Google has announced support for embedded interoperability on Google Meet and Zoom Room devices at no extra cost, coming later this year. Soon Google Meets devices will be able to join Zoom meetings, and Zoom Rooms will be able to join Google Meet meetings. It will be as easy to use as clicking on a […]
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5 easy ways to dramatically increase security in Google Chrome
If you’re one of many people who use Chrome as your default web browser, then you might want to take some steps to ensure that it’s extra secure. This can help you in a world where hackers are always after passwords and can easily spoof websites to look like the real thing. Well, Google has […]
Google to ax its Shopping app in favor of web search
In its latest effort to streamline its myriad of offerings, Google has decided to send its Shopping app to the scrapyard. Google is no stranger to axing apps and services when it feels that something no longer serves its purpose, and Shopping for Android and iOS is the latest casualty, the company has confirmed. Of […]
Google killing Stadia’s studios may make crossplay gaming better for everyone
GamesBeat Summit 2021 #GBSummit returns with two days of content and networking designed for industry executives. April 28-29, 2021 Register Now Join GamesBeat Summit 2021 this April 28-29. Register for a free or VIP pass today. Google’s recent decision to close its dedicated game studios — opened to much fanfare just two years ago — […]
Google says the Pixel 5a will launch, but only in two countries
The Pixel 5a render from Steve Hemmerstoffer, aka Onleaks. It looks exactly like all the other recent Pixels. Steve Hemmerstoffer I spy a headphone jack and a rear fingerprint reader. Steve Hemmerstoffer The Pixel’s flashy power button is its one unique design touch. Steve Hemmerstoffer It’s been a wild Friday afternoon in the Android rumor […]
Is the Pixel 5a canceled? Google says it’s coming ‘later this year’
It’s been quite a day of news for the not-even-released Google Pixel 5a. Earlier today, Twitter leaker Jon Prosser claimed that a source had told him that the not-yet-announced Google Pixel 5a had been canceled. It seems as though that’s not the whole story. Google offered a statement to Android Police saying otherwise. Originally, Google […]
Android sends 20x more data to Google than iOS sends to Apple, study says
Enlarge / Insomnia people and mobile-addiction concepts. Getty Images Whether you have an iPhone or an Android device, it’s continuously sending data including your location, phone number, and local network details to Apple or Google. Now, a researcher has provided a side-by-side comparison that suggests that, while both iOS and Android collect handset data around […]
AI Weekly: Facebook, Google, and the tension between profits and fairness
The power of audio From podcasts to Clubhouse, branded audio is more important than ever. Learn how brands are increasing customer loyalty and personalization with these best practices. Register Now Join Transform 2021 for the most important themes in enterprise AI & Data. Learn more. This week, we learned a lot more about the inner […]
Best cheap Google Pixel 4 deals for March 2021
With last fall’s rollout of the Google Pixel 5, now’s a great time to look for deep discounts on the last-gen (but still excellent) Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL if you’re in the market for some Android smartphone deals. Google’s excellent flagship phones deliver one of the best Android experiences around — no surprise […]
Google TV takes a baby step toward multi-user support with “kids profiles”
Kids mode, where Google says you’ll get “rows with recommendations from kid-friendly apps.” This is what the Google TV interface normally looks like. Google You can pick a cool dinosaur theme. Google The parental controls look a lot more friendly and aren’t just something buried in the system settings. Google It sure sounds like Google […]
The new Google Pay repeats all the same mistakes of Google Allo
Enlarge Aurich Lawson / Ars Technica The new Google Pay app came out of beta this week, and it marks the first step in a major upheaval in the Google Pay service. Existing Google Pay users are about to go through a transition reminiscent of the recent move from Google Music to YouTube Music: Google […]
Apple now lets you easily move iCloud Photos content to Google Photos
Apple has quietly launched a tool that lets you automatically transfer all of the photos and videos stored on your iCloud account to Google Photos. This will be especially useful if you decide to ditch your Apple-made smartphone for an Android alternative and need to move your media to your new device. Trending in Mobile: […]
Google claims it will stop tracking individual users for ads
Enlarge Aurich Lawson / Getty Images As Google’s plan to kill third-party tracking cookies ramps up, the company is answering questions about what will replace it. Many people have wondered: if Google kills cookies, won’t the company just cook up some other method for individually tracking users? Today, Google answered that concern in a post […]
The most common Google Hangouts problems and how to fix them
When technology works as it should, it enriches our lives and can make previously tiresome tasks easier to deal with. But when it doesn’t work, most of us get frustrated and don’t know where to start troubleshooting. If you’ve had trouble with Google Hangouts, we’re here for you. Having used it for quite some time, […]
Here’s what Google has in store for us with Android 12
Google As so much of the Android-using public awaits an Android 11 update, Google is already deep in the trenches working on the next release: Android 12. Today, we have the first glimpse at what it has in store, with the launch of the Android 12 Developer Preview. As the name suggests, this is a […]