Google: News

04 Apr 2020

Vivo Mobiles

Vivo Y50 to come with punch-hole display, Snapdragon 665 chipset

As an addition to its budget-friendly Y series, Chinese tech giant Vivo is gearing up to launch the Y50 smartphone sometime soon.

03 Apr 2020

Google Drive

#TechBytes: How to get the most out of Zoom

In the wake of the novel coronavirus crisis, video conferencing service Zoom has become the talk of the town.

31 Mar 2020

Technology

Astrophysicist, inventing coronavirus device, gets magnet stuck up nose

Fiddling with electronics without proper knowledge or expertise can lead to some drastic incidents - and not in a good way.

30 Mar 2020

Android

#TechBytes: How to view life-sized 'AR animals' using your phone

Since last year, Google Search has been offering the ability to view animals - from tigers to pandas - as life-sized creatures in augmented reality (AR).

29 Mar 2020

Xiaomi

Xiaomi launches new a 65-inch 4K TV, Air Purifier 3H

Expanding its product portfolio in the European market, Xiaomi has launched a new smart television and an air purifier through an online event.

29 Mar 2020

Samsung

Galaxy S20 Ultra v/s Huawei P40 Pro+: Which is better?

Huawei has launched its camera-centric P40 line-up including the top-of-the-line P40 Pro+ model that takes on Samsung's headline-grabber S20 Ultra.

28 Mar 2020

Business Insider

Google won't play any April Fools' pranks this year

Every year on April Fools' Day, Google garners all the attention in the world with its hilarious, sometimes silly, jokes.

28 Mar 2020

YouTube

Soon, Google Play Movies might offer free, ad-supported content

Google Play Movies, the dedicated entertainment space operated by Google on the Play Store, has long been serving as an ideal 'digital marketplace' to buy/rent new, trending movies.

26 Mar 2020

India

Now, Google allows marking businesses as 'temporarily closed' on Maps

In the wake of the coronavirus outbreak worldwide, Google Maps' listings have become a little unreliable.

25 Mar 2020

Microsoft

Microsoft halting less important Windows updates: Here's why

In the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, big tech companies, including Google and Apple, have sent most of their employees to work from home.

24 Mar 2020

Samsung

#BugAlert: Feature-rich 'Google Messages' can't even keep your messages safe

Google Messages, the go-to messaging app for millions, has drawn a lot of attention with capabilities like automatic spam protection and RCS messaging.

23 Mar 2020

Android

Now, WhatsApp is testing feature to verify fake news, rumors

As fake news continues to rise due to the outbreak of COVID-19, WhatsApp is doing everything possible to prevent people from being misled by baseless rumors/misinformation.

23 Mar 2020

Fitbit

Fitbit Charge 4 leaked renders reveal a Charge 3-like design

Fitbit is gearing up to launch Charge 4 as a follow-up to its popular Charge 3 fitness band. The renders of the upcoming wearable have surfaced online, revealing a design that is almost the same as Charge 3.

22 Mar 2020

Nokia 1

Google releases new camera app for Android Go smartphones

Google has released a new Camera Go app for its Android Go platform, the lightweight software that has been designed to power entry-level smartphones.

22 Mar 2020

Android

Google's Fast Share file transfer feature spotted in Android 11

Google recently released the second developer preview of Android 11, its next version of the mobile operating system.

21 Mar 2020

Coronavirus

Google's coronavirus website is finally live: Details here

When US President Trump boasted about Google's coronavirus screening website, the company was quick to clarify that it was actually Verily, its sister company, working on the platform.

21 Mar 2020

Google Assistant

Google I/O 2020 canceled entirely, due to coronavirus outbreak

Google has decided to cancel I/O 2020 - its biggest annual event - in its entirety.

19 Mar 2020

Android

Google releases second Android 11 developer preview, adds new features

Despite the global impact of coronavirus, big tech companies are doing as best as possible to keep their product plans moving.

18 Mar 2020

Android

Now, Google can translate and transcribe lectures in real-time

In a bid to make long-form foreign speech easier to understand, Google is rolling out a new transcription feature in its Translate app for Android.

Google error marked Pixel 4 'free' online

Often, we see website errors in the form of incorrect product listings or products being revealed before their official launch.

18 Mar 2020

Google Assistant

Nokia launches its wallet-friendly C2 handset: Details here

HMD Global, Nokia's brand licensee, has unveiled a new wallet-friendly smartphone, the Nokia C2.

