A much-anticipated Dark Mode finally comes to Google Chrome on Windows 10 with version 74 of the popular web browser. Here’s how to turn it on.
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Google and Amazon have seemingly halted their years-long feud. As a result, expect YouTube on Fire TV soon, and Prime Video access on Google Chromecast and Android TV.
Apps/Software April 22, 2019
Silicon Valley is arguably a famous destination that lures tourists from around the world but it lacks an architectural icon to represent itself. However, it would likely have an iconic landmark soon to symbolize its greatness.
April 21, 2019
Silicon Valley employees were put at risk of measles after a Google visitor was found diagnosed with the disease. The public health department urged the public to get vaccinated.
Public Health April 18, 2019
Instead of hiding the update tool deep within the Settings menu, Google might put it somewhere people always visit: the Play Store. Google System Updates could soon be as easy as downloading apps.
Google April 17, 2019
The Google Pixel 3's camera features have been added to the older Pixel 2 smartphone through a modded camera app. Synthetic Fill Flash is included along with other notable camera enhancements.
Phones/Tablets/Mobile Tech April 16, 2019
The Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL could be in T-Mobile's lineup soon. The yet-to-be-launched Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL, and Pixel 4 are also said to be part of the magenta carrier's plans.
Phones/Tablets/Mobile Tech April 16, 2019
Play Store receives a fresh new look as part of a Material Design overhaul. No word yet on when Google plans to roll it out to users, though.
Google April 13, 2019
Google+ will live on as Google Currents, an enterprise-only communication tool, but its future doesn’t seem that bright, either. Between Hangouts Chat and Currents, one could get axed eventually.
Google April 13, 2019
Google+ will live on as Google Currents, an enterprise-only communication tool, but its future doesn’t seem that bright, either. Between Hangouts Chat and Currents, one could get axed eventually.
Google April 13, 2019
Microsoft is now throwing shade at Google Stadia, a sign that the cloud gaming wars have officially begun. Xbox exec Mike Nichols says the game streaming service has one major problem — lack of content.
Video Games April 12, 2019
Google and Huawei have agreed to pay Nexus 6P owners who have experienced random shutdowns or bootloops up to $400. That is, if the courts approve the settlement on May 9.
Phones/Tablets/Mobile Tech April 11, 2019
It’s hard to believe, but Google Assistant is finally integrated within G Suite. There’s not a lot to try at the moment, but soon G Suite customers will be able to summon Google Assistant to do Calendar-related tasks.
Google April 11, 2019
Computer scientists pitted DeepMind against a 16-year-old's math exam. Google's cutting-edge AI had a hard time making calculations in subjects such as algebra, arithmetic, measurement, and calculus.
Apps/Software April 10, 2019
When you search for stocks, Google Assistant will now show you a performance graph plus a bunch of other things to make search results more dynamic at a glance. No word yet on when this might roll out to iOS, though.
Apps/Software April 8, 2019
Google might make pressure-sensitive actions standard in Android Q. Documentation reveals a feature called Deep Press, but it’s not clear yet which phones will support it if it does get released.
Apps/Software April 8, 2019
Google has introduced changes to the Gmail platform to increase user satisfaction and productivity. These include the addition of Smart Compose for all as well as the ability to schedule messages before they are sent out to recipients.
Google April 7, 2019
Google’s latest pilot program for Android TV shows ads without warning, users report. Some have figured out a workaround to get rid of the pesky ads.
Google April 6, 2019
Profile entries of 'sargo' and 'bonito' have been added to the Google Play Developer Console, along with specs and a potential release date. These code names are believed to refer to the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL.
Google April 5, 2019
On the newest Android Q beta, Bubbles multitasking treats all apps, not just Messenger, like Chat Heads. The update also includes a foldable screen emulator for developers.
Apps/Software April 4, 2019
Google has begun expanding Duplex's range of supported devices. Now more non-Pixel Android devices and iPhones with the Google Assistant app installed are compatible with the automated calling feature.
Google April 3, 2019
Google might be planning to roll out Call Screen to Android One phones made by Nokia and Motorola. That means the anti-spam feature may expand beyond the Pixel family soon.
