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Google will now delete user data on the web and it appears like a relief

We all know Google collects our data to make the user experience better. But that is just the bright side we are looking at and not the security and privacy concerns being raised. To make things more secure and better, Google has now decided to change the way it collects and stores users' data and will now delete it by default. Read on to know more about it.

Announced via a blog post, the new Google privacy feature will now auto-delete your location History, search, voice and YouTube activity data by default. So, if you allow access to your location history, search history, and more data, you will be able to enable the auto-delete option from the Activity settings. However, if you have already done that, your settings won't change but Google will give you a constant reminder about the auto-delete controls so that you can change them whenever you want.

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Zoom effect: Google Meet adding custom backgrounds, hand raising, polling and more

Video-conferencing app Google Meet is bringing a slew of features to better take on rival Zoom. Those who are using Meet for video-conferencing will now be able to access features like blurred backgrounds or can change it by uploading their own. In a blog post by the company, Google has revealed that it will be available soon. “In the coming months, we will make it easy to blur out your background, or replace it with an image of your choosing so you can keep your team’s focus solely on you,” the company said.

Many other features are also being introduced as more and more people across the world are relying on these applications to communicate. Due to COVID-19 outbreak, many classes, meetings are being conducted online and therefore, the video-conferencing applications are being worked on and new features are being brought to make the experience more seamless.

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Google launches SmartReply feature for YouTube Studio; makes replying to comments easier

Google is rolling out a new feature for YouTube Studio: SmartReply. The new feature analyzes the comments under the YouTube clips and offers possible answers based on them. Since videos with more engagement experience a reach boost on the part of the platform.

According to the source, Google faced a difficult challenge with its integration. The applicability of SmartReply for YouTube is a little different as the comments within the platform vary from those of Gmail. This language processing model had to adapt to more complex patterns, emojis, abbreviated words, slang, inconsistent use of punctuation, among other characteristics.

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Google Chrome for Android finally gets 64-bit version support

Starting with Chrome 85 version, phones running Android 10 or later will receive a 64-bit version. A look at the chrome: // version confirms this from the Chrome Dev and Chrome Canary applications.

According to statistics for April 2020, only 8 percent of devices currently use Android 10. While all the rest are “stuck” on older versions of the OS. Fortunately, Google will extend support for 64-bit Chrome to earlier versions of Android. Therefore, the number of devices that can enjoy this new version at the start will be very limited.

The change from 32 to 64 bits was already experienced many years ago in desktop operating systems. Going to 64 bits means that the browser will be able to process more data per second. Moreover, it will be faster while taking better advantage of the large amounts of RAM that today’s mobile phones have.

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Google Duo for Android reportedly gets 32 people group call feature

Google is reportedly rolling out a new update for its popular video calling application, the Google Duo. The latest update brings the ability to add 32 people in a group video call.

As per a report by 9to5Google, the Android app version of the Google Duo is getting this update. With this, Android users can add up to 32 people in a group video call. The app used to support group calls of up to 12 people. The report further highlights that the company is pushing the update on the server-side, meaning that not every user has the new feature. It is still not clear whether the iOS version of the app will also support the 32 people group call option or not.

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Google Maps gets an all-new feature; This will make traveling faster

Google Maps has started testing a new feature wherein users will be able to see traffic lights on the interface. This is likely to be made available while navigating as well as exploring through areas on the Maps. With a feature like that, users can plan their travel routes accordingly. This is showing up for Android users as of now.

The feature is still in the testing phase, so it’ll be hard to tell if Google will launch it for the public anytime soon. Offering traffic signals could pose issues for traffic authorities. This will be similar to how Google decided to show speed cameras on Maps for users in India few months back. Eventually we noticed the feature was taken down, most likely because it was alerting users about presence of cameras on their way.

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Google Play Store kicks out 25 Android apps as they were caught stealing Facebook login info

Google has been in a spree of removing applications from the Play Store. The company has just banned 25 apps on the Android store as they were caught stealing Facebook information of the users. These apps were taking advantage of the ‘Login with Facebook’ feature to steal the Facebook credentials of the user.