17 Mar 2020

Intel

Intel's neuromorphic chip can 'smell' 10 different odors

In a major development, a team of researchers from Intel and Cornell University has trained a neuromorphic chip to 'smell' 10 different odors.

16 Mar 2020

Android TV

Kodak launches new affordable 4K LED TVs with Dolby Vision

Taking on the likes of Xiaomi, Motorola, Nokia and Vu, Kodak has launched a new CA series of 4K LED TVs in India.

16 Mar 2020

Donald Trump

Trump says Google chief Sundar Pichai apologized to him

At the recent White House press briefing, US President Donald Trump claimed that Sundar Pichai, the chief of Google and Alphabet, apologized to him.

16 Mar 2020

iOS

Google testing more prominent 'Live View' AR directions for Maps

Over the last two years, Google has been developing and testing augmented reality-based 'Live View' directions to help walkers navigate easily using Maps.

16 Mar 2020

macOS

Here's what you need to play Stadia games in 4K

Finally, Google has launched the long-awaited ability to play 4K Stadia games on the web.

15 Mar 2020

Dolby Audio

D2h Stream Android set-top box, Alexa-enabled Magic Stick launched

Rivaling Airtel and Tata Sky, Dish TV-owned D2h has launched its own Android-based D2h Stream set-top box in India. The STB aims to bring satellite TV and OTT content to your TV along with all the Android TV OS goodies.

15 Mar 2020

Huawei

Huawei's P40 Pro 5G listed on Geekbench, key details revealed

Chinese tech giant Huawei is all set to launch its flagship P40 series of smartphones on March 26.

14 Mar 2020

Donald Trump

Alphabet's Verily, not Google, building coronavirus screening tool

A few hours ago, US President Donald Trump declared a national emergency over the outbreak of coronavirus.

14 Mar 2020

Karnataka

Bengaluru: Coronavirus infected techie's wife fled on train, tests positive

At a time when people have been advised to take concrete steps to minimize the coronavirus impact, the wife of a Google employee, who tested positive, fled from Bengaluru and took a train to Agra from Delhi earlier this month, putting thousands of people at risk.

13 Mar 2020

Karnataka

Google employee in Bengaluru gets infected with coronavirus, work-from-home announced

Tech giant Google on Thursday confirmed that one of its employees, working at the Bengaluru office, caught the coronavirus infection on his trip to Greece.

13 Mar 2020

YouTube

Google Assistant rapping on Eminem's Godzilla!

After handling day to day tasks and activities, Google Assistant is beginning to show its creative side.

12 Mar 2020

Qualcomm Snapdragon

Here's how much Google Pixel 4a will cost

Google Pixel 4a has to be one of the most leaked smartphones of 2020. It has appeared in concept renders, live images, and even in a hands-on video, giving us a fair idea about its design features and other hardware details.

12 Mar 2020

Google Chrome

#TechBytes: How to use Chrome's secret 'reader mode'

Often, disruptive ads and pop-ups can ruin the experience of reading articles and blog posts on the web.

11 Mar 2020

Samsung

Own the new Galaxy Z Flip? Try these cool features

If you are one of the owners of the Galaxy Z Flip, chances are you have already done the unboxing, carefully read the care instructions, ignored the crease in the middle, and wiped the smudges off your device.

11 Mar 2020

Qualcomm

Montblanc Smart Headphones, Summit 2+ smartwatch launched: Specs, features, price

Montblanc, known for its luxury writing instruments and leather goods, has expanded its portfolio of tech products with a Summit 2+ smartwatch and Smart Headphones.

11 Mar 2020

Android TV

Google to launch Android TV-powered Chromecast, with external remote

In a bid to take on Amazon and Roku, Google is working to launch a new streaming device: the second generation of Chromecast Ultra.

11 Mar 2020

Samsung

Google just leaked Samsung Galaxy M11's design and specifications

Samsung is gearing up to launch a new budget-friendly Galaxy M11 smartphone and thanks to Google, we now know some of the key details about its design and hardware.

11 Mar 2020

Tencent

#GamingBytes: Five tips to follow after installing PUBG Mobile

PUBG Mobile enjoys an immense fan following in Asian countries as it delivers one of the finest Battle Royale experiences on mobiles.

11 Mar 2020

iOS

20 popular VPN, ad-blocking apps caught spying on users

In a major shocker, at least 20 apps dedicated to VPN and ad-blocking services have been caught spying on their users.