Google Lens coming to Pixel phones via Assistant in next few weeks
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 22 November 2017The company's AI photography tool is making its way to Pixel and Pixel 2 phones in coming weeks, and will be available via Google Assistant. FULL STORY >
Fake WhatApp app hits 1 million Android users
By Staff Writer 6 November 2017If you’ve recently downloaded a version of WhatsApp, you might want to check that it’s not a fake. FULL STORY >
Screen burn reported in some Pixel 2 XL smartphones
By Staff Writer 24 October 2017Google’s next big thing, the Pixel 2 XL, has ran into some troubles, with reports stating that some of the 6” displays are experiencing screen burn. FULL STORY >
Google plans to share revenue with online news publishers
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 23 October 2017According to Google's head of news, the company wants to bury the hatchet with publishers and share revenue with them via their new subscription tools. FULL STORY >
Google Play will allow users to test apps before installing
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 20 October 2017Google brings its Instant Apps to the Play Store, allowing users to give apps a test run before committing to a full install. FULL STORY >
ESET works with Google to halt dangerous malware
By Press Release 17 October 2017ESET, a leading global cybersecurity company has launched Chrome Cleanup, a new scanner and cleaner for Google Chrome designed to help users browse the web safely and without interruption. Chrome Cleanup will be available for all Google Chrome... FULL STORY >
Google to buy Apple. Not.
By Staff Writer 11 October 2017“FAKE NEWS!” was called out across the web as the Dow Jones newswire service had a bit of a ‘technical error’. FULL STORY >
Google Home Mini received software patch to stop it recording everything
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 11 October 2017Something to think about if you're looking at getting one of Google's new small smart speakers. FULL STORY >
37 000 users downloaded fake AdBlock extension from Chrome Store
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 10 October 2017A fairly worrying development for Google's verification process, as a fake AdBlock extension for Chrome was downloaded by 37 000 users. FULL STORY >
Ford and Google partner on driver education app
By Press Release 10 October 2017Ford has partnered with Google and award-winning virtual reality (VR) studio Happy Finish to launch Ford Reality Check, a VR app that brings to life the potentially fatal consequences of driving while distracted. FULL STORY >
The Pixelbook is Google's latest 4-in-1 notebook offering
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 5 October 2017Dubbed the high performance Chromebook by Google, the new Pixelbook was a surprise arrival at last night's MadeByGoogle event. FULL STORY >
Pixel Bud wireless earphones introduced by Google
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 5 October 2017Certainly our pick for most interesting device at last night's MadeByGoogle event, the Pixel Bud Wireless earphones boast a ton of AI functionality. FULL STORY >
Google adds Home Mini and Home Max to speaker lineup
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 5 October 2017One was leaked ahead of time, but the other was a welcome surprise. FULL STORY >
Google opts for subtle refresh in Pixel 2 and 2 XL
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 5 October 2017Featuring greater software improvements than hardware ones, Google has debuted the second iteration of its Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones. FULL STORY >
Google Assistant's new Voice II offers a male option
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 4 October 2017As we get closer to the Pixel 2 unveiling, Google has some changes in store for the software aspect of the device, as a male voice option is being added to the Google Assistant. FULL STORY >
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