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New Android TV Beta Delivers Image, UI Enhancements

Jake Nelson July 19, 2021 No Comments

Google has launched the newest beta for Android 12 on TVs, featuring better 4K support and improved settings for refresh rates. The release of Android 12 Beta 3 for TV…

Google Unifies Drive App For Business And Consumers

Jake Nelson July 13, 2021 No Comments

Google is merging its Drive sync applications for business and consumers, giving all users access to the full range of features. The tech giant will combine its consumer app, Backup…

Google Makes Five-Year Commitment On Nest Security

Jake Nelson July 9, 2021 No Comments

Google has committed to minimum five years’ security support for its Nest devices, among a range of other security measures. In a blog post, Google Nest Product Manager Ryan Campbell…

Google Accused Of Squashing Play Store Competition

Jake Nelson July 8, 2021 No Comments

Google is staring down yet another antitrust lawsuit in the US, with 36 states plus Washington DC suing the tech giant for allegedly abusing its control of Android’s Play Store.…

Google Boots Prolific Facebook-Hijacking Apps From Play Store

Jake Nelson July 5, 2021 No Comments

Google has thrown nine malicious Android apps off its Play Store after they were found to be stealing users’ Facebook credentials. The apps – which ranged from horoscopes to photo…

Google Adds Digital COVID Card Support To Android

Jake Nelson July 1, 2021 No Comments

Google has added support for COVID vaccination and test cards to its Passes app, allowing governments and healthcare providers to create their own via the API. Devices running Android 5…

Samsung Shows Off Unified Interface For Next Galaxy Watch

Jake Nelson June 29, 2021 No Comments

Samsung has showcased the new One UI Watch interface that will come to its next Galaxy Watch device this year. Unveiled at Mobile World Congress, the Tizen-inspired UI will come…

Google Goes Bricks-And-Mortar

Jake Nelson June 17, 2021 No Comments

Google has opened its first-ever physical retail store, following in the footsteps of rivals like Apple and Microsoft with its New York City location. The store in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighbourhood…

Google Offers UK Watchdog Role In Cookie Phase-Out

Computer Daily News June 15, 2021 No Comments

Google has promised to give UK regulators a role overseeing its plan to phase out existing ad-tracking technology from its Chrome browser. The US tech giant is seeking to resolve…

Google Makes Key Concession To Smaller EU Search Rivals

Computer Daily News June 10, 2021 No Comments

Google has agreed to stop charging a fee for search material to appear on a list of default search engines on Android that’s exclusive to European users. Google’s decision is…