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Google Messages improving auto-categorization by asking for SMS ‘donations’ from selected users

To help improve the auto-categorization of SMS and RCS messages, Google Messages is now asking selected users for SMS “donations.” Auto-grouping categories have been rolling out for Google Messages for a little while at this stage, with the feature letting you choose between “Personal” and “Business” alongside an “All” messages tab. This makes it slightly easier to sift through…
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Lumen’s metabolic analyzer iOS app gets food log to show how nutrition impacts you in real-time

Lumen is an affordable and pocket-sized device that measures your metabolism to help achieve your health and fitness goals. Now the iOS-supported device that integrates with Apple Health has received an update that includes a built-in food log to help you understand how what you eat impacts your metabolism in real-time, decide what to eat and when, and more. Whether you want to lose or maintain…
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Google details its security response to the war in Ukraine [U: YouTube demonetizations, blocks]

With the war in Ukraine ongoing, Google today detailed its company-wide response to the conflict with a focus on the “safety and security of our employees, users, and customers.” Update 3/1: Google announced last night that it’s “blocking YouTube channels connected to RT and Sputnik across Europe, effective immediately.” This decision follows other social media platforms as mandated by…
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Google touts 270% YoY growth in Progressive Web App installs on desktop

As the creators of Chrome OS, Google is a big proponent of Progressive Web Apps (PWA) especially to expand what the platform can do. Google shared today that desktop PWA installs have seen a 270% growth spurt since the beginning of 2021. This PWA growth spurt took place from February 1, 2021 to Feb. 1, 2022 with “Google Internal Data” cited. This stat counts installs from Chrome OS and the…
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