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Prepare To Remove TikTok From App Stores: US Lawmakers To Google, Apple
The lawmakers asked Cook and Pichai to prepare to remove TikTok from their play stores by January 19. In their letter to the TikTok CEO, they urged Chew to "immediately execute a qualified divestiture".
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Google Reportedly Developing Motion Cues Feature to Tackle Vehicle Motion Sickness
Google might be developing a new feature to tackle potential motion sickness when using Android smartphones in vehicles during transit, according to a report. It is said to have been discovered during an APK teardown of the latest version of the Google Play Services app. While third-party apps to prevent car sickness are available on the Google Pla...
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Google Photos Rolls Out ‘Undo Device Backup’ Feature for Better Cloud Storage Management
Google has introduced a new feature for its Photos app that aims to make deleting backed-up photos and videos easier. It was reportedly first spotted in June, with code strings of the Google Photos app hinting at a feature with similar functionality. The feature, dubbed ‘Undo Device Backup’, lets users remove media from the cloud storage space ...
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Microsoft Says It's Unable to Launch Xbox Mobile Store on Android Due to Google Court Order Stay
Despite the Microsoft's plans to launch an Xbox app on Android in November, the Xbox parent has been unable to do so owing to a stay on the October court order that directed Google to open up its Play Store and allow competition.
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Competition Commission of India to Investigate Google's Strict Real-Money Gaming App Policy
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has ordered a probe into Google's restrictive policies for real-money games on its platform. WinZO, which offers real-money games, first approached the CCI in 2022 after Google excluded it from the Play Store.
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SpyLoan Apps Installed on Over 8 Million Android Phones Amidst Rise in Predatory Loan Apps
SpyLoan, a predatory loan application, has been detected on over 8 million Android devices, according to McAfee. Fifteen versions of the SpyLoan application have been removed or updated since they were identified, and users must remove these apps manually if they have already been downloaded.
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Android’s New Feature Will Automatically Log Users Back Into Apps When Switching Devices
Google has announced a new feature for Android which aims to make the process of switching to and setting up new devices a quicker and more efficient experience. The feature, called Restore Credentials, can automatically log users back into apps on devices once the switchover is complete, leveraging a restore key.
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Google Play Best of 2024: Indus Battle Royale, WhatsApp Among Top Apps and Games on Play Store in India
Google on Tuesday announced its annual list of top games and apps on the Play Store in India. The Google Play Best of 2024 awards focus on apps that have a practical and user-centric design at their centre, developed by Indian developers for niche audiences. The company highlights the advancements made across sectors such as personalised news, fash...
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Google Maps Updated With Product Search, Trailer-Friendly Routes and Weather Disruption Alerts
Google Maps has introduced several new features designed to enhance the user experience for shopping and driving during the upcoming holiday season. Users will be able to search for specific products within Google Maps, while drivers in North America can use 'trailer-friendly routes' to avoid obstacles and tunnels.
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Google Launches Gemini for iOS App With Gemini Live Capability, More
Google has rolled out the Gemini app for iOS users globally, days after being reportedly spotted in a test run in select regions. It enables users to generate images using its multi-modal capabilities, find information across apps like Gmail and YouTube, or enable problem-solving via image queries.
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Google Launches Gemini Live, AI Voice Assistant For iOS Users
Alphabet's Google on Thursday released a smartphone app for its artificial intelligence chatbot on Apple's App Store that introduced the latest generation of its voice assistant to the popular mobile operating system.
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Gemini App for iPhone With Gemini Live Capability Appears in the App Store for Some Users
Gemini app might have been released on iOS. On Sunday, a Reddit user posted screenshots of the iOS version of the app. In the screenshots, the Gemini Live feature, which offers a two-way voice conversation with the AI, was also visible. The user also shared the app’s App Store listing URL, however, several others claimed that it was not available...
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Google Reportedly Testing Improved Pixel Screenshots App With New Home Page Layout, More Features
Google Pixel 9 series was announced in August and it debuted with three new apps, with Pixel Screenshots being the standout. It is not only an image manager but also leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to retrieve information from stored screenshots on the device, functioning as a searchable library.
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Google Play Store Reportedly Working on AI-Powered ‘Ask a Question’ Feature
Google Play Store is reportedly getting a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature that will make it easier for users to both find new apps and learn more about them. The feature is reportedly under development and multiple strings of code about it were found in the latest version of the marketplace. The deployment of the feature is currently not k...
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Google Play Store Developing Download Manager That Lists Recently Download Apps: Report
Google Play Store may be developing a new Download Manager which keeps a track and shows the recently downloaded apps on an Android device, according to a report. The feature was discovered during an APK teardown of a particular app version of the Google Play Store and is speculated to present Android users with a list that details the apps they h...
