Google Chrome Beta v85 for Android introduces “Fast page” label for URLs

Google Chrome on Android is already known to be one of the fastest browsers offered to users, with multiple features that enable a speedy browsing experience. They are now testing a new feature in Chrome Beta v85 that will label fast links on the web via the link context menu.

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Google reportedly looking to replace Duo with Meet

It looks Google will soon offer only one video conferencing app, as they are reportedly looking into replacing their consumer focused Duo app with their enterprise focussed Meet app. The decision was made after Duo, Messages, and the Phone app was brought under the leadership of G Suite’s head Javier Soltero, who stated that it did not make sense for both apps to exist simultaneously.

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Google WearOS based on Android 11 announced with performance and power improvements

Google has finally announced a new version of WearOS that is based on Android 11, upgrading from the current version that is based on Android 9. With it, Google is bringing multiple improvements focused around performance and power along with simplified pairing and support for Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon Wear 4100 and 4100+ platforms.

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Google adds improved controls and interactivity for Meet

Over the past few months, Google has been working towards adding features to their video conferencing tool, Meet, and their education tool, Classroom. Today they announced a lot of new updates coming to these two platforms that is releasing over the next few months including Attendance tracking, improved plagiarism check, better controls for moderators and more.

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Google Lookout for Android gets Food Label and Scan Document modes, better accessible design

The Lookout app for Android is an app developed by Google that uses computer vision to help blind or low-vision people get information about their surroundings. Google has announced a new update to the app, adding two new modes, improved app navigation for better accessibility and also expanded the list of compatible devices.

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Google introduces People Cards virtual visiting card in India

With Google’s Knowledge Graph and Google Search cards, it is quite easy to find information about famous individuals. However, that is not the case with less famous people and to change that Google has created the ability for people to individually create their online presence with their own virtual visiting card, called People Cards.

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Google Maps for iOS update brings new Apple Watch app, CarPlay media controls

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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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Google announces timeline to kill Chrome apps in favour of Web apps [Update: New Timeline]

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 discontinues Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL ahead of Pixel 5 launch

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”

Google to end Google Play Music in favour of YouTube Music by December 2020

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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Now you can share quickly anything between Android phones with Nearby Share

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 Pixel 5a spotted in AOSP code as Pixel 4a goes official

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 Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G are coming in late 2020, but will not launch in India

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 Pixel 4a with 5.8-inch FHD+ OLED display, Snapdragon 730G, 6GB RAM announced for $349, coming to India only in October

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”

Google One app’s phone backup tool now free for all Google users

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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