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Google’s Foldable Pixel Phone Could Sport A Samsung Display

Par : Tyler Lee
A couple of years ago, it was suggested that Google could be working on their own foldable Pixel phone. This was based on a patent, although not too long after that, the company did confirm that they were exploring the idea. Whether or not such a device will materialize remains to be seen, but now there seems to be a chance that it will.In a report from TheElec, it appears […]

Google Could Be Considering A Cheaper Fitbit Subscription

Par : Tyler Lee
If you own a Fitbit device, you probably use the accompanying app as well. For the most part, Fitbit’s basic services do more than enough for most users, but the company also offers a Premium subscription plan at $9.99 a month that will come with added features like guided programs and more.$9.99 a month seems about the standard price of subscription services we’re seeing today, but Google wants to make […]

Android 12 Seems To Be Hiding A One-Handed Mode

Par : Tyler Lee
Our phone displays are huge and that’s not a bad thing for watching videos or playing games, but it can be a real pain to use when you’re trying to use it with one-hand. Some smartphone makers have included options in their Android UI to make it more usable one-handed, but that feature hasn’t been found in native Android yet, at least until now.According to a recent discovery in the […]

Samsung’s Next Smartwatch Could DItch Tizen In Favor Of Wear OS

Par : Tyler Lee
While a lot of other manufacturers have been more than happy to hop on board the Wear OS wearable platform made by Google, Samsung has been trying to forge ahead with their own path by using Tizen. So far Samsung has been fairly successful with it, with its smartwatches actually being quite popular.However, if a recent tweet by leakster Ice Universe is to be believed, that could change. According to […]

Android 12 Developer Preview Has Been Released

Par : Tyler Lee
As per tradition, Google has released the developer preview for its upcoming Android 12 update. Android 12 represents the next major update to the Android operating system and the release of the developer preview should help clue us in as to some of the potential upcoming features of the operating system.Do note that since this is a developer preview, non-developers won’t be able to install it just yet. Google does […]

Chrome OS Will Be Getting A Native Screen Recording Tool

Par : Tyler Lee
When it comes to a lot of tasks on our computers, more often than not we turn to third-party apps and tools for certain tasks. This is because it’s not reasonable to expect companies like Apple, Microsoft, or Google to include every possible feature, plus sometimes not all native solutions work the best.That being said, if you’re a Chrome OS user, then you might be interested to learn that Google […]

It Could Soon Be A Lot Easier For Chrome OS Users To Access Google Photos

Par : Tyler Lee
In the tech world, it’s not surprising to see companies “borrow” ideas from each other for their own products and services. Take for example Chrome OS which allows users to run Android apps, something that Apple has borrowed for its M1 Mac computers. Now it seems that Google could also be borrowing something of Apple’s in return.According to Android Police, they have spotted a change in the Chromium Gerrit in […]

Google And Microsoft Reportedly Oppose NVIDIA’s Acquisition Of ARM As Well

Par : Tyler Lee
Last year, NVIDIA made waves when they announced that they would be acquiring ARM from SoftBank. Given that NVIDIA’s chipset efforts have kind of been limited to its own products as of late, acquiring ARM would allow them to get back into the semiconducting business in a huge way.However, a report from Bloomberg has revealed that companies such as Microsoft and Google are opposed to the acquisition, and they are […]

Google Will Bring More Than 100 Games To Stadia This Year

Par : Tyler Lee
If Google is hoping to make Stadia a success, obviously one of the things they need to do is ensure that there is a good catalogue of games for gamers to choose from. For those who feel that Stadia is still lacking in games, you might want to remain a bit patient as Google is promising more than 100 games will be arriving on the Stadia platform this year.According to […]

Google Chrome Testing Out New Scrolling Tabs Feature

Par : Tyler Lee
If you use Google Chrome and tend to have a ton of tabs open at the same time, you’re probably aware that the more tabs you open, the smaller they get as Chrome tries to squeeze as many of them on your screen as possible. This is designed to make it easier for users to pick the tab they want.However, it isn’t always very conducive as the smaller the tabs, […]

