSP, hints at improved networking

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Google Pixel first-generation was launched with Android 7.1 Nougat, Pixel 2nd generation came with Android 8.0 Oreo, and now the Pixel 3 series will obviously run on Android P whose first developer preview was released recently. Although we don’t have the Pixel 3 at our disposal just yet, fortunately, we have our first traces of the device showing up in AOSP.  Continue reading “Google Pixel 3 references surface in AOSP, hints at improved networking”

Apple hires Google’s former A.I Chief John Giannandrea, aims to improve Siri

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Apple is hiring Google’s former head of search and artificial intelligence; John Giannandrea. The news was first reported by The New York Times, and it comes one day after he announced that he was stepping down from his role at Google.  Continue reading “Apple hires Google’s former A.I Chief John Giannandrea, aims to improve Siri”

Google updates search results to make it easier to filter movies by ratings, showtimes, theater location and more

Google today announced updates to its search results to make it easier to pick a movie. It will now let you can quickly compare movies by factors like ratings, showtimes, theater location and more all from the same view. You can also click showtime to purchase a ticket in advance.  Continue reading “Google updates search results to make it easier to filter movies by ratings, showtimes, theater location and more”