- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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.
- 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.
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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 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.
- 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 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 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 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 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.
- 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.
- www.businessinsider.com Google has a fast-growing new business with 'Apple-like' rocketship potential: getting you to pay for subscriptions
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.
- 9to5google.com ChromeOS 128 rolling out: Snap groups upgrade splitscreens, Camera OCR, more
Google is rolling out ChromeOS 128 starting today with a number of more sizable updates for Chromebooks, starting with snap groups...
> Google is rolling out ChromeOS 128 starting today with a number of more sizable updates for Chromebooks, starting with snap groups...
- 9to5google.com Google rolling out Android Earthquake Alerts across the US
In 2020, Google announced the Android Earthquake Alerts, and the system will soon be available in all 50 US states and six territories...
>In 2020, Google announced the Android Earthquake Alerts system that basically turns your phone into a seismometer. This seconds-long warning will soon be available in all 50 US states and six territories.
- gizmodo.com Google Finally Launches Android 15
Plus, one of Android's most essential accessibility features is also getting an update with Gemini infusion.
> Plus, one of Android's most essential accessibility features is also getting an update with Gemini infusion.
- www.theverge.com Google releases Pixel update to get rid of surveillance vulnerability
The software at the center of the controversy is now gone.
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/19387473 > The software at the center of the controversy is now gone.
- www.androidauthority.com Exclusive: Google Pixel 9a to come with Tensor G4 but an older modem
The next budget phone from Google will feature with the same Tensor G4 processor as the Pixel 9 but an older modem.
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/19365294 > The next budget phone from Google will feature with the same Tensor G4 processor as the Pixel 9 but an older modem.
- www.androidauthority.com I've used Google Messages for years, and I want it to copy these 5 features
I love Google Messages, but I think it has room to grow. Here are five features it should steal from Apple and Samsung.
> I love Google Messages, but I think it has room to grow. Here are five features it should steal from Apple and Samsung.
- 9to5google.com Google sticking to three years of Wear OS updates on Pixel Watch 3
While phones are at 7 seven years, the Pixel Watch 3 is still set to get three years of updates after launch...
> While phones are at 7 seven years, the Pixel Watch 3 is still set to get three years of updates after launch...
The email said: "Technology updates, such as Google Chrome's plans to deprecate third-party cookies in 2024, are changing the ways you reach audiences and measure results. Build a strong foundation for measuring your ads with the Google tag. Delaying could impact the performance of your ads and features, such as remarketing and conversion measurement."
Now I see that they've changed their minds[1] and so I wonder if I need to do anything with my website.
1: https://www.spiceworks.com/tech/tech-general/news/google-makes-a-u-turn-wont-deprecate-third-party-cookies/
I tried switching to Gemini on my Samsung phone. Then I found out the Gemini can't open apps on my Android phone. This is kind of a deal breaker because it doesn't actually replace assistant. And it looks like Google is about to replace assistant with Gemini since it laid off most of his assistant workers. I don't see how this helps.
- 9to5google.com Google Store adds new Pixel Watch 3 accessories: cases, stand, more
Ahead of the Pixel Watch 3 launching next month, the Google Store is adding new third-party accessories...
> Ahead of the Pixel Watch 3 launching next month, the Google Store is adding new third-party accessories...
- www.androidauthority.com This subtle Google Contacts change looks perfect for long names (APK teardown)
Google appears to be working on a slight change to how its Contacts app lists names, freeing up space for longer ones.
> Google appears to be working on a slight change to how its Contacts app lists names, freeing up space for longer ones.
- 9to5google.com YouTube adds QR codes to share channels
Following handles for easier IDs and mentions, YouTube now offers QR codes as another way to share channels
> Following handles for easier IDs and mentions, YouTube now offers QR codes as another way to share channels
- 9to5google.com Google Search redesigns web stopwatch and timer
Google Search is home to a number of built-in tools, with the stopwatch and timer recently getting a redesign...
> Google Search is home to a number of built-in tools, with the stopwatch and timer recently getting a redesign...
- www.androidauthority.com Here's how Messages will solve the low-quality media problem in RCS chats (APK teardown)
Google Messages RCS chats have a low-quality media problem. We now know how Google will solve this — just in time for iPhone RCS support.
> Google Messages RCS chats have a low-quality media problem. We now know how Google will solve this — just in time for iPhone RCS support.
- www.androidauthority.com Google now offers a better, faster way to reply in Gmail
Who says you need a full-sized reply window in Gmail? Google now offers an easier way to reply to emails in the app.
> Who says you need a full-sized reply window in Gmail? Google now offers an easier way to reply to emails in the app.
- 9to5google.com Google Tasks redesign rolls out with cards, drops bottom app bar
Google Tasks was updated with Material You in February of 2023, and a substantial redesign today overhauls the Android app further...
> Google Tasks was updated with Material You in February of 2023, and a substantial redesign today overhauls the Android app further...
- www.theverge.com Google Meet will stay onscreen when you switch tabs
Might be handy when you’re definitely looking at an important document.
> Might be handy when you’re definitely looking at an important document.
- www.androidauthority.com Google Messages is giving you another way to find your lost group chats
Google is working on a change for the New conversation page in the Messages app that will add group chats to search results.
> Google is working on a change for the New conversation page in the Messages app that will add group chats to search results.
- 9to5google.com Google Chat adds support for IFTTT integrations
Google Chat now integrates with IFTTT (if this, then that) to power various automations. This is available for Workspace and personal...
> Google Chat now integrates with IFTTT (if this, then that) to power various automations. This is available for Workspace and personal...
- 9to5google.com Google TV has added a few more new free channels
Google TV has added a few more new free TV channels to its homescreen, taking the total a bit closer to 140.
> Google TV has added a few more new free TV channels to its homescreen, taking the total a bit closer to 140.
- arstechnica.com Google avoids “link tax” bill with deal to fund California journalism and AI
Critics say Google got off easy as it agrees to pay $55 million into news fund.
> Critics say Google got off easy as it agrees to pay $55 million into news fund.