Google launches ‘Gmail Go’ for Android - Lightweight App

Google has added another GO to it's collection.  the lightweight apps designed primarily for emerging markets – with the launch of Gmail Go. The app, like others in the Go line, takes up less storage space on users’ smartphones and makes better use of mobile data compared with the regular version of Gmail

This App isn't lacking in any way as it still packs the regular Gmail which includes  multiple account support, conversation view, attachments, and push notifications for new messages. It also prioritizes messages from friends and family first, while categorizing promotional and social emails in separate tabs, as Gmail does.

Also See: Google Chrome ad blocker Launches Today - Say Goodbye to Annoying online ads

It doesn't consume a lot of space that  according to numerous reports, Gmail Go clocked in at a 9.51 MB download, and takes up roughly 25 MB of space on a device, compared with Gmail’s 20.66 MB download, and 47 MB storage space.

Google has not made a formal announcement about Gmail Go’s launch, but several sites have spotted its availability on the Google Play store this week. We’ve asked Google for more information about the app’s feature set, and what exactly is it that Go does to reduce the burden on low-end smartphones. The company declined to comment.

Some early adopters have pointed out that scrolling on Gmail Go is a much more choppy experience than on the standard Gmail. It also syncs fewer days of emails and attachments to use less bandwidth.

That’s not always the case with the Go-branded apps. For example, YouTube Go has several unique features, like the ability to download videos for offline viewing, and sharing videos with friends nearby, for example. In Gmail Go’s case, however, it’s only been designed to meet the size and memory requirements of Android Go.

Also See: Google Chrome Marking All HTTP Sites Insecure From July 2018

But we have learned why Google didn’t announce Gmail Go: the app is not going to be available to all users. Instead, Gmail Go will only be available to install from the Play Store, and for update purposes, on devices that already have Gmail Go pre-installed. For now, that means only Android O Go edition devices will have the ability to use the app.

If those users prefer, they can choose to install the regular Gmail app, too, and use both side-by-side.

Gmail Go is joining a growing list of Go edition apps, including YouTube Go, Files Go, Google Go, Google Maps Go, Google and Assistant Go.

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Google Chrome ad blocker Launches Today - Say Goodbye to Annoying online ads

Google is really taking a serious move this time as they first blocked re-directing ads in the chrome browser and we also heard recently that this summer, Chrome will move to make the internet a more secure place by labelling unencrypted websites as ‘not secure’ and what is currently on ground is that  Google is up against what it calls 'intrusive’ adverts. Against all those websites that pop up ads unexpectedly and usually unwanted ads. This aim is going to be is backed up by the newly integrated ad blocker in the Chrome web which will take effect today, 15 February. What this means is that, when the feature goes live, Google’s browser will target and block advertisements which fail to follow the ‘Better Ads Standards’ as laid out in line with consumer research by an industry watchdog.


Please be sure that not all advertising will be stopped as normal ads will still run, as many websites make their money from them in order to remain free to access. Only sufficiently annoying ads will be prevented and stopped.

For desktop PCs, that means pop-up adverts, sizable sticky adverts, video ads which autoplay with sound, and ‘prestitial’ ads which present themselves with a countdown, making the user wait for a period of time before they can close them and move on to view the site content.

When it comes to mobile devices, Google is strict as Google tends to focus more on mobile sites, blocking all the above – and all prestitial adverts – as well as flashing animated ads, full-screen scroll over affairs, and ‘dense’ advertisements which take up more than 30% of the vertical height of the web page.

If Chrome does block adverts, it will let the user know that ad blocking has happened, and also present an option to disable the blocking and allow adverts to come through on that particular site.

Advertising standards

Site owners will have the capacity to audit a report and in the event that they fall foul of the directions, they can address any issues, at that point ask for that their site be re-assessed to endeavor to accomplish a pass.

All being said and done, this is really a good move from Google as many are for the motion that these annoying ads should be stopped at all cost.

Ideally the framework will get along with sites which identify and issue notices about advertisement blocking, as well, since Chrome would already be able to hurl these kind of caution prompts as it seems to be. Ought to everything run easily, all Chrome clients will profit by a more streamlined web perusing knowledge with less in-your-confront notice intrusions.

