Category: Google

Google rolls out August Android security update for Nexus devices

Google has started rolling out new over-the-air (OTA) update for 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 Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability in framework APIs, Mediaserver, S hell and Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Mediaserver and more. In addition to security fixes for August 1st, this also includes another update dated August 5th that cover hardware vulnerabilities on Nexus devices. Continue reading “Google rolls out August Android security update for Nexus devices”

Google to bring back manual exposure control to the Camera app

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Google will soon bring manual exposure control back to the Camera app, according to a latest report from Android Police. The exposure control appears when you tap the screen to focus.

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Google rolls out HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) for data encryption across its domain

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Google is strengthening encryption for data by rolling out the HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) across its domain. Continue reading “Google rolls out HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) for data encryption across its domain”

Google Docs and Sheets get add-ons for Android

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Google has introduced new add-ons for Docs and Sheets app on Android. A total of nine add-ons have been added to Google Play Store that aim to increase productivity work on your mobile devices.

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10 reasons why you should choose Flyme over Stock Android

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While many Android purists would swear by Vanilla Android, many devices running on stock Android aren’t that good in terms of user experience. There are several features that are missing on stock Android that could potentially make the lives of users much easier.

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Alphabet records $21.5B in revenue, $4.88B in net profit for Q2 2016

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Google’s parent Alphabet has announced financial results for Q2 2016. The company has recorded $21.5B in revenue, compared to $17.7 billion during the same quarter a year ago. It also exceeded Wall Street expectations of $20.76 billion. Continue reading “Alphabet records $21.5B in revenue, $4.88B in net profit for Q2 2016”

Google rolls out Tips and Tricks website for Android users

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Google has launched Tips and Tricks website for Android users. The website aims at making it easier for users to make the best use of their Android devices such as smartphones, wearables, TVs and tablets.

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Google Play to get 8 new app categories to help users discover apps easily

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Google has announced that Play Store will get 8 new app categories – Art & Design, Auto & Vehicles, Beauty, Dating, Events, Food & Drink, House & Home and Parenting. This will help people more quickly and easily discover apps in the Play Store. Continue reading “Google Play to get 8 new app categories to help users discover apps easily”

Google Phone app will now identify spam callers on Nexus and Android One devices

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Google has updated its Phone app with much needed spam protection. The Phone app which is present on Nexus and Android One devices will now identify and alert users about spam callers. Continue reading “Google Phone app will now identify spam callers on Nexus and Android One devices”

Google Maps for Android is getting WiFi only mode and mass transit delay

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Google has started rolling out (via) new features for its Maps app on Android. The update brings WiFi only option to Maps along with the ability to get notifications when mass transit will be delayed.  Continue reading “Google Maps for Android is getting WiFi only mode and mass transit delay”

Google Play’s new Delta algorithm will reduce Android app update size

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Google has announced that it has rolled a new delta algorithm, bsdiff, to reduce Android app update size up to 50% or more compared to the previous algorithm. “Bsdiff is specifically targeted to produce more efficient deltas of native libraries by taking advantage of the specific ways in which compiled native code changes between versions,” said Google in their developers blog. Continue reading “Google Play’s new Delta algorithm will reduce Android app update size”

Google starts rolling out internet speed test into search results

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Last month, a report suggested that Google is working on an internet speed test tool that will be built right into the search result. Now, it looks like the company has started rolling out (via) the feature for some users.  Continue reading “Google starts rolling out internet speed test into search results”