Google has started rolling out new over-the-air (OTA) update for Pixel and Nexus devices and also posted factory images as part of monthly Android Security release. The latest update this month fixes several critical issues, including issues in Remote code execution vulnerability in Mediaserver and recovery verifier, and Remote code execution vulnerability in OpenSSL & BoringSSL and more. Continue reading “Google rolls out March Android security update for Pixel and Nexus devices”
Last week, Google confirmed that Pixel 2 will continue to be a premium device. Meanwhile, a separate report in January this year said Google is working on a budget phone code-named as Pixel 2B. Now a tipster has told 9to5Google that Google is indeed working on a budget smartphone but it will not have the Pixel branding. Continue reading “Google said to be working on a budget smartphone without Pixel branding”
Google has opened registrations for two beta programs – Google Play Services and Gboard. People who want to check out and test the features before it is available for other users can sign up for these beta programs. Continue reading “Google Play Services and Gboard beta programs now open for registration”
A recent report said that Google is testing several versions of Pixel 2 smartphones, including a Pixel version codenamed Pixel 2B aimed at emerging markets. However Google’s SVP for hardware Rick Osterloh in a meeting at the MWC 2017 said that the Pixel 2 will be released this year, and will stay premium.
Continue reading “Pixel 2 will be launched this year, will stay premium says Google Hardware SVP”
As promised last week, Google has started rolling out the Google Assistant to more Android smartphones after a certain period of exclusivity to the Google Pixel smartphones. It is now available for select smartphones running Android 7.0 (Nougat) and Android 6.0 (Marshmallow). Continue reading “Google Assistant starts rolling out to eligible Marshmallow and Nougat devices, here are the requirements”
Google has updated Allo app for Android with several new features including new shortcut to make it faster and easier to bring the Google Assistant into chats. In chat, you just need to tap the Google Assistant icon in the compose box. Last week Google said that it will roll out Google Assistant to smartphones running Android 7.0 Nougat and Android 6.0 Marshmallow. Continue reading “Google Allo for Android gets one tap Assistant shortcut, GIF sharing and Animated emoji”
You will now be able to receive much heavier files via attachments using Gmail. Google has doubled attachment limit for Gmail to 50MB, up from 25MB. Continue reading “Gmail users can now receive attachments up to 50MB”
Google is adding its Keep note-taking app to G-Suite of applications. Now all the G-Suite users can use Keep to jot down points, take quick notes about work and much more. Continue reading “Google Keep note-taking app joins G-Suite, launches Docs integration”
It looks like Google is pulling the plug on its Pixel Chromebook which is high end notebook that runs on Chrome OS. Google senior vice president for hardware Rick Osterloh told TechCrunch at MWC that the company plans to stop making the Pixel Chromebook line after just two iterations. Continue reading “Google confirms no new Pixel Chromebook laptops are in the works”
Google has quietly released a video conferencing service aimed at businesses. Dubbed as Meet by Hangouts, the standalone app will allow G Suit users to make and receive HD video calls.
Continue reading “Google launches Meet by Hangouts video conferencing app for businesses”
Google has partnered with Bharti Airtel and SK Telecom to build a platform for operators to run their network services. The company says its own SDN framework will enable networks to adapt to new services and traffic patterns. Continue reading “Google teams up with Bharti Airtel and SK Telecom for next generation of mobile networks”
Google has announced new games for Android and Daydream VR at the GDC (Game Developers Conference) in San Francisco. The company has also announced few important updates to Play Store as well. Continue reading “Google announces new games for Android and Daydream VR, updates Play Store”
Google has announced the expansion of Google Assistant to more Android smartphones starting this week. After a certain period of exclusivity to the Google Pixel smartphones, Google is planning to roll out to smartphones running Android 7.0 Nougat and Android 6.0 Marshmallow. Continue reading “Google Assistant coming to all Marshmallow and Nougat devices starting this week”
Google is shutting down its group messaging app Spaces. Launched in May last year, the app allowed groups to share around any topic such as find and share articles, videos and images without leaving the app, since it comes with Google Search, YouTube, and Chrome come built in. Continue reading “Google Spaces group sharing app to shut down on April 17”
Just yesterday, Google rebranded Messenger as Android Messages. Now, the company has officially announced that it is making RCS messaging universally available to users across the world with 27 carriers and device manufacturers launching RCS to Android users with Google. Continue reading “Google expands RCS with Android Messages to 27 carriers and OEMs worldwide”