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Google Smart Go Is Now A Smart File Manager App [ Download Apk Here ]

Right now Google is currently working on an app called Files Go. Files Go is an Android file manager app that serves as a tool to keep or preserve your smartphone just as a new one .

Files Go according to the description of the app, it helps you clean up space on your phone, find & manage files fast, and share files offline. Moreso, most of the features there are just similar to Galaxy S8 inbuilt system cleaner.

Google Whereabouts 

➡ Google Maps Now Allow Users Create and Share Lists of Places From Their Desktop or Laptop/Pc

➡ For Devices Using 1GB RAM and Less, Google Has Launched the Android Go Operating System

Few days back, the app was still showing "unavailable" on the Playstore, but now the Beta version has been published on Playstore and the APK is already available on ApkMirror for you to download and install pending the time the official version would be available on the Playstore.

Files Go appears to be part of the Android Go initiative that Google announced at I/O this year. Android Go aims to make the OS run more smoothly on low-end hardware, and Files Go's small 10MB size certainly seems to reflect that. If this isn't preinstalled on Android Go devices, it'll probably end up in the Playstore category for apps beneficial for the platform.


According to the app's description on Playstore, this is what the app offers;


• Help you free up more space in many more ways than before.

• Suggest removing apps you no longer use to keep your phone fast & feeling new.

• Recognize and help you remove the spam & duplicate images.

• Find your important documents without cumbersome and manual effort.

• Share your files offline - fast & secure - with the tap of a button.

Files Go looks promising as it features lots of useful functions to keep the Android system running smoothly just like new. Some smartphones of today have been lacking a good file manager, and here comes Files Go.

Files Go is live on the Playstore, though you'll get a notification that the early access program is full if you try to download it, or you might )get a notification saying it's still in Beta testing and not stable. No worries, though; we've got the Files Go

➡ APK available on ApkMirror
-Download Here.

Google Files Go is out of Beta testing. It's now available for download on Playstore for everyone without any issues

➡ Playstore -Download Here.

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Google Maps Now Allow Users Create and Share Lists of Places From Their Desktop or Laptop/Pc

Google Maps is gradually becoming a lot more social this year or could it be that there are intentions or plans of making Google Maps a social media?. At the beginning of 2017, location sharing was enabled for the masses. Google also launched a feature allowing users to create and share lists of places. However, only Android and iOS users were able to set up these lists, and web-based Google Maps users were limited to just seeing them. That's changing now, as Google begins a phased rollout of the list creation and sharing feature for desktop-bound Maps users.

• Also See: Revoke and Recall Messages Finally Rolled Out To WhatsApp For Everyone........See How To Use It.

You'll find the process to create and share lists on the web version of Maps is similar to the mobile experience:

Mode Of Operation.

Find a place of interest on Google Maps, click on the "Save" icon in the left pane, and add the place to an existing list or start a new one.



Once you've added a place of interest to a list, you'll see a confirmation pop up at the bottom of the map, as well as a check mark on the list you've added it to.

If you go to "Your places" (accessible via the hamburger menu), you'll see your lists under the "Saved" tab. From there, you can grab a shareable link to a list, or share it to Google+, Facebook, or Twitter. You can also choose whether to make your list private, shared, or public.

When you click the share icon on a list, you'll be able to set its privacy level; get a shareable link; or share it to Google+, Facebook, or Twitter.

The new feature is rolling out to Google Maps users over the next few weeks. A collaboration layer to these lists would be quite compelling, but Rome wasn't built in a day and all that.

• Also See: Facebook is Working on A Video Chat Device

The community of Local Guides on Google Maps was given early access to create lists on their Android and iOS smartphones way back in August 2016, though it lacked a way to share them. If you're interested in getting first looks at new Maps features, consider becoming a Local Guide. Just know that how early you get access to new goodies may depend on your Local Guide level, which is based on how many reviews you write, ratings you give, photos of places you add to Maps, and more.

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Google Search Engine, Celebrates Its 19th years Birthday, With 19 Surprises Offer

Google the indisputably Popular Search Engine, which was started back then in 1997 by Larry Page and was named after the number "googol" Now 19 Years Later we all are now celebrating the Birthday of one of the largest Tech company. Yesterday was google's birthday and so they came along with 19 Surprises for us. which is available through the Spinning Panel.

