Google Pixelbook Go laptop with 13.3-inch FHD display, 8th Gen Intel Core processor, Chrome OS announced

Alongside the new Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL, Pixel Buds, Google also announced its latest Pixelbook Go laptop at the hardware event in New York. Pixelbook Go is a portable laptop with a touchscreen display, runs on ChromeOS, comes with an even bigger battery compared to 2017 Pixelbook and more.

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Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL will not launch in India; Here’s why

At the hardware event in New York, Google unveiled an array of products including the latest Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL, Pixel Buds, Pixelbook Go, and Nest Mini. While the global shipping of Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL starts from October 24th 2019, Pixel 4 and Pixel 4XL is not launching in India and here’s why.

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Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL with 5.7-inch FHD+ and 6.3-inch Quad HD+ 90Hz OLED displays, dual rear cameras, Motion Sense announced

Google just announced its Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL smartphones at an event in the US. The Pixel 4 has a 5.7-inch FHD+ OLED screen and the Pixel 4 XL has a 6.3-inch QHD+ OLED screen, both with 90Hz refresh rate. These are powered by Snapdragon 855 with 6GB of RAM and run Android 10 with 3 years of Android updates and security updates. There is Google’s custom-built Titan M security chip. These have a 12.2-megapixel camera along with a new 16-megapixel telephoto lens for super Res Zoom feature. Night Sight now lets you capture shots of the night sky, the stars, and even the Milky Way. Pixel 3 and 3a will also get a version of this capability with the latest camera app update, confirmed the company. Continue reading “Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL with 5.7-inch FHD+ and 6.3-inch Quad HD+ 90Hz OLED displays, dual rear cameras, Motion Sense announced”

Google Maps adds detailed voice guidance feature for visually impaired

Google recently added automatic image descriptions for people with low vision in the Chrome browser. Similarly, now, Google Maps is rolling out a new feature that gives visually impaired people the ability to receive more detailed voice guidance and new types of verbal announcements for walking trips.

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Google Chrome now auto-generates image descriptions using machine learning

Google Chrome’s latest feature now auto-generates image descriptions using machine learning. The images are sent to Google to create the descriptions and users also get the ability to turn image descriptions on or off. This AI feature is aimed at helping blind and low-vision users.

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Google Stream Transfer lets you move music and video streams between Chromecast, Google Home and Nest devices

Google first launched Chromecast in 2013 and has been steadily adding  features to it ever since. In 2016, it introduced a feature to enable streaming of music via the command — “OK Google, play music.” The feature made it effortless to stream music onto any Chromecast enabled speaker in the house. Continue reading “Google Stream Transfer lets you move music and video streams between Chromecast, Google Home and Nest devices”

Google will require new devices launched after January 31, 2020 to run Android 10: Report

Google unveiled Android Q earlier this year and later renamed it to Android 10. It was released for Pixel smartphones recently and other OEMs are gradually rolling out the update. Now, a new report reveals that Google will require all new devices to run Android 10 if approved after January 31, 2020.

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Google rolls out October 2019 security update for Pixel devices, also available for Essential Phone

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 for October. The latest security update is the first after Android 10 update that was released recently.

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Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL detailed specs, more renders, Dual Exposure Camera Controls, new Google Assistant surface

Google is all set to unveil the Pixel 4 Series at an event in New York on 15th October and a plethora of leaks, rumours, and renders have been surfacing including a leaked video revealing the Pixel 4 XL in full glory. Today, more details about the Pixel 4 Series have leaked including detailed specifications, new renders, new additions to the camera, and more.

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Google Search, Maps and Google Assistant now let you to search over 57000 public sanitation facilities across India

Google has been adding new features to Google Maps lately including India specific features like ‘Stay Safer’, live train status, speed limits and speed traps and more. The latest addition to Google Maps is the ability to search over 57,000 public toilets in 2300+ cities across India and it also works with Google Search and Google Assistant.

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YouTube Music now comes pre-installed on new Android 10 and Android 9 devices replacing Google Play Music

 

YouTube launched YouTube Music streaming service in India earlier this year along with YouTube Premium after announcing it last year. Today, Google has announced that YouTube Music app will come pre-installed on Android 10 devices instead of Google Play Music.

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Android 10 Go edition will bring fast encryption and faster multi-tasking to entry-level phones

Weeks after the stable roll out of Android 10, Google has announced details about the Android 10 (Go edition) for entry-level phones. Google said that the next-generation Android Go edition will be faster and more secure. Continue reading “Android 10 Go edition will bring fast encryption and faster multi-tasking to entry-level phones”

Google rolls out Dark mode in Gmail for Android and iOS

Google introduced a system-wide dark theme with Android 10 update and most of the native Google apps already started getting the new dark theme. Now, Google has started rolling out Dark mode in Gmail for Android and iOS devices.

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Google Play Pass premium apps and gaming subscription service announced

Google was working on a gaming service called Play Pass and the confirmed recently confirmed that it will launch the service now. After teasers, now, Google has officially announced ‘Google Play Pass’ that allows users to enjoy apps and games without ads or in-app purchases.

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Google for India 2019: Google announces ‘Google Research India’ AI lab, Interpreter Mode, Jobs Spot in Google Pay and more

Google made several announcements at its 5th annual edition of Google for India event. The various announcements include a new Google Research India AI lab, partnership with BSNL to bring public WiFi to villages, support for Google Assistant in feature phones for Vodafone-Idea subscribers, support for more Indian languages in Google Assistant, Google Pay for Business and more.

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