Google: News

13 Feb 2020

Now, Google Gboard lets you mix and create your emojis

Even though smartphones offer plenty of emojis to play with, Google is striving to create more options for its users.

13 Feb 2020

Google Maps

This man's epic marriage proposal showed up on Google Maps

From New Year to Christmas, Google keeps treating its users with interesting new surprises packed in Search and several other products.

12 Feb 2020

Android

In 2019, Google blocked nearly 2 billion malicious app installs

Even though malicious apps continue to be a major threat to Android, Google is making some major strides in dealing with them.

12 Feb 2020

Samsung

Is Samsung's second foldable phone worth the hype?

Alongside the spec-loaded Galaxy S20 flagships, Samsung has unveiled the all-new Galaxy Z Flip, its second foldable phone.

11 Feb 2020

Sundar Pichai

Google HR head to step down amid rising employee tensions

Tech giant Google on Monday announced that its head of human resources, Eileen Naughton, will be stepping down from her position later this year.

11 Feb 2020

Security

Soon, Google Chrome will make your web experience more secure

In a bid to create a private and secure web experience, Google has announced the plan to warn users about insecure downloads.

11 Feb 2020

Android

Google to bring a new 'share-to-print' feature with Android 11

The first beta of Android 11 - Google's next big OS for smartphones - is not here but we are already learning about interesting new features it will bring.

10 Feb 2020

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip revealed in Oscars advertisement before launch

Leaks have made smartphone launches less exciting but never has a company scooped itself as openly as Samsung (this one even beats Google's Pixel 4 teasers).

09 Feb 2020

Facebook

#NewsBytesWeeklyRecap: Auto Expo EVs, POCO X2 launch, Facebook hacked, more

This week, some major developments were noted in the world of tech, thanks to Auto Expo 2020 and the beautiful display of electric cars put up there.

09 Feb 2020

Fantasy Cricket

Online gaming is set to rise in India: Here's how

Over the years, the definition of gaming has changed from something you did alone to an immersive, multi-player experience allowing millions to play at the same time.

08 Feb 2020

Spotify

#BugAlert: Spotify playing Google Clock alarm even after dismissing

If you use Spotify to play your favorite tracks as a Google Clock alarm, chances are you might have encountered a weird issue lately: The re-playing of the alarms.

08 Feb 2020

Samsung

Samsung Unpacked event: Galaxy S20, Z Flip, and Buds+ expected

A couple of days from now, on February 11, Samsung will host its Unpacked event where the South Korean tech giant is expected to unveil its latest smartphones and other consumer products.

07 Feb 2020

Android

#BugAlert: Google voice typing gone haywire on Android phones

Google voice typing, the handy option designed to dictate and type sentences, has gone haywire.

07 Feb 2020

Samsung

Google is planning 'something exciting' for Samsung Unpacked. But what?

On February 11, Samsung will host its annual 'Unpacked' event and introduce the much-coveted Galaxy S20 series and Galaxy Z Flip to the world.

06 Feb 2020

Android

What is Pigweed? Google trademarks new operating system

Even though Google's Android operating system powers a big chunk of active smartphones, the internet giant is not having enough of the OS game.

06 Feb 2020

iPhone

Here's how to use Google's new Mobile Recharge service

Google has launched a new service in India that helps you easily find, compare, and even recharge your prepaid account using Google Search.

05 Feb 2020

Security

Shocking! Private videos in Google Photos sent to strangers

In a major shocker, Google has admitted to inadvertently sending some people's private videos uploaded on Google Photos to complete strangers.

04 Feb 2020

YouTube

How much did Alphabet earn from YouTube, Cloud, and Search

Alphabet, Google's parent company, has announced financial results for the quarter and fiscal year ending on December 31, 2019.

03 Feb 2020

Android

Using 99 phones, he 'hacked' Maps to show fake traffic

When it comes to exploring a city or looking up places, Google Maps serves as the one-stop shop to find routes/directions.

02 Feb 2020

Facebook

#NewsBytesWeeklyRecap: UN hacked, Avast selling data, HomePod, Instagram leak, more

This week, we witnessed some major developments and hardware launches, including that of Apple's Homepod in India.

01 Feb 2020

Microsoft

Flag bugs in Xbox, win up to Rs. 14 lakh

After Google and Apple, Microsoft is also doubling down on the security of its products.

01 Feb 2020

Microsoft

Avast shutting down company that sold user data without permission

A few days back, anti-virus giant Avast was caught selling PC activity of its users through its subsidiary, a company named Jumpshot.

01 Feb 2020

Android

Pixel 2 camera breaking after updates: What to do?

The sales of Pixel phones have been riding high, thanks to the devices' impeccable cameras and handy software updates.

01 Feb 2020

World Health Organization

Coronavirus outbreak: Google enables 'SOS alert' to keep public informed

With nearly 9,800 confirmed cases and 213 deaths, the outbreak of coronavirus is now a 'global health emergency.'

01 Feb 2020

Puma

Puma launches first smartwatch in India: Here's all about it

Leading sports brand Puma has launched its first-ever smartwatch in the Indian market.

01 Feb 2020

Apple

Google spent Rs. 46 crore in bug bounties last year

As part of its Vulnerability Reward Programs (VRPs), Google paid out a whopping $6.5 million (over Rs. 46 crore) to security researchers for finding bugs in the company's products and services in 2019, the technology giant recently said.

31 Jan 2020

iOS

Google Tangi: A dedicated space for short how-to videos

For years, YouTube has been the hub for how-to videos on topics ranging from fashion and lifestyle to cooking and technology.

31 Jan 2020

Microsoft

Apparently, Siri and Cortana are really bad at first-aid advice

While modern-day smart assistants can handle a number of queries, they are not really good at first-aid advice.

31 Jan 2020

Startups

Healthcare start-up CureSkin raises $500k from SenseAI Ventures

Bengaluru-based cosmetic start-up CureSkin has raised $500k in a corporate round of funding led by Gurugram-based SenseAI Ventures.

30 Jan 2020

Android

62 new emojis, including smiling face with tear, revealed

Dealing with something bad with a smile on your face?

30 Jan 2020

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Google is using AI to save killer whales: Here's how

Google is using the power of artificial intelligence to save orcas, an endangered species of killer whales, from going extinct.

29 Jan 2020

#BugAlert: Google Home smart speaker breaking after update

Once again, Google Home smart speakers are breaking - due to an update pushed by the company itself.

29 Jan 2020

Xiaomi

Google Phone is getting call recording functions. Finally!

Finally, Google Phone is getting call recording capabilities.

29 Jan 2020

Google Translate

Soon, Google will transcribe, translate lectures in real time

In a major development, Google has announced a feature that would let people use the Translate app on their phones to translate and transcribe long-form speech into any desired language. In real time!

28 Jan 2020

Microsoft

Avast sold user-data to Google, Microsoft for millions of dollars

Avast, one of the leading providers of anti-virus and internet security solutions, is facing flak for engaging in some shady data business.

26 Jan 2020

Pixel

Google Pixel 4a could launch on May 12

Google Pixel 4a, the sequel to last year's low-cost Pixel 3a series, could be launched at the company's I/O 2020 conference scheduled from May 12-14 in Mountain View, California.

26 Jan 2020

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