Today, Google boasts that it currently serves 4.5 billion users in 160 countries and speaks 123 languages. To Participate In the Spinning Surprises, Go to google and google “google birthday surprise spinner” without quotes, you’ll get a spinning wheel like the one on “The Price is Right”. Spinning it, you get plenty of surprises, including games like tic-tac-toe, Solitaire, a tour around the Galapagos islands or Earth Day quiz.

• Also Read: Netflix App Added HDR Video Support For Apple iPad Pro and iPhone X

The Easter egg is also intriguing. When you enter “snake” into the search bar, you’ll get the Snake game before any suggestions, results, and images. Playing the game is easy both on desktop and mobile.

Happy Birthday To Google!!!

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Google Has Submitted An Appeal for its €2.4 Billion fine by the European Union

If you could recall, you'll remember that I dropped a post previously on Facebook receiving a fine of €110 million from the European Union. Well now it's Google's turn of receiving a fine of €2.4 billion from the European Union.  

After months of receiving a fine of €2.4 billion from the European Union, Google has filed an appeal against the European Commission's decision to fine it a huge €2.4 billion earlier this year.

The European Commission ordered Google on June 27 to stop tampering with results on Google Shopping and gave the company two months to comply with the decision. With the September 28 date closing, Google had not asked for an interim order of the suspension, according to a court spokeswoman


The search engine company needs to come up with a proposal how it would satisfy the European Commission’s ruling to allow consumers “a choice and benefits of innovation”. Google has to change its algorithm and treat rival shopping services as equal.


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How To Delete Every Information Google Knows About You And Your Activities

Are you using the internet especially google and you think that no one knows what you are doing or the sites you enter, let me shock you by saying "you are not alone " the very smart Google keeps tracks of every single search and activity carried out. I repeat it again, you can't hide your activities from Google. Google takes records of your online activities, what you do online, the secret sites you visit always, your online behavior and stores all the information and everything you do online.

• Also Read: DOWNLOAD: Palu VPN.Apk And Enjoy Globe Unlimited Internet Access For Philippines

 For those are very concerned and interested in their privacy, i will be showing you how to keep your information private and how to turn off their monitoring tools. 

Disclaimer: This article is for security and Educational purpose Only. We are not to  be held responsible for any abuse as a result of reading this content.

How To Delete All Detailed Information Google Knows About You And Your Activities

• Go to My Activity and see everything Google have stored about your online activities. You can choose to delete them one after the other or clear all at once, or even leave them for future reference.

• You can turn it off by heading toActivity Control here

=> Before toggling OFF Web & App Activity, uncheck “Include Chrome browsing history and activity from websites and apps that use Google services”

• On the same “Activity Controls” page, users can also disable location tracking, contact and calendar storing, Google’s ability to record and store your voice recordings, and YouTube search and watch history.

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Google Set To Introduce Stamp A Snapchat Like Service And Features

Earlier Last Year Google tried buying Snapchat For huge sum of $30 billion. But Evan Spiegel Snapchat CEO Refused. This has made Google quiet for some time but Presently Reported that Google is currently working on A Service which similar to Snapchat Features and is Known as Stamp.

Snapchat Discovery is a designated area within the Snapchat app where users can skip to a new story or ad with the swipe of a finger. Apparently, Stamp will be similar to that, with articles popping up in a magazine-like design. The word Stamp, in this case, is an acronym – ST means stories, and AMP stands for the Google Accelerated Mobile Pages initiative.


AMP, much like Facebook’s Instant Articles, allows the loading of online news stories to go at a much faster speed. Right now, Stamp is in the early stages. However, according to some reports, we could see the feature in Google Search and/or other Google apps really soon.

Concerning This Google Recently Said;

“The success of the open source AMP project is down to the constant collaboration with publishers that involves working early on upcoming features. We do not have anything to announce at the moment, but look forward to sharing more soon.”