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Prepare To Remove TikTok From App Stores: US Lawmakers To Google, Apple
The lawmakers asked Cook and Pichai to prepare to remove TikTok from their play stores by January 19. In their letter to the TikTok CEO, they urged Chew to "immediately execute a qualified divestiture".
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Google Reportedly Developing Motion Cues Feature to Tackle Vehicle Motion Sickness
Google might be developing a new feature to tackle potential motion sickness when using Android smartphones in vehicles during transit, according to a report. It is said to have been discovered during an APK teardown of the latest version of the Google Play Services app. While third-party apps to prevent car sickness are available on the Google Pla...
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Google Photos Rolls Out ‘Undo Device Backup’ Feature for Better Cloud Storage Management
Google has introduced a new feature for its Photos app that aims to make deleting backed-up photos and videos easier. It was reportedly first spotted in June, with code strings of the Google Photos app hinting at a feature with similar functionality. The feature, dubbed ‘Undo Device Backup’, lets users remove media from the cloud storage space ...
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Microsoft Says It's Unable to Launch Xbox Mobile Store on Android Due to Google Court Order Stay
Despite the Microsoft's plans to launch an Xbox app on Android in November, the Xbox parent has been unable to do so owing to a stay on the October court order that directed Google to open up its Play Store and allow competition.
-
Competition Commission of India to Investigate Google's Strict Real-Money Gaming App Policy
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has ordered a probe into Google's restrictive policies for real-money games on its platform. WinZO, which offers real-money games, first approached the CCI in 2022 after Google excluded it from the Play Store.
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SpyLoan Apps Installed on Over 8 Million Android Phones Amidst Rise in Predatory Loan Apps
SpyLoan, a predatory loan application, has been detected on over 8 million Android devices, according to McAfee. Fifteen versions of the SpyLoan application have been removed or updated since they were identified, and users must remove these apps manually if they have already been downloaded.
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Android’s New Feature Will Automatically Log Users Back Into Apps When Switching Devices
Google has announced a new feature for Android which aims to make the process of switching to and setting up new devices a quicker and more efficient experience. The feature, called Restore Credentials, can automatically log users back into apps on devices once the switchover is complete, leveraging a restore key.
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Google Play Best of 2024: Indus Battle Royale, WhatsApp Among Top Apps and Games on Play Store in India
Google on Tuesday announced its annual list of top games and apps on the Play Store in India. The Google Play Best of 2024 awards focus on apps that have a practical and user-centric design at their centre, developed by Indian developers for niche audiences. The company highlights the advancements made across sectors such as personalised news, fash...
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Google Maps Updated With Product Search, Trailer-Friendly Routes and Weather Disruption Alerts
Google Maps has introduced several new features designed to enhance the user experience for shopping and driving during the upcoming holiday season. Users will be able to search for specific products within Google Maps, while drivers in North America can use 'trailer-friendly routes' to avoid obstacles and tunnels.
-
Google Launches Gemini for iOS App With Gemini Live Capability, More
Google has rolled out the Gemini app for iOS users globally, days after being reportedly spotted in a test run in select regions. It enables users to generate images using its multi-modal capabilities, find information across apps like Gmail and YouTube, or enable problem-solving via image queries.
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Google Launches Gemini Live, AI Voice Assistant For iOS Users
Alphabet's Google on Thursday released a smartphone app for its artificial intelligence chatbot on Apple's App Store that introduced the latest generation of its voice assistant to the popular mobile operating system.
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Gemini App for iPhone With Gemini Live Capability Appears in the App Store for Some Users
Gemini app might have been released on iOS. On Sunday, a Reddit user posted screenshots of the iOS version of the app. In the screenshots, the Gemini Live feature, which offers a two-way voice conversation with the AI, was also visible. The user also shared the app’s App Store listing URL, however, several others claimed that it was not available...
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Google Reportedly Testing Improved Pixel Screenshots App With New Home Page Layout, More Features
Google Pixel 9 series was announced in August and it debuted with three new apps, with Pixel Screenshots being the standout. It is not only an image manager but also leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to retrieve information from stored screenshots on the device, functioning as a searchable library.
-
Google Play Store Reportedly Working on AI-Powered ‘Ask a Question’ Feature
Google Play Store is reportedly getting a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature that will make it easier for users to both find new apps and learn more about them. The feature is reportedly under development and multiple strings of code about it were found in the latest version of the marketplace. The deployment of the feature is currently not k...
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Google Play Store Developing Download Manager That Lists Recently Download Apps: Report
Google Play Store may be developing a new Download Manager which keeps a track and shows the recently downloaded apps on an Android device, according to a report. The feature was discovered during an APK teardown of a particular app version of the Google Play Store and is speculated to present Android users with a list that details the apps they h...
