YouTube Music now offers ‘hum-to-search’ songs on Android

YouTube Music is introducing a new song search feature on Android, as reported by 9to5Google. Now, when you launch the search function, you’ll notice a fresh “Song” tab alongside “Voice”. Continue reading “YouTube Music now offers ‘hum-to-search’ songs on Android”

Google Chrome gets real-time Safe Browsing protections on desktop and iOS

Google has introduced a significant update to Google Safe Browsing, offering real-time, privacy-preserving URL protection for users of Chrome on desktop and iOS devices. This update also includes new password protections for Chrome on iOS. Continue reading “Google Chrome gets real-time Safe Browsing protections on desktop and iOS”

Google I/O 2024 scheduled to be held on May 14

Google has confirmed that Google I/O 2024 will be held on May 14th. As usual, it revealed it with a puzzle, and then Google revealed it officially after the puzzle was solved. It will have a live event at the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, California, hosted by CEO Sundar Pichai. Continue reading “Google I/O 2024 scheduled to be held on May 14”

Google’s measures for the 2024 Indian General Election

With the General Election approaching in India, Google India has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the electoral process by providing reliable information to voters and safeguarding its platforms against misuse. Continue reading “Google’s measures for the 2024 Indian General Election”

Google confirms Pixel 8 lacks support for Gemini Nano due to hardware limitations

In a recent episode of The Android Show on the Android Developers channel on YouTube, Google confirmed that the Pixel 8 won’t be getting Gemini Nano due to “hardware limitations.” Continue reading “Google confirms Pixel 8 lacks support for Gemini Nano due to hardware limitations”

Files by Google app gets document scanning feature

Google’s file manager app Files by Google has added a new document scanning feature to the app. There is a new scan option on the homepage of the app, on the right side, that lets you scan any document. Continue reading “Files by Google app gets document scanning feature”

Pixel 8a could see a price hike, get 256GB storage upgrade

Google is gearing up to launch its latest addition to the Pixel 8 Series, the Pixel 8a, later this year. A report by WinFuture reveals details about the Pixel 8a, including its potential higher price compared to its predecessor and the introduction of four color options. Continue reading “Pixel 8a could see a price hike, get 256GB storage upgrade”

Google India temporarily reinstates delisted apps amid policy enforcement

Last week, Google India took down over a dozen apps from its Play Store because more than 10 companies failed to comply with its billing rules. According to Google, these companies have not been paying the required fee for in-app digital goods. Continue reading “Google India temporarily reinstates delisted apps amid policy enforcement”

Google Pixel Feature Drop: Improved Call Screen, Health features for Pixel Watch and more

Google has started the rollout of its latest March 2024 Feature Drop update today. This update brings enhancements to various devices, including Pixel phones, the first-gen Pixel Watch, and Pixel Tablets. Continue reading “Google Pixel Feature Drop: Improved Call Screen, Health features for Pixel Watch and more”

Google confirms blocking RCS functionality in Messages on rooted Android devices

Google is blocking RCS (Rich Communication Services) on rooted or bootloader-unlocked Android devices, as reported by 9to5Google. Continue reading “Google confirms blocking RCS functionality in Messages on rooted Android devices”

Google enforces Play Store Policies in India, cracks down non-compliant apps

Google, in its recent announcement, highlighted its sustained efforts in nurturing India’s tech ecosystem for more than two decades. Continue reading “Google enforces Play Store Policies in India, cracks down non-compliant apps”

Google Chrome gets new features for improved browsing

Google has introduced three new features in Chrome aimed at improving your browsing experience. These features provide added convenience and accessibility without compromising performance. Continue reading “Google Chrome gets new features for improved browsing”

Google rolls out new features for Android and Wear OS

Google has introduced new updates for Android, aiming to streamline your daily activities across various devices. These updates cater to phones, tablets, Wear OS smartwatches, and Android Auto-compatible cars. Continue reading “Google rolls out new features for Android and Wear OS”

Google temporarily halts Gemini’s image generation feature for improvement

Google has decided to temporarily halt Gemini’s image generation of people to enhance its accuracy. Earlier this month, Google introduced a new image generation feature for the Gemini conversational app (formerly known as Bard), allowing users to create images of people. Continue reading “Google temporarily halts Gemini’s image generation feature for improvement”

Google and Reddit extend Cloud partnership with AI integration

Google and Reddit have announced a new partnership aimed at integrating advanced AI capabilities into Reddit’s platform using Vertex AI. The collaboration seeks to enhance various aspects of Reddit, including its search functionality, through the use of Vertex AI. Continue reading “Google and Reddit extend Cloud partnership with AI integration”