The nearly two-year-old shift from Hangouts to Google Chat will enter its last phase, according to a blog post from Google. An in-app notification will appear for users of Hangouts on mobile, urging them to switch to Chat in Gmail or the Chat app. Google says that the new reminder will help the existing Hangouts users switch to the Chat app before Hangouts is shut down for good in November. Continue reading “Google officially begins integrating Hangouts into Google Chat”
In recent times, Google has been very keen on optimizing the Android interface for tablets due to the extensive growth of the tablet market. Continuing its work, YouTube Music is getting a few changes in the ‘album view’ section of the app. Few weeks back, the firm updated the UI of playlist section, making it better for tablet users. Continue reading “YouTube Music is getting revamped UI for tablets”
For both personal and business emailing purposes, Gmail has emerged as the most popular email provider. Gmail has more than 1.8 billion users and accounts for 18% of the global market for email clients as of last year. Even more so, around 75% of users access Gmail on their smartphones. In light of this, Google has now made it possible to use Gmail offline, however doing so requires for a Google Chrome browser. Continue reading “How to use Gmail offline”
The Google Pixel 7 series was announced much earlier than expected at the recently concluded Google I/O 2022 event, and now Android 13 Beta source code indicates that the Google Pixel 7 Pro will also have a brighter display than the Pixel 6 Pro. Continue reading “Pixel 7 Pro’s screen will be brighter than Pixel 6 Pro”
Google has updated the Chrome browser app for iOS, adding five new features to iPads and iPhones, including Enhanced Safe Browsing, a new homepage design, all new Chrome Actions, and much more. This blog will go over each feature in detail. Continue reading “Google Chrome for iOS gets several new features”
Google has announced some exciting new features that will allow ChromeOS-powered Chromebooks and Android OS to work together seamlessly. These new features arrive in Chrome OS 103 update. These latest updates will improve the compatibility of your Android phone and Chromebook laptop. Continue reading “Chromebooks get better integration with Android devices”
Google has announced the release of Sleep Profile, a new feature for Fitbit Premium users that provides a new longitudinal analysis of your sleep patterns. The Sleep Profile feature uses cute animal characters to help you understand your sleep data. This will assist you in taking steps to improve your sleep quality, and thus your overall health. Continue reading “Fitbit Premium gets Sleep Profile for deeper sleep analysis”
Tata Play (formerly known as Tata Sky) has partnered with Google to launch Google Nest security camera in India, after it was introduced last year. It has also launched Tata Play Secure and Tata Play Secure+, a bundled service that includes battery-powered Google Nest Cam, an annual Nest Aware subscription, and a Google Nest Mini (limited period offer). Continue reading “Google Nest cam (battery) launched in India in partnership with Tata Play”
Google News, a news aggregator service, was revamped by the firm today, resulting in a more customizable Google News experience for desktop. The new look will allow users to catch up on the most important news by bringing top stories, local news, and personalized picks as per the user’s interests. Continue reading “Google News for desktop gets a revamped interface”
Google has shut down its Android Auto app for phone screens for everyone, after announcing the app’s discontinuation of updates in 2019. As Google focuses more on Google Assistant Driving Mode, this is an obvious move from the company. Continue reading “Android Auto for Phone Screens shuts down for all”
Today, Google launched the Google for Startups Accelerator-India Women Founders program, which aims to assist women founders in addressing challenges that are unique to their experience, such as fundraising and hiring. Up to 20 women-led or co-led startups in India, including those in the MVP stage, will be able to participate in the program and receive assistance over the course of three months. Continue reading “Google for Startups Accelerator-India Women Founders program launched”
After the announcement in April, Google has started rolling out toll prices on Google Maps for the first time. This will show estimated toll price to your destination before you start navigating by getting information from local tolling authorities. Continue reading “Google Maps now shows toll road pricing in India”
Google has agreed to pay $118 million to resolve a gender discrimination class-action complaint involving around 15,500 female employees according to Bloomberg. The settlement occurred as a consequence of a lawsuit filed by three women — Kelly Ellis, Holly Pease, and Kelli Wisuri — who accused the corporation of underpaying female employees in violation of California’s Equal Pay Act, citing a $17,000 salary disparity. Continue reading “Google will pay $118 million for settling gender discrimination lawsuit”
Google has introduced a number of features for Android that adds new ways of interacting with people and devices. These include new text stickers support in Gboard, new accessibility features, and the ability to use Play Points for in-app purchases.
Continue reading “Google announces Sound Amplifier, Lookout and Gboard updates for Android”
2 years ago, we reported that Google was looking to replace the Google Duo app with their work-focused Google Meet app. The company has now confirmed the same, where later in the year Google Meet will replace Google Duo. In the meantime, Google Duo will be updated with all the features that are present in Google Meet over the next few weeks.
Continue reading “Google to bring Meet features to Duo; will merge the two apps later in 2022”
