Next Billion Users Stories August 4
Files by Google officially starts rolling out PIN-encrypted ‘Safe Folder’
Back in June, we spotted Google’s Files app working on a password-protected “Safe Folder.” This feature is now rolling out in beta, while the company reports 150 million monthly users.
Next Billion Users Stories August 20, 2019
While most Go edition apps are limited to the Next Billion Users, Google has been slowly releasing them internationally. Google Go with Lens and Search is now the latest to see a worldwide launch.
Next Billion Users Stories April 30, 2019
Google publishes ‘Towards Gender Equity Online’ report focused on creating for Next Billion Users
The Next Billion Users coming online around the world have different contexts and are using technology in a manner different from the developers creating it. Google’s NBU initiative creates apps and services that are tailored to those users. Its latest project is a report on how to build a “more representative internet.”
Next Billion Users Stories March 11, 2019
Area 120’s Kormo app is aimed at young job seekers and the ‘Next Billion Users’
Area 120 is Google’s internal incubator and its latest project is called Kormo. Aimed at the Next Billion Users, it is specifically designed to new young job seekers without experience or resources.
Next Billion Users Stories July 26, 2018
The Next Billion Users will come online from developing countries around the world with Google making investments to build out features unique for those areas. Focusing on Nigeria today, Google announced a number of updates to its line of Go applications.
Next Billion Users Stories May 31, 2018
