[Update] – Hangouts Meet apk is now available.
Google is challenging Slack with two new messaging apps. The company has split Hangouts into two chat apps – Hangouts Meet and Hangouts Chat. Former is a video conferencing app while latter is messaging app similar to Slack. Continue reading “Google takes on Slack, splits Hangouts into Chat and Meet”
Check out the new FoneArena Daily video that gives you a quick roundup of the latest technology news. Continue reading “BlackBerry Aurora announced, Android O to be loaded with smart features and more – FoneArena Daily”
Google has acquired data science company that will be joining Google Cloud. Founded in 2010, Kaggle is a platform which is used by over 8 lakh data scientists that use it to explore, analyze and understand the latest updates in machine learning and data analytics. Continue reading “Google acquires data science company Kaggle”
Google’s next Android iteration is rumored to be called as Android O. A latest report from Venturebeat reveals that the company is working on new smart features for Android O. Continue reading “Google is said to be working on new smart features for Android O”
Last week, Google confirmed that Pixel 2 will continue to be a premium device. Meanwhile, a separate report in January this year said Google is working on a budget phone code-named as Pixel 2B. Now a tipster has told 9to5Google that Google is indeed working on a budget smartphone but it will not have the Pixel branding. Continue reading “Google said to be working on a budget smartphone without Pixel branding”
Check out the new FoneArena Daily video that gives you a quick roundup of the latest technology news. Continue reading “Google Pixel 2 confirmed for this year, Xiaomi introduces new accessories and more – FoneArena Daily”
It looks like Google is pulling the plug on its Pixel Chromebook which is high end notebook that runs on Chrome OS. Google senior vice president for hardware Rick Osterloh told TechCrunch at MWC that the company plans to stop making the Pixel Chromebook line after just two iterations. Continue reading “Google confirms no new Pixel Chromebook laptops are in the works”
Google has quietly released a video conferencing service aimed at businesses. Dubbed as Meet by Hangouts, the standalone app will allow G Suit users to make and receive HD video calls.
Continue reading “Google launches Meet by Hangouts video conferencing app for businesses”
Google has partnered with Bharti Airtel and SK Telecom to build a platform for operators to run their network services. The company says its own SDN framework will enable networks to adapt to new services and traffic patterns. Continue reading “Google teams up with Bharti Airtel and SK Telecom for next generation of mobile networks”
Amit Singhal, Uber’s senior vice president (SVP) has resigned from the company, according to a latest report from Recode. Singhal was asked to resign by Uber CEO Travis Kalanick, after Singhal failed to disclose that he left Google over allegations of sexual harassment.
Google has announced the expansion of Google Assistant to more Android smartphones starting this week. After a certain period of exclusivity to the Google Pixel smartphones, Google is planning to roll out to smartphones running Android 7.0 Nougat and Android 6.0 Marshmallow. Continue reading “Google Assistant coming to all Marshmallow and Nougat devices starting this week”
Google is shutting down its group messaging app Spaces. Launched in May last year, the app allowed groups to share around any topic such as find and share articles, videos and images without leaving the app, since it comes with Google Search, YouTube, and Chrome come built in. Continue reading “Google Spaces group sharing app to shut down on April 17”
Just yesterday, Google rebranded Messenger as Android Messages. Now, the company has officially announced that it is making RCS messaging universally available to users across the world with 27 carriers and device manufacturers launching RCS to Android users with Google. Continue reading “Google expands RCS with Android Messages to 27 carriers and OEMs worldwide”
Google said that it is testing VoLTE network connections for some Project Fi users. With VoLTE, phone calls use 4G LTE that results in better call quality and faster data connections. However, VoLTE will not use your monthly data to offer the service. Continue reading “Google is testing VoLTE calling support for select Project Fi subscribers”
Every year around 2 million people apply for a job at Google and not everyone gets accepted. We are pretty sure there is a knack for it and this little girl from the UK have got it right. Continue reading “7-year-old-girl asks job in Google, this is what CEO Sundar Pichai replied”