Phones/Tablets/Mobile Tech April 3, 2019
Walmart adds Google Assistant as a shopping option seemingly to take on Amazon. What’s great is Walmart Voice Order uses information from your previous purchases to predict what you’re trying to buy.
Google April 3, 2019
As promised, Google has finally killed Inbox after first launching it in 2014. If you don’t particularly like Gmail, here are other options to try.
Apps/Software April 3, 2019
Several organizations demanded Google to remove the app that offers 'gay conversion' therapy. After months of protests by the LGBTQ community, the tech firm removed the app that appears to brainwash the users.
Apps/Software April 2, 2019
No more Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL on the Google Store. The company might have cleared both last-generation phones out to accommodate the rumored midrange Pixel handsets.
Phones/Tablets/Mobile Tech April 2, 2019
Google has published its annual Android security report. Based on the company's findings, the Android ecosystem became generally safer in 2018, despite a twofold increase in 'potentially harmful apps.'
Google April 2, 2019
Google has added a simple video game to its app to help entertain users while they wait for internet connection. The game that is just like the 'Flappy Bird can be accessed offline using the Google app or widget.
Apps/Software April 1, 2019
Google is adding a 'Snake' Easter egg game to Google Maps for iOS and Android in celebration of April Fools' Day. It's rolling out worldwide, but it's going to be available for a limited time only.
Google March 31, 2019
Google will reportedly be adding a third color Pixel 3a option aside from black and white: Purple or Iris. No sign on when they might be released, but a new report sheds light on a possible price point.
Phones/Tablets/Mobile Tech March 28, 2019
Google is facing criticism for selling advertising to retailers of brain supplements under search terms “Alzheimer’s pills” and “dementia supplements”. No cure is currently available for dementia.
Wearable Tech March 27, 2019
The ability to create public events might be the latest feature coming to Google Maps. With it, users can submit their own public events and make it visible to other users around the area.
Apps/Software March 25, 2019
To stream 1080p games in 60 frames per second in Stadia, a player must have an internet connection that’s at least 25 Mbps fast. Bump that up to 30 Mbps for 4K gaming.
Video Games March 25, 2019
While Google has built its empire on ads, Stadia will have to find another way to make money. According to analysts, an ad-centric business model might not sustain the tech giant's ambitious gaming project.
Google March 24, 2019
Walmart will reportedly announce its very own cloud gaming service days after Google launched Stadia. Unnamed sources claim the company plans to make the platform official by the end of the year.
Video Games March 22, 2019
Google Pay will only be available as a payment method on eBay when buying from sellers enrolled in eBay’s new payments experience. The option rolls out this April.
Internet March 22, 2019
Video game distribution relies on physical media, digital games stored in local hardware, and special platforms to play these on. Google Stadia wants to change that.
Google March 22, 2019
Google has unveiled its newest offering, the Stadia game streaming service, at the Game Development Conference 2019. The company promises to give gamers a single online platform to download, play, and share games at high-speeds.
Google March 20, 2019
Former Ubisoft and Electronic Arts exec Jade Raymond will head Google’s Stadia Games and Entertainment studio. The company is working with a number of developers to make or bring games to Stadia.
Google March 20, 2019
Google has added brand-new features to Google Tasks such as time-based notifications and import. The company hopes to turn the app into a single destination where users can keep track of what they need to do in G Suite.
Google March 19, 2019
Google is reconfiguring Chat Head bubbles for notifications in Android Q. The feature converts all alerts into tappable floating icons onscreen, greatly streamlining interaction with notifications.
Apps/Software March 19, 2019
Google is set to shut down Google+ on April 2. Before that happens, the Archive Team is working to preserve public content on the platform and cache everything in the Internet Archive's 'Wayback Machine.'
Internet March 18, 2019
An alleged Pixel 4 XL leak shows that the next Google smartphone might have more cameras than its predecessors. At that, it could have two rear cameras and a pill-like hole-punch cutout on the front.
Google March 15, 2019
2019 is the year of foldable phones. Both Samsung and Huawei have shown their own approaches, but wait until you see Google’s Z-fold display, detailed in a patent filed recently.
Google March 15, 2019
Last year, Google removed 2.3 billion ads that violate its policies. To further make the digital advertising ecosystem safer, it’s also launching a new Policy Manager for Google Ads in April.
Google March 15, 2019
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