Google has launched Tips and Tricks website for Android users. The website aims at making it easier for users to make the best use of their Android devices such as smartphones, wearables, TVs and tablets.
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Google Hangouts is getting an update which aims at improving the group chat experience. Group chat participants can now share a link to invite others to join the chat. Continue reading “Google Hangouts set to get improved group chat controls”
Google has updated its Phone app with much needed spam protection. The Phone app which is present on Nexus and Android One devices will now identify and alert users about spam callers. Continue reading “Google Phone app will now identify spam callers on Nexus and Android One devices”
Last month, a report suggested that Google is working on an internet speed test tool that will be built right into the search result. Now, it looks like the company has started rolling out (via) the feature for some users. Continue reading “Google starts rolling out internet speed test into search results”
Google has hired Matt Apfel, a former VP of content strategy for Samsung VR. He will now be a part of the Google VR team. Continue reading “Google appoints former Samsung VR exec Matt Apfel for Daydream”
Over the weekend, a report stated that Google has dropped plans to make a standalone virtual reality (VR) headset. Now a new report from Engadget says, Google is still working on a headset that will support both AR and VR. Continue reading “Google is reportedly still working on a standalone AR/VR headset”
Earlier in May this year, Google had proposed a set of emojis to the Unicode Technical Committee (UTC) that represent a wider range of professions for women. Now, the UTC has approved new emojis that aim to break the gender stereotype thereby improving gender equality.
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Nest Labs has updated its Nest Cam lineup and introduced a new security camera for outdoors dubbed the Nest Cam Outdoor alongside additional features to the Nest Aware service, and few updates to the Nest app. Continue reading “Nest introduces weatherproof IP65 rated ‘Nest Cam Outdoor’ with magnetic base”
Earlier in May, Google Keyboard was updated to v5.0 with one-handed mode, new gestures, UI tweaks and more. Now, the latest update which bumps Google Keyboard to v5.1 brings multiple themes and the ability to use your own images as a background.
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In a bid to make it easier to search for best deals on flight bookings and hotel, Google has updated its Search functionality.
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Google just announced that it can now offer higher data speeds on the Project Fi network outside the US. Continue reading “Google upgrades Project Fi international data speeds”
Google has acquired Kifi (via), a startup that focuses on internet based content sharing. The Kifi team will join Google Spaces as a result of the acquisition.
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Google had announced Android Wear 2.0 with new features and design at the I/O developer conference in May. Now the company has released second developer preview of Android Wear 2.0
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Google is out with Android distribution numbers for the month of July. As per latest chart, Android 6.0 Marshmallow is now present on 13.3% of all Android devices, up from 10.1% since June.
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Just last week Android Police reported that Google is working on two Andorid Wear Smartwatches – Angelfish and Swordfish. Now, the website has released renders which offer a glimpse at a possible design of these smartwatches.
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