Ad blocker extensions have already been removed from YouTube, and now mobile users will also have difficulty seeing ad-free videos. YouTube launched a campaign last year against online ad blockers, and it has now launched an initiative to counter third-party blocker applications as well. YouTube had previously stated that the goal of the policy is…
We’ve all experienced it: a website quietly presses you into signing up for updates, or an attractive deal appears in return for your email address. Before you know it, thousands of unread messages build up in your inbox because you failed to unsubscribe. An planned feature in Gmail attempts to give users more control over…
One of Google’s two main yearly developer conferences, Cloud Next (together with I/O) often offers only managed and other closed source, gated behind locked-down APIs products and services. But this year, Google unveiled a series of open source tools mostly intended to support generative AI projects and infrastructure, maybe in an effort to promote developer…
For quite a bit of time, Google has been developing the Find My Device function. For offline Android devices to work properly, they must be able to transmit a signal even when they are not powered on. This indicates that they require particular hardware in order to operate a particular type of Bluetooth controller. It…
Try keeping an eye on the open apps on your mobile device if you’re concerned about battery power or memory usage. You may already be aware of how quickly tabs can grow, depending on how frequently you use Chrome. Keep things organized even if you aren’t too worried about using up too much memory, for…
According to Android Authority, the Google Pixel 8a is anticipated to make its public debut in May, maybe during Google I/O, and will include several significant improvements. An improvement to the display would be the first and maybe most user-facing. There are rumors that the Pixel 8a will come with a 6.1-inch FHD+ display running…
Last year, Google added lots of new features to Maps. “Glanceable directions” was one such feature that, when activated, shows customers important data straight on their lock screen, such as turn-by-turn directions and real-time ETA. February saw the release of this functionality. Still, there hasn’t been any word on when it will be available. Google…
Google revealed “Circle to Search,” a new method for searching on Android phones, in connection with Samsung’s launch event today. With this functionality, users will be able to search on their phone from anywhere at any time by touching, scribbling, circling, or highlighting. According to Google, the purpose of the feature is to make it…
ChatGPT, which is already popular among AI enthusiasts, is probably going to be released as an Android assistant. As a substitute, the OpenAI language model may represent a serious threat to Google’s built-in virtual assistant. With the upcoming update, users could be able to choose their favorite default assistant. What it signifies to users is…
Google Tuesday, as it closes out the year and prepares for the next, unveiled a number of new features and enhancements for its mapping service in India. Lens in Maps is one of the newest additions to the list; it will debut in 15 Indian cities by January, first for Android users. Launched in October…