Medical info on Google is latest, but ChatGPT is more reliable & accurate
The study, published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research, showed that Google provides the most current information, but query results are skewed by service and product providers seeking customers. ChatGPT, meanwhile, provides more objective information, but it can be outdated and lacks the sources of its information in its narrative responses, the researchers found.
Google introduces new Play Store for large screens
"We’ve redesigned the Play Store to help users get the most from their tablets, Chromebooks, and foldables," the tech giant said in an Android Developers blogpost on Tuesday. The company introduced four updates to help users find high-quality large screen apps on its app store -- refreshed app listing pages, ranking and quality improvements, streamlined store navigation, and a split-screen search experience.
Apple employee spot a zero-day bug in Chrome but didn’t report to Google
The bug was originally found by an Apple employee who was participating in a Capture The Flag (CTF) hacking competition in March, reports TechCrunch. However, the Apple employee did not report the zero-day bug, meaning Google wasn’t aware of the bug and no patch had been issued yet.
YouTube testing feature that let users easily watch videos at 2x speed
Although the feature is in testing, Premium members can access this feature until August 13. This feature will be helpful as currently, users have to follow a few steps to move up the playback speed on the platform which might be frustrating for some people. The company also mentioned another feature it is testing that provides bigger previews to users while seeking.
Google Play Store sees huge drop in apps amid tough policies
The total number of Google Play apps has dropped by 360,000 in the past three years, reaching 2.59 million in June, according to data by CasinosEnLigne.com. Low-quality apps have declined but still have a 37 per cent share on Google Play Store, the data showed. The Statista and AppBrain data show that Android users could choose between 2.95 million apps three years ago.
Google working on 'Connected Flight' mode for Android: Report
The information was revealed by a new patent from the company which appeared online, reports Android Authority. According to the patent, the feature will work on phones, tablets and laptops. It seems to be able to recognize when the user is on a plane. If triggered, the device will automatically switch to Aeroplane mode and return to normal mode once it determines that the user is landed.
Google Pay introduces UPI LITE in India for faster transactions
The LITE account is linked to the user’s bank account but does not rely real-time on the issuing bank’s core banking system, the company said in a statement. The UPI LITE account can be loaded with up to Rs 2,000 twice a day and allows users to do instant UPI transactions up to Rs 200.
Global in-app spending hits record $67.5 bn, India largest market for Google Play
India, Brazil and Indonesia were the largest markets for downloads on Google Play in H1 2021, while Turkey, Russia and Indonesia saw the biggest upwards movement versus H2 2022 on the platform. Whereas on iOS, China, the US and Japan were the top markets by downloads with Brazil, China and the US posting the most growth versus H2 2022.
Google rolling out feature to let users negotiate time directly in Gmail
"We're adding a feature into Gmail that helps you find convenient 1:1 meeting times with others much quicker," the company said in a Workspace Updates blogpost on Tuesday. Earlier, this option was available in the three-dot menu on top of the email conversation view.
Google sued for allegedly stealing data from users to train its AI models
The lawsuit said Google also violated copyright laws in order to train and develop its AI products, reports CNN. The class-action suit was filed on Tuesday against Google, its parent company Alphabet, and AI subsidiary DeepMind in a federal court in California and was brought by Clarkson Law Firm.
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