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Oddly specific glitch shows your texts when you search ‘the1975..com’ in Google on Android [Update]

Justin Duino May 28 2018 - 8:07 am PT

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No matter the developer or the company, there will almost always be bugs in code. But a very weird glitch on Android is causing the Google app displaying your text messages (the same way you can show them with a “show me my text messages” search) where one would typically expect search results.

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This week’s top stories: Pixel 2 XL long-term review, every app w/ Google’s new Material Theme, more

Justin Duino May 26 2018 - 12:00 pm PT

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In this week’s top stories: Our review of the Pixel 2 XL after using it for a year, a render found in the Android P beta that isn’t meant to resemble the upcoming Pixel 3, and a list of every Google app or service that has been updating to its new Material Theme.
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What do you think about ads placed directly in Google’s operating systems? [Poll]

Justin Duino May 25 2018 - 5:34 pm PT

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Yesterday, a handful of users noticed that ads were being served to them within the Google Feed on their phones. With the company’s love for targeted advertisements, what do you think about a future where ads are placed directly in Google’s operating systems?

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On the day Europe’s new privacy law takes effect, Google already accused of breaking it [U]

Ben Lovejoy May 25 2018 - 5:09 am PT

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Europe’s tough new privacy law, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), came into force today. It provides the strongest protections the world has ever seen for customer and user data.

Google is already being accused of breaking the law by one privacy campaign group, and being hit with the €3.7B ($4.32B) lawsuit …

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Some people are starting to see ads in the Google Feed

Justin Duino May 24 2018 - 5:50 pm PT

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It’s no secret that Google supports itself primarily off of ads, but with Android, the operating system is pretty clear of ads. It’s only when you browse the web or open an app that you might see something. This might change soon, though, as several users have spotted ads in the Google Feed.

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Google One app is now available on the Play Store, still not quite live though [Gallery]

Justin Duino May 24 2018 - 2:59 pm PT

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Earlier this month, the search giant announced that it would be simplifying it cloud storage plans by introducing Google One. Despite it not being launched for several more months, the Google One app is now live on the Play Store.

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Google appears to be bringing Chromecast’s ‘Backdrop’ wallpapers to Chrome ‘New Tab’ page

Ben Schoon May 24 2018 - 9:57 am PT

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If you’ve ever had a Chromecast, you’re probably familiar with that array of gorgeous wallpapers that show up when the device is idle. Google calls that “Backdrop,” and new code suggests that it could be coming to the company’s Chrome browser at some point…

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Google Home outsold Amazon Echo for the first time in Q1 2018, 3.2 million sold

Ben Schoon May 24 2018 - 6:13 am PT

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Smart speakers have exploded in popularity for the past couple of years, and Google has seen a lot of growth, particularly this past year. Now, new market research suggests that Google has outsold Amazon for the first time ever…

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YouTube’s video messaging feature is now rolling out to users on the web

Justin Duino May 24 2018 - 1:48 am PT

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Last August, YouTube rolled out a new messaging feature within its mobile apps for Android and iOS. Now, almost a year later, the video platform is bringing “Messages” to the web.

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YouTube is experimenting with a ‘personalized order’ of user’s subscription feed

Justin Duino May 23 2018 - 10:39 pm PT

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Putting aside all of the controversy surrounding YouTube and its “adpocalypse,” one issue users have been experiencing is not finding new uploads in their subscription box. According to YouTube’s Twitter account, the platform is currently experimenting with new ways to show new content in the sub feed.

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PSA: Project Fi hit by SMS/MMS outage, fix is underway

Ben Schoon May 22 2018 - 3:39 pm PT

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Google’s cell carrier Project Fi is an excellent choice for many users, but like any carrier, it can end up running into outages from time to time. Today, Project Fi ran into an outage with SMS and MMS messages.

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FacePause is an experimental Chrome extension that pauses YouTube videos when you look away

Justin Duino May 22 2018 - 5:51 am PT

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There has been an experimental FaceDetector API within the Chrome web browser since version 56 that can automatically detect when someone is looking at a webcam. Now, the developer who created FacePause has found a way to use the API to automatically pause YouTube videos when you look away from your computer.

