In order to make tablets and other devices with larger screens easier to use, Android released 12L earlier this year. In order to leverage the additional space on tablets’ larger screens, Google disclosed plans to enhance more than 20 Google apps there during I/O. Starting today, Google Workspace applications will be significantly faster and better on larger Android screens, says Google. Continue reading “Google updates Workspace apps for larger screens”
This year, a Google Pixel tablet with the codename “Tangor” and support for the USI stylus was spotted. And now with Android 13, Google is making Chrome easier to type on with a stylus. Google’s open-source nature has also made it possible for many people to work on different parts of the company. Also, Samsung is probably the largest one, and it looks like we’ll get another feature from the company in time for Android 13; this one should make it even more tablet-friendly than it already is. Continue reading “Samsung and Google are integrating stylus handwriting-to-text into Chrome for Android”
We frequently utilize Google’s Fast Pair on Android devices so far because it is a beneficial function. Even though it’s still a menace, it makes pairing and switching between phones and tablets a little easier. In an effort to remedy that, Google is announcing audio switching, a brand-new technology that will interoperate with the currently available Fast Pair on the Pixel Buds Pro and further devices in the future. It was first announced at Google I/O 2022. Continue reading “Google rolls out Fast Pair audio switching between Android devices”
Google launched the Pixel 6a smartphone in India today, after the Pixel 4a which was launched in the country back in 2020. This was introduced at the Google I/O in May, and pack several improvements compared to the Pixel 4a, starting from the 5G support, and uses the same Tensor chip that is present in the Pixel 6. Here we have the first impressions of the phone. Continue reading “Google Pixel 6a Unboxing and First Impressions”
After teasers, Google today confirmed that the Pixel Buds Pro, the company’s flagship ANC earbuds, will be available in India from July 28th on Flipkart priced at Rs. 19,990 (MRP). The Pixel Buds Pro was introduced at the Google I/O in May. Continue reading “Google Pixel Buds Pro launched in India for Rs. 19,990”
Google just launched the Pixel 6a, the company’s next Pixel smartphone in India, after it was introduced at its Google I/O event in May. The phone comes with a 6.1-inch FHD+ OLED display, is powered by Google Tensor SoC, Titan M2 security chip and has support for 5G SA/NSA. It runs Android 12, and will receive security updates for at least 5 years, but it should get OS updates for 3 years. Continue reading “Google Pixel 6a with 6.1″ FHD+ OLED display, Google Tensor SoC, IP67 water resistant body launched in India for Rs. 43,999”
In a statement released today, Google said that starting in August, it will “test AR prototypes in the real world.” Augmented reality (AR) allows us to interact with the world differently. Google says it can help us quickly access information like another language or how to get from A to B. Continue reading “Google to test next-gen AR glasses prototypes from August”
The announcement of ChromeOS Flex by Google earlier this year, despite its zigzag stitch at the time, provided a sustainable method of reusing obsolete PCs and Macs. Since then, a lot of bugs have been fixed in the software, and it is now ready for a wider use. Continue reading “ChromeOS Flex for older PCs and Macs now available widely”
Google has released the fourth and final public beta of Android 13 today so that users who are interested can try out the upcoming update before it’s available to the public. But more crucially, this beta update provides an early preview of the changes coming so that developers can prepare their applications to suit the Android 13.0 system. Continue reading “Google rolls out final Android 13 Beta update”
At the Google IO 2022 conference in May, the Google Pixel Buds Pro were unveiled. The Pixel Buds were introduced in 2020, and the Buds Pro was introduced as their successor with many improvements. Along with the Pixel Buds Pro, the company also showed off the Pixel 6a, the Pixel 7 series, the Pixel smartwatch, and the Pixel Tablet. Continue reading “Google Pixel Buds Pro to launch in India on July 28”
Prior to its availability in India, the Google Chromecast with TV (4K) has been advertised on Flipkart. The pricing of the upcoming Chromecast and the offers that are now available were disclosed in the posting. Even though the Flipkart page doesn’t say when it will be available, the Google Chromecast with TV (4K) will soon be available for purchase. To recall, the Google Chromecast 3 Media Streaming Device is already available for purchase in India for Rs. 3,499 in black color. Continue reading “Google Chromecast with TV (4K) listed on Flipkart ahead of India launch”
Startup School India, a Google for Startups project, has been launched. The 9-week virtual programme will comprise fireside discussions with Google leaders and trailblazing colleagues from the startup environment, including financial, D2C, B2B, and B2C e-commerce, language, social media & networking, and job search. Recently, Google for Startups Accelerator-India Women Founders program was launched. Continue reading “Google launches Startup School India, to guide 10,000 startups in tier 2, tier 3 cities”
Comment spam on YouTube is a problem that has plagued the platform for many years now. In an effort to control the spam, YouTube has made 3 changes that will try protect protect viewers and creators, and also make it harder to impersonate creators.
Continue reading “YouTube will no longer allow Channel subscription numbers to be hidden”
Hagens Berman, a plaintiffs’ rights law firm, successfully haggled a $90 million settlement on behalf of a group of Android app developers who claimed that Google had broken antitrust laws and harmed them with its anticompetitive Play Store policy initiatives. The class action lawsuit was filed on behalf of these developers. Continue reading “Google settles Play Store lawsuit, will pay $90 million to app developers”
Google is upgrading its own built-in password manager for both Chrome and Android in an effort to leverage it as an alternative to 1Password and Bitwarden’s independent services, the firm stated today. Continue reading “Google updates Password Manager, brings unified experience across web and apps”
