Key Points: Google prioritizes case compatibility in Pixel phone design, acknowledging the widespread use of phone cases among consumers. The integration of cases from the outset of design reflects a shift towards holistic product planning and a focus on user ...
Key Points: Google Messages, known for its RCS and SMS capabilities, is enhancing its functionality with a new editing feature for sent texts. Users can now edit messages within a 15-minute window, a feature spotted by tech enthusiasts in recent ...
Key Points: Enhanced Customization: Google Chat introduces granular notification settings, allowing users to tailor their alerts according to their preferences. Workspace Integration: As the default messaging app for Workspace customers, Google Chat competes with platforms like Slack, offering a viable ...
Key Points: Google is integrating Spatial Audio into Chromebooks for a heightened auditory experience, akin to surround sound. This move aligns with ChromeOS’s evolution towards enhanced entertainment features, alongside the recent advancements in Chromebook hardware. While still in development, the ...
Key Points: Google Workspace, a vital tool for many, can unexpectedly lock users out, risking years of work. K. Renee, a renowned romance author, lost access to over 200,000 words due to Google deeming her content inappropriate. The incident underscores ...
Key Points: Design Philosophy: Google emphasizes designing products for repairability from inception, acknowledging the tension between engineering preferences for adhesives and technicians’ aversion to them. Evolution of Repair: From manual processes requiring specialized tools to envisioning “fixture-less repairs,” Google aims ...
Key Points: Google Messages is revamping its compose/text field, switching back to a single-line design after user feedback on the double-line layout introduced in January. A new feature in development will hide messages from blocked contacts in group chats, enhancing ...
Key Points: Microsoft’s Xbox Games Store is set to debut on Android and iOS in July, offering popular titles like Candy Crush and Minecraft. The store will initially launch as a web-based platform, ensuring accessibility across all devices and regions ...
Key Points: Android Auto introduces version 12 beta, available for trial download. While no major visible changes are apparent, users may discover bug fixes and improvements. Google maintains its reputation for regular updates to Android Auto, enhancing the car platform’s ...
Key Points: Google Messages now offers the ability to edit sent messages within a 30-minute window. The feature includes an editing history feature, allowing users to view changes made to messages. While the edit message button has appeared in the ...
