Google: News

25 Jan 2020

Android 10

Nearby Sharing, Google's challenger for Apple AirDrop, seen in action

Apple AirDrop is a real treat, and very soon, perhaps in a matter of months, Google will have its own native solution to beat that.

25 Jan 2020

Google Search

Google promises to make search 'better' after redesign criticized

Despite giving more than a decade to improve Search and transform it into the platform we use today, Google is facing severe backlash from its users.

24 Jan 2020

Sundar Pichai

Google I/O 2020 set to kick off on May 12

Google I/O 2020, the next developer conference hosted by the internet giant, is set to kick off on May 12.

24 Jan 2020

Android

Addicted to phone? Try Google's new apps which shame you

The problem of smartphone addiction has been growing worse, thanks to more and more people falling into the mitts of engaging games, social media, and OTT platforms.

23 Jan 2020

iOS

Google says Safari's 'anti-tracking' feature actually allowed tracking

Researchers at Google have flagged multiple security flaws in Apple's Safari web browser.

22 Jan 2020

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Buds+: Nothing new for the eyes

Alongside the Galaxy S20 series, Samsung is expected to launch the next iteration of its Galaxy Buds wireless earphones.

21 Jan 2020

Europe

Sundar Pichai warns of AI's misuse, calls for regulation

Sundar Pichai wants Artificial Intelligence (AI) to be regulated for the betterment of humanity.

20 Jan 2020

Huawei

Now, Huawei's phones will feature TomTom's maps

Huawei has struck a deal with TomTom to use its maps and navigational services on its phones.

19 Jan 2020

Xiaomi

These Samsung, Xiaomi, Nokia smartphones to receive Android 10 update

Google's latest mobile operating system, Android 10, has been out for quite some time, and most of the premium smartphones have already received the new update.

19 Jan 2020

iOS

Soon, Chrome will remind you to close open tabs

If you have a habit of looking up everything you find intriguing/confusing, we're pretty sure that there's a whole batch of open tabs in your browser.

18 Jan 2020

Google Search

Google is changing search. And not for the better!

Google dominates the web search space, but the recent choices made by the internet giant on the user interface aren't being appreciated by many.

18 Jan 2020

Augmented Reality

Smart contact lenses are coming. But, what are they?

As market-ready AR glasses continue to evolve, a new kind of device appears to be mushrooming on the block - smart contact lenses.

17 Jan 2020

Android

Google likely to launch two mid-range Pixel phones

Google is expected to launch a mid-range version of its latest flagship, the Pixel 4, in a matter of months, perhaps around I/O 2020.

16 Jan 2020

Security

#AndroidAlert: You should delete these 17 apps asap

Even after plenty of complaints/reports over the last few years, Google hasn't been able to get a grip over the problem of malicious apps slipping into the Play Store.

16 Jan 2020

Google Chrome

Now, Google is killing Chrome Web Store apps

A few weeks after killing digital magazines in News, Google is working to pull the plug on Chrome apps.

16 Jan 2020

Facebook

Now, you will get alerts about third-party logins with Facebook

As politicians continue to raise concerns over the trove of data Facebook has access to, the social network is doing everything possible to make users feel that their information is in safe hands.

16 Jan 2020

Android

Confirmed! Nearby Sharing will be Google's answer to Apple AirDrop

For years, Android users have missed an AirDrop-like unified standard to share files quickly and seamlessly, without using the internet.

15 Jan 2020

Android

Soon, Chrome OS will get Android-like gesture controls

Over the years, Google has been upgrading Chrome OS progressively, bringing it closer to Android and making the experience of the platform better for PCs as well as tablets and hybrids.

15 Jan 2020

Google Maps

Google's latest acquisition will make local businesses discoverable online

With the growth of e-commerce and changing online shopping habits, more and more businesses are coming online, taking their products to the public.

15 Jan 2020

iOS

Now, use your iPhone as a Google security key

In a major move, Google has announced that iPhones can now be used as security keys for Google accounts.

15 Jan 2020

Android Auto

Android Auto crosses 100 million downloads on Google Play Store

Android Auto, Google's dedicated client for offering Android experience within automobiles, has hit 100 million downloads on the Play Store.

