Gizmodo

JANUARY 10, 2022

This time Google Senior Vice President Hiroshi Lockheimer, who oversees Android, is taking Apple to task over the green bubble struggle and urging the company to embrace a new text messaging standard that will make cross-platform… Read more. Once again, people are talking about how Apple won’t play nice with Android devices.

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Gizmodo

MARCH 30, 2022

Google is reinventing the Chrome OS launcher for the first time in years as it marks the one-hundredth update of its Chromebook operating system. Read more.

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Gizmodo

MAY 28, 2021

Google Chrome may be a battery-sucking behemoth of a web browser, but it has a slew of useful features—one of them being the ability to manage all your passwords without signing up for another app or installing additional software. Here’s how to get started. Read more.

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The Verge

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

Hey Google, how do you compete with Tesla?” It’s the first electric car — or really the first of any kind of car — to have a brain exclusively powered by Google. This native Android Automotive operating system controls everything from the radio to heating and air conditioning to navigation. Hey Google, play a podcast.”.

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Gizmodo

DECEMBER 14, 2021

In its never-ending quest to get Android phones in the hands of every person on this earth, Google announced that it’s bringing a few of Android 12’s marquee software features directly to Android 12 (Go edition). This is excellent news for folks using Android Go , as it’s a lower-end version of Android that runs on… Read more.

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The Verge

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

General Motors announced a new “end-to-end” software platform for its cars called “Ultifi” — a play on the name Ultium , which is the automaker’s new electric vehicle battery architecture. GM says the new software will enable over-the-air (OTA) updates , in-car subscription services, and “new opportunities to increase customer loyalty.”.

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Gizmodo

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Huawei has long been banned from using Google software and operating systems on its devices, so it developed the custom HarmonyOS as a replacement. Its phones may be struggling without Android, but forget all that: HarmonyOS now runs on a. water bottle. Read more.

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Vox

JUNE 24, 2020

Google is making it easier for users to auto-delete data like their search histories. Google is making it easier to delete the data it collects about you — though you might still have to do a little work to enable the feature. Or you can just ask Google not to save anything and have an impersonal, but more private, experience.

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The Verge

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Along with the launch of the new Chromecast with Google TV , which we’ve just reviewed , Google is changing the name of the Google Play Movies & TV app to Google TV. The app is Google’s store for renting and buying movies and TV, and in truth Google is following Apple’s lead here. It’s $49.99

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Vox

APRIL 16, 2020

Apple and Google are a month away from launching a series of updates to their smartphone operating systems that will use Bluetooth signals to track potential coronavirus cases. When the contact-tracing tool was announced, there was no indication that the software required to make it work would be temporary.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 29, 2024

At its core, this tactic revolves around gaming the trust users put in reputable internet services, including search engines, and the familiarity they have with online advertising per se. Its authors created cloned web pages offering to download popular free software, such as the WinSCP file manager.

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Computerworld Vertical IT

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

This week brought updates that I consider critical for the “Big Three” — my operating system (Windows), my browser (Google Chrome) and my phone (from Apple). Apple typically pushes these updates overnight if your phone is plugged in and charging (and connected to the Internet). iPhones, in particular, have been targeted.

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Gizmodo

APRIL 24, 2021

If you’ve ever wanted your Google Assistant to get moving without having to say, “hey Google,” all the time, you may be getting your wish in the near future. Read more.

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CTOvision

AUGUST 15, 2016

Here is how Microsoft describes themselves: Microsoft Corporation is engaged in developing, licensing and supporting a range of software products and services. The Company operates in five segments: Devices and Consumer (D&C) Licensing, D&C Hardware, D&C Other, Commercial Licensing, and Commercial Other.

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Gizmodo

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Stadia may not have blossomed into the cloud gaming service that Google had hoped, but the technology behind it may live on by powering other services. Read more.

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Gizmodo

JUNE 22, 2021

If you’ve been running into an error message that says “Google keeps stopping,” you’re not alone as numerous reports have popped up saying the Google app on Android is suffering from instability. And while it seems Google is aware of the issue, there are some things you can do to address the problem in the meantime.

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Gizmodo

JUNE 14, 2021

Google is officially making its Workspace suite of apps available to all users with a Google account instead of limiting it to folks who use apps through their employers. Nearly 3 billion users with Google accounts now have access to the company’s new versions of Gmail, Docs, and Chat.

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Gizmodo

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

It’s almost time for the official release of Android 12 , but Google isn’t saving every feature for the public launch. Today the company announced a handful of new abilities coming soon to Android, Google TV, the Assistant, and Gboard, including some that were previously exclusive to Google’s own Pixel lineup. Read more.

