Google: News
22 Nov 2019
SecurityNow, you can bag $1.5 million bug bounty from Google
For years, Google has been running a bug bounty program to learn about dangerous vulnerabilities in Android.
22 Nov 2019
Google AssistantNow, read to your kid from anywhere using Google Assistant
While Google Assistant is known for bringing interesting new capabilities for all its users, it is focusing on a specific group this time around - parents.
22 Nov 2019
Google DocsNow, Google will use AI to help type in Docs
Google Docs has already taken over the likes of Microsoft Word, thanks to its easy-to-use cloud-powered features.
21 Nov 2019
PunjabGoogle just took down an 'anti-national' app from Play Store
Google has a knack for removing bad apps, particularly those carrying dangerous malware or adware capable of disrupting your experience of an Android phone.
19 Nov 2019
IndiaYouTube Premium, YouTube Music Premium's non-recurring prepaid plans launched
Google has introduced new prepaid plans for its popular YouTube Premium and YouTube Music Premium services in India.
17 Nov 2019
IndiaReliance Jio users can now answer landline calls on smartphones
Reliance Jio is not only expanding its range of services but also improving existing ones. In the latest such development, the company's landline service, which was introduced with JioFiber, is becoming smarter, thanks to the JioCall app.
16 Nov 2019
DeepMindGoogle nearly published 100,000 X-rays, then realized serious privacy issues
Google wants you to believe that you are in full control of your data, but its actions tell a completely different story.
16 Nov 2019
Google ChromeGoogle experiments with Chrome, ends up breaking thousands of browsers
Google has been pushing some nifty updates for Chrome, but recently, a tiny experiment conducted by the internet giant created some major troubles.
16 Nov 2019
SamsungCritical bugs detected in apps pre-installed on Samsung, Xiaomi phones
If you use an inexpensive Android phone with plenty of pre-installed bloatware, better start using an anti-virus.
16 Nov 2019
AppleiPhone 11 Pro Max beats Pixel 4 XL: Details here
Apple's iPhone 11 Pro Max has not only beaten the Google Pixel 4 XL in the camera department but also in terms of performance.
15 Nov 2019
AndroidNow, Google Maps can speak place's names in local language
Among the wide range of products that Google offers, Maps is an essential one.
15 Nov 2019
JioGoogle starts rolling-out iMessage competitor, RCS Messaging (not in India)
After a long and tiring wait, Google is finally making Rich Communication Services or RCS Messaging officially available on Android.
15 Nov 2019
InstagramScary app lets stalkers view private Instagram profiles: Here's how
If you think making your Instagram profile private is a strong way of keeping stalkers away from your personal photographs, videos, and Stories, you are probably wrong!
14 Nov 2019
United States of AmericaNow, an AI engine can tell when you will die
AI is getting better at a lot of stuff (including things like playing poker), but one particular US-based healthcare provider is using the technology for something completely different - telling when people might die.
12 Nov 2019
Google ChromeNow, Chrome will shame sites which take forever to load
If there's anything that's more annoying than no internet, it's a website that loads slowly.
12 Nov 2019
iOSNow, Google Maps lets you manage public profile data, contributions
Continuing the effort to give users full control over their data, Google has added a new 'profile management' feature into Maps.
10 Nov 2019
XiaomiNewsBytesWeeklyRecap: Facebook's leak, Mi Watch, Nokia TV, and more
The second week of November was all about fancy new gadgets and security issues.
09 Nov 2019
United States of AmericaGoogle Stadia app is now available (not for Indian users)
Google Stadia, the upcoming cloud-based gaming service will be launched in 14 countries including the US, Canada, and the UK on November 19.
09 Nov 2019
AppleHow Alexa, Google Assistant can be hacked using lasers/flashlight
Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Apple's Siri have long drawn flak, primarily due to concerns around how they store/use our intimate user conversations.
08 Nov 2019
iOSGoogle open-sources Cardboard, moving further away from phone-based VR
Just a month after killing Daydream View, a super-impressive virtual reality headset, Google has taken another step away from the smartphone VR category.
07 Nov 2019
IndiaGoogle Pixel 4 XL fails bend test, rather unceremoniously
Thanks to YouTuber JerryRigEverything aka Zack, we know how (less) durable our modern-day smartphones and gadgets are. He has tested hundreds of devices so far and the latest one to face the music is the Pixel 4 XL.
07 Nov 2019
SecurityNow, Google has a 'defense alliance' to fight malware-laced apps
Every now and then, we see reports of malware-laced apps slipping into the Google Play Store.
07 Nov 2019
TechnologyHere's how to disable annoying tab hover cards in Chrome
Just recently, Google released Chrome 78, the latest version of its desktop browser.
07 Nov 2019
FacebookGoogle or Facebook? Which tech giant pays employees more
Google is the top technology company in terms of pay and employee benefits, a survey has revealed.
06 Nov 2019
FacebookInstagram caught hosting online 'slave markets': Details here
Instagram dominates as one of the most favored places for sharing precious moments with friends and family.
06 Nov 2019
Google Pixel 4 XLFinally, Google has fixed Pixel 4's annoying display issue
Google's Pixel 4 family has become a subject of criticism, and rightly so.
04 Nov 2019
SecurityYou need to update Google Chrome right now: Here's why
If you have been using Google Chrome lately, better update it right away.
04 Nov 2019
India#CareerBytes: Five mobile apps to track government job openings
Government jobs are a dream for many and are the most preferred option for youngsters. Finding the right and relevant information about government jobs is very important.
02 Nov 2019
Google MapsIncognito mode launched for Google Maps: How to use it
In a major move, Google is rolling out dedicated Incognito mode for Maps.
01 Nov 2019
FitbitGoogle acquires wearables brand Fitbit for $2.1 billion
Google has announced that it has "entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Fitbit," a leading manufacturer of fitness trackers and smartwatches, for approximately $2.1 billion.
31 Oct 2019
Mi TVMi TV 4A Pro (49-inch) gets Android TV 9 update
Xiaomi is rolling out the latest Android TV 9 update for its Mi TV 4A Pro (49-inch) television.
31 Oct 2019
GurugramFor every Re. 1 Dunzo earned, it spent Rs. 225
Popular hyperlocal delivery start-up Dunzo has reported a humongous 671% increase in losses for FY 2019.
31 Oct 2019
TechnologyGoogle's new phone is just a piece of paper
As part of its "digital well-being experiments," Google has launched a new Paper Phone to help users get a "digital detox".
30 Oct 2019
XiaomiMi Smart Bedside Lamp 2 launched in India via crowdfunding
Expanding its product portfolio, Xiaomi has launched the Mi Smart Bedside Lamp 2 in India via its crowdfunding platform.
30 Oct 2019
Google AssistantNow, you can instruct Google Assistant to give shorter responses
At the recent Pixel 4 event, Google unveiled a completely new avatar of Google Assistant with fancy capabilities.
28 Oct 2019
RedditThis trick enables RCS messaging on any Android phone
Despite pushing RCS messaging for months, Google has made little to no progress towards making the messaging standard a reality.
27 Oct 2019
Huawei#NewsBytesWeeklyRecap: Alexa spying, Facebook redesigned, inflammable batteries, and more
The fourth week of October brought some very interesting stuff for tech enthusiasts.
25 Oct 2019
Russia NewsGoogle designed an AI engine that can recognize scents
For years, scientists have struggled to recognize the connection between molecules and odors.
25 Oct 2019
SecurityGoogle created tool to spy on its employees: Report
Just a couple of days after announcing the quantum supremacy breakthrough, Google is facing flak for creating a tool for spying on its employees.
