YouTube is reportedly testing out a new Smart Downloads feature, which downloads 20 videos each week based on a user’s watching preferences. Of course, the app will download the content only using Wi-Fi. The mission is to save up mobile data when you are on the run and watching your […]
Google is bringing fix for update that erased major Pixel 6 feature
American tech-giant Google says that it is bringing a fix for the update to Google Photos removed one of the Pixel 6’s big features: the Magic Eraser tool. As per The Verge, an update to Google Photos removed one of the Pixel 6’s big features: the Magic Eraser tool that lets you remove unwanted objects or people from your photos. If you are also among those whose Pixel downloaded the […]
Google donates USD 1 million to Taiwan’s TFC amid growing tensions with China
Google Inc. on Thursday donated USD 1 million to Taiwan FactCheck Center (TFC) amid growing tensions with China. The USD 1 million will be disbursed over the next three years under Google’s Intelligent Taiwan initiatives to help combat the effects of disinformation, Focus Taiwan reported citing the tech firm statement. According to the publication, Google’s financial input will help fund […]
Elon Musk says Google and Facebook are places where talent goes to die
Elon Musk has yet again taken a dig at big tech companies including Google and Facebook. Musk, who doesn’t reserve his comments about anything on Twitter, targeted the Big Tech companies including Facebook Google in a tweet. He had strongly voiced his opinion against Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg post the […]
Google to demonetise YouTube videos on climate misinformation
Amid an increasing pressure to tackle misinformation on climate change on the world’s largest video platform- YouTube, the parent company Google has announced that it will start demonetising content on the platform that includes climate change denial. As per Mashable India, not only Google will demonetise the content but will also limit monetisation tools to creators who post videos that deny climate change. The […]
Google celebrates 23rd birthday with a special doodle
Search engine giant Google has turned 23 years old on Monday. Marking the special occasion, the company unveiled a special cake-themed doodle on its homepage. The animated doodle features a cake with “23” written on top of it, with a birthday candle indicating “L” in “Google”. Google was founded by […]
Google rolls out new features that allow users to control phones with face gestures
American tech giant Google has rolled out two new features for people with speech or physical disabilities. Through the recently-released features, users can now operate their Android-powered smartphones hands-free. As per TechCrunch, ‘Project Activate’ and ‘Camera Switches’ let users perform tasks like speaking a custom phrase or navigating using a switch interface, through facial gestures alone. ‘Camera Switches’ […]
Mobile remote launched by Google for Android users
American technology giant Google has launched a new Google TV feature that will allow users to use their Android mobile devices as remotes for those moments when their streaming box’s wand disappears without a trace. According to The Verge, android mobile remote support for Google TV arrived on Thursday after the company initially announced […]
Google moves Delhi HC against CCI’s confidential report leaked to media
Tech giant Google filed a writ petition on Thursday in the Delhi High Court alleging a confidential interim fact-finding report submitted by the Director General’s office to the Competition Commission of India (CCI) relating to an ongoing investigation into Google’s Android smartphone agreements was leaked to the media. Senior Advocate […]
Google might be developing in-house CPU for Chrome OS devices
Google has been making in-house custom processors for years now, but most of those efforts have been limited to machine learning or cloud data processing purposes. According to Mashable, in contrast, the Pixel 6’s Google Tensor will be the company’s first application processor or AP intended to perform the same functions as a […]
Google can help protect personal information from fraudsters
As the number of cyberattacks increase, people have shown concerns regarding the way internet companies handle their personal information. It has been observed that people have complained about their data being stolen or leaked on the dark web for profit. Under the law ‘right to be forgotten’ — first introduced […]
Google’s new Android 12 accessibility feature lets users control phone with face gestures
American tech-giant Google is working on a new Android 12 accessibility feature to let users control their phone using facial expressions. Mashable India quoted a report by XDADevelopers that says the ‘Camera Switches feature’, which is one of the accessibility services in the Android Accessibility Suite app, will support setting gestures to specific controls. Smiling, opening the […]
Google to discontinue its Android Auto mobile app, replacing it with Google Assistant
American tech giant Google has confirmed that it will be shutting down its standalone ‘Android Auto for Phone Screens’ app from Android 12 onwards. According to The Verge, instead, anyone who wants a driving-friendly interface for their Android phone should use the Google Assistant driving mode, which is available within Google Maps, or the native Android […]
Google launches Pixel 5A with bigger battery, screen
American tech giant Google has officially revealed the Pixel 5A 5G, a phone it kind of announced in April to contradict rumours that it had been canceled. According to The Verge, it comes with a small list of updated features compared to its 4A 5G predecessor, including a slightly bigger screen, a […]
Twitter enables Apple, Google third party sign up
American micro-blogging and social networking service Twitter has finally introduced third part login support, which will now allow users to create accounts and log in to the platform with their Apple or Google accounts. According to The Verge, Twitter has also allowed users to link their existing account with an Apple or Google one, as long as the emails are the same. […]