If this feature moves beyond Google Search and into other Google apps and publisher’s websites, it could mark a very key difference between Stamp and Snapchat Discover. Since Snapchat Discover supports stories through its own app, Snapchat has developed some cool features to set itself apart from the rest of the competition.


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Checkout:Make Google Duo Video Calls Directly From Truecaller app

You can now make Google Duo video calls directly on the Truecaller app. The feature has been integrated on both the Truecaller app for Android and iOS.

According to Truecaller's blog post, it said;

"This update enables users to launch a Duo video call with a single tap within the Truecaller app and can switch between WiFi and cellular data for uninterrupted conversation on-the-go,"

Before you can make a Duo video call through Truecaller app, both parties (caller and receiver) need to have Duo app installed and setup on their phone.

In addition, this new functionality is permission-based, meaning users will be able to opt in and out at any time. 

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In Search Of A Job?...... You Can Now Become A Google+ Beta Tester......Apply Here

Do you have unusually strong opinions about Google+ and what Google should be doing with it? Then today is your lucky day. Google is seeking people to help test new features and give feedback on the direction of G+.

If you sign up for Google's program, you will be granted early access to new features on Google+. Yes, that means there will be new features on Google+, which is news to us. You'll also interact with the product team at Google to provide feedback.

So if you are familiar and a regular poster on Google+, you can fill the form here and wait for you to be chosen. Not all who apply will be accepted, though.

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YouTube Go Launched in Nigeria With Recent Visitation Of Google CEO Sundai Pichai.

Google CEO -Sundar Pichai- visits Nigeria and also attended a Google For Nigeria event in Lagos yesterday, July 27 2017. The visit wasn't really a surprise like that of Mark Zuckerberg.

Sundar Pichai brought along gifts and good news as the company launched a range of new products, including YouTube Go, an “offline first” version of the video sharing platform -YouTube- for users with slow internet connections.

YouTube Go will allow users preview and download videos, rather than stream, and essentially save on data costs. It's aimed at Nigerians because of the poor internet speed in the country.

Also Read:YouTube Live Video Stream Now Made Available For Everyone One

Nigerian video content, led by the burgeoning Nollywood film industry and ‘Afrobeats’ pop stars, is extremely popular, but with slow and expensive internet access, some Nigerians limit their online viewing to the workplace where connections might be better according to executives at online video companies like IrokoTV, reports.
It’s certainly not lacking in potential. Even though Nigeria’s internet subscriber base has shrunk over the past year due to a regulatory clampdown on unregistered sim cards, the country still has over 91 million mobile internet users, according to regulators. However, that vast user base is largely undermined by unreliable connections across the country.

Nigeria has some of the slowest internet speeds of the major economies in Africa. Google is betting on its new data-friendly version of YouTube to help local users navigate that problem.

You can have a look at the picture below to see how slow Nigerian internet speed is when compared to countries in the Middle East.

Recall that the Beta version of YouTube Go was recently launched in India; and now, Nigeria will become the second country where the app is been launched.

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See Complete List Of All Android Smartphones Set To Receive The New Android 8.0 Oreo Update

Hope you aren't among those people still using the older versions of Android because it is an indisputable fact thatMany people are still stocked in Android 5.0 Lollipop And also 4.4 Kitkat, Many a times we notice they become very slow or even keep on popping up some thing Like "App Unfortunately Closed" And Many More. Many must have heard about the new Android 8.0 Oreo which Many phones will be receiving at anytime via OTA (Over The Air) Update.

Some of the features of Android 8.0 are:Improved customized notifications, full control over background running applications, more new keyboard features, improved adaptive icons, better cache handling and several new gesturesand Many more not listed

Currently Google are busy renovating and updating the Android 8.0 Oreo and will soon start distributing them to Android users. It's so unfortunate that everybody will not receive the update. Some people might receive the update in 2020 only if the person changes its brand of phone and upgrade to a higher smartphone that's highly compatiblewith the operating system.

• Also Read: See Best Tips On How To Prevent Your Laptops and Computers From Theft

The Android 8.0 will be hitting some smartphones Sooner, Therefore i will be listing the phones which will be compatible for this updates as well. these are the smartphones that will be getting the update from early to at least mid-August 2017.

