When Apple launched their AirTags, one of the reasons for its success was the massive Find My network that utilized nearly every device in Apple’s ecosystem. Google is reportedly looking at developing their own version of the Apple’s network, by taking advantage of the Google Play Services app installed on Android smartphones.
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Last year, Google Pay introduced a new feature called tokenization, that enabled direct card payments on the app via a Tap-to-pay feature for Axis Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank. The feature now has expanded support to 4 more banks – SBI, IndusInd, HSBC and Federal Bank.
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Google has announced a bunch of new updates that are coming to Android, bringing new features across the mobile OS. These includes updates to the Google Messages app, improvements to the Google Keyboard, Android Auto, Voice Access functionality and more.
Last year, Google consolidated their suite of productivity-focused applications, rebranding it from G Suite to Google Workspace. The company has now announced that Google Workspace will be available to all Google account holders and also introduced a new subscription tier called Google Workspace Individual.
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While Google Search is a great tool for finding useful information on the web, it also can be used maliciously to find compromising information about an individual. To help prevent this, Google introduced a system where the search results are not only removed but also the site is de-ranked, and now it will also de-rank such results from similar sites.
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After releasing the first Android 12 beta update during the Google I/O last month, Google today released Android 12 Beta 2 update that brings new privacy features like the Privacy Dashboard that was announced at the Google I/O, as well as various feature updates to improve functionality, stability, and performance. There is also Passpoint updates for developers, a new power button in the quick settings menu, wallpaper-based Material You themes, Quick tap that lets you double-tap the fingerprint sensor and perform various shortcut actions and more. Continue reading “Google releases Android 12 Beta 2 update with Privacy Dashboard, Mic and camera indicators and more”
In 2018, Google introduced an Android choice screen for users to select their Search engine of choice when setting up an Android phone, but its implementation still received many complaints from third-party search engines. The company has now updated it to allow third-party search engines to sign up for free and will soon feature more search engines in the choice screen.
Every few months or so, Google has a Pixel Feature Drop, where they bring new features for their Pixel smartphones. The latest one adds support for creating short clips of a starry night sky, rolls out Locked Folders support in Google Photos and more.
After reports, Google has officially introduced Pixel Buds A-Series, a cheaper truly wireless earbuds compared to the Pixel Buds that was introduced last year. These have custom-designed 12mm dynamic speaker driver that promise full, clear and natural sound, and Bass Boost option. These offer passive noise reduction, thanks to secure fit along with a spatial vent that in-ear pressure and spatial awareness. The stabilizer arc ensures a gentle, but secure fit. Continue reading “Google Pixel Buds A-Series with Adaptive Sound, Call noise reduction, quick charge announced”
June 1st is right around the corner, which is the date when Google Photos will no longer offer unlimited free storage for photo backups. The company has released a blog post that details the effects of this policy starting June 1st, and also released a helpful new Storage Management tool to help users keep track of their backups.
Google Docs is now adding support for the ability to create or import documents that have images above or behind texts. The feature is great for users who are importing docs from Microsoft Word, where Google Docs will ensure that the formatting is preserved.
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Google is testing a new way to follow content from websites by using the open RSS web standard, with a feature called Follow. The feature is experimental and is currently being tested on some Chrome Canary builds for Android users in the US.
Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro surfaced in renders last week, thanks to leaker, Jon Prosser. It didn’t reveal the complete design of the phones. After the Pixel 6 Pro, detailed CAD-based renders of the Pixel 6 have surfaced, thanks to OnLeaks. This shows the chin below the display, and the phone is said to feature a 6.4-inch flat AMOLED screen, compared to 6.67-inch curved AMOLED screen in the Pro version. It has minimal bezels and an in-display fingerprint scanner and the image shows centre punch-hole that was had seen in earlier renders. Continue reading “Google Pixel 6 with 6.4-inch AMOLED display, dual rear cameras surface in more renders”
Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro surfaced in renders last week, thanks to leaker, Jon Prosser. It didn’t reveal the complete design of the phones. Now more detailed renders of the Pixel 6 Pro have surfaced, thanks to OnLeaks. This shows the chin below the display, and the phone is said to feature a 6.67-inch curved AMOLED screen with minimal bezels and an in-display fingerprint scanner. It shows a centre punch-hole that was had seen in earlier renders. Continue reading “Google Pixel 6 Pro with 6.67-inch curved AMOLED display, triple rear cameras surface in more renders”
Google has announced 4 new updates to their smart home ecosystem that will improve the experience for users. These updates include two new protocols that will improve compatibility and user experience, improved Home & Away Routines, and the Google smart home directory.
