YouTube ML to turn landscape video ads into vertical; testing 5 to 10 unskippable ‘bumper ads’

Google has officially announced that YouTube’s Universal App and TrueView campaigns would soon support vertical video advertisements. As the company develops new methods to create vertical video advertising on YouTube, the company undoubtedly wants to adapt to the requirements of the constantly expanding mobile audience in the best way possible. Continue reading “YouTube ML to turn landscape video ads into vertical; testing 5 to 10 unskippable ‘bumper ads’”

Google Photos gets a new collage editor and new features

Google is rolling a major update to Google Photos that brings a new collage editing tool in addition to a number of other new modifications to Memories. In addition to redesigning Memories, the update, according to Google, will also add new memory types, memory styles, and memory sharing, as well as a collage editor tool. Recently, Google announced new, animated emoji for Android. Continue reading “Google Photos gets a new collage editor and new features”

Google announces new, animated emoji for Android

Google is adding more emojis to the Android platform. It is using the Unicode 15 standard, which has 21 new emoji. Based on the Unicode 15 update, the new Android emojis are more expressive, and some of them are even animated. Continue reading “Google announces new, animated emoji for Android”

Google reportedly cancels its upcoming Pixelbook

Google has been releasing Pixelbooks to promote its proprietary Chrome OS for quite some time, and the company was also rumoured to be aiming to release a newer version of the Pixelbook in the coming year. However, it appears like Google is scraping it, as well as the development crew. Continue reading “Google reportedly cancels its upcoming Pixelbook”

Google considers manufacturing some Pixel devices in India: Report

Google is discussing migrating some Pixel phone production to India due to COVID-19 lockdowns and Beijing’s escalating tensions with the U.S., according to The Information, citing a source. The firm has invited bids from Indian manufacturers to create 500,000 to 1 million Pixel smartphones, or 10% to 20% of the expected yearly production, according to the Reuters report. Continue reading “Google considers manufacturing some Pixel devices in India: Report”

How to get the Pixel 6a for Rs. 27,699 during Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale

Pixel launched the Pixel 6a smartphone in India in July for Rs. 43,999, which is the MRP of the phone. At the launch, the phone was available for Rs. 39,999 for a limited period with bank discounts. Last week, Flipkart revealed that the phone will be available for Rs. 27,699 as a part of upcoming Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale. Continue reading “How to get the Pixel 6a for Rs. 27,699 during Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale”

Google Nearby Share, Google Meet and Gboard get new features

Google has announced several software-related improvements to its existing services, with the goal of increasing productivity and improving communication across devices. The new features include self-sharing capabilities for Nearby Share, a new emojiify option for Gboard, and much more. Let’s take a deeper look at these features mentioned in this article. Continue reading “Google Nearby Share, Google Meet and Gboard get new features”

Pixel tablet and dock appear in the latest Android 13 beta

The long-awaited release of Android 13 QPR1 Beta 1 is here, reviving Google’s dormant beta programme and virtually pleading with us to learn its secrets for the future of the operating system and beyond. In addition to the current software, which we and the other beta testers will continue to try out, today’s release also gives us a glimpse of a prospective Pixel device. Continue reading “Pixel tablet and dock appear in the latest Android 13 beta”

Google rolls out Android 13 QPR1 Beta 1 update

Although Android 13 could be accessible for all Pixel phones that are compatible, this does not indicate that Google is ending its beta programme. The company is starting to send the first Android 13 QPR1 (Quarterly Platform Release) beta update to devices that can use it. Continue reading “Google rolls out Android 13 QPR1 Beta 1 update”

Google rolls out September 2022 security patch to Pixel devices, to bring fingerprint improvements to Pixel 6a

Google made an announcement today stating that it had begun the process of distributing the monthly software update for September 2022. These software updates will begin rolling out today for all supported Pixel devices that are running the Android 13 operating system. Continue reading “Google rolls out September 2022 security patch to Pixel devices, to bring fingerprint improvements to Pixel 6a”

Pixel 7 series will be powered by Google Tensor G2 chip

After teasing the Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, and Pixel Watch at the I/O 2022 conference in May, Google announced yesterday that there will be a Pixel hardware event on October 6. Furthermore, Google has also said that their new Pixel smartphones will be powered by the second-generation “Tensor G2” chip. Continue reading “Pixel 7 series will be powered by Google Tensor G2 chip”

Google Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel Watch launch event set for October 6

Google just announced its Pixel hardware event for October 6th where it will reveal more details about the Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro and Pixel Watch, after these were teased at the I/O 2022 in May. Google also announced that it will introduce new devices in the Nest smart home portfolio. Continue reading “Google Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel Watch launch event set for October 6”

Google Play ‘user choice billing’ pilot expands to India

Google revealed in March 2022 that it was working on a pilot programme called “User Choice Billing,” which would allow developers to use other billing systems for subscription models instead of Google Play’s billing system. The company has now announced that the trial programme will be expanded to India as well as four other markets: Australia, Indonesia, Japan, and the European Economic Area. Continue reading “Google Play ‘user choice billing’ pilot expands to India”

Android 14 will support satellite connectivity

The next version of Android will include support for smartphone satellite connections. Google has confirmed that Android 14 will be the next version of the operating system. Google’s Senior Vice President of Platforms and Ecosystems, Hiroshi Lockheimer, tweeted something positive for a change about where the tech firm had been and what it’s accomplishing now. Continue reading “Android 14 will support satellite connectivity”

Apple trademarks “Reality” names for AR/VR headset: Report

Apple’s headset is anticipated to mix virtual and augmented reality technology and thrust the corporation into more direct competition with Meta Platforms Inc., the top VR equipment supplier. Continue reading “Apple trademarks “Reality” names for AR/VR headset: Report”