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Android 15 to introduce NFC wireless charging: What it means for you

16Apr

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Android 15 to introduce NFC wireless charging: What it means for you

[ad_1] Google's upcoming Android 15 is gearing up to revolutionise the way we charge our devices with its new wireless charging feature via Near Field Communication (NFC). This innovation is set to extend the convenience of wireless charging to smaller gadgets like trackers, styluses, and wireless earbuds. A Shift from Qi Standard to NFC Typically, wireless charging has been synonymous with the Qi standard. However, Android 15's support for NFC wireless charging offers a fresh alternative, particularly beneficial for devices constrained by limited space, which may struggle with accommodating larger charging coils, reported Android Authority. Also read: Google Calendar hidden features: Know how to smartly use the Google Workspace app NFC Wireless Charging: A Closer Look Introduced by the...

Google Play adds fingerprint verification for Android apps: Here’s how biometric locks will help you

16Apr

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Google Play adds fingerprint verification for Android apps: Here’s how biometric locks will help you

[ad_1] In an era where convenience and security go hand in hand, Google is taking a significant step forward. Android users are soon to experience a revamped Play Store purchase verification system, with biometric authentication poised to replace the traditional Google Account password.As part of its ongoing effort to bolster security and user experience, Google is proactively reaching out to Android users. The company has begun emailing users about an impending change that aims to streamline the purchase verification process through the adoption of biometric verification. Also read: Google Calendar hidden features: Know how to smartly use the Google Workspace app Current Verification ProcessCurrently, enabling "Biometric verification" in the Play Store involves navigating to Play Store...

Google Pixel 9 smartphones to feature new Samsung modem with satellite connectivity: What to expect

15Apr

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Google Pixel 9 smartphones to feature new Samsung modem with satellite connectivity: What to expect

[ad_1] Google's next-generation Pixel devices are set to receive a significant upgrade with a new Samsung modem that includes satellite connectivity. This advancement aims to enhance cellular connectivity and offer emergency satellite-based services on the go.Pixel 9 Series and More to Sport Upgraded ModemRecent reports suggest that Google's Pixel 9 series, including the Pixel Fold 2 and a new 5G-enabled Pixel Tablet, will feature an updated Samsung modem. This change follows Google's shift from Qualcomm's modems to Samsung's, aligning with the Tensor base that powers their devices, reported 9to5google. Also read: Google Wallet introduces 'Linked Passes' setting: What is it and how to use the new feature While the current modem has been sufficient, it sometimes struggles with low connec...

15Apr

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Gmail to bring a new subscription management feature: What is it and how it works- Details

[ad_1] Are you struggling to organize your emails with what's important and what's not? Worry no more because Google is working on a new Gmail feature which will declutter your email space. In most cases, our email is filled with spam emails or newsletters. However, deleting or unsubscribing emails one by one is not an easy task and it takes a huge amount of time. Therefore, Gmail will give full control to users over what they want to see in their inbox as a top priority. Google is developing the “Manage Subscriptions” feature which will enable users to organize their emails. Know more about the upcoming feature. Gmail manage subscriptions featureAccording to a PiunikaWeb report, A new version of Gmail was spotted with a new manage subscriptions feature. This feature is expected to come...

Alphabet to set a new record as investors happy with Google’s AI progress

11Apr

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Alphabet to set a new record as investors happy with Google’s AI progress

[ad_1] Investors are becoming more optimistic about Alphabet Inc.'s artificial intelligence strategy, after a run of glitches and misfires that sent its shares tumbling. The stock is heading back toward what would be a record $2 trillion market value — a milestone surpassed only by Microsoft Corp., Apple Inc. and Nvidia Corp. in the United States. It has rallied back from last month's low, when the shares dropped on concerns the company was falling behind in AI. Google eyes enterprise-ready AI solutions Using this week's cloud event to show that its AI model is enterprise-ready despite recent stumbles in its consumer-facing tools, focus is now turning to this month's earnings and a developer's conference in May. While Alphabet's path to AI monetization is still seen as cloudy, the st...

