- 9to5google.com Google TV blocks the ability to take a screenshot with remapped remote buttons
In an unexpected change, Google TV seems to now be blocking the ability to take a screenshot locally on the...
> In an unexpected change, Google TV seems to now be blocking the ability to take a screenshot locally on the...
- www.androidauthority.com Google's cracking down on fake reviews, and is shaming the businesses involved
See what Google's doing to let users know about businesses caught manipulating reviews with fake content.
> See what Google's doing to let users know about businesses caught manipulating reviews with fake content.
- 9to5google.com Google TV Streamer shipments delayed through late October – where to get it fastest
The new Google Streamer is a big upgrade over the Chromecast it replaces, but the $99 set-top box is already...
> The new Google Streamer is a big upgrade over the Chromecast it replaces, but the $99 set-top box is already...
- Recently, tried out Notebook LM, simply amazing, and I would have posted this too, your Accessibility Team, but I didn't see a obvious handle, for them on Mastodon. But using a screen reader,
@google Recently, tried out Notebook LM, simply amazing, and I would have posted this too, your Accessibility Team, but I didn't see a obvious handle, for them on Mastodon. But using a screen reader, as a Blind user, there's a lot of unlabeled buttons, it was just dumb luck I found the audio button to try out the Study Guide Podcast Host Thingy.
- 9to5google.com Gmail for Android and iOS adding blue verified sender checkmarks
The blue checkmarks that Gmail introduced to verify senders last year are now coming to the Android and iOS app...
> The blue checkmarks that Gmail introduced to verify senders last year are now coming to the Android and iOS app...
- 9to5google.com Google TV Streamer doesn't come with an HDMI cable, so you'll get a $10 discount instead
One of the odd quirks of the Google TV Streamer is that the set-top box doesn’t come with an HDMI...
> One of the odd quirks of the Google TV Streamer is that the set-top box doesn’t come with an HDMI...
- 9to5google.com Google TV expands to new form factors and these new countries
Google TV is now available in new countries and one more types of devices such as projectors and "art" TVs too.
> Google TV is now available in new countries and one more types of devices such as projectors and "art" TVs too.
- www.theverge.com How Google made the ad tech industry revolve around itself
The final days of the trial approach.
> The final days of the trial approach.
- www.theverge.com Google TV Streamer review: smarter than your average set-top box
Google’s TV Streamer is the perfect marriage of smart home and smart TV.
> Google’s TV Streamer is the perfect marriage of smart home and smart TV.
- www.androidauthority.com Google TV Streamer shoved a silly 'General Interest' app folder on my home screen
The new Google TV Streamer has a new "General interest" folder that hides away apps you might want to use, and keeps shortcuts to apps you don't need.
> The new Google TV Streamer has a new "General interest" folder that hides away apps you might want to use, and keeps shortcuts to apps you don't need.
- 9to5google.com Google TV and Android TV OS see dramatic growth to 270 million devices, up 80% since 2023
Google TV and Android TV OS continue to grow, with dramatic growth over the past year with over 270 million active devices.
> Google TV and Android TV OS continue to grow, with dramatic growth over the past year with over 270 million active devices.
- www.theverge.com Google is bringing its smart home panel to all Google TV devices
Google TVs are getting a big smart home upgrade.
> Google TVs are getting a big smart home upgrade
- www.theverge.com YouTube Premium subscribers are reporting price hikes around the globe
YouTube subscriptions are getting more premium (pricing).
> YouTube subscriptions are getting more premium (pricing).
- 9to5google.com Google TV Streamer already in stores around the world, gets unboxed
The Google TV Streamer is only available for pre-order in the US, but the September 24 launch date does refer to international availability.
> The Google TV Streamer is only available for pre-order in the US, but the September 24 launch date does refer to international availability.
- www.engadget.com Google passkeys can now sync across devices on multiple platforms
Chrome passkeys now sync securely across devices. Previously, users could only save passkeys to the Google Password Manager on Android.
> Chrome passkeys now sync securely across devices. Previously, users could only save passkeys to the Google Password Manager on Android.
- www.androidauthority.com Google TV gets a redesigned FreePlay experience and more free channels
After rebranding its free channel offerings last week, Google has now released a new FreePlay app experience and added more channels.
> After rebranding its free channel offerings last week, Google has now released a new FreePlay app experience and added more channels.
- www.theverge.com Google employees’ attempts to hide messages from investigators might backfire
“Privileged and confidential” marks many Google emails.
> “Privileged and confidential” marks many Google emails.
- www.theverge.com Google Workspace users will see their Calendars front and center in Chrome
How many tabs do you open every day?
> How many tabs do you open every day?
- www.androidauthority.com Google Search is about to make it easier to spot AI images
Google plans on adding the Content Credentials standard to Search and its ads system to help identify AI created or edited content.
> Google plans on adding the Content Credentials standard to Search and its ads system to help identify AI created or edited content.
- www.androidauthority.com Google Messages might make it easy to juggle multiple accounts (APK teardown)
We've uncovered development towards a new Google Messages "Sending as" indicator that could support multiple profiles or dual-SIM usage.
> We've uncovered development towards a new Google Messages "Sending as" indicator that could support multiple profiles or dual-SIM usage.
- 9to5google.com Google working on RCS encryption between Android and iPhone
With RCS rolling out on the iPhone, Google is working on cross-platform end-to-end encryption (E2EE) between Android and iPhone...
