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Google Photos ‘bug’ lets iPhone users upload original quality photos for free

A report by Android Police on Sunday revealed that iPhone users have been able to upload original quality images to Google Photos for free….

Google Maps now features four new road incident report categories

Google on Monday revealed new tools for Google Maps that will help users report road accidents and other incidents more efficiently. “First, we’re adding…

Google’s Live Caption can officially caption Pixel 4 videos in real time

Google’s Live Caption feature is now available following the company’s recent release of its Pixel 4 range. The feature, which was first revealed by…

Is Datally dead? Google’s data saving app disappears from the Play Store

Has Google just killed yet another app? Datally, the company’s data-saving app, is no longer available on the Play Store. Android Police spotted its…

You can now choose Issa Rae to be your Google Assistant voice

Earlier this year Google users in the United States got to enjoy John Legend’s voice as their Google Assistant. Now, Google has once again…

Google Maps is now a lot easier to use for the visually impaired

Google on Thursday revealed an update for Google Maps that aims make the platform more accessible for the visually impaired. “Google Maps is rolling…

Google’s Grasshopper coding tool hits the desktop for free

Google just made it a lot easier for anyone to learn how to code online. On Tuesday, the company launched its free coding tool…

Google reveals the most searched love questions ahead of Valentine’s Day

With Valentines Day just around the corner, Google has released a “Romance Report” of its most searched love-related questions. The list is long, and…

Google launches two new security updates for Safer Internet Day

Google has revealed two new updates to its security features on Safer Internet Day. “We’re always working to make sure your data is protected,…

Google debuts Live Transcribe, Sound Amplifier apps for Android Pie

Google has revealed two new accessibility apps for Android 9.0 Pie meant to help those with hearing difficulties. In a blog post, the company’s…

Google Arts & Culture app hides its cool features in new ‘camera’ tab

Google’s Arts & Culture app has moved a number of features into its new “camera tab”, including its new “Art Projector” and “Art Selfie”….

Gmail’s mobile app is getting a big Material Design UI refresh

Google is finally refreshing Gmail’s dated appearance on mobile, bringing its aesthetic in line with the service’s web version, and other Material Design-themed G…

Google Maps is rolling out new speed limit features

Google Maps will soon display speed limits while navigating maps to help users drive more safely. According to Android Police thanks to tips from…

Microsoft’s latest Windows 10 build splits Search and Cortana

Search and Cortana on Windows 10 are no longer one in the same, after Microsoft separated the two in the company’s latest Insider build…

Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters tops US Google Search after Tebow engagement

On Thursday former NFL player Tim Tebow announced his engagement to South Africa’s former Miss Universe Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters. Tebow broke the news on Instagram…

New activity cards feature groups and remembers your Google searches

A new Google Search feature will let you save your search history in categories for you to revisit at a later date. “To help…

Google Chrome will start blocking harmful ads globally from July

Google Chrome will block harmful ads worldwide from July 2019, following the new standards determined by the Coalition for Better Ads. “Today, the Coalition…

Google Assistant: flight check-ins, ‘interpreter mode’ and more incoming

Alongside its announcement of new products that will sport Google Assistant in 2019, the company also announced changes to Assistant itself at CES. “By…

Google brings Home Alone back to life with new ad

Google has released an ad for its Google Assistant titled Home Alone Again, featuring the original star of the classic Christmas movie Home Alone….

Tips and tricks to make you Google account even more secure

I bet we all like to believe that your Google account is super secure, especially since we use such detailed and complicated passwords. But…

South Africa searched for the strangest things this year on Google

Google has released its 2018’s Year in Search report, a look at the most searched for terms, queries, and trends that took place around…

Google Maps’ For You tab is now live in South Africa

Google Maps’ For You tab is rolling out to a select number of iOS users, and almost all Android users around the world. “Today,…

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