Microsoft Thinks The US Government Should Make Big Tech Companies Pay For News

Par : Tyler Lee
It’s a bit of a chicken and egg situation right now when it comes to news publishers and platforms like Google and Facebook. One could argue that without Google or Facebook, publishers might have less reach than they would today. Another argument is that without these articles, Google or Facebook would have less content that would make their services so invaluable.The latter argument is one that some governments, like the […]

Apple’s App Store Subscriptions Pulled In $10 Billion In Revenue In 2020

Par : Tyler Lee
Sure, iOS has a much smaller market share compared to Google’s Android platform, so some of you might be wondering why developers still tend to flock to iOS first. Turns out that Apple’s iOS platform is a much more lucrative one compared to Android, or at least that’s what the data from Sensor Tower seems to suggest.According to the data, it seems that in terms of subscription-based apps, Apple’s App […]

Google Photos For iOS Gains New Video Editing Tools

Par : Tyler Lee
While there are many video editing apps out there, some of them can be unnecessarily complex for simple edits, and some of them require money. However, if you just need a simple video editor, then perhaps you might be interested to learn that Google Photos for iOS has been recently updated where it will now come with a new video editor baked into it.According to Google, “With the new video […]

Chrome For iOS Tests Touch ID And Face ID For Incognito Mode

Par : Tyler Lee
The point of using incognito mode in a browser like Chrome is to not leave a trail of your internet activity on your phone or computer. However, it seems that Google is taking things one step further by testing out a new feature for Chrome on iOS that would protect incognito mode by adding an additional layer of security in the form of Touch ID or Face ID.What this means […]

iOS 14.5 Beta Sees Apple Proxy Google’s Safe Browsing To Safeguard Your IP Address

Par : Tyler Lee
Whenever we use Google’s services, some kind of data is transmitted to the company. Typically, this kind of data is used by Google not necessarily for malicious purposes, but to gather information so that they can better serve up ads that they think is relevant to you. Some find it a bit invasive, but that’s the “price” we pay for using Google’s services.However, it seems that with iOS 14.5, Apple […]

Newly Proposed Bill Could Force Apple To Allow Users To Sideload Apps

Par : Tyler Lee
All operating systems can be hit with malware, but one of the advantages Apple has over Google is that they are strict with their apps and users cannot download apps from third-party app stores or sideload them, at least not officially. This means that there are less chances that users could accidentally download an app with malware hidden in it.That being said, it seems that a newly proposed bill in […]

Android 12 Could Borrow Some Privacy Design Cues From iOS

Par : Tyler Lee
In the more recent versions of iOS, Apple has introduced indicators within iOS to let users know if their microphone or cameras are being accessed. This is useful because if you did not grant an app permission to use your phone’s cameras or microphones, then these indicators will let you know.Now it seems that Google could be considering a similar move for its Android operating system. In a report from […]

Apple Pulls iCloud 12 Update For Windows

Par : Tyler Lee
Yesterday, we reported that after a premature announcement, Apple had finally released the latest version of iCloud for Windows. With this update, Apple brought its iCloud Keychain feature to Google Chrome where it could now be used as an extension of the browser to help users fill in passwords for logins that were previously saved in iCloud.However, it seems that if you haven’t updated to iCloud 12 already, don’t be […]

Google Will Soon Let You Vet Websites Before You Visit Them

Par : Tyler Lee
When you search for something on Google, typically speaking the first page of your search results are the best bet at finding the information that you want. Google places websites at the forefront based on various algorithms and criteria, but in case a website pops up that you’re unfamiliar with, Google is here to help.The company is starting a beta test for its mobile search where users can click a […]

