Google to Allow Tinder Owner Match to Offer Alternate Payment Systems to Users on Play Store

Google to Allow Tinder Owner Match to Offer Alternate Payment Systems to Users on Play Store

Match Group said on Friday that Alphabet’s Google will allow the dating apps maker to offer users a choice in payment systems, eliminating Google’s control over user data. Match sued Google in May, calling the action a “last resort” to prevent Tinder and its other apps from being booted off…

North American Smartphone Shipments Grew 4 Percent in Q1 2022, Apple Led The Market: Canalys

North American Smartphone Shipments Grew 4 Percent in Q1 2022, Apple Led The Market: Canalys

The North American smartphone market has witnessed a small 4 percent increase in shipments in the first quarter of 2022, as per a report by market research firm Canalys. Apple became the primary driver in this case, which grew 19 percent to achieve a 51 percent market share in Q1…

Google’s Protected by Android Branding Revealed for Privacy, Security Features

Google’s Protected by Android Branding Revealed for Privacy, Security Features

Google has unveiled the Protected by Android branding for security and privacy on Android. First seen last week in screenshots at Google I/O, the Android YouTube channel has now uploaded a short video that features the branding, on how Android is keeping your information safe. Some platform and ecosystem features…

Google Pixel Watch May Feature Samsung’s 4-Year-Old Exynos 9110 SoC: Report

Google Pixel Watch May Feature Samsung’s 4-Year-Old Exynos 9110 SoC: Report

Google Pixel Watch was unveiled alongside the Pixel 6a during the I/O 2022 event this week as the company’s first smartwatch. Google confirmed that the wearable will be available in the US starting this fall, but ahead of the official launch, a new report suggests that Google Pixel Watch will…

Android Auto New Interface, Suggested Replies Soon; Cars With Google Built-In to Get YouTube, Other Video Streaming Apps

Android Auto New Interface, Suggested Replies Soon; Cars With Google Built-In to Get YouTube, Other Video Streaming Apps

Google has announced that Android Auto — the platform which allows drivers to access music, media and navigation apps on car infotainment system screens, and cars that have Google built-in — will be getting a string of new features later this year. Android Auto features include a new user interface,…

Google I/O 2022: Pixel Watch With Circular Domed Design Now Official, Pixel Buds Pro Debut Alongside

Google I/O 2022: Pixel Watch With Circular Domed Design Now Official, Pixel Buds Pro Debut Alongside

Google Pixel Watch debuted during the I/O 2022 consumer keynote on Wednesday as the company’s first smartwatch — quite a long time after being a part of rumour mill. The new offering comes in a circular domed design, unlike the Apple Watch that features a rectangular display, that carries rounded…

Google Maps ‘Immersive View’, Android 13 Beta 2, and Everything Else Announced at Google I/O 2022

Google Maps ‘Immersive View’, Android 13 Beta 2, and Everything Else Announced at Google I/O 2022

Google Maps is getting an all-new experience called ‘immersive view’, to deliver an enhanced digital model of buildings and streets around the world. The new mode uses advances in computer vision and artificial intelligence (AI) to deliver a rich viewing experience to users, Google said while announcing the new feature…

Google Pixel 6a With Tensor SoC, Always-on Display, Dual Cameras Launched: Price, Specifications

Google Pixel 6a With Tensor SoC, Always-on Display, Dual Cameras Launched: Price, Specifications

Google Pixel 6a was launched at Google I/O — the company’s annual developer conference — on Wednesday. The smartphone is powered by the company’s in-house Tensor processor and a Titan M2 security coprocessor, paired with 6GB of RAM. The Google Pixel 6a sports a 6.1-inch display with always-on support. It…

Google I/O 2022: App Updates Coming to Wear OS, Android Tablets to Upgrade Experiences, New Wallet App Debuts

Google I/O 2022: App Updates Coming to Wear OS, Android Tablets to Upgrade Experiences, New Wallet App Debuts

Google at the I/O 2022 consumer keynote on Wednesday announced a series of updates aiming at Wear OS and Android tablets that are designed to upgrade user experiences across devices — not just limited to phones. One of the most important updates coming to Wear OS is the quick access…