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Google Chrome is finally clamping down on annoying video ads

In compliance with the Coalition for Better Ads’ new standards, Google on Wednesday announced that it will no longer show repeatedly disruptive ads in…

Google Search adds ‘dedicated experience’ for fans ahead of 2020 Oscars

With the Oscars just days away, Google on Wednesday revealed a new “dedicated experience” in Search that helps users find all the information they’re…

You can now track your valuables with Google Assistant and Tile

Google on Monday revealed a new Assistant tool that will help you locate your missing keys and other valuables via Bluetooth tracker Tile. This…

Today’s Google Doodle honours the late Nkosi Johnson on his birthday

Google is today honouring Nkosi Johnson with a Google Doodle celebrating the late HIV/AIDS activist’s birthday. Johnson, who died in 2001 at the age…

Google Photos could soon include a subscription service for monthly prints

Google is currently testing a new subscription service for its Photos platform that will send you prints of your best photos every month, according…

Google Earth app will now show the stars when you zoom out

The Google Earth app will now show you stars surrounding the planet when you zoom out, because, you know, stars are a thing. Though…

Google Search now features an SOS alert for the coronavirus outbreak

In partnership with the World Health Organisation (WHO), Google on Thursday launched a new SOS alert on Search to help users find accurate information…

Google’s Password Checkup will monitor all your passwords for your own safety

Google may be slowly putting an end to passwords, but that isn’t stopping the company from helping you ensure your current passwords are safe….

Google’s ‘Personal Safety’ app will detect car crashes, call 911 for you

A report by XDA Developers on Monday revealed that Google’s upcoming Pixel 4 smartphones will include a new “Personal Safety” app that can detect…

Google’s Android 10 (Go Edition) will be 10% faster and more ‘memory efficient’

Google on Wednesday revealed new improvements coming to Android 10 (Go Edition), the company’s operating system for entry-level smartphones. According to the company, Android 10…

Gmail is rolling out dark mode support to Android and iOS

Google on Tuesday announced the rollout of Gmail’s dark mode to both Android and iOS devices. The company teased the new theme in a…

Google Chrome gets new grid layout for multiple tabs on mobile

Google on Thursday revealed new updates coming to Chrome that will help users better manage multiple tabs on the browser. First, the company is…

Google Search will now highlight ‘key moments’ in YouTube videos

Google on Tuesday revealed a new feature in Search that will show you “key moments” in videos to help you find more relevant information….

Google will soon let you search for content using screenshots

Google may soon let users to search from screenshots on their smartphones through a “Smart Screenshots” feature, a report by 9to5Google revealed last week. According…

Digicloud Africa partners with Google Cloud as its continental distributor

Google on Monday announced that Digicloud Africa has become its value-added distributor supporting G Suite and Google Cloud resellers across Africa. The idea behind…

Google Photos’ latest feature is inspired by Instagram Stories

Google late last week revealed new updates for Google Photos that will let you better access and keep your favourite memories. “Starting today, you’ll…

You can now back up your Android phone from the Google One app

Google on Thursday announced that Google One, its premium cloud storage service, will soon let you back up your device to the cloud from…

Google teases Play Pass release right before Apple confirms Apple Arcade launch

We first heard about Google Play Pass in early August when a report revealed that the subscription service from Google will offer Android users…

Google Docs will now display your word count as you type

Google on Monday announced the rollout of a new feature that will allow G Suite users to see a document’s word count as they…

Google launches ‘swipe right’ feature for movies and series in Search

Google wants you to rate movies and series online in the same way you judge people on dating apps. In a blog post on…

You can now use Google Assistant to make voice and video calls on WhatsApp

Google on Thursday announced a number of new features coming to Google Assistant and supported smart devices, including the ability to make voice and…

Google Assistant gets an ‘Ambient Mode’ for smart devices and Nokia phones

Google on Thursday revealed a new Ambient Mode for several smart home devices and phones supported by its Google Assistant. “Google Assistant’s Ambient Mode…

YouTube pays $170m fine for child safety violations, announces changes

The US’s FTC on Wednesday revealed that Google and YouTube have agreed to pay a $170-million fine to settle allegations against it regarding child…

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