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Google Hangouts to be shut down for users by 2020: Report

Hangouts Chat and Hangouts Meet, the enterprise focused products introduced last year, will continue to exist as part of the G Suite.

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Google confirms shutting down Allo as it struggles to get messaging strategy right

In response to report detailing Google’s plan to kill Allo, the company published a blog post that aims to set the record straight. In the blog, Google reiterates its strategy to focus only on Android Messages and Duo for consumers while Hangouts Chat and Meet will be aimed at businesses. It adds that as part of that strategy Allo is going away and the Mountain View-based company plans to shutdown the app at the end of March 2019.

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Google launches 'Shopping' in India to woo online shoppers

Tech giant Google Thursday unveiled ‘Google Shopping’ in India that will allow users to easily filter through offers, review prices from multiple retailers and find products that they are looking for.

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Google Maps adds auto-rickshaws as mode of public transport

Google Maps on Android now supports auto-rickshaws as a mode of public transport. Using the new feature, commuters will be able to see suggested routes and check estimated auto-rickshaw fares directly from within the app. The feature will be rolling out for commuters in New Delhi, starting today.

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Google’s Messages app gets Truecaller-like spam protection feature

According to Android Police, Google has now begun rolling out the new spam protection feature to the Messages app. Since it’s a server-side update and Messages is used by billions of Android users across the world, it may take a while for the new functionality to be enabled for everyone.

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Google introduces 'messages' in Maps to connect with businesses

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Google has just rolled out a new feature for its Google Maps app. As part of the announcement, the company has introduced a new “Messages” feature inside the app which allows users to send instant messages.

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Google’s upcoming Fuchsia OS confirmed to support Android apps

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Google has been secretly working on its next-generation operating system called ‘Fuchsia OS’ since quite some time now but there has not been any official announcement from the company. While some reports indicate that it could replace Android, some reports suggest that it will be entirely different.

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Google Chrome’s built-in adblocking functionality to be rolled out globally in July

Through a post on the official blog of the Chromium project, Google has announced that starting July 9, its Chrome browser will stop showing ads on websites (regardless of the region they are hosted out of) that repeatedly serve disruptive ads. It’s worth mentioning that Google Chrome follows Better Ads Standards, a set of specifications developed by the Coalition for Better Ads, an industry consortium dedicated to improving the browser experience for customers.

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Google to remove Play Store apps that require Call Logs and SMS permissions

In a bid to ensure the privacy and transparency of users data, Google has announced that it will begin eliminating apps from the Google Play Store that demands access to users Call Log or SMS permission. In simpler terms, the apps that are violating the Call Log or SMS permission rules will soon be removed, which will further prevent data leaks to some extent.

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Google Docs, Slides, Sheets, and Sites updated with 'Material Design' UI refresh

The revamped user interface design is currently available for G Suite users of the web-based office suite.

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Google Maps update reportedly brings icons and audio cues for speed traps, crash alerts

According to Android Police, Google is now rolling out an update that will allow drivers to see ‘Speed Traps’ whenever they are exploring/following a route on Maps. In case you don’t know, ‘Speed Traps’ are designated spots along roads where police vehicles are parked, and it’s from these spots that law enforcement officials detect vehicles (generally through devices such as speed cameras and radar guns) going over the speed limit, so that they can be appropriately dealt with/penalized as per regulations. ‘Speed Traps’ are primarily used in countries with strict traffic rules such as the United States of America, the United Kingdom, France, Switzerland, and Australia.

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Google Maps 'Speed Limit' feature now rolling out in the US

Recently, Google Maps started rolling out an update that will allow drivers to see ‘Speed Traps’ whenever they are exploring/following a route on Maps. In case you don’t know, ‘Speed Traps’ are designated spots along roads where police vehicles are parked, and it’s from these spots that law enforcement officials detect vehicles (generally through devices such as speed cameras and radar guns) going over the speed limit, so that they can be appropriately dealt with/penalized as per regulations. ‘Speed Traps’ are primarily used in countries with strict traffic rules such as the United States of America, the United Kingdom, France, Switzerland, and Australia.

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Chrome 72 Rolled Out for Desktop, Android, and iOS Users: Here's What's New

Google has released Chrome 72 for its mobile and desktop users, and it brings a host of security improvements, along with new features for developers as well. The Chrome browser on Windows, Mac, and Linux get a new Settings menu, Web Authentication API improvements, complete blocking of pop-ups during page unload, and more. Desktop users can update to the latest version by using Chrome's built-in updater or downloading it directly from the company website. Chrome 72 for Android brings along upgrades for the media player notifications while using Incognito tab, and more.

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Gmail for iOS, Android Gets New Material Theme: Everything Need to Know

Pretty soon you will be getting a new design update for your Gmail app residing on your Android and iOS devices. Google is bringing its new latest Material design to the popular email app which is similar to some of the elements you might have seen on Google Assistant, stock Android 9.0 Pie and the recently updated G-Suite set of apps.

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Google Chrome browser for macOS, Windows 10 to soon get native Dark Mode

Dark mode enables a black color-themed default page for new tabs, menus, interaction bars, and even background. It is possible that Google will enable its dark theme with the launch of Chrome 74, scheduled for April, The Verge reports. The reasons for implementing this mode is to improve visibility in low light conditions, and also enhance the autonomy of devices.

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