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Google announces Git code management protocol v2 w/ major bandwidth improvements

Kyle Bradshaw May 21 2018 - 3:57 pm PT

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On its Open Source Blog, Google announced the first major revision of the open source Git protocol.

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Google Photos now lets you favorite and keep all of your treasured images in one place

Justin Duino May 21 2018 - 12:50 pm PT

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Back in April, we got a first look at a new “favorites” feature in Google Photos that was still in development thanks to our APK Insight. Surprisingly, Google didn’t announce this new functionality at its developer conference when it showed off other new AI features, but it is now rolling out, starting this week.

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How to download your entire library including purchase songs from Google Play Music

Justin Duino May 21 2018 - 12:25 pm PT

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With the revamp and launch of the new YouTube Music, Google has stated that nothing should change for users who use Play Music. But in case you’re worried about your purchased music or the songs you’ve uploaded to the service, it’s easy to download a copy of everything to your computer. Here’s how.

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On 60 Minutes, Yelp co-founder claims Google will ‘snuff you out’ [Video]

Kyle Bradshaw May 21 2018 - 8:16 am PT

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Last night on CBS, 60 Minutes aired a segment called “The Real Power of Google” which looked at anti-trust claims against Google from anti-competition experts and, of all companies, Yelp.

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How to stream the 2018 Billboard Music Awards live on Chromecast, Android, Chrome OS, and Android TV

Justin Duino May 20 2018 - 1:00 pm PT

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The 2018 Billboard Music Awards are taking place tonight, May 20, 2018, live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Here’s how to watch the award show hosted by Kelly Clarkson live on Android, Chrome OS, Chromecast, Android TV, and more…

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How to save any image as a JPG or PNG in Google Chrome

Justin Duino May 20 2018 - 12:58 pm PT

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Have you ever downloaded an image from the web and then had to find a way to convert it to a different file type? Well, that will be a thing of the past, as a new Chrome extension lets you automatically save and convert any online photo as a JPG or PNG.

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Best Google Chrome alternatives

Justin Duino May 20 2018 - 1:32 am PT

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Just like with Google’s search engine, you get to use the Chrome browser for free, but you are providing the company with your data. Thankfully, there are free alternatives available for download that protect your information. Here are the best alternatives to the Google Chrome browser.

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This week’s top stories: Pixel 3 notch, YouTube Music & Premium, OnePlus 6, more

Justin Duino May 19 2018 - 12:00 pm PT

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In this week’s top stories: An opinion piece asking Google to make the Pixel 3 stand out from other phones with display notches, the announcement of YouTube Music and Premium, and much more.

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Easily navigate touch-tone menus w/ your voice when calling using Google Home [Video]

Justin Duino May 18 2018 - 7:25 pm PT

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One of the coolest but also probably one of the least utilized Google Home features is the ability to place hands-free calls. But at launch, there wasn’t really a way to navigate touch-tone menus that businesses typically have in place.

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‘Don’t be evil’ removed from Google’s code of conduct, except one line

Justin Duino May 18 2018 - 4:42 pm PT

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Back in 2015 when Google reorganized and made Alphabet its parent company, the Silicon Valley giant almost wholly dropped its “don’t be evil” business-wide mantra for “do the right thing.” Now, in its latest code of conduct, the text has been completely removed except for a single inclusion at the very end.

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YouTube TV lineup now includes The Young Turks Network and Tastemade

Justin Duino May 17 2018 - 1:15 pm PT

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Back in April, YouTube TV added Cheddar, its first digital-only network of channels, to its lineup. It’s now following this up by adding The Young Turks Network and Tastemade.

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How to turn off Google’s personalized ads

Justin Duino May 14 2018 - 6:40 pm PT

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To serve you relevant ads that might be more enjoyable than off-topic items, Google’s ad network tracks your internet usage. Thankfully, you can quickly turn this personalization feature off, just know that you will no longer see ads based on your interests.

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