AI roundup [April 11]: Oppo, OnePlus partners with Google for Gemini Ultra AI; Adobe is building AI video Model and more

11Apr

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AI roundup [April 11]: Oppo, OnePlus partners with Google for Gemini Ultra AI; Adobe is building AI video Model and more

[ad_1] AI roundup: In a race to bring AI to smartphones, Oppo and OnePlus partner with Google to bring the Gemini Ultra platform to smartphones. This move will allow smartphone brands to provide improved integration of AI. In other news, Adobe is currently developing its artificial intelligence text-to-video generator for which it is buying videos to train the model. Know more about such AI news from today. Oppo and OnePlus to bring Gemini Ultra AI to smartphonesOppo and OnePlus confirm the partnership with Google to bring the Gemini Ultra platform to smartphones. The companies are currently working on building the required hardware operating system, and ecosystem for smooth AI integration. Nicole Zhang, general manager of AI Product for OPPO and OnePlus also revealed their multiple gen...

Google adds two new AI models to its Gemma family of LLMs – Why this is important

11Apr

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Google adds two new AI models to its Gemma family of LLMs – Why this is important

[ad_1] In February, Google took the wraps off Gemma, its family of lightweight Large Language Models (LLMs) for open-source developers. Researchers at Google DeepMind developed it intending to assist developers and researchers in building AI responsibly. It has now announced two new additions to Gemma - CodeGemma and RecurrentGemma. With this move, Google DeepMind aims to keep up the pace in the artificial intelligence (AI) race, facing competition from the likes of OpenAI and Microsoft. Also Read: Google Gemini AI images disaster - What really happened with the image generator? While the company has found itself in hot waters over some of the AI capabilities of its most popular AI model, Gemini, it seems that the controversy has not slowed down researchers. These new AI models promise ...

Soon you may have to pay to use Google Meet if you want these AI features

10Apr

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Soon you may have to pay to use Google Meet if you want these AI features

[ad_1] Google has been developing several new AI features for its apps and tools. Now, the company has been planning to enhance its Workspace apps' performance with new AI-enabled features. Earlier, Google was rumoured to include AI-based summarisation in Gmail, now it is planning to enhance its video conferencing tool, GMeet. At the Cloud Next 2024, the company unveiled several upcoming features for its Workspace apps. As part of the announcement, the company said that it will be including AI-powered note-taking, chat summarisation, and real-time translation to Google Meet. Know what's coming in future updates. Also read: New Google Meet hand raise gesture launched! Google Meet AI featuresThe Google Cloud blog post highlighted how their AI features have been helping enterprises and ind...

Google app on Android to get a new toggle to switch between search and Gemini- Details

9Apr

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Google app on Android to get a new toggle to switch between search and Gemini- Details

[ad_1] Google has been reported to be working on integrating AI features into its suite of apps. Earlier, the Gmail app received the AI-based quick reply suggestion and it was also speculated that the company has been working on an email summarisation tool. Now, a new Google feature has emerged via a leak which claims that the company may include a new toggle in the Google app for Android devices which will enable users to swiftly switch between search and Gemini AI app. Know more about the new toggle for the Google app. Also read: Google restricts AI chatbot Gemini from answering queries on global elections Gemini toggle on the Google appThe switch between Google Search and the Gemini app will get easier with the new rumoured toggle for the Android app. A tipster who goes by the name o...

Total Solar Eclipse 2024: Google marks Surya Grahan with special animation

8Apr

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Total Solar Eclipse 2024: Google marks Surya Grahan with special animation

[ad_1] A total solar eclipse is slated to take place today when the Moon will pass between the Sun and Earth, completely blocking out the Sun's light. It will be a treat for skywatchers to witness one of the biggest celestial phenomena of 2024. The Sun will remain cloaked for four minutes, during which its enigmatic outer layer will be illuminated. While the solar eclipse won't be visible to people in India, a partial eclipse can be witnessed by those who live in Colombia, Spain, Venezuela, Ireland, Portal, Iceland, the United Kingdom, and some Caribbean countries. Ahead of this astronomical spectacle, Google curated a special animation. When users type the search term "solar eclipse" on Google, then they can see a graphic overlay depicting the phenomena: the moment when the moon pass...