With an aim to help web developers optimize their web pages, Google’s Chrome Labs has released a new web tool called Squoosh that can downsize, compress, and reformat images. Squoosh’s top priority is speed and the demo showcases the improvements and new capabilities to Chrome. Continue reading “Google Chrome Labs introduces Squoosh browser-based image optimization tool”
Google has announced that starting today, Gboard will use AI to suggest GIFs, emoji, and stickers to you related to your conversation. This makes it easier and faster to share and communicate your feelings while having a conversation.
With Chrome 71 that will be released in December 2018, Chrome will show a warning sign about the insufficient mobile subscription information pages, so that users can make informed decisions when signing up to mobile-based subscription services. Continue reading “Chrome 71 to warn users of websites with insufficient mobile subscription information pages”
Google launched Files Go app to free up space on mobile phones, find files faster and share them with others back in December 2017. The app currently has over 30 million monthly users. Google today is finally rebranding the app to just Files by Google, and the company has also redesigned the user experience. Continue reading “Google rebrands Files Go to ‘Files by Google,’ hits 30 million monthly active users”
Google Photos has gained a new update which doesn’t bring any major changes to the surface. However, a teardown reveals that there might be a new informative boxes coming that can explain why backups aren’t running, and the ability to backup only when charging the phone might be making a return. Continue reading “Google Photos update hints at restoring backups while charging, guidance for backup conditions”
At the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, CA, Google has announced support for a foldable smartphone as Android manufacturers are gearing up to launch this new flexible display technology as early as 2019. There are two variants; two-screen devices and one-screen devices. Continue reading “Google adds support for foldable screens; finally starts testing in-app Updates API”
Update: Google has confirmed it will roll out an update to fix Pixel 3’s memory management issues as well as a bug with the Pixel Stand that broke ambient display notifications. It just said it will be available in the coming weeks without giving any time frame.
Google has started rolling out new over-the-air (OTA) update for Pixel devices and also posted factory images as part of monthly Android Security release. The update for this month includes November security updates. Apart from Google, Essential also rolled out the November security patch update. Continue reading “November 2018 Android security now available for Pixel, Nexus devices and Essential Phone”
Google with Chrome 71 is fighting ads. It will block every ad on a site persistently shows them. These type of ads includes automatically redirecting you, or attempt to steal personal information. This comes as an addition to the previous Chrome 68 version where Google prevent sites from opening new tabs or windows. Continue reading “Google Chrome 71 to block websites with abusive ads”
Google recently replaced old Google Contacts app with a new version that has a material design. The company launched new contacts in 2015 to provide a modern, smart, and quick contact management experience. With the recent launch of new contacts, it now has many comparable features from old Contacts and more. Continue reading “Google to end support for old Google Contacts app on February 12, 2019”
Google has finally announced Hindi language update on Google Assistant for Google Home smart speakers. Starting today, Google Home will also be able to respond in Hindi with uniquely Indian contexts. The Hindi language support on Assistant is already available on smartphones. Continue reading “Google brings Hindi language support for Assistant on Google Home devices”
Google has introduced the reCAPTCHA v3, which is its newest API that helps you detect abusive traffic on your website without user interaction. Instead of showing a CAPTCHA challenge, reCAPTCHA v3 returns a score so you can choose the most appropriate action for your website. Continue reading “Google reCAPTCHA v3 with the ability to detect bots without user interaction announced”
Google has announced that Gmail for iOS will now let you view emails from multiple accounts in single inbox be it your work or personal, G Suite or non-G Suite, even third-party IMAP accounts. Continue reading “Gmail for iOS gets “All Inboxes” to view emails from multiple accounts in single inbox”
Google has introduced Emoji style Mini stickers for Gboard. These sticker versions of the emoji you use every day are customizable so you can make them look just like you. Minis use a combination of machine learning and artistry to create illustrated stickers based on your selfie. Continue reading “Gboard for Android and iOS gets Emoji-style Mini stickers that look like you”
The notch of the Google Pixel 3 XL is possibly the most talked about feature besides the camera. However, making things worse, in a hilarious manner, a bug is said to manifest itself an additional notch on the right side of the display. It’s a real-life bug experienced by several users as reported on Twitter. Continue reading “Google acknowledges a bug on Pixel 3 XL that adds a second notch to the side of the screen, says fix is coming soon”
