Google Location

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  Google Updates Messages With Scam Message Detection, Adds Live Location Sharing to Find My on Android

  Google is adding AI-powered scam message detection to Google Messages, secure location sharing on Android, web price tracking on Chrome, and more games to Android Auto. The new scam detection feature on Google Messages uses AI for real-time warnings, with private detection on users' smartphones. Meanwhile, the live location sharing feature is avail...

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  Google's March Pixel Drop Brings Gemini Live Upgrades, Scam Detection in Messages and More

  Google on Tuesday rolled out the March Pixel Drop for compatible Pixel devices. As per the company, it is the first Pixel Drop of the year which introduces several new features. Gemini Live, the conversational artificial intelligence (AI) tool can now be spoken to in a combination of 45 languages. Further, there’s a new Suggestions feature in the...

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  Google Rolling Out Video Transcripts Feature for Google Drive, to Let Users View and Search Captions

  Google is adding a new feature to Google Drive that will make it easier for users to navigate through videos. Dubbed video transcripts, this is an upgrade to the company's automatic captions feature from last year. The Mountain View-based tech giant highlighted that users can now view and search transcripts in videos. This will make it easier to lo...

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  Boat Tag With Google’s Find My Device Network Support Launched in India: Price, Features

  Boat Tag was launched in India on Monday after being listed online last week. The smart tracker is compatible with Android devices and comes with support for Google's Find My Device network. It is claimed to offer a battery life of up to 365 days and has a replaceable battery. It supports BLE connectivity and location sharing and does not need an...

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  Boat Tag With Support for Google’s Find My Device Network Listed on Website Ahead of Launch in India

  Boat Tag was listed on the company's official website on Friday ahead of its rumoured launch. Labelled as a smart tag, the purported tracker is compatible with Android devices leveraging Google’s Find My Network. It is expected to use Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) for location tracking, helping users locate misplaced or stolen items such as bags, ke...

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  Google Said to Be Close to Picking Sites in India for First Retail Stores Outside US

  Alphabet's Google is close to deciding on locations in its key market of India where it will open its first physical retail stores outside the United States, three sources familiar with the matter said.

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  Google Close To Picking Sites In India For 1st Retail Stores Outside US: Report

  Alphabet Inc's Google is close to deciding on locations in its key market of India where it will open its first physical retail stores outside the United States, three sources familiar with the matter said.

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  Vodafone Makes World's First Satellite Video Call Using Standard Smartphone

  Vodafone said it had made the world's first video call via satellite using a standard smartphone from a remote location. The European mobile operator's CEO Margherita Della Valle received the call on Monday from company engineer Rowan Chesmer, who was located in the Welsh mountains where there was no network signal.

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  Google Maps Cited In Top Court Over Well's Location In Sambhal Mosque Dispute

  The Supreme Court on Friday issued a notice on a plea by Sambhal's Jama Masjid management committee, and ordered status quo with regard to a private well located near the entrance of the mosque.

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  Google Releases ‘Daily Listen’ AI-Generated, Personalised Podcasts via Discover Feed: Report

  Google has reportedly released a new experimental artificial intelligence (AI) feature that can generate a podcast-style audio overview based on a user’s Discover feed. Dubbed Daily Listen, the feature is said to be available in the Android and iOS versions of the Google app in select regions. To be eligible for the feature in said locations, use...

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  OnePlus 13 Can Be Tracked Even When Powered Off With Google's Find My Device Network

  OnePlus 13 may be located when stolen even if the handset’s battery runs out or it is powered off, according to a report. The smartphone was launched in India and the global markets on January 7, equipped with features such as Hasselblad-branded cameras, Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, and a 6,000mAh battery. It also brings support for Google’s Fin...

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  JioTag Go With Support For Google’s Find My Device Network Launched in India: Price, Features

  JioTag Go was launched in India on Wednesday. It is claimed to be India’s first Android tracker with support for Google’s Find My Device network. Users can locate the tracker with the Google Find My Device app, which uses the network of all Android phones worldwide. The Bluetooth-enabled tracker is claimed to offer a battery life of up to a y...

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  Google Maps Will Be Deleting Your Location History. Know How To Protect It

  Google had announced the move last year with the first deadline being December 1, 2024, but decided to extend it.

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  Google Lets Users Temporarily Pause Location Updates to Improve Unwanted Bluetooth Tracker Detection

  Google has updated its unknown tracker alerts for Android, enabling users to locate and disable hidden trackers. Users can now pause location updates to protect their privacy when a tracker is detected. Additionally, they can find hidden tags compatible with the Find My Device network using an Android smartphone.

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  Google to Tweak Search Results in Europe After Rivals Complained

  Google plans to make adjustments to displaying search results on its platform in Europe after some smaller rivals complained about lower traffic to their sites. Under the EU Digital Markets Act (DMA), Google is prohibited from favouring its products and services on its platform.