Google Calls It Quits On Developing Its Own First-Party Stadia Titles

Par : Tyler Lee
Much like any ecosystem, having a lot of services and apps available will make it a more attractive platform compared to one that is lacking. This might explain why Google had initially decided to start developing its own first-party games for its Google Stadia game streaming service.However, it seems that Google has ultimately decided that the investment required to make their own games might be simply too costly for them, […]

iCloud Passwords Chrome Extension Now Available

Par : Tyler Lee
Last week, it was prematurely revealed that Apple was working on a Chrome extension for iCloud passwords. The good news is that if you were interested in checking it out, the extension has since been released and is available for download from Google’s Chrome Web Store where other extensions are usually available from.For those who are unfamiliar about what this does, basically this extension will work together with the iCloud […]

2020 Was A Good Year For Google’s Chromebooks

Par : Tyler Lee
Google’s Chromebooks are usually seen as a lower-cost alternative laptop for those who need a laptop but don’t want to spend too much money. It is also perfect for those who don’t require too much from their devices or don’t need to run more resource intensive applications, like if you’re just using it for school work or handling office related documents.This is why it doesn’t really come as a surprise […]

NVIDIA’s GeForce Now Is Now Playable Through Chrome

Par : Tyler Lee
If you’re looking to check out a game streaming service, one thing to consider is its availability. For those who are looking for a service that offers a wide array of choices when it comes to streaming, then NVIDIA’s GeForce Now might be worth your consideration, especially with the latest update to the service.NVIDIA has recently pushed out an update for its GeForce Now game streaming service where it will […]

Google Will Stop Collecting Advertising Identifiers In Its iOS Apps

Par : Tyler Lee
Apple is expected to soon enact its new privacy changes where users will be given the option of allowing whether or not an app can track them across other apps and websites. In response to those upcoming changes, it seems that Google has announced that they will stop collecting advertising identifiers from its iOS users.According to Google, “When Apple’s policy goes into effect, we will no longer use information (such […]

Apple Is Releasing An iCloud Password Manager Extension For Chrome

Par : Tyler Lee
Apple has their own password manager in the form of iCloud keychain. This allows iOS and macOS users to store login credentials on their devices so that it can be used to fill in forms and log into apps. However, it is more or less exclusive to Apple’s products, but that is expected to change soon.According to various reports, it seems that Apple is bringing its iCloud keychain password manager […]

Google Mobile Search Just Got A Brand New Design

Par : Tyler Lee
As the way we use our smartphones changes, so does the need for websites and the user experience. This means that what used to work 5 years ago on our smartphones might not necessarily work today, which is why companies need to constantly evolve their design to keep up with the latest trends and also to ensure an optimal experience.That being said, if you were to surf on over to […]

Alphabet’s Project Loon Will Be Winding Things Down

Par : Tyler Lee
About 6-7 years ago, Google launched a moonshot project called Project Loon. The idea was simple – use balloons and launch them into the sky and float them to remote places and provide those places with internet. It was a grand idea, but unfortunately it wasn’t exactly a profitable one.This is why it doesn’t come as a surprise to learn that Alphabet (Google’s parent company) has announced that they will […]

Google Threatens To Block Its Search Function In Australia

Par : Tyler Lee
Yesterday, we reported that Google had agreed to start paying publishers in France for using snippets of their articles in their search. This is actually a pretty huge deal and one that other countries such as Australia is trying to pursue as well, but it seems that Google isn’t so keen on that.So much so that Google has stated if the Australian government were to move forward with their new […]

WhatsApp Phone Numbers Can Be Found On Google

Par : Tyler Lee
WhatsApp’s latest proposed privacy policy changes have been met with a lot of backlash since it seems like the company will be handing over even more of your data to Facebook. Unfortunately, it looks like WhatsApp might have another privacy issue on their hands, where it appears that WhatsApp phone numbers can be searched on Google.This is according to a series of tweets by security researcher Rajshekhar Rajaharia who discovered […]

Google Agrees To Pay French Publishers For News Snippets

Par : Tyler Lee
When it comes to the relationship between Google and publishers, it’s a bit complicated. Without Google, a lot of websites and articles might not necessarily be found that easily, but without these websites and content, there really wouldn’t be a reason for Google to have existed in the first place.Google has, over the years, made changes to its website to try and surface as much information as possible. In turn, […]

