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> In an unexpected change, Google TV seems to now be blocking the ability to take a screenshot locally on the...

> See what Google's doing to let users know about businesses caught manipulating reviews with fake content.

> One of the odd quirks of the Google TV Streamer is that the set-top box doesn’t come with an HDMI...

@google Recently, tried out Notebook LM, simply amazing, and I would have posted this too, your Accessibility Team, but I didn't see a obvious handle, for them on Mastodon. But using a screen reader, as a Blind user, there's a lot of unlabeled buttons, it was just dumb luck I found the audio button to try out the Study Guide Podcast Host Thingy.

> The new Google Streamer is a big upgrade over the Chromecast it replaces, but the $99 set-top box is already...

> The blue checkmarks that Gmail introduced to verify senders last year are now coming to the Android and iOS app...

> YouTube subscriptions are getting more premium (pricing).

> Google TV is now available in new countries and one more types of devices such as projectors and "art" TVs too.

> The final days of the trial approach.

> The Google TV Streamer is only available for pre-order in the US, but the September 24 launch date does refer to international availability.

> Google’s TV Streamer is the perfect marriage of smart home and smart TV.

> The new Google TV Streamer has a new "General interest" folder that hides away apps you might want to use, and keeps shortcuts to apps you don't need.

> Google TV and Android TV OS continue to grow, with dramatic growth over the past year with over 270 million active devices.

> Google TVs are getting a big smart home upgrade

> Chrome passkeys now sync securely across devices. Previously, users could only save passkeys to the Google Password Manager on Android.

> After rebranding its free channel offerings last week, Google has now released a new FreePlay app experience and added more channels.

> “Privileged and confidential” marks many Google emails.

> How many tabs do you open every day?

> Google plans on adding the Content Credentials standard to Search and its ads system to help identify AI created or edited content.

> We've uncovered development towards a new Google Messages "Sending as" indicator that could support multiple profiles or dual-SIM usage.

> With RCS rolling out on the iPhone, Google is working on cross-platform end-to-end encryption (E2EE) between Android and iPhone.

> While it's not live yet, work has been spotted in the Google Home app for an upcoming "Vacation" mode and improved Matter support.

> Google has racked up some mammoth fines over the last decade. Find out how much the tech giant has been hit for in total and why.

> Google Chrome's new features will make your browsing experience safer and give you more control over your personal information.

> Google Ad Manager is key to ad tech monopoly, DOJ aims to prove.

> YouTube has been testing a Pause ads format for over a year now, and it's starting to show up for some users.

> The Google Home app on Android is adding overdue features with support for both Material You themes and a search bar.

> Through an updated Google API, Android app developers can now effectively block sideloading and force downloads from the Play Store.

>Rolling out starting today, Google Search results will now directly link to The Internet Archive to add historical context for the links in your results.

> After 7 years, Google has lost its antitrust fight in the EU over Search, with a $2.7 billion fine on the table.

> Ad tech monopoly trial may hurt Google more than DOJ’s search case, experts say.

> Here's a video preview of how the upcoming Files by Google ZIP creation tool will operate once the feature's available.

> Google has blessed the Pixel Watch 3 with more smart home control features through Google Home. Check all of the new control features out!

> At the end of May, Google Messages officially announced  the ability to edit RCS messages, and editing is now seeing wider availability.

> Google is changing up the look of the account switcher on its apps. We have now managed to activate this new UI.

Always been this way for months. IIRC, the lock screen mute button is nonfunctional. Mute functionality detailed here.

Latest Versions: iOS 17.6.1, Google Meet 260.0

I should report this bug to Google and not Apple, right?

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/19509681 > Google has rolled out cross-device instant hotspot and call transfers to Android, but they have to be manually enabled. Here's how you do it.

> Google is working on a redesign of Quick Settings that might launch with Android 16.

> Google Drive introduced a new homepage on the web, and the latest design lets you simultaneously see suggested folders and files.