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Files by Google now has a Safe Folder for your private files

Several phone manufacturers ship their phones with a bunch of their own apps, one of which is a File Manager app. If you don’t like it, you can grab one from the scores available on the Play Store. You can also grab Google’s own Files by Google which was originally made for Android Go devices but is now available for all. If you already have it, then it will interest you to know that the app is getting a new feature called Safe Folder.

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Google rolls out AirDrop-like file sharing feature for Android

Android users can finally boast about having an AirDrop-like file sharing feature. It’s called Nearby Sharing and as expected, Google has launched the feature for devices running Android 6 or above. Last month, we talked about Nearby Sharing going through its final round of testing before launch. And now, it’s available to the end users.

Google says Nearby Share will work between two Android devices for now. And in the near future, people will be able to share files, contacts from Chromebook to Android or vice versa.

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Google People Cards feature lets users create virtual visiting cards; India the first market to get it

Google has started rolling out a new feature for its mobile search users in India called People Cards. The feature, which has been testing in the country for a couple of years, allows users to create a visual visiting card of sorts. This feature will help small business owners, influencers, entrepreneurs and the like showcase important information online and be discovered easily

A card will consist of a user’s photo, location and profession. Other information like home town, social media profiles, contact details and education qualifications can also be added. The feature only works on mobile search for now. Only one People Card can be created per account. Google claims spam will be combated through a combination of human review and sophisticated automated systems. The search giant will give users the ability to flag impersonation, abuse and low-quality content.

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Google reintroduces Maps for Apple Watch after three years

Google has made two announcements about Google Maps for Apple platforms. First, Google has reintroduced the Maps app on the Apple Watch after three years, with step-by-step directions. And secondly, support for new controls when using Google Maps on CarPlay.

With the Google Maps app for the Apple Watch, you can easily navigate by car, bike, public transit or on foot. Quickly get estimated arrival times and step-by-step directions to destinations you’ve saved, like Home or Work, and other shortcuts you've designated in the app. For all other destinations, you can start navigating from your phone and pick up where you left off on your watch.

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Google Assistant now allow users to send audio messages to their contacts

In a blog post, Google disclosed that users will now be able to send audio messages to contacts using Google Assistant. That will come in handy in scenarios where one is too tired to type on a phone or when the hands can’t be used to hold a phone for any reason. With Google Assistant, the owner can then use their voice to dictate a message.

According to Google, Voice-messaging is the modern-day walkie-talkie and is the easiest way to send a quick note to friends and family. The company also hinted that the feature will be available on Android smartphones and you won’t need to hold down the little mic icon to record the audio message. The feature will be available in English-speaking countries around the globe, as well as in Portuguese in Brazil.

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Google Maps To Become More Accurate And Visually Appealing With New Update

Google Is unveiling its new visual upgrade which will add more appealing details and colours than the existing Google Maps service. The idea is to make it visually more appealing and easier for the users to understand what an area will eventually look like, wherever they are venturing towards from point A to Point B. Google is also working on updated street maps that will show the accurate shape and width of the road to scale. The updates will be available worldwide and will cover an array of natural and man-made features too.

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Google announces updates to Google Assistant Snapshot

Google introduced Google Assistant Snapshot two years ago. Now Google has announced a few updates to Google Assistant Snapshot feature making it more helpful, and proactive, in keeping you ahead of your upcoming tasks while also providing you with recommended activities and more. The update is being rolled out for both Android and iOS devices.

With Snapshot, users will now see a summary of other important tasks right at the top—things like reminders for upcoming birthdays and holidays. Your Snapshot will adjust based on the time of day and your interactions with Google Assistant. For example, in the morning you will see a card about your commute, weather, to-dos and top headlines.

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Google Duo makes its debut on Android TV: Check details, how it works

Google Duo is now compatible with big-screen Android TVs. The feature was being tested for TVs in beta mode for quite some time. But now, as per this report, users can actually download the app and use its calling functionality on their TV. The only catch is, you need to have smart TVs powered by the Android TV platform. The app is available through the regular Google Play Store.

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