List Of Smartphones That Will Receive Android 8.0 Update

List Of Huawei Smartphones

•     Huawei P10( VTR-L09, VTRL29, VTR-AL00, VTR-TL00)
•     Huawei P10 lite (Lx1, Lx2, Lx3)
•     Huawei Honor 9(AL00, AL10, TL10)
•     Huawei Y7 Prime
•     Huawei Nova 2(PIC-AL00)
•     Huawei Nova 2 Plus(BAC-AL00)
•     Huawei Y3( L02/03/L22/L23 U00)
•     Huawei Y7
•     Huawei Y6
•     Huawei Y5
•     Huawei Honor 8 Pro
•     Huawei P10 Plus
•     Huawei Mate 9 Porsche Design
•     Huawei Mate 9
•     Huawei Mate 9 Pro
•     Huawei Nexus 6P

List Of Samsung Smartphones

•     Samsung Galaxy S8(G950F, G950W)
•     Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (Upcoming)
•     Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus(G955,G955FD)
•     Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge(G935F, G935FD, G935W8)
•     Samsung Galaxy S7(G930FD, G930F, G930, G930W8)
•     Samsung Galaxy A3( 2017)(A320F)
•     Samsung Galaxy A5( 2017)(A520F)
•     Samsung Galaxy A7 ( 2017)(A720F, A720DS)
•     Samsung Galaxy A8 ( 2017)(A810F, A810DS)
•     Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro
•     Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime(G610F, G610DS, G610M/DS)
•     Samsung Galaxy J7  (2016)( J710F, J710FN, J7108)
•     Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016)(SM-A9100)
•     Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016)(A710F, A710DS)
•     Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)(A510F, A510F)
•     Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016)(A810F, A810DS)

List Of LG Smartphones

•     LG G6( H870, H870DS, US987, All carrier models supported as well)
•     LG G5( H850, H858, US996, H860N, All carrier models supported as well)
•     LG V30 (Upcoming)
•     LG V20(H990DS, H990N, US996,  All carrier models supported as well)
•     LG V10(H960, H960A, H960AR)
•     LG Nexus 5X

List Google Smartphones

•     Google Pixel
•     Google Pixel XL
•     Google Pixel C
•     Google Nexus Player

List Of Motorola Smartphones

•     Moto G5 Plus( XT1684, XT1685, XT1687)
•     Moto G5( All Models)
•     Moto G4 Plus( All models)
•     Moto G4( All models)
•     Moto Z( XT1635-03)
•     Moto Z2 Play
•     Moto Z Play
•     Moto Z Style
•     Moto Z Force

List Of HTC Smartphones

•     HTC U11
•     HTC U Ultra
•     HTC U Play
•     HTC Desire 10 Pro
•     HTC Desire 10 Lifestyle
•     HTC 10 Evo
•     HTC 10

List Of Sony Smartphones

•     Sony Xperia XZ Premium( G8141, G8142)
•     Sony Xperia L1(G3311, G3312, G3313)
•     Sony Xperia XZS(G8231, G8232)
•     Sony Xperia XA1(G3121, G3123, G3125, G3116, G3123)
•     Sony Xperia XZ( F8331, F8332)
•     Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra( G3221, G3212, G3223, G3226)
•     Sony Xperia XA Ultra(Controversial)
•     Sony Xperia XA(Controversial)
•     Sony Xperia X Performance
•     Sony Xperia Z5 Premium(Controversial)
•     Sony Xperia Z5(Controversial)
•     Sony Xperia X( F5121, F5122)
•     Sony Xperia X Compact
•     Sony Xperia E5(Controversial)

List Of Xiaomi Smartphones

•     Xiaomi Mi 6
•     Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (Upcoming)
•     Xiaomi Redmi Pro 2 (Upcoming)
•     Xiaomi Mi 5s
•     Xiaomi Redmi Note 4
•     Xiaomi Mi Max
•     Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus
•     Xiaomi Mi Note 2
•     Xiaomi Mi Mix

List Of ZTE Smartphones

•     ZTE Axon 7
•     ZTE Axon 7 Mini
•     ZTE Blade V8
•     ZTE Blade V7
•     ZTE Axon Pro
•     ZTE Axon 7s
•     ZTE Nubia Z17
•     ZTE Max XL
•     ZTE Axon Elite
•     ZTE Axon Mini

