Google is introducing a few new updates to Maps for iOS, which include support for new controls when using Google Maps on CarPlay and a new app for Apple Watch users that supports step-by-step directions, displays estimated arrival times and more after the app got pulled 3 years back.
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Update: August 10, 2020 — Google has announced a new timeline for killing Chrome apps based on feedback from customers and partners. Chrome Web Store already stopped accepting new public Chrome apps back in March.
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Google introduced Pixel 4a earlier this week and also confirmed that Pixel 5 with 5G support will release later this year. Now the company has confirmed the discontinuation of the Pixel 4 series — Pixel 4 and 4 XL in less than a year of launch. Right now, both the smartphones are not available for sale in the official Google Store in the US. From now on, it will be available only through 3rd party retailers as remaining units sell-through. Continue reading “Google discontinues Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL ahead of Pixel 5 launch”
In the world of music streaming services, Google currently offers two services, the older Google Play Music and the newer YouTube Music. Over the last few months, Google has been trying push Google Play Music subscribers over to YouTube Music, and now, Google has announced that YouTube Music will completely replace Google Play Music by the end of 2020.
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For years, Android users have been asking for an easy way to share content between Android phones that would rival Apple’s Airdrop feature. Google is finally rolling out a feature called Nearby Share that will enable users to share anything between two Android phones quickly and securely.
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Google has announced the Pixel 4a, which is the successor to the highly popular Pixel 3a that was released last year. Interestingly, just as we are greeted by the Pixel 4a announcement, Google is supposedly already working on the Pixel 5a as the phone was spotted in a newly released AOSP code change.
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Google today introduced its Pixel 4a smartphone after several delays and also announced that it will be available in India in October. In addition, the company also confirmed its upcoming Pixel 4a 5G version which will be priced at $499 (Rs. 37,530 approx.) and Pixel 5 will be introduced this fall, which is around September or October. Continue reading “Google Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G are coming in late 2020, but will not launch in India”
Google just announced the Pixel 4a smartphone, as expected. It has a 5.8-inch Full HD+ OLED display, is powered by Snapdragon 730G Mobile Platform with 6GB of RAM, Titan M Security chip, has 12.2-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), Dual Pixel autofocus, and an 8-megapixel front camera, both with AI-powered camera features. Continue reading “Google Pixel 4a with 5.8-inch FHD+ OLED display, Snapdragon 730G, 6GB RAM announced for $349, coming to India only in October”
The Google One membership program was launched two years ago, giving users a one-stop location for their online storage needs, live support with experts along with other benefits. Google is now making two features, namely phone backup and a new storage manager tool, free for all Google users via the Google One app.
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Update — July 27 2020: According to a new tweet from leaker Jon Prosser, the Pixel 4a announcement will happen on August 3rd, after being pushed for several times. Continue reading “Google Pixel 4a said to be unveiled on August 3”
Google Messages has released a new update that brings 5 new features to it platform. These include sending quick reactions to messages, suggested stickers in Smart Reply, a basic media editor, dedicated buttons for voice messages and video calling.
Google has announced that their Nest Hub and Nest Hub Max devices will now natively support Netflix streaming. Users can now connect their Netflix account and stream their favourite shows on their smart displays, with the ability to control the video playback with their voice or hand gestures.
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Google has announced a lot of new updates to their GSuite applications, bringing stronger security features to Gmail, Meet and Chat. Along with this, they are also introducing new tools for IT admins that allow easier management in the Admin console.
In the latest version of Chrome Canary for Android, Google is testing new features that will give users more options when downloading files via the browser. The features can be turned on by enabling Flags in the app, giving users options to control the download behaviour over WiFi and cellular connections.
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Over the years, biking has seen an increase as being the preferred mode of transportation, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Google Maps first introduced biking directions ten years ago and now, they have announced updated biking route information and new end-to-end directions that include docked bikeshare information.
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