Google’s A.I powered clips camera was introduced back in October at the Pixel event. The tiny camera can be hooked onto your daily things like shirt, table, chair and will automatically record a seven-second video. The Clips hands-free camera is now on sale from the Google Store in the USA. Continue reading “Google Clips goes on sale briefly, shipping excepted from March”
Google just launched Bulletin hyperlocal and community news app for Android. The app is designed with an aim to inspire users to share hyperlocal stories on a community platform right from your phone. Google also hopes that the app highlights the inspiring the stories that aren’t being told. Continue reading “Google Bulletin hyperlocal and community news app released”
Google Files Go that was launched back in December last year has now received a significant update bringing features like open files in other apps, SD card support and more. Files Go app basically lets you free up storage on your phone that is occupied by junk files. Continue reading “Google Files Go gets option to open files in other apps, tablet support and more”
After being in testing for quite some time, first Chrome update of 2018 is here. The Chrome 64 for Android brings white navigation bar, new APIs for developers to use and the biggest of all is that it blocks annoying auto-redirect pop-ups. Though the feature is listed as official by Google, it is still not enabled by default for some reason. Continue reading “Google Chrome 64 for Android brings white navigation bar, blocks auto-redirect pop-ups and more”
Just two after being spotted in the Play Books V4 update, Audiobooks are now finally official. audiobooks are now available for Android, iOS, and Home speakers. It now join the list of movies, music, TV, and ebooks offerings from Google. Continue reading “Audiobooks on Google Play launched for iOS, Android and Home speakers”
Google back at the Google for India event in 2017 announced the Android Oreo (Go Edition) for entry-level Android devices along with a suite of optimized apps including Google Go, Google Assistant Go, YouTube Go, Google Maps Go, Gmail Go, Gboard, Google Play, Chrome, and the new Files Go app. While the Maps Go, YouTube Go were recently rolled out, it is Gboard Go that is rolling out now. Continue reading “Gboard Go now rolling out to Android 8.1 phones with low RAM”
Google today has introduced a nifty little feature on Android 8.1 Oreo that will show speed labels of open WiFi networks before you connect to them. Typically, Android system settings show the strength of the WiFi network, but speed is something that is new. Continue reading “Android 8.1 Oreo gets speed labels for open WiFi networks”
Google has silently rolled out an update to its Gboard app which brings the Gif-Making button to the main screen right next to the word suggestion bar. Though this feature is available since last September, it is hidden behind the emoji button on the bottom. With this new change, accessing the button is more convenient. Continue reading “Google Gboard for iOS gets dedicated GIF-making button”
Google Allo V26 has started rolling out. While the update doesn’t bring in terms of customization, a teardown of the APK has revealed upcoming features like the support for multiple accounts, customizable stickers, Gifs, new camera effects and more. Continue reading “Google Allo v26 prepares for multiple-account support, customizable stickers, GIFs, new camera effect and more”
Google Play Books v4 just hit the Play Store, while the update didn’t bring many changes, it hints at the launch of audiobooks with Android auto, casting support and more. In fact, few users have spotted the banner of audiobooks on Play Store with 50% off on first audiobook offer listed. Continue reading “Google Play Books v4 hints at audiobooks with casting, Android auto support and more”
Google has introduced a flexible unlimited data plan dubbed ‘Bill Protection’ on Project Fi making it heavy data user-friendly. Before the new plan, Project Fi charged $10 per GB no matter how much data the user consumes. Technically, the new plan caps the data speed to 256kbps once the user crosses the data limit threshold but still offers data connectivity. Continue reading “Google’s Project Fi now offers Unlimited Data for $80 with Bill Protection”
Google rolled out a new update to Gboard bringing version number to V6.9, while the update doesn’t bring any major changes, it does hint at many upcoming features. The update hints at Smart Reply suggestions, new keyboard, creating own GIFs and more. Continue reading “Google Gboard v6.9 hints at Smart Reply suggestions, creating own GIFs and more”
Google today announced that it would start considering page speed as a ranking factor for mobile searches starting from June 2018. Google focused on desktop searches up until now, but for June it will start considering page speed for mobile searches as well. Continue reading “Google to consider page speed as ranking factor for mobile searches starting June”
Huawei today announced that it would be teaming with Google to integrate Android Messages across their smartphone portfolio. Huawei will combine Android Messages and RCS messaging to offer native messaging and communications experience. Continue reading “Huawei partners with Google to integrate Android Messages app for SMS, RCS messaging on its phones”
Recently there were reports about the Home and Chrome cast devices crashing on WiFi Network and today Google has acknowledged the issue saying that it is aware of the Chromecast built-in devices may be affecting Wi-Fi network performance. Since it is a widespread issue, Google said that it is starting to roll out the update from today, January 18th. Continue reading “Google to roll out fix for WiFi network crashing issue on Chromecast and Home devices starting today”
