Google to use 'patient data' to develop healthcare algorithms
According to a Wall Street Journal report, Google will have access to patient records from HCA, which operates 181 hospitals and more than 2,000 healthcare sites in 21 states. "HCA would consolidate and store with Google data from digital health records and internet-connected medical devices under the multi-year agreement," the report said on Wednesday.
Google Cloud unveils 3 services to provide real-time insights
The three services -- Dataplex, Analytics Hub and Datastream -- will help organisations break free from data silos to securely predict business outcomes, empower users, and make informed, real-time decisions, Google said during the inaugural virtual ‘Data Cloud Summit'. "Data must be thought of as an ability that integrates all aspects of working with it."
Now password-protect Google page that reflects your searches
Whenever people use a Google device or product (Android smartphone or Chrome browser), their activity history is stored and is available for them to review via ‘My Activity; feature. Now, "if you turn on extra verification, Google will make sure it's really you before you can see or delete your full history on My Activity," the company said in an update.
Google to count high-quality photos, videos in free 15GB quota
The company said that your existing high-quality photos and videos are exempt from this change. "Any photos or videos backed up in high quality before June 1, 2021, will not count toward your Google Account storage. These photos and videos will remain free and exempt from the storage limit," Andy Abramson, Director, Product Management, Google Photos, said in a statement late on Monday.
Few updates from Google I/O to make your life easier
The keynote that started with the mantra "Building a more helpful Google for everyone" also provided glimpses and far-out technologies arriving soon. Starting your car with your phone to searching your screenshots using Google Lens, here are few updates from the conference that may help users make their lives easier. The company said that they are working with car manufacturers to develop a new digital car key in Android 12.
The world now has over 3B active Android devices
Sameer Samat, VP of product management at Android and Google Play, revealed this during the Google I/O Developer Conference 2021. Google added over 500 million active Android devices since I/O event in 2019 and one billion devices since 2017.
Google unveils redesigned Android 12 at I/O 2021
According to Sameer Samat, VP of Product Management, Android and Google Play, Android 12 includes the biggest design change in Android's history. "We rethought the entire experience, from the colours to the shapes, light and motion. The result is that Android 12 is more expressive, dynamic and personal than ever before," Samat, said during the conference.
Spotify legal chief calls Apple 'ruthless bully': Report
In an op-ed published in The Wall Street Journal, Gutierrez said that "Apple's ability to strangle its competitors is unprecedented," and used the trial with Epic Games as evidence that "Spotify is no longer alone" in its criticism of the Cupertino tech giant.
Google unveils new feature for faster connectivity
"In the coming months, we're bringing Fast Pair to even more devices such as Beats headphones as well as cars from BMW and Ford. With a single tap, you can pair your Android phone to your favorite accessories whether it's earbuds, speakers, wearables or cars," Erik Kay, VP of Engineering, Android, saidAduring the Google I/O conference on Tuesday.
Google uses AI to decode common skin conditions, Tuberculosis
"Once you launch the tool, simply use your phone's camera to take three images of the skin, hair or nail concern from different angles. You'll then be asked questions about your skin type, how long you've had the issue and other symptoms that help the tool narrow down the possibilities," said Peggy Bui, MD, Product Manager, Google Health.
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