Google Chrome 52 for Android gets improved video playback, faster load times and more

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Google is bringing some improvements to video playback for Chrome for Android. Chrome 52 for Android will make video playback feel smoother and it has been improved for speed and power efficiency.
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Google to expand Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP) to search results

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Google had announced Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP) last year in October following which it was also launched in India earlier this year. Now, Google is expanding AMP to search on your smartphones or tablets.

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Google to notify Android users when new devices are added to their accounts

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Google will now start alerting Android users about newly added devices. Whenever new devices are added to your Google account, you will get a push notifications on your Android device. Continue reading “Google to notify Android users when new devices are added to their accounts”

Google tipped to bring redesigned launcher for 2016 Nexus phones

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Google is apparently going to revamp the launcher on upcoming Nexus devices that are rumored to be codenamed as Marlin and Sailfish, according to a latest report from Android Police.

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Google to bring back manual exposure control to the Camera app

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Google will soon bring manual exposure control back to the Camera app, according to a latest report from Android Police. The exposure control appears when you tap the screen to focus.

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Google rolls out HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) for data encryption across its domain

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Google is strengthening encryption for data by rolling out the HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) across its domain. Continue reading “Google rolls out HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) for data encryption across its domain”

Google Docs and Sheets get add-ons for Android

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Google has introduced new add-ons for Docs and Sheets app on Android. A total of nine add-ons have been added to Google Play Store that aim to increase productivity work on your mobile devices.

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10 reasons why you should choose Flyme over Stock Android

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While many Android purists would swear by Vanilla Android, many devices running on stock Android aren’t that good in terms of user experience. There are several features that are missing on stock Android that could potentially make the lives of users much easier.

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Alphabet records $21.5B in revenue, $4.88B in net profit for Q2 2016

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Google’s parent Alphabet has announced financial results for Q2 2016. The company has recorded $21.5B in revenue, compared to $17.7 billion during the same quarter a year ago. It also exceeded Wall Street expectations of $20.76 billion. Continue reading “Alphabet records $21.5B in revenue, $4.88B in net profit for Q2 2016”

Google rolls out Tips and Tricks website for Android users

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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 Phone app will now identify spam callers on Nexus and Android One devices

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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”

Google starts rolling out internet speed test into search results

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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”