Google Lens can now automatically translate screenshots
According to 9To5Google, users can now take a screenshot of a foreign language and let Google Lens do the translation without any intermediate step. The exciting new feature is available on the Google Lens Screenshot UI for devices running Android 11+. The translate button will become visible on the screenshot and a click on it will detect and translate the required text quickly.
Alphabet posts record $55.3B sales in Q1 as users stayed online
The astounding growth reflects elevated consumer activity online and broad-based increases in advertiser spending within Google Services. The company reported $17.9 billion as net income and ended the first quarter with $135 billion in cash and marketable securities.
Google announces Rs 135 cr grant for Covid-hit India
The donation includes two grants from Google.org, Google's philanthropic arm, totalling Rs 20 crore. "The first is to GiveIndia to provide cash assistance to families hit hardest by the crisis to help with their everyday expenses. The second will go to UNICEF to help get urgent medical supplies, including oxygen and testing equipment, to where it's needed most in India," said Sanjay Gupta, Country Head and VP, India.
Google accidentally reveals Pixel 5a camera details: Report
In a recent blog post related to camera features and the capabilities of the HDR+ algorithm, the company linked a Google Photos gallery full of camera samples taken with already existing Pixel phones. The company shared two images on the blog post. The first image has been taken down, but the EXIF data has already revealed what we needed and it clearly says Google Pixel 5a, GSMArena reported.
YouTube building its video-transcoding chip: Report
Google's Jeff Calow said the Argos chip has brought "up to 20-33x improvements in computing efficiency compared to our previous optimised system, which was running software on traditional servers." The VCU package is a full-length PCI-E card and looks a lot like a graphics card. A board has two Argos ASIC chips buried under a gigantic, passively cooled aluminium heat sink.
App makers blast Apple, Google in Senate hearing: Report
In a lengthy Senate hearing, the app makers said Apple and Google's rules surrounding in-app payments and app updates allow the tech giants to choke off rival services, and that they engage in retaliation when app developers refuse to comply, reports CNN.
Google introducing new UI, auto zoom and more in Meet app
Beginning next month, desktop and laptop users will see a new, richer user interface with an array of easy-to-access features that make meetings more productive and inclusive.
Google adding new Earth Day wallpapers for Pixel phones
The new wallpapers are accessible by long-pressing anywhere on the Pixel Launcher and selecting "Styles & wallpapers". Housed in "Curated Culture", these three new Earth Day Pixel wallpapers were drawn by Jeremyville. The style anthropomorphizes fish, land creatures and even trees, showing them having a fun celebration, reports 9To5Google
Google One is among world's first ioXt-certified apps
Based on these same guidelines, more than 20 industry stakeholders, including Google, Amazon and mobile app security tester NowSecure, worked together to build a specific standard for mobile apps, reports Android Police.
Google working on 'Trash Bin' feature for deleting files on Android 12
According to XDA Developers, the spotted code suggests Google may surface Android's hidden Recycle Bin/Trash feature in Storage settings. Last year, Google rolled out Android 11 which enforced major changes to the way that apps can access a device's storage, the report said.
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