List Of Oppo Smartphones

•     OPPO F3 Plus
•     OPPO R11
•     OPPO R11 Plus
•     OPPO Find 9

List Of Vivo Smartphones

•     Vivo X9
•     Vivo X9 Plus

List Of Nokia Smartphones

•     Nokia 3
•     Nokia 5
•     Nokia 6

List Of OnePlus Smartphones

•     OnePlus 5
•     OnePlus 3
•     TOnePlus 3

The above list of phones are the Assured device that The New Android 8.0 will be Hitting at no time but The update will be out for Google Pixel smartphones once it's out and the rest of them might receive the Android 8 between March to 2018.

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You Can Now ReactTo Messages In Chat With Google Allo Latest Features.

Google allo

Well I guess Google Allo has not phased out. Because many of us still use Google Allo Google Allo has been doing fine and is currently receiving new update. The latest version of Google Allo (v14) has been officially rolled out with a new feature. Though, it might not be new to some of us.

Also read:Anticipate Samsung Galaxy S8 Active With Cool Features Coming Soon

About The Feature
The new feature gives you the ability to react to messages in a chat, just like the way it's done on Facebook Messenger. You can see the image below for what I'm talking about.

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The update is gradually rolling out worldwide. Once you have updated your Allo app, you can let your friends know exactly how you feel about any of their messages - without the need to type a word.

To react to a specific message in a chat is very simple. To react to a message, just tap the heart. The number of likes is shown at the bottom of each message. If you're using Allo on Android and can't wait for the new version rollout to reach your device via Playstore, you can manually update by downloading the latest app on APKMirror.

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Tech News:Google Finally Unveils £1Billion For its Headquarters in London. See pics

Google has unveiled the final plans for their luxury £1billion UK headquarters. The 870,000 sq ft building planned for Kings Cross in London will be the first office the tech giant has designed for itself outside California. It will have sleep pods, an Olympic sized swimming pool, wellness and fitness centre with a gym and a large indoor sports hall for games and a rooftop field with 200 metre running track to ensure wellness for up to 7,000 staff.

Also Read:Tech News:Google Rolls Out Fact Checker Feature to War against Fake News. 

The new office will also have a landscaped roof terrace with 'fields, gardens, meadows' and a large rooftop cafe providing free food and drink. See more photos of the proposed building after the cut...

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Google About to Roll out New UI Design With Android O Operating System For Android TV

Google has exceeded all expectations. We want to believe they are workaholics. They are really working hard to give us their maximum and I'll like to they have really done a good job in doing that. They've added new features to their Android Tv

Google has announce the New UI design On Android TV, Which will be the first ever to come with Android O, Which we have be Patiently waiting for At this time. According to the Report it states that  The home screen now has a new look completely, and with the help of new APLs, the app developers will be able to let their apps make some cool multiple channels which will be visible as rows on a screen of the phone used.

Also Read:Tech News:Google Rolls Out Fact Checker Feature to War against Fake News.

Though the release date has not been disclosed nor known,
The Android O Google Assistance will be coming this year very soon. Google Assistant will also be available on Android Marshmallow and Android Nougat Android TV units. The Android TV app will then populate the channels with programs that see fit, then at the top will be a permanent section for the apps you frequently use and bellow it will be Watch Next that will feature content based on your watching preferences.

With the UI redesign, Google also is bringing Assistance to Android TV which will help you in searching for content just with your voice or control playback, find information, and dim the light to your room if the synced with your smart home devices.However, it will only be available in the US for a start then will be made available in other parts of the world, countries in Africa included.


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Tech News:Google Rolls Out Fact Checker Feature to War against Fake News.

Just imagine a social media platform where news aren't distorted and exaggerated just to gain attention, where information is correct. The spread of fake news has really gotten slot of people confused about which information they get on the social media is correct. Some Medias have started Waring against this, some  of which includes Facebook and Google

The Search engine giant Google has rolled out an enhanced fact check feature for all searches made on the site from today.

