“It’s a mystery to us why, but large software operations like Google and Microsoft like to rename products and merge or diverge multiple solutions into new ones all the time.”
Google tightens Play Store rules to stop Android app subscription scams
“Google has announced a series of new policies to make Android’s in-app subscriptions more transparent to users. Starting on June 16th, apps will have to be clear about the terms of their paid subscriptions, and free trials and will need to provide a transparent way for users to cancel them.”
Google to start reducing Nest camera quality to help reduce bandwidth
“Google may start adjusting the quality of video captured by your Nest security camera to help ease the strain put on broadband networks. The company is making the changes at a time when more people than ever are using internet-connected devices at home during the COVID-19 pandemic.”
Google Play Services 20.15.13 prepares to add a page to list RCS/Chat apps
“Messaging in the U.S. differs majorly from the rest of the world. While apps like WhatsApp and Telegram have become the staple communication platforms in most countries, Android users in the U.S.”
Apple and Google are building a coronavirus tracking system into iOS and Android
“On Friday, Apple and Google announced a system for tracking the spread of the new coronavirus, allowing users to share data through Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) transmissions and approved apps from health organizations.”
Billions Of Google Chrome Users Now Have Another Surprising Option
“Google Chrome has dominated the internet browser market for the last decade with a staggering near-60% market share and users stretching into the billions.”
Not That It Matters, But Hangouts Meet is Now Google Meet
“Hangouts Meet, a Google video conferencing/meeting service from 2017 you likely have never used because it has been an exclusive to G Suite customers, will operate under a new name going forward. Say hello to Google Meet.”
Microsoft takes on Gmail with this blockbuster update for Outlook
“Microsoft broadcast a surprise software stream yesterday where it unveiled a swathe of new features for its fleet of programmes ranging from Microsoft Teams to Word. The upgrades are especially poignant given much of the world is working from home at the moment because of the coronavirus pandemic.”
Gmail update brings another new feature to your inbox
“Depending on who you’re conversing with, you might find yourself tediously changing your signature in Gmail over and over again. Whether you’re sending a personal email, chatting with a colleague or messaging someone from another country, it might be appropriate to switch up your sign off.”
Google Messages to send iMessage-like reaction texts such as ‘Liked a photo’
“Google has recently begun making progress toward bringing reactions to RCS, or at least their version of RCS in the Google Messages app.”
