Android
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Google Chrome Android app gets new built-in screenshot tool
Technology | May 31, 2021, 02:28 PM ISTGoogle's mobile browser Chrome for Android is now adding a built-in screenshot tool.
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68% people use 1 smartphone for both work, personal use: Google
Technology | May 28, 2021, 01:39 PM ISTAcross the various user groups surveyed, 70 per cent said they would prefer a user interface (UI) on their phones that clearly separates work and personal apps and data, over a UI with no separation.
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Google rolls out redesigned Weather app on Android
Technology | May 26, 2021, 02:13 PM ISTGoogle Weather app on Android, which has received a redesign, is now beginning to roll out to those on the latest Search beta.
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Google tests new tool to 'follow' sites in Chrome on Android
Technology | May 21, 2021, 02:12 PM ISTGoogle is testing a new feature for its Chrome browser on Android that lets users "follow" sites to create an updating list of new content they publish.
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Android 12 Beta starts rolling out with new features: Check if your device is eligible
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Android 12 might include fresh design for widgets, notifications
Technology | May 17, 2021, 07:28 PM ISTAs Google is likely to unveil Android 12 at its I/O 2021, a new leak hints that Android 12 might include some new functional changes, including Google widgets and animations.
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Spotify unveils redesigned 'Your Library' for iOS, Android
Technology | Apr 30, 2021, 11:42 AM ISTSwedish music streaming giant Spotify on Thursday unveiled redesigned "Your Library" tab for iOS and Android users.
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Google testing out 'Trash Bin' feature for deleting files on Android 12
Technology | Apr 19, 2021, 04:56 PM ISTA spotted code suggests Google may surface Android 12's hidden Recycle Bin/Trash feature in Storage settings.
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Spotify's 'Hey Spotify' feature speaks back, rolling out to few users
Technology | Apr 10, 2021, 03:20 PM ISTJust like 'Hey Siri', 'Hey Google', the Swedish audio streaming and media services provider Spotify, has rolled out its own 'Hey Spotify' feature to some of its users. According to Mashable India, the one of its kind 'Hey Spotify' feature has started rolling out to some of its users on Android, by showing up through a pop message. On the off chance that a user taps on it, he will be incited to allow Spotify to record sound on his gadget.
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Google to soon block apps from accessing other apps on Android
Technology | Apr 03, 2021, 01:39 PM ISTIn an update, Google has said that app developers will have to provide a solid reason for why the tech giant should let them access other apps on users' smartphones.
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Google Maps rolls out new indoor navigation feature 'Live View'
Technology | Apr 01, 2021, 11:38 AM ISTTech giant Google on Wednesday announced a new 'Live View' feature to Google Maps for iOS and Android that is going to allow the users to use augmented reality (AR) so they could navigate inside malls and airports.
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Qualcomm 'working' on Android gaming console like Nintendo
Technology | Mar 24, 2021, 12:20 PM ISTQualcomm is reportedly working on an Android-powered, handheld gaming console similar to the popular Nintendo Switch.
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Android apps crashed for users, Google working on a fix
Technology | Mar 23, 2021, 12:25 PM ISTSome Android users globally including in India on Tuesday faced crashing issues with apps on their Android devices, and Google said it was working on a fix.
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Google Maps finally gets Dark Mode on Android
Technology | Mar 22, 2021, 05:29 PM ISTGoogle Maps has started receiving a new update on Android that finally brings the much requested dark mode feature.
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Your Bank accounts can be hacked if you have these apps installed
Apps | Mar 12, 2021, 05:11 PM ISTGoogle has yet again removed 10 applications from its Play Store. Here's why.
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Google rolls out Android 12 developer preview 1.1
Technology | Mar 08, 2021, 08:49 PM ISTGoogle has started releasing a minor update for its Android 12 developer preview '1.1' to address some bugs and early issues found by app developers.
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This is why Bill Gates prefers Android over iPhone
Technology | Mar 01, 2021, 08:21 PM ISTBill Gates prefers an Android smartphone over an Apple iPhone owing to the pre-install Microsoft software in the Android ecosystem that makes things easy for him.
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New Developer Preview for Android 12 suggests potential new UI changes
Technology | Feb 22, 2021, 07:45 AM ISTAmerican multinational company Google recently released the first Android 12 Developer Preview and one of the most anticipated changes to the next Android release is its brand new UI.
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Snapchat to start reminding users to clean out their friends list
Technology | Feb 10, 2021, 12:25 PM ISTMultimedia messaging application Snapchat is introducing a new feature called 'Friend Check Up'. According to The Verge, on Snapchat, adding someone to one's friend list could give them access to the story and even possibly location, depending on your Snapchat Map settings.
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Google considering anti-tracking app feature for Android
Technology | Feb 05, 2021, 03:38 PM ISTAfter Apple, Google is now considering developing an anti-tracking feature for its Android ecosystem to create app transparency for the users.