Gmail for iOS now lets you send and receive money, snooze e-mails

Gmail

Google is rolling out a new update to Gmail for iOS using which you can send and receive money, and snooze emails. Using Google Pay with Gmail, you can now send or receive money. This was rolled out for Android last year.  Continue reading “Gmail for iOS now lets you send and receive money, snooze e-mails”

Chrome OS to get support to run Linux applications

Chromebooks Linux

Google announced that it is bringing the ability for Chromebooks running Chrome OS to run Linux applications. It is bringing the ability to code on Chromebooks, be it for building apps or writing a quick script.  Continue reading “Chrome OS to get support to run Linux applications”

Google working on Lookout app to aid visually impaired in navigating

Google Lookout

According to research, there are over 253 million blind or visually impaired people in the world and to make the world accessible to them; Google is developing a new Lookout app. This app will help visually impaired in becoming more independent by giving auditory cues as they encounter objects, text, and people around. Continue reading “Google working on Lookout app to aid visually impaired in navigating”

Google Maps gets redesigned Explore tab, ‘Your Match’, group planning and more

Google Maps

At the I/O 2018 event, Google introduced a bunch of new features to Google Maps which will make it more assistive and personal to use. Next time where you are trying to explore somewhere new with friends or you are visiting a new city, you can use Google Maps to make quick decisions. Continue reading “Google Maps gets redesigned Explore tab, ‘Your Match’, group planning and more”

Google Lens now available in camera app, gets smart text selection, real-time results and more

Google Lens

Not everything we want to know or should know is available online; sometimes the answers are in the real world right in front of us. Much like for everything, Google even has a way through this; the ‘Google Lens’ which it had introduced back at the Pixel event last October. Continue reading “Google Lens now available in camera app, gets smart text selection, real-time results and more”

Top 5 Android P features you should know

Google released Android P beta few hours back at the Google I/O 2018, couple of months after it released the first developer preview in March. Even though the DP1 brought several features such as Indoor Positioning with Wi-Fi RTT, Display cutout or notch support, Enhanced messaging experience, Multi-camera support, HDR VP9 Video, HEIF image compression and more, the latest Beta (DP2) update brings even more features and support for gestures, finally. Let’s check out some of the top features.

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Google, Qualcomm team up to support fast commercial availability of Android P

Android P

Google today started rolling out Android P beta for several smartphones. Qualcomm today has announced that it has been working with Google to bring the Android P; next-generation Android OS on selected Snapdragon mobile platforms has optimized the OS on Snapdragon 845, 660 and 636 Mobile Platforms to ensure that the Android P upgrade will be available at the time of launch. Continue reading “Google, Qualcomm team up to support fast commercial availability of Android P”

Google rolls out Android P Beta for Pixel series and 7 more smartphones – Here are the supported devices

Google released Android developer preview for Android ‘P’, the next major Android release, back in March. As promised the company has started rolling out Android P beta for its Pixel smartphone. Thanks to Project Treble, Android P beta will also be available for flagships from Sony, Xiaomi, OPPO, Vivo, Essential, and even Nokia 7 Plus and the upcoming OnePlus 6.

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Google Assistant gets six new voices, continued conversations, multiple actions and more

Google Assistant

Google at the I/O 2018 event has introduced a bunch of new feature and refinements to Assistant. The company announced that it will be available in more than 30 languages and 80 countries by the end of the year. It worked closely with WaveNet technology from DeepMind in creating more natural conversations.  Continue reading “Google Assistant gets six new voices, continued conversations, multiple actions and more”

Google Photos to get AI-powered One-tap actions, color pop and more

Google CEO Sundar Pichai at the Google I/O 2018 delivering the keynote announced new features for Google Photos app that includes suggested actions powered by machine learning, color pop and an option for developers to integrate Google Photos with their apps.

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Gmail Smart Compose uses AI to quickly draft e-mails

Gmail Smart Compose

Google revamped Gmail for web a while ago and today at the I/O 2018, the company announced that Gmail will soon get Smart Compose feature. This is powered by artificial intelligence and will help you draft emails from a lot faster.  Continue reading “Gmail Smart Compose uses AI to quickly draft e-mails”

Google Play Award Winners for 2018 announced – Flipkart, Khan Academy, Cricbuzz and more

Google for the past three years has been following the tradition of announcing Play Award Winners every year. Following the legacy, it announced the awards this year as well ahead of the I/O event. Google Play Awards is the best way for fresh apps to make a name for themselves. This year award includes some familiar names like Flipkart, Cricbuzz, Khan Academy.

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Google Research rebranded to Google AI

Google AI

Google today announced it is rebranding its ‘Google Research’ to Google A.I to convey how serious the company is about the artificial intelligence. This means that Google Research is no more as the company has also launched a new website alongside a renamed blog. Continue reading “Google Research rebranded to Google AI”

JBL LINK BAR voice-controlled soundbar with Google Assistant and Android TV announced

JBL LINK BAR

JBL and Google are kickstarting the I/O 2018 with the LINK BAR voice-controlled soundbar with Assistant and Android TV ahead of the major announcements. It is the company’s first hybrid Assistant/Android TV device and is compatible and capable of giving users a complete Android TV experience. Continue reading “JBL LINK BAR voice-controlled soundbar with Google Assistant and Android TV announced”

Google releases Android Things 1.0 platform for IoT devices

android-things

Google today has announced the release of Android Things 1.0 after launching it to the developers at the end of 2016. It is also announcing the  System-on-Modules (SoMs) based on the NXP i.MX8M, Qualcomm SDA212, Qualcomm SDA624, and MediaTek MT8516 hardware platforms. Continue reading “Google releases Android Things 1.0 platform for IoT devices”