Google has updated its two step verification with a new feature. Dubbed as Prompt, the feature enables easier sign-ins for Android and iOS users Continue reading “Google adds ‘prompt’ for simpler two step verification”
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Google Now on Tap gets quick actions, nearby places and more in latest update
Google is rolling out an update to its popular Now on Tap feature that was introduced with Android 6.0 Marshmallow. The latest update adds an array of shortcuts along with a tab for nearby places.
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Google makes ‘Now on Tap’ feature independent of ‘Now cards’
If your phone has Android’s Marshmallow and you have been using Google’s ‘Now on Tap’ feature, then you already know that without enabling the ‘Now cards’ you cannot use the feature. Continue reading “Google makes ‘Now on Tap’ feature independent of ‘Now cards’”
Weekly Roundup: First smartphone with Google’s Tango, Moto Z, Z Force, Lenovo Smart Shoes, LeEco Le 2 and more
This week was big for Lenovo. It announced World’s First Project Tango-enabled smartphone PHAB 2 Pro for consumers at the Tech World 2016 in San Francisco in partnership with Google. Continue reading “Weekly Roundup: First smartphone with Google’s Tango, Moto Z, Z Force, Lenovo Smart Shoes, LeEco Le 2 and more”
Google Nearby for Android now suggests apps and websites based on your location
Google has rolled out Nearby feature for Android to recommend you apps and websites based on your current location. The feature uses GPS and Bluetooth to open applications before you know you need them.
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Google said to follow Apple and offer larger revenue cuts for developers
Earlier today, Apple detailed a number of changes that are coming to its App Store which includes a 85-15 percent revenue cut. Now, Google is following Apple’s bandwagon and tweaking Play Store revenue policy, according to a latest report from Re/code.
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Google rolls out Motion Stills iOS app that creates GIFs from Live Photos
Google has rolled out an iPhone app that turns Live Photos into GIFs. Dubbed as Motion Stills the app has been developed by Google’s research lab.
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Android Marshmallow is now present on 10.1% of all Android devices
Google is out with Android distribution numbers for the month of May. Android Marshmallow is now present on 10.1% of all Android devices, up from 7.5% since last month.
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Cortana support for Microsoft Band now on Android devices too
Earlier you could only pair your Android device with the Microsoft Band, but there was no Cortana support. Continue reading “Cortana support for Microsoft Band now on Android devices too”
Google shows off how Android apps run on Chromebooks in this video
Google confirmed last month that Android apps are coming to Chrome OS. Now Google has released a video of a developer presentation that shows how the Play Store and Android apps will run on Chromebooks.
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Huawei working on Google “Nexus again this year” ?
So far we only heard about HTC making two new Nexus smartphones for 2016, but it seems that Huawei is in the race too. Continue reading “Huawei working on Google “Nexus again this year” ?”
Google won’t make its own Nexus phone, but will be “more opinionated” about design to OEMs: Pichai
Google has no plans whatsoever to make its own Nexus phone, which is that the company still want other OEMs to make Nexus devices for them and Google would “thoughtfully add more features on top of Android” for Nexus. Continue reading “Google won’t make its own Nexus phone, but will be “more opinionated” about design to OEMs: Pichai”
Google My Account gets a makeover, will now help you find your lost phone
Google has revamped its My Account service that was launched last year. The service which allow users to control the settings related to their privacy and data, will now include a feature that helps users find their lost or stolen phone.
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Google updates ‘Now on Tap’ feature with Image and Text search
Google has added image and text search support for Android’s ‘Now on Tap’ feature in Marshmallow. Continue reading “Google updates ‘Now on Tap’ feature with Image and Text search”
Google Home is essentially a Chromecast clone with speaker and microphone: Report
Google introduced Google Home voice activated home assistant at the I/O conference last month. The device which uses “Okay Google” voice command is said to a “dressed-up version of Chromecast video-streaming device”, according to a latest report from The Information.
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