It looks like Google is the latest entrant to foray into the buzzing digital mobile payment scene in India. The is looking forward to launch a localized mobile payment service in the country. According to a latest report by The Ken, Google is all set to launch a Unified Payments Interface (UPI)-based digital payment service called “Tez” as early as next week.
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Google rolled out the new personalized feed in India for its search app for Android and iOS. The feed will enable you to see cards containing the latest sports highlights, top news, engaging videos, new music, stories about your hobbies and more. Most importantly, the new feed will be available in English and Hindi.
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It looks like we will see a new Google Chromebook Pixel this year. According to a latest report from Android Police, Google is planning to release a new version of Chromebook Pixel along with the next generation Pixel phones. Continue reading “Google tipped to launch new Chromebook Pixel and smaller Google Home”
Ola and Google have partnered to bring Ola Outstation service to Google Maps. Users will now see an inter-city Ola cab ride options directly within Google Maps. Continue reading “Ola, Google team up to bring Ola Outstation cabs to Google Maps”
Google is testing a lighter version of its Search app that is aimed at users in regions that have slow or poor internet connection. The app was recently spotted in an ad on Facebook in Indonesia, inviting users to test it out.
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Google has added a new Question and Answers section to Google Maps for Android and mobile Search. You can ask questions regarding locations, get the answers you need and even answer other people’s questions about places. Continue reading “Google adds Q&A feature to Google Maps and search”
You can finally use Google Allo on your desktop. The web client of the Assistant-powered messenger app was in the works since the beginning of this year. Continue reading “Google Allo finally arrives on the web, only pairs with Android phones”
Google has expanded support voice search in more Indian languages. In addition to Hindi and English, Google will now support eight more Indian languages including Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu. Starting today, speakers of these languages will be able to use their voice to dictate queries — both in Gboard on Android as well as in Search through the Google App. Continue reading “Google Voice Search adds support for eight more Indian languages”
Google is gearing up to launch Android O any day now, and the actual name of the next iteration of Android is still unknown. It looks the company will soon reveal the name of Android O by the end of this month.
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Google has released Android distribution numbers for the month of August. Android Nougat adoption has increased to 13.5%, up 2% over last month. Nougat 7.0 was up 1.7% to 12.3% while, Nougat 7.1 increased to 1.2% from .9%. It is possible that before next month’s distribution, we will already see the arrival of Android O. Continue reading “Android Nougat adoption hits 13.5%, up 2% since last month”
Google has updated its Play Store ranking algorithm to boost apps that are better performing meaning- they don’t crash. The company has enhanced our search and discovery algorithms to reflect app quality. Continue reading “Google updates Play Store ranking algorithm to prioritize apps”
Google has updated image search on the Google App for Android and mobile search by adding badges. The aim is to make it easier for users to categorize results for selected images. Continue reading “Google Image Search gets badges for recipes, videos to classify results”
Google had launched Trusted Contact location sharing app for Android last year in December. The app which lets you share your location with loved ones in everyday situations and in case of emergencies is now available for iOS as well. Continue reading “Google’s Trusted Contacts location-sharing app now available for iOS”
Google has launched a new safety feature for Search and Maps that will help you during time of emergencies The feature is aimed at making emergency information more accessible during a natural or human-caused crisis. Continue reading “Google adds SOS feature on Maps and Search for emergencies”
Google has finally launched Motion Still app for Android. Introduced for iOS last year, the app uses video stabilization technology to freeze the background into a still photo or create sweeping cinematic pans to remove shakiness for creating smooth GIFs. You can simply tap the camera button that will automatically capture a three-second clip as a looping GIF. Continue reading “Google Motion Stills GIF-making app launched for Android”
