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Google Chrome for Windows updated with anti-virus features

Google has updated Chrome Cleanup for detecting malicious software more efficiently.

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Google launches Datally, an app to manage cellular data

The application is designed for users using Android 5.0 and above, to understand their data consumption and save it.

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Google removes Chrome extension Archive Poster after discovering rogue cryptocurrency miner

Archive Poster streamlines the reblogging process for Tumblr, and has a Chrome extension on the Chrome Store

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Google Assistant now communicates in Hindi

You can now talk to your Google Assistant in Hindi as long as you are using a smartphone running Android 5.0 or above.

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Google Chrome will block extremely disruptive ads starting today

Google wants to keep your web experience smooth and less distracting. To ensure you enjoy surfing content through Google Chrome, the company has announced that starting today, the browser will stop showing all ads on sites which repeatedly display disruptive ads after they have been flagged by users.

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Google Duo now has a video voicemail feature

In an update scheduled for both iOS and Android, Google is rolling out a video voicemail feature for the Duo app. The app allows 30-second ephemeral video messages.

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Google Translate adds offline translation for seven Indian languages

While offline translation can be used between these seven languages and English, camera translation can only be used one way from English to these languages.

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Google makes it easier to search for jobs in India

The feature will allow users to search for relevant job opportunities in and around their city in an easy way.

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Gmail for Android now lets you snooze emails

The feature will let you temporarily ignore emails, which will pop back up after a pre-set time frame.

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Google announces new secure sign-in process to halt phishing attacks

Google just added a new verification process to enable secure sign-in to accounts on Chrome.

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Google I/O 2018: Google Assistant Gets Continued Conversation, Multiple Actions, and More

Google Assistant received several new features at I/O 2018.

John Legend will be available as a voice for certain contexts.

Duplex will allow Assistant to make natural phone calls.

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How to Install Android P Beta on Google Pixel Devices, Nokia 7 Plus Right Now

You can install Android P beta on Google Pixel, Google Pixel XL, Google Pixel 2, and Google Pixel 2 XL very easily. Back up your Android phone first and then get started with the steps below.

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Google Photos has introduced new features, including 'Color Pop'

Google announced new features for its Photos platform at I/O 2018, one of which is Color Pop.

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Google Maps users on iOS can now change their navigation arrows

Google has introduced a new feature allowing its users to change the blue navigation arrow with an icon of a vehicle in the Driving navigation mode. This new feature is only available for Google Maps users on iOS-powered devices at the time of writing.

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Google adds Material Design to sign-in screens; rollout begins next week

Google recently gave a new look to Gmail app after years, and after I/O 2018, apps like Google Drive, Google News among others have started adopting Material Design theme. Now, the latest to join the Material Design interface is the sign-in screen, and an update for the same will be rolled out later this month starting June 14.

Due to its use of colors, the new look is distinctly more prominent. Google has also shared a screenshot of how the new and old interface looks like, and you can see it below.

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