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Internet search giant Google has rolled out a new set of updates to Pixel smartphone users today. As part of an update, the company has rolled out five new features to Pixel users . Here’s a bit more detail of each of them individually: Share recording easily Pixel users will be able to share links to your Recorder audio files even with non-Pixel users. Users will be able to hear recording on recorder.google.com, see transcripts and also search through files. Capture better quality underwater pictures This update will allow users to click high quality images underwater using a “custom integration that combined Pixel’s camera with a case made for diving.” Pixel users will be able to use their Pixel camera with the Kraken Sports’ Universal Smart Phone Housing case to use features like Night Sight, Portrait and Motion Photos underwater. New wallpapers The new update also brings wallpapers, which as per Google, “celebrates different cultural moments … [Read more...] about 5 new features Google is rolling out to Pixel users

Internet search giant Google has started rolling out the redesigned Google Chat website to free accounts, as per a report by 9to5Google. The company is migrating classic Hangouts users to Chat, suggests the report and now those who have personal Google Accounts can now download the Chat apps on Android or iOS, as well as the web client. The new URL on which chat.google.com is redirecting users to is mail.google.com/mail/u/0/chat/#chat/welcome. The UI of the new webpage looks like a Gmail web app with a top bar featuring the search bar, settings, and a dropdown to show if you’re “Active” or “Away.” There is a navigation drawer that lists Chat conversation which includes both one-on-one and group conversations. In related news, Gmail rolled out a new feature for its users that showed them all emails related to a specific address, including any aliases, when they search. “An email alias is an alternate address for receiving mail, used in addition to a … [Read more...] about Google starts rolling out redesigned Chat window rolls out for free accounts

Google is reportedly planning to launch its first foldable phone later this year. According to a post shared on Twitter by leakster Jon Prosser, Google Pixel fold is a ‘real thing’. Though there is no definite timeline for the launch, it is expected to arrive by the end of 2021 or early next year. Replying to a tweet asking when the Google foldable phone may launch, Prosser said that the phone could arrive later this year or early next year. the google pixel “fold” is a real thing — Jon Prosser (@jon_prosser) 1614290791000 Prosser’s leak was seconded by DSCC founder and display analyst Ross Young who confirmed the Google Pixel fold phone in a reply post. “Yep, tweeted this over 2 months ago. Specs, timing, etc. in our Q4'20 Foldable Report”, said Young. It was Ross Young who in December 2020 reported that Google could launch a Pixel foldable phone in the second quarter of 2021. In his tweet then he said that we can expect “at least 3 models from … [Read more...] about Google may launch a foldable phone in 2021: Report

Google Password Manager is a website password manager that is built into the Google Chrome web browser. It safely stores all your passwords that you use online. So, when you visit a website with a stored password, Google Password Manager fills in your password automatically. Hence, you need not keep a track of all your passwords that you use across different websites. Also, your passwords sync with devices on which you use Chrome. Listed down are some of the benefits of Google password manager: Automatically detects and fills the web-forms Autosave passwords Password encryption Generate strong passwords Work within the Google Echo system Protect against phishing Centrally manage your account information How can I manage saved passwords in my Google Account? To manage your passwords, you need to visit https://passwords.google.com/. There you will see a list of accounts with saved passwords. To view a password, select the option ‘Preview’ … [Read more...] about Google Password Manager: What is it, benefits, manage saved passwords, and other related questions

There's still work to be done Derrek Lee and Michael Allison 2 Mar 2021 1 Source: Android Central 2020 was a difficult year for more than one reason. The COVID-19 pandemic ravaged the world while issues around racial inequality seemed to come to a head. As one of the largest tech companies in the world, Google has put a lot of time and effort into adjusting its apps, services, and business to accommodate for the global pandemic, but how has Google taken the time to accommodate for racial inequality? Black History Month may have ended for this year, but racial issues have long existed and will continue to exist for some time, so we've taken a moment to look at the ways that Google has both helped and hurt the cause. How Google tried to tackle Racial Inequality Source: Google Supporting Black-owned businesses Google has worked to support Black-owned businesses through its most used services. Both in 2020 and this year, Google … [Read more...] about 3 ways Google fought racial inequality and 3 ways it failed to