Tue, 21-Oct-2025

YouTube will allow you to play mini games soon

YouTube unveils two new exciting features

YouTube is adding mini-games to its platform. The feature is called “Playables” and is currently in beta testing. The games are available on both the mobile app and the desktop website. YouTube is adding mini-games to its platform, offering casual entertainment on the homepage without aiming for major gaming titles or cloud gaming. The video-sharing … Read more

Google and other tech giants invest billions in ARM’s public stock

Google and other tech giants invest billions in ARM's public stock

ARM filed for an IPO to go public, attracting interest from major tech firms. The IPO is expected to value ARM at between $50 billion and $55 billion. SoftBank, ARM’s parent company, will retain 90% of the shares. In the previous month, chip designer ARM began the process of becoming publicly traded by filing for … Read more

Google offers deals in European online stores for its 25th anniversary

Google offers deals in European online stores for its 25th anniversary

Google marks its 25th birthday with discounts on its European online stores. The landing page for the sale is available in almost all European countries. This could be a good opportunity to buy Google products at a discounted price. Google, founded on September 4, 1998, is celebrating its birthday on September 12 this year by … Read more

Google Photos now supports Android 14’s Ultra HDR format

Google Photos now supports Android 14's Ultra HDR format

Google introduced the Ultra HDR format in Android 14 Beta 2. On non-HDR screens, you’ll see regular SDR images. Google Photos is the first app to support Ultra HDR. In May, Google unveiled the Ultra HDR format in Android 14 Beta 2, designed to work seamlessly with 10-bit HDR images and standard JPEGs. This ensures … Read more

Google releases Android 14 Beta 5.2 with critical bug fixes

Android 14 Beta 5.2

Google’s original plan for Android 14 involved four beta releases, but they made a strategic decision to extend it to five due to ongoing issues. Even this fifth beta version received a last-minute bug fix. Today, Android users are introduced to Android 14 Beta 5.2, aimed at resolving persistent bugs and improving overall stability. This … Read more

YouTube now lets you find a song by humming its tune

YouTube unveils two new exciting features

YouTube is testing a new feature that allows users to find songs by humming or singing them. The feature is currently only available to a limited number of users on Android devices. To use the feature, users need to hum or sing the song for at least three seconds. Google‘s platform, YouTube, has introduced an … Read more

Google expands Ads Transparency Center to meet new EU law

Google

Google will expand the Ads Transparency Center to provide more information. Google will broaden the access to data for external researchers. Google will make changes to provide new kinds of visibility. On Thursday, Google announced its plan to enhance the level of information it discloses regarding advertisements aimed at users within the European Union (EU). … Read more

Microsoft Edge labels Google Chrome as a virus

Microsoft Edge labels Google Chrome as a virus

Microsoft Edge is erroneously categorizing Google Chrome as malicious software. This issue has been noticed in around 20% of Microsoft Edge 116 stable installations. This is probably a software glitch, but the timing of it affecting its main competitor is quite remarkable. Microsoft, in its efforts to promote its own Edge browser and discourage users … Read more

New Android 12 update makes apps run significantly faster

New Android 12 update makes apps run significantly faster

Google has released a new Android Runtime (ART) update that makes apps launch faster. The update is available for all Android devices running Android 12 and higher. The update can improve app launch speeds by up to 30% on select phones. Google introduced a fresh Android Runtime (ART) update that enhances app opening speeds by … Read more

Google Working on Satellite Connectivity for Android

Google Satellite Connectivity

UI elements for satellite conversations spotted in Google Messages app. Potential to send emergency SOS texts during disruptions like natural disasters. Hardware support needed for phones to communicate over satellite. Currently, the iPhone 14 series is the sole phone lineup supporting satellite connectivity. However, Google is actively working on similar capabilities for Android 14. This … Read more

Google to surpass ChatGPT with its most powerful AI ever

Google to surpass ChatGPT with its most powerful AI ever

Google is concerned about ChatGPT’s impact on its core search business. Google showcases its commitment to AI advancement with strategic moves. The upcoming autumn will unveil Google’s extensive AI-focused product. When ChatGPT became widely accessible in 2022, internal sources say Google experienced a heightened sense of concern, almost like a “code red.” The presence of … Read more

Google commits $1.6 million grant to support digital job creation in Nigeria

Google commits $1.6 million grant to support digital job creation in Nigeria

Google has unveiled plans to empower Nigerian women and youth by training 20,000 of them in digital skills. The tech giant will also offer a substantial grant of 1.2 billion nairas (equivalent to $1.6 million) to support the Nigerian government’s initiative to generate one million digital jobs in the country. This announcement was made by … Read more