This comes as part of a global move to fight the proliferation of fake news and incorrect information, with rising concern over political and social use of news stories made to mislead the public like I said earlier.

Google has had this fact checking feature on Google News since October 2016 in the US and UK, but it's now been rolled out to its main search engine.

How it Works


The feature provides fact checking sites, such as Snopes and Politifact, with richer snippets in their Google search results highlighting whether a particular news story or internet myth is true of false.

This means that you can see if the news is ‘fake’ without having to actually click through and read the article.


Advantages

It doesn’t do anything to affect the ranking of the articles. If the fact check article would normally show up on page four, it will still show up on page four, just with enhanced information being displayed.

It also won't flag sites which deal in satire, so anyone fooled by those pushing out this type of content will still have to do their own investigative work to realize the web page they're reading is just a bit of fun.

Contributions From Others Against False News.

Facebook Contributions

Facebook introduced a similar, but slightly better, feature back in December 2016 with its ‘Disputed by’ tab appearing at the bottom of posts.

This means that if certain affiliated third parties - including Snopes and Politifact - disagree with a story, a tab appears at the bottom of the share window saying “Disputed by ....”, effectively intercepting the story before it can be read and disseminated.


Government Contributions


On Wednesday, the German government approved a bill that will impose fines on social media sites that fail to remove fake news or hate speech, with the time limits and fines adjusted for how obviously fake it is, and how long it takes to get it removed.

So you can see that there is a serious war against fake news so if you are part of those people cooking up stories, I guess it's time to stop. 

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For Devices Using 1GB RAM and Less, Google Has Launched the Android Go Operating System

Goodnews for those smartphone using 1GB RAM and less because google has announced the Android Go which will improve your phone speed. This was done at its IO developer conference today. Google has really tried in this aspect but we expect more than this google. We are expecting Google to launch the Android O but anyway, this may simply mean that Google is working on something better for us. Let's just anticipate improvements from Google.

About Android Go

Android Go is a version of the popular mobile operating system (OS) that has been optimised perfectly for smartphones with 1GB RAM or less, in other word, it is a stripped down version of Android and it also comes with apps to reduce the consumption of RAM and memory.

Android Go Main Objectives

The Android Go main objectives focused on three things and surely, this will reduce and optimised low-end smartphones. These objectives are;

Android Go is from higher Android OS but it will be reduced and also optimised for devices using less memory storage as Google has rebuilt some set of Apps that uses less memory, storage space (10MB or less) and lesser mobile data and also a version of playstore that will highlight apps specifically designed for entry-level users (low memory smartphones).

Google is also redesigning Apps like YouTube Go, Chrome and Gboard to use less data and memory. Optimisations to the system UI and the kernel for any Android Go device to run smoothly especially on less memory storage like 1GB and 512MB. As you can see that these features will really give the low-end smartphones markets a rapid growth because is welcome development from Google. Not only that,

Android Go will have data management and savings in quick settings, and teaming up with carriers will let you keep track of how much data you have been consuming with the ability to top up. Google Chrome saving data feature will be activated by default. However, these features are coming and will be shipped starting from 2018.

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Two against One:Truecaller And Google Come Together To Take on Whatsapp

most of us have come across a situation where we received call from an unknown number and after receiving it, you discover the call wasn't meant for you, you can now recall such moment right?. This could really be frustrating and annoying at the same especially if you were expecting an important call before the unrecognized call came in. Sometimes this ruins your day when probably you were already having a busy and hectic day and calls from unknown sources and people keep coming in.

A solution has been provided to rescue you from annoying and frustrating calls from unrecognized and unknown source. An impressive application has been designed for you if you are part of the people facing such a problem. This App enables you recognize and discover your caller.

True Caller

This App has been designed and developed in such a way that it will fetch the information of the caller and display it for the user. It will fetch the information about the contact details across the world. In that way, the user will be able to figure out the caller  from the other end. This App is Swedish Based. 

True caller allows user to integrate their social media account into the app, so as to stay updated with the contacts on their phonebook list with images and birthdays. Truecaller also has the option where the users can block the contacts from which they would not like to receive calls.