It’s Been A Month And Google Still Hasn’t Updated Their iOS Apps

Par : Tyler Lee
When it comes to updating its apps, Google has actually gotten some flack in the past where some Android users feel that it is a bit unfair that the company actually updates its iOS apps ahead of Android. However, the past month has been a very different story, where the company’s apps have not been updated.We had previously reported earlier in the month that Google hasn’t updated its iOS apps […]

YouTube Testing Allowing Viewers To Purchase Items Shown In A Video

Par : Tyler Lee
Due to the YouTube adpocalpyse which saw many creators lose out on a lot of earning potential, many YouTubers have since come up with other ways to generate income. This includes asking subscribers to subscribe to them on platforms like Patreon, donations made through PayPal, or use Amazon affiliate links in which they get a cut of the proceeds.The latter is something that Google is definitely losing out on because […]

Google Claims Acquisition Of Fitbit Is Complete, But US Department Of Justice Disagrees

Par : Tyler Lee
A couple of years ago, Google announced their plans to acquire Fitbit. This acquisition would no doubt help Google’s wearable efforts, but as with all acquisitions, they need to go through an approval process to ensure that there are no antitrust violations. Now it seems that Google has announced that the acquisition is complete, but the US Department of Justice begs to differ.In a statement made to Android Police, Deputy […]

LG Smart TVs Getting NVIDIA + Google Cloud Gaming

2021 LG Smart TV customers will be able to play high-powered graphics games via cloud services from Google Stadia and NVIDIA GeForce Now, out of the box – no console or PC needed. Note: the photo is for illustration only. Not the actual LG 2021 TV.Cloud Gaming is not new, and much progress has occurred since we started reporting on that trend in 2011 with Onlive and which I theorized […]

Google’s Titan Security Key Vulnerable To Cloning

Par : Tyler Lee
To prevent their employees from being phished, Google introduced the Titan security key which they then released to the public. This is a USB dongle that authenticates the user whenever it’s plugged into the computer. It sounds like a pretty useful security tool, but it turns out that even such devices are not completely invulnerable to attacks.According to a report published on Ninjalab, it seems that Google’s Titan key is […]

Google Has Not Updated Its iOS Apps In A While

Par : Tyler Lee
Google typically keeps its apps updated rather frequently, whether it be introducing new features, bug fixes, improvements, and more. However, for some reason, it appears that the company has not updated its iOS apps in a month, and it has been speculated that the reason could be due to Apple’s new requirements.For those unfamiliar, Apple has a new set of rules in which apps need to label the kind of […]

Google Cloud Print Will Cease To Exist This Week

Par : Tyler Lee
If you’re someone who still relies on Google Cloud Print, then you might want to take note because on the 1st of January, 2021, the service will cease to exist as Google will be officially shutting it down. The company did announce this back in 2019, but this is a reminder for those who forgot or for those who did not hear about it back then.For those who are unfamiliar, […]

Google Could Face Antitrust Lawsuit Over Its Cut From The Play Store

Par : Tyler Lee
Right now, Apple is getting a lot of unwanted attention over its App Store and the cut it takes from developers who sell apps or services through it. Now it looks like it could be Google’s turn to stand under the spotlight because according to a report from Bloomberg, at least three states in the US – Utah, North Carolina, and New York – could be looking to launch an […]

Google Stadia Is Now Playable On iPhones And iPads

Par : Tyler Lee
Last month, Google teased that Stadia would finally be arriving for iOS devices and it looks like that day has finally arrived. For those who are interested in streaming games on their iPhones and iPads, you will now be able to choose Stadia as one of the game streaming platforms available to you.However, you will need to rely almost entirely on the web version of Stadia in order to buy […]

Google Is Getting Ready To Bring Chrome OS To More Devices

Par : Tyler Lee
Right now if you wanted to run Chrome OS, you’d pretty much need to get yourself a Chromebook. However, that could change in the future as Google and Neverware have announced that Google has acquired the latter and their CloudReady OS, which Google plans to eventually make it an official Chrome OS offering.For those who are unfamiliar, CloudReady OS is a platform based on Chromium. It allows non-Chromebook devices to […]

