Abner Li
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From Tensor to Live HDR+ Video, Google’s Pixel 6 Pro is going & taking after the iPhone 13 Pro
Compared to previous generations, Google is going after Apple (and Samsung) much more aggressively with the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro... → Read More
Google Maps for iOS adds search and ‘Know before you go’ widgets
Since last year, Google has been continually updating its iPhone and iPad apps with homescreen widgets. Google Maps is now the latest with version 5.74 seeing a pair of useful iOS widgets. The first is a standard search widget called “Find places nearby.” Google has used the same layout for the Search app and Chrome. […] → Read More
Ex-Googler explains why Chrome abandoned a redesign similar to iOS 15 Safari years ago
Apple’s mobile web browser is the main lightning rod of this year’s iOS 15 beta period and it remains to be seen whether it will actually launch in the fall. Chrome for Android tried a similar Safari on iOS 15 redesign years ago, and a designer on that project provided some interesting insight into why […] → Read More
Chrome 92 for iOS adds ‘Full Page’ screenshot support, Face/Touch ID lock for Incognito Tabs
Google is rolling out Chrome 92 for iOS today with a number of new user-facing features and tweaks. Chrome 92 rolling out: Android Toolbar shortcut, more efficient phishing detection, & better site controls Chrome 92 expands Site Isolation to extensions, more sites on Android Google Lens coming to desktop Chrome as new integrated image search […] → Read More
Chrome 92 for iOS adds ‘Full Page’ screenshot support, Face/Touch ID lock for Incognito Tabs
Google is rolling out Chrome 92 for iOS today with a number of new user-facing features and tweaks. → Read More
Mythic Quest audiobook published as Apple TV+ tie-in
From free pizza to AR, Apple TV+ shows have had clever and thematic promotional tie-ins. The latest from Mythic Quest is an audiobook... → Read More
Google apps on iOS are showing sign-in warning given lack of updates
Google hasn’t updated the vast majority of its iOS apps since December. Those services are now throwing up “This app is out of date” messages when attempting to sign in. You should update this app. The version you’re using doesn’t include the latest security features to keep you protected. Only continue if you understand the […] → Read More
Google Authenticator for iOS gets dark theme redesign, bulk 2FA account transfers
Earlier this year, Google’s 2FA authentication app received a big Android update that modernized its design. That dark theme, along with an account transfer feature, is now available in Google Authenticator for iOS. The app provides 2-step verification codes when signing-in to sites. Compared to alternatives, it’s quite simple and lacks extra features. On iOS, […] → Read More
Chrome 87 rolling out with significant speed improvements, more battery life
The last Chrome update of 2020 is starting to roll out and Google is touting a handful of performance improvements. Chrome 87 features tab throttling and better resource management, as well as a number of user-facing additions. Google says version 87 of its browser “represents the largest gain in Chrome performance in years.” This includes […] → Read More
iPhone 12 owners on Google Fi are currently unable to access 5G
The iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro went on sale last Friday with 5G touted as a flagship feature, but Google Fi customers are currently not able to use that faster network. At the start of this month, Google officially detailed how “Fi’s 5G coverage is nationwide and comes included in all plans.” The faster […] → Read More
Google adds iOS 14 Search widget as Chrome and Gmail getting default apps support
Apple launched its latest mobile OS on Wednesday and app developers are in the process of supporting the latest features. Google has two iOS 14 updates ready with a Search widget and Chrome browser default, while it’s readying a third. iOS 14 lets applications create home screen widgets that are much more prominent than before. […] → Read More
Revamped YouTube Music launching next week as ‘YouTube Premium’ replacing Red
For the past several months, a revamp to Google’s streaming music offerings has been widely rumored. A new report today pegs the launch of the revamped YouTube Music for next week, while YouTube Re… → Read More
Nokia’s Health division to be sold back to Withings co-founder
Nokia ended speculation today that its Digital Health division could end up at Google or even Samsung. Instead, the wearable company will be sold to the co-founder of Withings and return to being a… → Read More
Google 2-Step Verification Prompts can now be received via Gmail for iOS
Google replaced SMS as the default 2-Step Verification method last year with device-based Prompts. iOS users were instructed to install the Google app for two-factor authentication when logging in.… → Read More
Chrome 66 for Mac rolling out with saved password export & media autoplay restrictions
Following iOS this afternoon, Chrome 66 is rolling out today for Mac with several user-facing features and policy changes. This includes new media autoplay behavior, a passwords export feature, and… → Read More
Google debuts Chrome OS tablets to take on the iPad in education
Ahead of Apple’s education-focused event tomorrow where a new affordable iPad is expected, Google this morning announced the first Chrome OS tablet. The Acer Chromebook Tab 10 is a new form f… → Read More
Google Lens w/ visual search and assistance now rolling out to Google Photos for iOS
Last month, Google announced that Lens — its set of visual search and analysis tools — is coming to iOS. First introduced at last year’s Google I/O developer conference, it will be rolling ou… → Read More
Google Lens w/ visual search and assistance now rolling out to Google Photos for iOS
Last month, Google announced that Lens — its set of visual search and analysis tools — is coming to iOS. First introduced at last year’s Google I/O developer conference, it will be rolling out over the coming weeks to all users using Google Photos. → Read More
YouTube for iOS gains a dark theme, rolling out today
Since January, YouTube has been testing a dark theme for its iOS app that matches the revamped desktop client. That feature is now official and rolling out today. → Read More
Google for iOS adds iMessage extension, browser suggestions, drag and drop for iPad
The Google app for iOS is adding a number of new features today that expand the availability of Search functionality via the share extension and iMessage. Meanwhile, the app is also gaining support… → Read More