Google Chrome update limiting ad blockers coming in June 2024
Last fall, Google caused an uproar by announcing that it would begin winding down support for Manifest V2 extensions in Chrome in 2023. Because this …
YouTube’s ad crackdown could cause ‘suboptimal viewing,’ Google admits
Google is pushing a YouTube ad crackdown to convince users to buy into its premium services to remove ads instead of relying on ad blockers. …
Google’s ChatGPT rival hits a massive delay
If you were hoping to get a look at Google’s ChatGPT rival this year, I’ve got some disappointing news. The upcoming release of Google Gemini, …
Google Search SGE AI hallucinations might change how I shop
Imagery is one of Google’s key focuses for its AI products. I’m not a fan of Google’s decision to take its magic editor to extremes, …
Roses are red, iMessages are blue, RCS stays green, and Apple won’t support Google’s proprietary encryption
Apple quietly announcing plans to add RCS support to the iPhone’s Message app wasn’t on my bingo card for this year. The way the confirmation …
Google Maps trends offer great travel tips for Thanksgiving and Black Friday
Navigation apps like Google Maps are what you might need the most this holiday season. In addition to getting you to your destination safely for …
Google Photos’ new AI-powered features are a game-changer for your library
Google announced new AI features for Google Photos that I hope Apple will also develop for the iPhone’s Photos app. That’s because Google will now …
Google Maps gets better transit directions and 2 more new features ahead of the holidays
It’s Black Friday and Thanksgiving season, so Google has a few Google Maps tips and tricks you can use to navigate the upcoming weeks as …
Adobe adds Pixel 8 RAW support to Photoshop and other apps
Adobe has just added support for Pixel 8 RAW to its editing apps. While it might not sound like a huge deal in and of …
Google GraphCast uses AI and machine learning to predict weather
Google has created an AI weather forecaster that could give meteorologists more tools to work with. The new model, GraphCast, was built by Google DeepMind. …
Apple reportedly gets 36% of Google’s search deal revenue
During the Justice Department’s antitrust trial against Google, a witness claimed Apple gets 36% of the revenue the company earns from search advertising made through …
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Satellite SOS for Android plan is dead
Earlier this year, Qualcomm announced a partnership with satellite connectivity provider Iridium to create Snapdragon Satellite, a proprietary technology to connect smartphones to satellites in …
It’s about to get a lot harder to find a Fitbit in these countries
Fitbit is cutting down its worldwide availability to fit in better with Google’s current offerings. Android Authority was the first to notice new support documents …
Google will delete millions of Gmail accounts next month – here’s what you need to know
Google is set to complete a massive Gmail purge in December, where the company estimates it will likely wipe millions of user accounts from its …
Google partners with carriers as it begs the EU to make Apple iMessage a gatekeeper
Google’s relentless anti-iMessage campaign continues with a new episode this week. The online search giant partnered with wireless carriers in the European Union (EU) to …
YouTube’s ban of ad blockers might be illegal in Europe
Google started a limited YouTube experiment this summer to test tech that would help it ban ad blockers. A few days ago, YouTube confirmed the …
Google Maps and Apple Maps should copy Waze’s crash history alerts
Google Maps might be Google’s main navigation app, but it’s Waze that sometimes gets the more exciting features. For instance, there’s a new crash history …
YouTube’s AI chatbot wants to answer questions about the video you’re watching
Have you ever watched a YouTube video and wondered, “What the heck am I watching?” If so, YouTube wants to help explain things to you. …
Google makes money off of the iPhone even if it’s not Apple’s default search engine
iPhone browsing is so important to Google’s bottom line that the company is willing to pay Apple billions of dollars annually. That’s how Google Search …
Pixel 8 Pro vs. iPhone 15 Pro Max speed test has me worried about Google’s latest promise
With every new flagship smartphone’s arrival, we get the usual benchmark and real-life speed tests. The latest iPhone typically wins these comparisons, as the Android …
YouTube Premium is getting another price hike – see if your country is impacted
I think that’s enough price hikes. Can we get some price decreases on a streaming service at some point, please? The streaming industry has been …
It’s official: YouTube is coming for your ad blockers worldwide
“We’re running a small experiment globally that urges viewers with ad blockers enabled to allow ads on YouTube or try YouTube Premium.” That’s what YouTube …
Google Chrome for iPhone now lets you move the address bar to the bottom – finally
There are two types of iPhone users in the world when it comes to browsing the web with Safari. Those who prefer to have the …
5 best Gmail add-ons that everyone should try
Gmail is likely one of the most important apps currently installed on your phone and your computer. Whether you have a single account or various …
The iPhone is one of Google’s best mobile products
Everything that Google creates is essentially tied to Google Search, the original Google product, and the main moneymaker. All of Google’s products are extensions of …
Google Maps just got a big redesign and lots of AI features
The next time you load Google Maps on your iPhone or Android device, you might notice something unusual. It’ll look different than what you’re used …
Google Chrome will hide your IP address to prevent online tracking
Google is looking to phase out third-party cookies from Google Chrome next year. The company will continue to track users through a different method, which …
Google Pixel 6a is only $339.99 with Amazon’s extra discount
Google recently released the new Pixel 7a, and people really seem to love it. Our own Google Pixel 7a review explains why it’s such a …
I wish the iPhone had the Pixel 8’s generative AI wallpapers
Google is leaning heavily into AI with its new Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, and while some of those AI features might not seem …
This browser extension blocks YouTube sponsored ads
Using an ad blocker to watch YouTube videos will help you avoid the ads that Google shoves down our throats. Google obviously isn’t a fan …
