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Google unveils Safety Charter to boost user security and prevent fraud

Google's new Safety Charter will use AI to prevent fraud, improve cyber resilience in government and enterprise, and embed responsible design into its platforms

Google's 'Find My Device' officially becomes 'Find Hub' across platforms

Google has officially renamed 'Find My Device' to 'Find Hub' across platforms, with new features including UWB support, privacy tweaks, and expanded device and people tracking

Google apps get Material 3 Expressive redesign ahead of Android 16 rollout

Gmail, Google Photos, and Messages apps are getting Material 3 Expressive UI updates, including floating toolbars, revamped icons, and new animations

Google might redesign Phone app with new call answering options: Details

New Google Phone app beta reportedly suggests users might get swipe-right/left and tap buttons for answering calls, combining two interaction methods

Google Pixel exclusive AI features in Photos app coming to Android, iPhone

Google is rolling out Pixel-exclusive features like Reimagine and Auto Frame to more Android and iOS devices, along with a redesigned editor and new sharing tools

Google app on Android rolls out 'Activity' tab: Here's what it will do

The Activity tab stores history, saved items, and collections - offering quick access to recent searches, saved content, and grouped collections in a new layout

Google renames 'Find My Device' to Find Hub, adds more features: What's new

Find Hub will support ultra-wideband tracking, satellite connectivity, and real-time location sharing for people, devices, and luggage all within one single interface, said Google

Google might revamp Photos app with streamlined interface: What to expect

Reportedly, the new design for the Photos app looks more contemporary with some visual tweaks and revamped user interface elements

Tech Wrap March 28: WhatsApp on iOS, OpenAI GPU melts, Google travel

iPhone users can now make WhatsApp their default calling app. OpenAI GPU melts due to excessive image generation. Google simplifies traveling with AI. Instagram rolls out update.

Google Drive joins growing list of apps for ARM chips-powered Windows PCs

In addition to Google Drive, Google has also started rolling out its Quick Share app for Windows on Arm-powered devices

Google says 'technical issue' caused Maps timeline data deletion: Report

Reportedly, Google has started sending out email with instructions for recovering Google Maps timeline data from cloud

Google Translate to soon get AI features for tone customisation, insights

The new "Ask a Follow-up" button in the Google Translate app offers deeper insights into translations with options to customise the tone and style

Google tests AI-generated daily podcast with personalised content: Report

Reportedly, Google's experimental Daily Listen feature uses Search data and Discovery feed interaction to curate a five-minute audio track with text transcripts

Google introduces 'Essentials' app for Microsoft Windows PCs: What is it

Google Essentials app will be available first on HP-made Windows PCs and will come to other laptops and desktops in the coming months

Google illegally monopolised search through exclusive deals, rules US judge

By monopolising distribution on phones and browsers, Google has been able to consistently raise the prices of online advertising

OpenAI enters Google-dominated search engine market with SearchGPT

The move, announced on Thursday, also places the AI giant in competition with its largest backer Microsoft's Bing search

Android 15 nears final version, Google improves passkey sign-in with beta 3

The third public beta of Android 15 operating system introduces a simplified one-step sign-in process for passkey authentication

Gpay no longer functional in this country as Google shifts focus to Wallet

Users will now manage payment methods, tap to pay at stores, and pay online directly through Google Wallet

OpenAI enters into Google ecosystem with Drive integration in ChatGPT

Reportedly, ChatGPT Enterprise users can now link their Google Drive and OneDrive account and add files directly from these cloud storages for the AI chatbot to process

Google I/O 2024 wrap: Google brings Gemini AI to Search, Android, and more

At its I/O 2024 Keynote, Google announced new AI models, tools, and deeper AI integration into its platforms such as Search and Android