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Chrome 74 update is now available for Windows 10, dark mode included

Google on Tuesday announced that Chrome 74 for desktop is now available on Windows 10, Mac and Linux. The update features several security fixes,…

Google Maps is now asking rail commuters if their trains are full

Google Maps, in some parts of the world, is now asking rail commuters how crowded their train is. The move is likely an effort…

Ahead of Endgame, Google adds Avengers-themed Playmojis to Pixel smartphones

In honour of the fast approaching Avengers: Endgame movie, Google has released a small collection of new Playmoji AR characters modelled on members of…

Your Android phone can now pose as a security key for your Google account

Google revealed on Thursday that it has implemented a new form of security using Android as a key. Quite literally. Now, Android devices running…

Google Assistant update displays more meaningful info at a glance

Google’s latest update to Assistant on Android will allow the app to present more meaningful information at a glance, with necessary information displayed more…

John Legend can now read you the weather forecast on Google Assistant

Google has brought the voice of John Legend to Google Assistant, the company revealed on Thursday. “Imagine hearing the silky smooth voice of John…

As Gmail turns 15, Google announces a slew of new features

Google is this week celebrating Gmail’s 15th birthday by announcing a selection of new features heading to the email platform. “Gmail has evolved a…

Google Pixel is a physical search bar, according to ad

Google doesn’t do subtle any more. Sure, Google Tricks weren’t exactly marks of elegance, nor are the coy names for its Google Pixel smartphones’…

Google Drive gets updated search with autocorrect

Google is the king of search and it’s now bringing its skills to Google Drive. In a new update, Google Drive is getting faster…

Google Photos gets update: so what’s new then?

It’s been a busy work for Google. The company launched Google Trips and announced the launch of Google Allo, its messaging app. And now…

Google Trips is Google’s nifty dedicated travel app

Google Now already delivers a bunch of features for travellers, but the Mountain View company is upping the ante in a big way with…

Update: Google Analytics’ real time updates down worldwide

Update: 9 September, 10.00am: Google Analytics’ real time web feature, at least for us, is still down. Although the workaround does in fact provide…

Google login pages aren’t safe at all, research finds

Those comforting Google login pages might not be safe at all, according to a security researcher’s latest findings. Taking a deeper look at Google’s…

Google Crowdsource app wants your help to better Google’s services

Google Crowdsource is the company’s latest app that harnesses the power of the people. It aims to leverage user input to test, and improve,…

Google Hangouts will be punted for business use, company exec explains

Google, after I/O 2016, vehemently denied it will be killing Hangouts after it announced two new chat apps, but the company has been mum…

Google Duo video calling app now available in South Africa

Google’s new video calling app, Google Duo, is now officially available on the Play Store in South Africa. Google Duo was announced earlier this…

Google’s Alternative Olympics medal table sheds light on small countries’ achievements

After winning 26 gold medals, it’s not delusional to believe the US is running away the Rio Olympic Games. At the time of writing,…

Google wants to project holograms of super famous people using drones

It seems Google‘s mad scientists have been playing a little Killzone: Shadow Fall recently. The Mountain View tech giant wants to build smart drones…

Google Phone app now warns users of spam calls

Great news for those constantly hassled by insurances companies who want your money (and soul). This week, everyone’s non-evil company Google announced that it…

Google Maps now features ‘Areas Of Interest’ with cleaner aesthetic

Google Maps’ latest update now allows users to get a more up to date sense of what’s happening in their surrounding areas. It also…

11 Google Now voice commands worth remembering

Voice assistants are all the rage now but, alongside Siri, Google Now has played a major role in the current trend of smart, voice-enabled…

Google Search improves for holiday makers, simplifies online shopping

Google wants to make searching, booking and paying for your December holiday an easier affair, according to its new additions to Google Search. The…

Google Hangouts for Android gains video messaging, loses SMS merging

Google vehemently denied at its I/O 2016 conference that it would be ditching Hangouts in favour of its two new chat apps. And good…

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