> With RCS rolling out on the iPhone, Google is working on cross-platform end-to-end encryption (E2EE) between Android and iPhone.
- 9to5google.com Google Home app may soon add a 'Vacation' mode and improved Matter support
While it's not live yet, work has been spotted in the Google Home app for an upcoming "Vacation" mode and improved Matter support.
> While it's not live yet, work has been spotted in the Google Home app for an upcoming "Vacation" mode and improved Matter support.
- www.androidauthority.com Here's how much Google paid in fines over the years and why
Google has racked up some mammoth fines over the last decade. Find out how much the tech giant has been hit for in total and why.
> Google has racked up some mammoth fines over the last decade. Find out how much the tech giant has been hit for in total and why.
- www.androidauthority.com Google Chrome gets a security and privacy makeover: What it means for you
Google Chrome's new features will make your browsing experience safer and give you more control over your personal information.
> Google Chrome's new features will make your browsing experience safer and give you more control over your personal information.
- arstechnica.com Google’s ad tech empire may be $95B and “too big” to sell, analysts warn DOJ
Google Ad Manager is key to ad tech monopoly, DOJ aims to prove.
> Google Ad Manager is key to ad tech monopoly, DOJ aims to prove.
- www.androidauthority.com YouTube on TVs is cramming ads down your throat even when pausing videos
YouTube has been testing a Pause ads format for over a year now, and it's starting to show up for some users.
> YouTube has been testing a Pause ads format for over a year now, and it's starting to show up for some users.
- 9to5google.com The Google Home app is preparing a search bar and Material You theme support
The Google Home app on Android is adding overdue features with support for both Material You themes and a search bar.
> The Google Home app on Android is adding overdue features with support for both Material You themes and a search bar.
- 9to5google.com Android apps can now force Google Play download, effectively blocking sideloading
Through an updated Google API, Android app developers can now effectively block sideloading and force downloads from the Play Store.
> Through an updated Google API, Android app developers can now effectively block sideloading and force downloads from the Play Store.
- 9to5google.com Google will now link to The Internet Archive to add more context to Search results
Rolling out starting today, Google Search results will now directly link to The Internet Archive to add historical context for...
>Rolling out starting today, Google Search results will now directly link to The Internet Archive to add historical context for the links in your results.
- 9to5google.com Google loses $2.7 billion antitrust fight in EU after seven years
After 7 years, Google has lost its antitrust fight in the EU over Search, with a $2.7 billion fine on the table.
> After 7 years, Google has lost its antitrust fight in the EU over Search, with a $2.7 billion fine on the table.
- arstechnica.com DOJ claims Google has “trifecta of monopolies” on Day 1 of ad tech trial
Ad tech monopoly trial may hurt Google more than DOJ’s search case, experts say.
> Ad tech monopoly trial may hurt Google more than DOJ’s search case, experts say.
- www.androidauthority.com Here's how Files by Google's new ZIP tool works (APK teardown)
Here's a video preview of how the upcoming Files by Google ZIP creation tool will operate once the feature's available.
> Here's a video preview of how the upcoming Files by Google ZIP creation tool will operate once the feature's available.
- www.androidauthority.com Google Home app gets a massive update on the Pixel Watch 3
Google has blessed the Pixel Watch 3 with more smart home control features through Google Home. Check all of the new control features out!
> Google has blessed the Pixel Watch 3 with more smart home control features through Google Home. Check all of the new control features out!
- 9to5google.com Google Messages RCS message editing more widely rolling out
At the end of May, Google Messages officially announced the ability to edit RCS messages, and editing is now seeing wider availability.
> At the end of May, Google Messages officially announced the ability to edit RCS messages, and editing is now seeing wider availability.
- www.androidauthority.com Check out the sleek new account switcher UI for Google's apps (APK teardown)
Google is changing up the look of the account switcher on its apps. We have now managed to activate this new UI.
> Google is changing up the look of the account switcher on its apps. We have now managed to activate this new UI.
- Schrödinger's Microphone: Google Meet Says Muted, iOS Says Otherwise
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Horizontally stitched screenshots showing a Google Meet call on the iPhone where the microphone mute icon is highlighted in active mute status while the lock screen displays a mute icon which is not selected and inactive.
Always been this way for months.
IIRC, the lock screen mute button is nonfunctional.Mute functionality detailed here.Latest Versions: iOS 17.6.1, Google Meet 260.0
I should report this bug to Google and not Apple, right?
- www.androidauthority.com Your Android devices can now share an instant hotspot or a call; here's how to turn it on
Google has rolled out cross-device instant hotspot and call transfers to Android, but they have to be manually enabled. Here's how you do it.
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/19509681 > Google has rolled out cross-device instant hotspot and call transfers to Android, but they have to be manually enabled. Here's how you do it.
- Google Has a Fast-Growing New Business: Subscriptions - Business Insiderwww.businessinsider.com Google is becoming a subscription company
AI chatbots and new features are boosting Google's subscription business, which an analyst says could rival Apple-like revenue.
- 9to5google.com What the Android 16 Quick Settings redesign might look like
Google is working on a redesign of Quick Settings that might launch with Android 16. Quick Settings have largely stayed the same since...
> Google is working on a redesign of Quick Settings that might launch with Android 16.
- 9to5google.com Google Drive homepage gets unified suggested folders and files view
Google Drive introduced a new homepage on the web, and the latest design lets you simultaneously see suggested folders and files...
> Google Drive introduced a new homepage on the web, and the latest design lets you simultaneously see suggested folders and files.