Google is hiring Android Security team to check apps for bugs

Google posted for the requirement Security Engineering Manager to lead the new Android Security Team Google is forming a new Android Security team to test third-party apps in its Playstore. The company has posted a job listing asking eligible people to apply for a Manager role to lead the new team. The group formed will … Read more

Google Chrome to support video streaming from various OTTs

Google Chrome in future may have a dedicated section for streaming video content from various OTT platforms within the browser. A snippet of this support was found in the Canary version of Chrome, where it let the user select platforms like Netflix, Prime Video and Disney Hotstar. This is still in pre-beta phase and has … Read more

Google will pay hackers up to $1.5 million for findings bugs

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Google has announced that it will pay up to $1.5 million to hackers and security researchers who find flaws or bugs in its Pixel series of smartphones. Rewards start at $500 for reporting moderately severe vulnerabilities and go up to $8,000 for security researchers and hackers who find and report critical bugs that can also … Read more

Google launches Chromecast with Google TV with a dedicated remote and 4K HDR support

Google Chromecast

Google Chromecast with Google TV is priced at $49.99 in the US Google just launched the Pixel 5 and the Pixel 4a 5G in the US. Accompanying the Pixel phones, Google Chromecast was also unveiled at the event. This ‘Chromecast with Google TV’ is somehow similar to the previous Chromecast devices, however, this time all new … Read more

Google to introduce a COVID-19 info layer to its Maps soon

Google Maps Covid 19 Info

Google is found to adding a new feature to its Maps platform, where it specifies the severity of COVID-19 cases in a particular region. Named as COVID-19 Info, the new layer will be applied over Maps to determine the latest cases in a certain region with a decreasing or increasing tag. This could be helpful … Read more

New feature in Google Play Store will compare similar apps

Google is experimenting with a new feature in the Play Store, where it will compare similar apps for better decision making. Named as “Compare apps“, this will show up in the individual apps section and will show the comparisons in terms of several features. This has been limited to video players for now and may … Read more

Google launches scam spotter website aiming to help people avoid online scams

Scam Spotter

As the world of the internet has been rapidly getting bigger with a vast amount of contact-less communication, thus, leading to the rise of online scams as well. Although, people like us who know about the internet have the knowledge to find out scams but there are few people who may not have adequate knowledge … Read more