Google Maps ‘Your Match’ for iOS uses machine learning to suggest places you might like

Google Maps

Google Maps for iOS is getting a new update that brings a new feature ‘match.’ This feature will help you by suggesting new restaurants that it thinks you might enjoy. Google will collect the data including the places you’ve visited and interests you provide, to predict if you would like a particular restaurant. Continue reading “Google Maps ‘Your Match’ for iOS uses machine learning to suggest places you might like”

Google Calendar now makes it easier to reschedule meetings

Google Calendar

Google today is introducing a new feature to its Calendar application that enables users to schedule meetings more efficiently. Now each guest you invited to meetings can propose a new time, and the organizer can easily review and accept time proposals. Continue reading “Google Calendar now makes it easier to reschedule meetings”

Google Chrome for Daydream VR headsets launched

Chrome for Daydream

Google today is launching Chrome on Google Daydream View and the Lenovo Mirage Solo with Daydream. This will let you open and browse Chrome directly from the homepage to interact with any webpage while in VR. Continue reading “Google Chrome for Daydream VR headsets launched”

Gmail update for Android hints at email scheduling

Gmail

Google is finally working on bringing native e-mail scheduling of its own without making users go through with any workarounds to schedule emails. Since Google is working on e-mail scheduling for mobile, it should be coming to the web as well. Continue reading “Gmail update for Android hints at email scheduling”

Google app beta for Android hints at Pixel Stand smart dock, in-car improvements with Herbie and more

A new beta update of Google app is now rolling out and like always, there aren’t any major changes right out off the bat, but it does hint at some upcoming possibilities. The latest additions include an upcoming Pixel Stand Smart Dock, settings for a YouTube TV content filtering, and finally in what appears to be an enhanced voice-controlled feature for the car.  Continue reading “Google app beta for Android hints at Pixel Stand smart dock, in-car improvements with Herbie and more”

Google Pixel 3 XL with 19:9 notch display, single rear camera surfaces in live images

Google Pixel 3 XL

Back in May we first saw the screen protectors of the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL revealing what’s to come in terms of design. Again in June, we have seen the live images of the Pixel 3 XL revealing the notch design, and a single rear camera. Google’s 2018 flagships are not new to us; we have it surface in the AOSP as well. Today, courtesy of an XDA member, we see the Google Pixel 3 XL yet again and this time in white color.  Continue reading “Google Pixel 3 XL with 19:9 notch display, single rear camera surfaces in live images”

Google Go to get dictation in 28 new languages, Google Station expands to Nigeria

Google Stations

At the Google for Nigeria’ event, the company announced that it will soon bring ‘Google Station’ for Nigeria in partnership with 21st Century which is one of the largest fiber network providers in Nigeria. It also announced a  new feature within Google Go; it can now read web pages out loud and highlights each word so you can follow along. Continue reading “Google Go to get dictation in 28 new languages, Google Station expands to Nigeria”

Google finally bans Crypto-mining, repetitive apps from the Play Store

Google PlayStore

Google today has yet again updated its Play Store developer policies and first among them is the “appeal to children but contain adult themes” are no longer allowed. In the same regards, apps that include content that adult content will be immediately banned from the Store. Continue reading “Google finally bans Crypto-mining, repetitive apps from the Play Store”

Google Event Search gets new personalised recommendations, detailed overview and more

Google Event Search

Google today announced that in the next few days it will be adding new features in Search to make it easier to find events. These new features will give you personal recommendations, along with more information about events that interest you.

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Dropbox Gmail add-on for sharing and saving files released

DropBox Gmail Ad on

Google and Dropbox today have announced a partnership today and through this partnership, both the companies will see their first-ever product integration which is a DropBox add-on for Gmail.  Continue reading “Dropbox Gmail add-on for sharing and saving files released”

Google introduces Titan USB Security Key for password-free logins

Google today on the second day of Cloud Next 2018 announced its own 2FA Security Key as part of the Titan secure elements family. It also introduced the Edge TPU for the Internet of Things. Google last year has mentioned its intentions to “built micro-controller” for servers in its data centers. Continue reading “Google introduces Titan USB Security Key for password-free logins”

Google to bring A.I technology to contact centers, adds new automated machine learning tools

Google AI

Google today is introducing two new AutoML offerings; the AutoML Natural Language that helps you automatically predict custom text categories specific to domains and AutoML Translation using which you can upload translated language pairs to train your own custom translation model. Furthermore, Google also said that these are now available in beta, and announced new enhancements to Dialogflow Enterprise Edition, a new solution, Contact Center A.  Continue reading “Google to bring A.I technology to contact centers, adds new automated machine learning tools”

Google G Suite gets Grammar Suggestions in Google Docs, Smart Reply in Hangouts Chat and more

Gmail Hangouts

Google today announced that it is introducing new grammar suggestions in Google Docs along with a revamped interface for spelling and grammar review. Alongside this, Google is introducing a slew of new features to GSuite including Security center investigation tool, Data regions, Smart Reply in Hangouts Chat, Smart Compose, voice commands in Hangouts Meet hardware. Continue reading “Google G Suite gets Grammar Suggestions in Google Docs, Smart Reply in Hangouts Chat and more”

Android Oreo adoption rate climbs to 12.1%, Nougat is now on 30.8% devices

Google Android

Google is out with Android distribution numbers for the month of July and Oreo adoption rate has climbed up to 12.1% which includes both Android 8.0 and 8.1. The Oreo adaption back in April was around 4.6%. With Android P right around the corner, the Oreo adaptions seem to be growing slower than expected.  Continue reading “Android Oreo adoption rate climbs to 12.1%, Nougat is now on 30.8% devices”

Alphabet records $32.7 billion in revenue with 26% YoY growth in Q2 2018

Google

Alphabet today announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2018. The company has recorded a total revenue of $32.657 billion with a YoY increase of 26% and an operating income of $2.807 billion with 9% margin, this is including the fines. Continue reading “Alphabet records $32.7 billion in revenue with 26% YoY growth in Q2 2018”