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Vox

APRIL 12, 2023

Back in 1995, Microsoft’s new operating systems were a big deal. It’s too early to tell how Microsoft will ultimately fare in the AI search war it started with Google. This has put Microsoft in a position that we are used to seeing Google in: on the cutting edge. It has also put Google on its heels.

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Gizmodo

MARCH 11, 2021

Google Maps is great—except when it’s not. Missing roads, incorrect street names, closed-down bridges, and more can really put a hamper on your travels. And by “put a hamper on your travels,” I mean it’ll throw you into a blind rage as you stomp on the gas while you try to figure out where the hell you need to go when… Read more.

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Gizmodo

JULY 2, 2021

Google just rolled out a new feature in Google Photos that will help you hide your sensitive images from prying eyes. Read more.

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Gizmodo

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Google Maps continues to get new features and updates more often than you’d think, and if you haven’t been paying attention, you might have missed a number of changes that can make getting around a lot easier. Read more.

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Gizmodo

JULY 3, 2021

Google has kicked nine Android apps with more than 5.8 million combined downloads off its Play Store after researchers discovered they contained malicious code used to steal users’ Facebook login credentials, according to the Russian anti-virus software firm Dr. Web. Read more.

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Gizmodo

MAY 19, 2021

No, Google has not resurrected Google Reader, but it is working on a feature in Chrome that lets you follow multiple RSS feeds. Read more.

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Kitaboo

JUNE 13, 2023

Look for information regarding operating system compatibility, storage requirements, and RAM specifications. Install the apps or software on your device and explore the available features. Utilize free online conversion tools or dedicated software to convert the ebooks to a compatible format.

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Gizmodo

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

For people who have been debating about whether to pay Google for extra cloud storage or not, today Google just sweetened the deal by giving new photo-editing tools to Google One subscribers. Read more.

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Gizmodo

JULY 22, 2021

If you drive a car that supports Android Auto, Google has opened a beta tester program to try the new features before everyone else. Once you opt into the beta, you can help Google test the features with your specific device and vehicle and share feedback to help the company improve the product. Read more.

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Gizmodo

APRIL 13, 2021

Google announced back in February it was adding new video-editing tools to its Photos app, but those updates appeared only on iOS devices first. Now, according to Android Police , Google is rolling out the same tools to Android users. Read more.

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Gizmodo

AUGUST 25, 2021

Now that Google has killed Google Hangouts and is moving everyone over to its new messaging app, Google Chat , you might be wondering where certain features are and what’s new. We’ve got you covered. Read more.

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Gizmodo

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Google Messages is now the default messaging and texting app for both Pixel handsets and Samsung phones , and it’s also available as a free download for anyone else with an Android device. If you’ve been using Android for awhile, there’s a good chance you rely on Google Messages. While it might seem like a basic… Read more.

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Gizmodo

JUNE 9, 2021

Google released the first Android 12 beta at Google I/O back in May, but that version didn’t have all the new updates and features that will be included in the final release later this year. Today Google is releasing the second version of the Android 12 beta, which adds a new Privacy Dashboard, updates to wifi… Read more.

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Gizmodo

JULY 19, 2021

Since the release of Chromecast with Google TV , Google has been updating Android TV with a number of the fancier features available on its streaming TV dongle, and this week Google is bringing improved ways to suggest new content and save them for later. Read more.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 10, 2020

When technology companies close the support door on their old systems and software, it opens the gates for cybercriminals. According to law enforcement, hackers are taking advantage of those still using the software. When an operating system reaches its End of Life, it becomes a prime target for hackers.

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Gizmodo

MARCH 30, 2021

To celebrate, Google today announced that more than 100 AI-powered updates are coming to Google Maps in 2021. It’s hard to imagine a time when people still relied on paper maps and printed directions, but we’ve come a long way. Yes, that’s right: 100. Read more.

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Gizmodo

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

As part of Google’s continued efforts to expand the features of its popular mapping app, today Google announced the ability to pay for both parking and transit fares directly in Google Maps. Read more.

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Gizmodo

JUNE 12, 2021

Google is speeding up the update release schedule for Chrome OS to a four-week cycle in the third quarter of this year, the company announced Friday. Read more.

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Gizmodo

APRIL 5, 2021

As Google continues to upgrade its privacy and security policies, it’s now making an important change in Android that will significantly limit the ability of Android apps to see all the other apps you have installed on your device. Read more.

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