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Google Assistant bringing Duplex restaurant bookings to smart displays, expanding Guest Mode

June 8, 2021

After launching to users in 2018 and expanding to online orders earlier this year, Google Duplex on Assistant is making its debut on Nest smart displays in the near future as another feature also expands to more users. Google announced today that, “soon,” Nest smart displays will be able to book a table at a restaurant using Duplex. Phrases such as “Hey Google, book a table at…

Google TV homescreen adding Sling TV integration on Chromecast in first expansion past YouTube TV

June 8, 2021

For live TV streaming customers, one of the best parts of Google TV is its homescreen guide. However, that “Live” tab has, to date, only worked with YouTube TV. Now, Google TV is adding homescreen integration for Sling TV. Rolling out starting this week*, Chromecast…

June security patch rolling out to Google Pixel, factory images & OTAs live

June 8, 2021

While the first beta of Google’s next mobile operating system is now available, Android 11 remains the stable release for the next few months. Google is rolling out the June security patch with a Feature Drop to the Pixel 3, Pixel 3a, Pixel 4, Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a (5G), and…

Android users will soon be able to join FaceTime calls via browser

June 8, 2021

Apple announced a whole slew of features for FaceTime today, but there was one major announcement for Android users: You’ll soon be able to join FaceTime calls via your phone’s web browser. Famously, Steve Jobs said in 2010 when FaceTime was announced that it would be based on open standards and work cross-platform. That reality didn’t play out until today, at WWDC 2021, where Apple…

Google Meet rolling out video backgrounds on web, also coming to mobile

June 8, 2021

Back in October, Google introduced default and custom wallpapers for Meet. Google Meet is now rolling out video backgrounds that are first coming to the web. This capability was first announced with the revamped Google Meet web UI that’s now widely rolled out. In…

Google hit with €220 million by France over ‘abusing’ its dominant position in advertising

June 8, 2021

As has happened quite a few times in recent memory, Google’s position in the advertising industry is coming back to bite the company a bit. Today, France has issued a fine against Google for “abusing” that position. The French Competition Authority’s investigation…

OnePlus Nord N200 set to adopt 1080p and new design as Nord CE leaks

June 8, 2021

The OnePlus Nord N100 was a pretty bare-bones device with a price tag to match, but its sequel is shaping up to be a decent middle ground. In an interview this week, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau confirmed a few details about the Nord N200 including its display, price range, and showing off its design, too. Speaking to PCMag, OnePlus confirmed a few details of its next US-destined budget smartphone. The…

Apple goes after Google Lens & Live View with iOS 15 as AR utilities become commonplace

June 8, 2021

Google’s biggest consumer-facing augmented reality offerings today are Lens and Live View in Maps. At WWDC 2021, Apple announced it was planning to go after those two features with iOS 15 this fall. Apple’s Google Lens competitor is primarily accessed in the Camera and…

Comment: Apple’s depiction of an Android phone is purposefully degrading, but fairly accurate

June 8, 2021

After years of ignoring the fact that it was originally supposed to be a cross-platform standard, Apple finally announced an expansion of FaceTime to Android and Windows devices through a web app allowing users on other platforms to join iOS 15 users in their calls. To go…

You can now set different or blurred backgrounds in Google Meet for Android

June 8, 2021

In addition to video backgrounds on the web, Google is rolling out the ability to change your background in Meet for Android today. This feature is initially limited to pre-selected defaults and first came to desktops last October. Instead of being limited to your live surroundings, Google Meet for Android now supports different backgrounds. This includes blurring or selecting one of…