Google may set hardware rules for upcoming foldable phones

Google may set hardware rules for upcoming foldable phones

Foldable phones are becoming more popular, but there are still concerns about their durability. Google is considering implementing hardware requirements for future foldable phones. Google has not yet officially confirmed these rumors, so we will have to wait and see if they are implemented. While new foldable smartphones are impressive, doubts about their durability and … Read more

Boney Kapoor’s Tribute to Sridevi, Google Pays Respects

Sridevi

Legendary Indian actress Sridevi, celebrated for her iconic roles in films like “Moondram Pirai,” “Chaalbaaz,” and “Mom,” is remembered on her 60th birth anniversary today. Her sudden passing on February 24, 2018, left the entertainment world and her fans in shock. Survived by her husband Boney Kapoor and daughters Janhvi and Khushi Kapoor, Sridevi’s enduring … Read more

Android to get Apple’s prominent continuity feature, but on steroids

Android to get Apple's prominent continuity feature, but on steroids

Google is creating a feature to simplify interconnection between Android devices under the same account. This feature is similar to Apple’s Continuity feature, but it will work across different Android phones. This feature is still under development and has not been officially announced by Google. Google is creating a feature to simplify interconnection between Android … Read more

Google Adds Email Translation to Gmail Mobile App

Google Email Translation

Machine translation, a staple of Gmail desktop, now available on mobile. Gmail app suggests translating foreign-language emails upon opening. Manual translation option accessible via three-dot menu. Google, the search engine behemoth, is finally releasing integrated email translations for its Gmail mobile app. Machine translation (AI-based automatic translation) has long been a fundamental component of Gmail’s … Read more

Google Workspace Introduces eSignature Feature and Beta Program

Google Workspace eSignature Feature

Easy digital signatures in Docs and Drive for small businesses. Initial eSignature with more updates to come as a basic feature. Available soon for free users, improving workflow. Businesses that handle document preservation and administration now regard eSignatures as routine procedure. As a result, it’s not surprising that Google recently announced a public test of … Read more

YouTube Rolls Out 1080P Premium Quality for Desktop Viewers

YouTube unveils two new exciting features

First time YouTube extends 1080p Premium beyond iOS devices. Android users had limited access to higher bitrate streaming earlier. Stay tuned for further developments and enhancements. Our daily lives increasingly include watching high-definition and even 4K videos. The good news is that YouTube fully supports a variety of screen resolutions and internet connections. Isn’t that … Read more

WhatsApp Introduces Voice Chats in Groups: New Feature Details

WhatsApp Voice Chats

Up to 32 participants initially allowed in a voice chat. Voice chats in larger groups may become available later. Calls are end-to-end encrypted for participant privacy. We revealed a few months ago that WhatsApp is developing an audio conversation function. WhatsApp intended to use this functionality to provide group members with a new way to … Read more

Does Google compensate Apple for hacking Chrome?

Does Google compensate Apple for hacking Chrome?

Apple’s Security Engineering and Architecture team found a security vulnerability in Chrome. Google awarded the SEAR team a bug bounty of $15,000 for their discovery. The vulnerability is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Many users find it surprising that Google actually pays Apple to successfully breach the security of its web browser, “Chrome.” … Read more

No More Ads! YouTube Premium is now available in Pakistan

No More Ads! YouTube Premium is now available in Pakistan

YouTube Premium debuts in Pakistan, offering ad-free viewing and additional features. YouTube Premium includes YouTube Music Premium, giving access to a vast library of over 80 million songs. The service supports Picture-in-Picture mode for multitasking on smartphones. Google has introduced YouTube Premium in Pakistan, offering users the opportunity to watch videos on the platform without … Read more

In which countries can Android users access ChatGPT?

In which countries can Android users access ChatGPT?

OpenAI has made ChatGPT available to Android users in the United States, India, Bangladesh, and Brazil. ChatGPT is a natural-language processing tool that enables users to engage in human-like conversations. OpenAI plans to extend the availability of ChatGPT on Android to more countries in the upcoming week. OpenAI, the company behind the widely popular AI-powered … Read more

Android 14 to enable satellite connectivity for emergency SMS

Android 14 to enable satellite connectivity for emergency SMS

Google is working on a satellite messaging feature for Android 14. The feature will first be made available to Samsung and Pixel phones. The Pixel 8 phones are rumored to have Google’s custom Tensor G3 chipset. Android 14 will offer satellite messaging, following Apple’s lead in its latest iPhones. Samsung is also set to introduce … Read more

Google’s ‘Genesis AI’ can write entire articles for journalists

Google's 'Genesis AI' can write entire articles for journalists

Google has introduced ‘Genesis AI’, an advanced AI system that can write complete articles for journalists. As with any new technology, ethical guidelines and transparent disclosure are crucial. AI-driven writing transforms journalism by enhancing productivity and enriching storytelling experiences. In a groundbreaking development, Google has unveiled its latest innovation, the ‘Genesis AI’, capable of writing … Read more