13 Jan 2020

London

Restoring virginity: How UK doctors profit from young women's fears

Doctors in the United Kingdom are profiting off the vulnerabilities of young women by conducting secret "hymen repair" surgeries, an investigation has found.

13 Jan 2020

Delhi Police

JNU violence: Delhi HC issues notice to Google, WhatsApp, Apple

The Delhi High Court on Monday issued a notice to Google, WhatsApp, and Apple, on a plea seeking the preservation of evidence of the January 5 violence at Jawaharlal Nehru University.

09 Jan 2020

Samsung

Samsung's 2-in-1 Chromebook offers 4K screen, dual-cameras, and S-Pen support

South Korean tech giant Samsung has introduced a premium 2-in-1 laptop, the Galaxy Chromebook, at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2020.

08 Jan 2020

Google Assistant

#CES2020: Google is not making Assistant smarter, but more useful

This year, Google's blitz at CES was more about making Assistant useful in homes than showing off fancy tricks.

08 Jan 2020

Amazon

Sonos claims Google stole its speaker tech, files lawsuit

Sonos has filed a couple of lawsuits against Google, claiming that the company has stolen its speaker technology.

06 Jan 2020

Google Assistant

Best USB Type-C headphones you can buy in India

With more and more smartphone manufacturers killing the headphone jack, the market of alternative audio solutions is in chaos.

05 Jan 2020

Xiaomi

#NewsBytesWeeklyRecap: Xiaomi cam bug, OnePlus Concept One, Pixel 4a, more

In the first week of 2020, we didn't get any major news from leading tech giants, but there were some interesting, even scary, developments in some key areas.

04 Jan 2020

Android

Google kills another product - digital magazines in News

If you like reading digital magazines, which are the PDF versions of print issues, there is some news for you - from Google.

03 Jan 2020

Huawei

Why Huawei phones are flagging Google Allo as 'security threat'?

Though Huawei and Google may not have the best of relations (thanks to the US trade ban), they both are doing everything possible to keep the sanctions from affecting the end-consumers.

03 Jan 2020

YouTube

Shocking! YouTube videos for kids caught featuring adult content

Even years after dominating as the biggest video streaming service, YouTube misses the most basic thing expected from such platforms - moderation of dangerous content.

03 Jan 2020

Xiaomi

#BugAlert: Xiaomi security camera shows live feed from other homes

When people install security cameras, they expect a solution to check in on their house and family, whenever needed.

03 Jan 2020

Sundar Pichai

Five successful Indian-origin CEOs in Silicon Valley to know about

Indians have been making a mark in the global tech space for many decades, playing an important role in the industry and contributing in various ways.

Google's AI can detect breast cancer more accurately than experts

DeepMind, Google's AI research company, is using its technology for a bigger (and much needed) task - breast cancer detection.

02 Jan 2020

Security

Want to keep your schedule private? Try the fully-encrypted ProtonCalendar

If you have grown tired of using Google/Microsoft's Calendars (and sharing personal data with them in the process), there is a new solution on offer - from the house of Proton.

30 Dec 2019

Amazon

#DealOfTheDay: Nokia 4.2 available for just Rs. 7,000 on Amazon

If you are planning to gift yourself or someone a new smartphone with a premium design and pure Android interface, today might be a great time.

30 Dec 2019

Moon

#ThatWas2019: 6 mind-boggling moments witnessed in science and tech

2019 was a year of major scientific and technological advancements.

29 Dec 2019

Pixel

Google Pixel 4a renders: A new design and some surprises

Google is readying its next batch of low-cost smartphones to replace the top-selling Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL. And just before the year ends, we have our first look at the Pixel 4a courtesy @OnLeaks and @91Mobiles.

29 Dec 2019

Samsung

Best smartphones of 2019: Is yours on the list?

As far as smartphones are concerned, 2019 has been nothing less than exciting.

29 Dec 2019

Xiaomi

Flipkart's 'Qualcomm Snapdragon Days' Sale: Check out the top deals

Flipkart's "Qualcomm Snapdragon Days" sale is currently live with attractive deals available on popular Snapdragon-powered smartphones.