 Flash message 

This feature in True caller is indeed a good one. For the people who might come across emergency and get caught up in distressful situations,the user will be able to send a distress message to the people who are on the contact list of the app. They have the option to compose a predefined message if one is traveling, in a particular place which one should know or have reached home safely.

Google Duo

This is a video chat app, where people can make high definition video calls. This app is available for Android and iOS as well, it was launched in August 2016. Google Duo has been optimized in such a way that it will consume lesser amount of the network bandwidth. Another aspect of this app is that all the calls are by default and have end-end encryption. The app has the ability to switch from the Wi-Fi network to cellular networks. There is a particular feature of the app for the Android version called as “Knock knock”. The person will be able to get to see the person before answering the call. An analysis showed that just in 2 days since its release, it top the list on Google’s Play. Spam messages The update with Truecaller to screen the SMS will help the users to keep unwanted contacts at bay. Statistics show that the messages which the users receive on a regular basis, in general, have 15 percent of spam messages. On the whole, there are around 1.2 trillion spam messages which are being spread throughout the world every year.

Truecaller & Google Duo hook-up 

These two firms have decided to come together to bring the walls down on WhatsApp, in terms of the video calling feature in the app. They want to surpass the behemoth of the message app in this aspect, which has almost around 1.2 billion active users in it. Truecaller is the app which is helping the people to avoid unwanted calls. Now, it is that the call blocking app is planning to become as a messaging app as well. On the other hand, we can see that Google is changing its strides to change Google Hangouts the chat platform to Google Duo into a video chat platform. It is said that it has extended its reach to Truecaller to integrate the systems, so as to give the users a better experience.


Next level of Mobile Communications 

The co-founder of Truecaller Nami Zarringhalam stated that they are glad about the fact that they happen to be partnered with the world-renowned organization Google. With this partnership, it is said that the people will be able to experience next level of mobile communications.

It is indeed their next step towards a progressive growth in their business. There are bringing in all the communication at one place and making the best out of it. With this collaboration, it is evident that the users will get to experience a high-level communication with safety and security as well.

An ability to use both the platforms

Google Duo and Truecaller are integrating their systems, so this gives the possibility to the users to use both the platforms simultaneously. Tech geeks state that this is going to help them build a strong layer for the communication systems which they have and increase the credibility of Truecaller ID recognition of the app.

It is said that that there are 250 million users around the world for Truecaller. There has been an addition made to the app, which is blocking option for the text messages as well. Apart from that one aspect, there was a recent announcement made that there will be redesigning the Android version of the app in India, the company has recently opened up a base.


Reach out to millions of users 

One of the prominent reasons why both the companies have come together is to build a strong user base. It is clear that WhatsApp has nailed it in this aspect, in connecting people across the world. Now, the feature of video calling made available for the users to use has added another feather to its hat.

It is evident that Google and Truecaller together want to surpass the mark which WhatsApp has set. They want to give the toughest competition which the latter has ever come across. On the other hand, we can see that there are many new features being added to WhatsApp and a few more being tested on the beta versions of the app

A beginning for the Face-Off 

Truecaller is persistent with the service it is providing its users with the new look and feel. It is a fact that the number spam calls and messages seem to be increasing invariably over the period of time. Users are glad about the fact that they have this app which helps them to keep unwanted calls and messages at bay. Google Duo helps people to make high definition video calls in a seamless manner without any kind of hindrances on the way. A single push on the button of the app and the user will be connected. WhatsApp has already made a history with its service and we can see a history in the making to overcome and beat the giant in the market.

All at one place 

The integration of the apps will help the users to stick on one app and there will be no requirement for them to switch from one to another. It will be available on the same platform and users will be able to use the features effortlessly. The lead of Google Duo Amit Fulay stated that the video calling feature of the app will be working no matter in which platform the user is using it. He also stated that they want to make their service to all the users; it needs to be simple, easy and swift enough for them to get connected with their near and dear ones.



Author Bio: 

Anand Rajendran is the Co-Founder and CEO of Dectar a well-known Software products development and Mobile App Development Company based in Chennai, India. He has extensive experience in building and leading innovative and collaborative software development teams to deliver major software applications like Scimbo – Whatsapp Clone Script. He loves exploring new things and sharing his knowledge with others.

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