Google Calendar introduced a new feature a couple of months ago that gave users the ability to set pre-defined appointment slots so that anyone can book an appointment with them. This feature, called "Appointment Scheduling," was different from the original "appointment slots" that Calendar offers … [Read more...] about Google Calendar adding email verification opt-in for appointment scheduling
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Android TV 13 update focuses on multitasking, picture-in-picture, and accessibility features
At Google I/O 2022, Google detailed many of its updates to the Android TV operating system, with a focus on three specific areas. Across performance, accessibility features, and multitasking, the company had a lot to share. It even went on to discuss the long-awaited multi-user profiles that keep … [Read more...] about Android TV 13 update focuses on multitasking, picture-in-picture, and accessibility features
Pixel 6a will officially launch in 13 countries, including India
With Google I/O 2022 firmly in the rear-view mirror, we are now looking forward to July for the next hardware releases from Google. Both the Pixel 6a and Pixel Buds Pro were announced at I/O and slated for a July 21st release date. Both are set to be in stores the week after - on July 28th - and … [Read more...] about Pixel 6a will officially launch in 13 countries, including India
Android Auto redesign “Coolwalk” official, made for multitasking and adapts to your display size
In just a few months, Google will be rolling out a brand new interface design for Android Auto that's made to adapt to any screen size. Remember the codename "Coolwalk" from a while back? Well, this is it, and it's finally coming! The goal of the redesign is to help you get directions faster, … [Read more...] about Android Auto redesign “Coolwalk” official, made for multitasking and adapts to your display size
Google launches My Ad Center, lets you see more or fewer ads from brands and categories
YouTube recently decided to let users hide more sensitive ad categories to protect their privacy. Things like ads pertaining to alcohol, dating, gambling, pregnancy and parenting, or weight loss can now be limited while signed in to a Google Account on YouTube so long as these have been toggled. … [Read more...] about Google launches My Ad Center, lets you see more or fewer ads from brands and categories
The Chrome Cast 168: Let’s talk about all that hardware from Google I/O 2022
This week on The Chrome Cast, you likely know exactly what we're talking about. Unless you were disconnected from the internet this week, there's no way you missed hearing about Google I/O 2022 and all the announcements that came from the jam-packed day-1 keynote. More than ever, Google not only … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 168: Let’s talk about all that hardware from Google I/O 2022
Google Keep is finally adding basic text formatting options for your notes
Google Keep was released in 2013 - that's almost ten years ago! Within that time, the service has seen many improvements, but aside from the note backgrounds, a material you remake and new homescreen widgets for rapid logging ideas (all recent developments, I might add) almost none of them have been … [Read more...] about Google Keep is finally adding basic text formatting options for your notes
Google Maps gets “Immersive View” plus improvements in Eco-friendly routing and Live View announced at I/O
AI and machine learning advancements played a big role in all of the announcements made at Google I/O this year, and it's no surprise that one of the recipients of the AI treatment was Google Maps. Maps have been leveraging AI over the past few years by improving on its already really helpful … [Read more...] about Google Maps gets “Immersive View” plus improvements in Eco-friendly routing and Live View announced at I/O
Google Assistant can now be activated without a hot word, will be patient with filler words, pauses
Uncovered by 9to5Google in a recent APK Insights deep dive was a feature for the Nest Hub Max called "Look and talk". Codenamed "Blue Steel" as a reference to the Ben Stiller movie "Zoolander", the feature was just officially revealed at Google I/O 2022, and it's a small part of a much larger … [Read more...] about Google Assistant can now be activated without a hot word, will be patient with filler words, pauses
Google’s new hardware invaded the software and service-focused Google I/O [VIDEO]
The Google I/O 2022 keynote is officially in the books (you can watch our 10-minute recap here), and by a long shot, this is the most hardware ever announced at Google's annual developer-focused event. In the days leading up to I/O, I made some bold predictions about all the hardware I expected not … [Read more...] about Google’s new hardware invaded the software and service-focused Google I/O [VIDEO]
YouTube gained many AI-based features over the past year that were highlighted at I/O
Many people don't realize this, but YouTube is a search engine. In fact, it is the second-largest search engine in the world – second only to Google Search itself. As a result, millions of people end up on YouTube while doing a regular Google search, looking for a specific fact or detail. Of course, … [Read more...] about YouTube gained many AI-based features over the past year that were highlighted at I/O
Google officially went with a new fingerprint scanner for Pixel 6a
In a bit of a surprise move, it looks like Google has officially replaced the fingerprint scanner in the Pixel 6a, opting not to repeat the past mistake it made with the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. According to a report from Android Central, Rick Osterloh - Google's SVP of Devices and Services - … [Read more...] about Google officially went with a new fingerprint scanner for Pixel 6a
