News & Reviews:   Google

Google is fighting really hard against ad-block users on YouTube. The company has tried several methods here and there but this one takes the cake. According to Reddit user SDHD4K, the latest tactic now skips your video to the end if you have an ad blocker turned on.

If you frequently use YouTube, this news might excite you. Recently, YouTube Music allows you to hum the rhythm of the music to find the song. That said, what should you know about it?

WhatsApp is developing a theme customisation feature for the messaging app that will allow you to choose a wallpaper and five new colour options for chat bubbles. Interestingly, WABetaInfo discovered this feature in WhatsApp iOS beta version v24.11.10.70 and claims that similar changes will also appear on Android. That said, what should you know about it?

Today, Google launched a new Google Play service update for Google Password Manager. Starting today onwards, users can now share their passwords with their family members securely via the function. It can be done on Google Chrome and Android. 

Last month, it was hinted that Gemini will support music playback soon. The update was actually confirmed at Google I/O 2024 but wasn't a built-in Google app function as we thought. Instead, it's a Gemini extension/add-on for Android devices or PCs.

Six years ago Google Duplex was shown as a virtual assistant that could make phone calls on behalf of the owner. Although it has been given to users in the United States for more than half a decade, this feature has not been given to other users as promised by Google. That said, what should you know about it?

ChatGPT, a chatbot from OpenAI has significantly changed the way people search and view search engines by providing a digital assistant at their fingertips. Currently, users need to sign in with an email, Google or Apple account to use ChatGPT on iOS, but this requirement may be lifted soon, allowing mobile users to access the AI assistant without an account.

Mobile wallets have become a cornerstone of modern convenience, allowing users to store not only their credit cards but also car insurance cards. It also includes event tickets and even a digital version of a driver's license or government ID in some countries. That said, what should you know about it?

Smartphones help users store personal information and valuable data making them attractive targets for theft. To improve security, a new set of advanced theft protection features are being introduced through Google Play service updates. This update could affect billions of devices running Android 10 and above with some features available in Android 15.

While Google I/O was underway, Apple managed to steal the show by announcing several accessibility features that will allow people with disabilities to use the device more comfortably. The feature that caught our attention the most was the control of the device using eye movements.