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Google adding site favicons to desktop Search results

The last time Google added favicons to desktop Search in early 2020 there was an uproar, but the company is now rolling out a new design. Back in October, mobile Search received larger favicons and site names. Google is now bringing both of those changes to the desktop web.  Above the page name, you previously just saw a URL. You’ll now also get the site name and a large favicon to the left…
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Google removing Chrome Cleanup Tool that deleted ‘unwanted’ Windows apps

In 2015, Google introduced a Cleanup Tool designed to find and delete unwanted software (UwS) that might impact your browsing experience. Google is now removing the Chrome Cleanup Tool. Google says the Cleanup Tool is no longer needed given a “steady decline in UwS findings on users’ machines,” as well as a drop in user complaints about such software. It worked by detecting and removing…
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Samsung Galaxy S23 series belatedly joins official ARCore support list

After the delay in adding the Pixel 6a and Pixel 7 series to the official ARCore support list, Samsung’s latest flagship Galaxy S23 series and a few more flagships have also been added. Spotted by Android Police, the official ARCore support list is often far behind when it comes to adding certified devices to its online repository. Given that many devices launch long before being inducted to…
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Google Messages rolling out the new icons for read receipts

After testing in October, Google Messages looks to be widely rolling out a redesign of read receipts with icons replacing words (sent, delivered, and read). 9to5Google has a rebooted newsletter that highlights the biggest Google stories with added commentary and other…
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Google teases I/O 2023 with literal input/output puzzle

Google I/O 2023 must be just around the corner, as the company has launched a new “input/output” puzzle that should reveal the date and location for this year’s event. History of Google I/O For over a decade, the Google I/O developer conference has served as the showcase of the company’s latest technology and a preview of what’s to come. From the latest enhancements to Android and Wear…
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