Samsung Electronics and Google have announced that they are working together to offer global Rich Communication Services (RCS) coverage and interoperability. This will enable features like the ability to chat over Wi-Fi, create rich group chats, see typing indicators and read receipts, and share high-resolution photos and videos across platforms. Continue reading “Google, Samsung collaborate for RCS Messaging on Android”
Google today announced that Neighbourly app is expanding across Ahmedabad, Coimbatore, Mysore, Vizag, and Kota. The app is also getting the ability to ask question or answer in English or in eight Indian languages. This move comes after collecting the response from the users using the app across Mumbai and Jaipur where some of the “Top Neighbours” answered over 100 questions per week. Continue reading “Google Neighbourly gets enhanced voice inputs, quick replies; expands to Ahmedabad, Coimbatore, Mysore, Vizag and Kota”
Google axed the 3.5mm audio jack with the Pixel 2 series last year and it probably will follow the same with the upcoming Pixel 3. It included the 3.5mm headphone adapter within the box and now the company has silently refreshed its headphone adapter. According to the Google Play Store listing, the improved dongle provides 53% lower latency and 38% longer playback time than its predecessor. Continue reading “Google silently refreshes USB-C headphone adapter with lower latency and longer playback”
Back at Google I/O, search engine giant announced some features and enhancement for Google News. Today, Google has announced new data-saving changes for the News app, which is expected to serve those with low internet connectivity. Continue reading “Google News gets new features to save data and work seamlessly on Android Go phones”
After being in developers preview over the past few months, Google today announced that its Photos Library API is now generally available. Those who wish to build and test their own experience can join the partner program for a larger integration. Continue reading “Google opens up Photos Library API to everyone”
Google has updated its Gboard app bringing support for 28 new language varieties, including two German dialects, Finland Swedish, and Tahitian. With this update, the Gboard supports 446 language variants on Android. Continue reading “Google updates Gboard with support for 28 new languages”
Google has launched a new app for Indian bloggers called Blog Compass to help them track WordPress or Blogger.com site stats, approve comments, and read tips on how to make the blog more successful, all in one place.
Search engine giant Google is slowly updating its web service both in terms of feature and visual appeal. It’s a known fact that Google has revamped Gmail, Chrome (Chrome 69) and now, its time for Google Photos. Continue reading “Google Photos 4.0 for Android brings Material Design, swipe up Info Shortcut”
Google Chrome turns 10 today! To celebrate the 10th anniversary, Google is rolling out Chrome with a new design and features across all browsers including desktop, iOS, and Android. First up, new-look for chrome. Starting today, users will see more rounded shaped corners, new icons, and a new color palette. It also comes with new rounded tabs, which is designed to be easier to see and useful for those who like to have too many tabs open in their browser. Continue reading “Google celebrates Chrome’s 10th birthday with major design overhaul, more powerful omnibox, improved password manager”
Google has started rolling out new over-the-air (OTA) update for Pixel devices and also posted factory images as part of monthly Android Security release. The update for this month also includes functional patches that improves battery charge in Retail Mode for Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL as well as improvements to SW Version reporting and audio quality over car speakers for all the Pixel phones.
Continue reading “Google rolls out September 2018 Android security update”
After several Pixel 3 XL leaks, we have live images of the Pixel 3, thanks to a Reddit user. This reveals no-notch design, dual front speaker, glass + metal back, rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and more. The Reddit user who posted the image said that the device was part of a testing program through a carrier other than Verizon, even though earlier rumors said that it will be Verizon-exclusive.
Ahead of rumored Pixel Watch release next month, Google today announced the much-needed Wear OS redesign in an aim to provide quicker access to information and notifications, more proactive help from the Google Assistant, and smarter health coaching. Continue reading “Wear OS gets better notifications, health coaching, shows proactive, personalized info from Google Assistant”
A couple of months back, YouTube announced new tools at the Google I/O in order to help the user to understand their usage pattern. From now, users can find all the YouTube tools in one place, alongside your personal time watched profile. Continue reading “YouTube rolls out Digital Wellbeing tools to track time spent watching videos”
Google at the ‘Google for India’ event announced ‘Read out Loud’ feature for Google Go browser that lets listen to web pages out loud in 28 languages including Hindi, Bengali, Malayalam, Marathi and Tamil in a natural sounding voice. It is powered by natural language processing and speech synthesis AI and works even in 2G connections with minimal cellular data use.
Gmail has received new update and instead of adding features, Google is removing the ‘nudges’ feature on Gmail accounts for few users depending on past usage, account type. It is also eliminating the quick responses. Nudges for Gmail is rolled out earlier this year to remind users to send replies to message or follow up on messages to get a response. Continue reading “Gmail V8.8 removes follow-up reminders and quick replies, hints at snooze until ‘Someday’”
