Google Now was the better phone assistant, no AI or LLMs needed
The other day I was manually entering upcoming events that were listed on a website into Google Calendar. Several years…
The other day I was manually entering upcoming events that were listed on a website into Google Calendar. Several years…
We know that Google is no stranger to silent (server side switched) testing that mysteriously and unexpectedly hits random users,…
Save for the addition of an “Upcoming” tab and Search shortcuts in the past year, Google Now’s design has remained…
A new report from The Information claims Google and HP have discussed the possibility of bringing a Google Now-like Android…
If you frequently travel, then you know that airports can be a mess. You arrive a couple hours before your…
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWJaGrv5zy4] Google appears to be testing new voice command controls for media playback. Available to some, this new feature adds commands…
Update: Google says Now Launcher is available for all Android 4.1+ devices: [tweet https://twitter.com/Android/status/495293118036447233] It looks like the Google Now Launcher…
Setting Google Now reminders by voice is all very well when you’re walking down the street, but you can feel…
Google’s voice recognition technology used in software and services like Google Now and search has been among the best for the past couple…
Although Google isn’t yet rolling out Android Marshmallow to the masses (it’s currently rumored that the rollout will begin on…
Google today is rolling out an update to its iOS app that brings the app to version 10.0 and includes a…
With Google I/O right around the corner, the company is prepping its apps with minor updates ahead of the expected…
Google is rolling out an update to its self-titled app for Android, bringing it up to version 5.3. It’s available…
Popular feed reader app Feedly has been updated today to version 27 with a handful of new features. First off,…
Microsoft is planning on making the next generation of its voice-recognition system, Cortana, available on Android and iOS devices sometime…
From adding regional accents to multiple male and female voices, Google has made great strides in making computers sound more natural….
Google Now is a powerful tool. Combining the huge databases at the company’s disposal alongside the incredible amount of information…
This is one of those features that has had a slow and tedious rollout, but now it appears to be…
Google is known for frequently A/B testing new features to small subsets of users. Some are now reporting seeing shortcuts for ‘Recent…
Update: Google has officially announced the refresh, as well as the ability to add and save multiple locations. It seems…
In an interview in Engadget, Motorola’s SVP of Software Seang Chau spoke briefly about the focus the company had chosen for the development…
We first gave Cortana beta for Android a try a few weeks ago, and I just wasn’t impressed. Our own…
Getting used to a new keyboard can be tough for many and it’s one of the primary reasons I’ve always…
Now on Tap has received a number of new features in the past year, but the contextual assistant has yet to really…