Google Home Max Has Officially Been Retired

Par : Tyler Lee
When smart speakers first launched, there wasn’t any particularly real emphasis on the sound quality of these speakers. After all, their main purpose was to act as a hub to control smart home objects around the home amongst other things, so having the best audio quality wasn’t the main focus.However, we started seeing companies start to pay more attention to these sorts of things, and resulting in devices like the […]

This Is How Google Trained Its Portrait Lighting AI

Par : Tyler Lee
While companies were eagerly putting out smartphones with dual cameras, Google stuck with a single camera but instead opted to use AI to help boost its photos quality. It worked out remarkably well, although the company’s subsequent handsets did eventually include more than one camera.That being said, Google continues to push out camera software that still relies on AI to enhance the photos it takes, and in a recent blog […]

Google Testing Dark Mode For Desktop Searches

Par : Tyler Lee
When it comes to dark mode, this is a theme more commonly found on our mobile devices rather than computers. However, this doesn’t mean that a dark mode on desktop isn’t useful. In fact, it appears that Google is actually testing out such a feature for its desktop version of its search services.With this dark mode, Google will change the background of its search page and results to black, while […]

YouTube TV Subscribers Are Getting Free Chromecasts

Par : Tyler Lee
It seems that Google really wants to keep its subscribers happy because according to reports, it seems that Google is sending out free Chromecast devices to those who have subscribed to its YouTube TV service. Unfortunately, it seems that this offer is only good for those who are already subscribed, so if you haven’t signed up yet, we’re not sure if you’ll be able to get it.According to Google, “We […]

You Can Now Sync Google Photos With Apple Photos

Par : Tyler Lee
Google Photos is a great way to store and backup your photos, and it also does a pretty good job working on iOS where you can use it to backup photos stored on your iPhone or iPad and sync it across devices. However, both apps typically work separate of each other, due to the restrictions that Apple has put in place in iOS.However, the good news is that in a […]

You Can Now Stream Apple Music Directly From Google’s Smart Speakers

Par : Tyler Lee
Given that Google owns its own music streaming service and how they view Apple as a rival, it’s actually interesting to see how Google’s smart speakers powered by Google Assistant, along with their smart displays, can now stream Apple Music directly from them. This is according to a recent update on Google’s blog.According to Google, “Get ready to jam: You can now ask Google Assistant on Google Nest and other […]

Google Images For Mobile Lets You Quickly Pull Up Websites For More Context

Par : Tyler Lee
When you search on Google Images for a photo, it will show you all the various websites that the photo might be hosted on. This is fine, but what if you wanted more context? You’d usually have to click on the website, read it, and then go back to Google Images in case you did not get the information you wanted.However, we have discovered that Google Images on mobile now […]

Google Hangouts Just Killed Group Video Calls

Par : Tyler Lee
Over the years, Google has created various products and services, and sometimes these services can overlap with each other and has caused confusion. Hangouts is the perfect example where in the past, Hangouts was pretty much the only way you could make group video calls.However, Google recently changed things up by introducing platforms like Google Meet and Google Duo, all of which support similar features. That being said, it now […]

Google Pay Will Now Come With Transfer Fees

Par : Tyler Lee
When it comes to financial services, obviously these companies are here to do business and there is no such thing as a free lunch. However, for those who have been using Google Pay to make instant transfers, you will now have to look forward to paying a 1.5% fee (minimum of 31 cents) per transaction.According to Google, “It can take 1–3 business days when you transfer money to your bank […]

Google Could Bring Its Radar Technology To Future Chromebooks

Par : Tyler Lee
One of the nifty features we saw Google introduce in the Pixel 4 was radar-sensing technology, also known as Project Soli. Granted it might come across as novel and somewhat gimmicky, but on paper it does hold a lot of promise. So much so that Google might be considering applying it to future Chromebooks and wearables as well.This is according to a patent discovered by Patently Apple where it revealed […]
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