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Some Google Play apps were infected by the ‘Joker’ virus, report reveals

A Trojan virus titled “the Joker” was last week found in 24 Google Play Store apps, a report by malware analyst Aleksejs Kuprins revealed via…

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…

Android 10, Google’s ‘simpler, smarter and more helpful’ OS, is now live

Google on Tuesday officially launched Android 10, its “simpler, smarter and more helpful” operating system for Android smartphones. “With this release, we focused on making your…

Gmail adds more options in right-click menu

Google has added more actions to its right-click menu in Gmail that will allow you easier access to more of the platforms features. “With…

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…

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…

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,…

Security bug brings Google+’s death forward by four months

Google+, the company’s social network, will be killed off sooner than initially planned, after a security-threatening bug reared its ugly head last month. “We’ve…

The best iOS and Android apps of 2018, according to Apple and Google

Within a few days of one another, both Apple and Google have revealed their best performing apps and games of 2018 on their respective…

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