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New YouTube redesign in testing: Library ‘Tab’ killed off
1Oct By adminNo Comments
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New YouTube redesign in testing: Library ‘Tab’ killed off

[ad_1] In a bid to enhance user interaction and streamline access to various features, Google is currently experimenting with a fresh look for the Android version of its beloved YouTube app. The test entails replacing the familiar "Library" tab with a novel "You" tab and relocating the user's avatar or profile picture to the bottom navigation bar.YouTube has long prided itself on maintaining a unique design language, setting it apart from other Google apps. Now, the video-sharing giant is embarking on a noteworthy redesign, ushering in the era of the "You" tab. A Streamlined User ProfileThis transformative move seesYouTube bidding adieu to the profile avatar that once nestled in the top-right corner, opting instead to place it firmly in the bottom bar. Serving as the icon for the all-ne...
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Google launches crackdown against ‘killer speed booster’ apps; did you download any?
11Mar By adminNo Comments
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Google launches crackdown against ‘killer speed booster’ apps; did you download any?

[ad_1] Are you an Android smartphone user? What do you do to speed up your phone? There are several third party mobile apps which can be installed in your Android device to make it run fast. Notably, not all the apps you install from the Google Play Store are safe. And now Google is planning to crack down on apps that claim to speed up your phone. "Third-party “speed booster” apps can actually end up doing more harm than good, which is why Google is preparing to crack down on them with changes in Android 14 and a warning to app developers on Google Play," a blog post by Esper stated.Why it is recommended to not to use speed booster appsAccording to the blog post, a lot is being said about the efficacy of 'task killer' apps that claim to improve the performance of your Android device. H...
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Google says will allow users in India to choose default search engine on Android phones
26Jan By adminNo Comments
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Google says will allow users in India to choose default search engine on Android phones

[ad_1] Google says will allow users in India to choose default search engine on Android phones After failing to get a court order to block an antitrust ruling, Google on Wednesday said it will allow users in India to choose default search engine on Android-based smartphones. As part of the key changes the tech giant will make to its platforms and business in India in the aftermath of the landmark CCI ruling, OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) will be able to license individual Google apps for pre-installation on their devices. Google is also updating the Android compatibility requirements to introduce changes for partners to build non-compatible or forked variants, the company said in its blog. Last week, the Supreme Court refused a stay on a Competition Commission of India ...
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Google, Porsche in talks over Google Apps access
13Jan By adminNo Comments
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Google, Porsche in talks over Google Apps access

[ad_1] The deal would enable Porsche customers access to Google applications like Google Maps and Google Assistant. Porsche is considering fully integrating Google software into its car cockpit, a source close to the company said on Thursday, marking a shift in strategy for the newly listed carmaker. The deal, which is only being considered for the Porsche brand and not the Volkswagen Group more widely, would enable Porsche customers access to Google applications like Google Maps and Google Assistant without needing to connect the car to an Android phone. Spokespeople for Porsche and Google were not immediately available for comment. A spokesperson for Volkswagen software unit Cariad declined to comment. Porsche Chief Financial Officer Lutz Meschke said on a conference call las...
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These scary fake Google apps scamming users; watch out for these signs
5Sep By adminNo Comments
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These scary fake Google apps scamming users; watch out for these signs

[ad_1] A security research team has warned users of fake versions of popular Google apps like Google Translate, YouTube Music, and Microsoft Translate spreading Monero mining malware. A terrifying malware campaign has reportedly become operative and is targeting users via fake apps imitating popular Google apps. The malware has infected thousands of computers globally as reported by Check Point Research (CPR), the research team of American-Israeli cybersecurity provider Check Point Software Technologies. The research team has detected the Monero mining malware dubbed “Nitrokod” that has infected computers across 11 countries since 2019. In a report, the research team shared that the malware attacks through fake apps of desk...
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