News & Reviews:   Google

Snapchat recently released a new filter on their app, which shows how you would look like if you were several years older. By older, I meant by at least 30 to 50 years older to the point grey hairs as well as a moustache might show up.

Have you ever mispronounced a word in front of others and felt embarrassed about it? This new Google feature is here to help you with that problem! Now, if you have a hard time pronouncing a word, you can just google ‘How to pronounce (the word)?’ and you’ll get the correct pronunciation right from Google.

In light of the various reports on vape injuries and death in the United States, Apple recently removed around 181 vaping apps on their Apple App Store and will no longer approve such apps in the future based on their updated guidelines. Not only that, but it seems that the aforementioned guidelines also prohibits any apps that encourage the consumption of tobacco, illegal drugs, or even excessive amounts of alcohol as well.

Have you ever encountered problems like not knowing where to go while traveling? Or have you ever tried to look for those secret hideout restaurants while you’re at a foreign place?  This new Google Maps feature might help you to solve those problems with locals’ recommendations or reviews! 

With the Google Stadia going live on 19 November 2019, Google recently conducted an AMA(Ask Me Anything) session on Reddit where they answered various questions from the public. To the uninitiated, Google Stadia is an on-demand game streaming service that allows users to stream and play games online without the need to own a high-end gaming computer. 

We’ve heard a lot of Google Maps’ new features recently and here’s another one to join the family! Google has now integrated one of its useful services which is Google Translate into the navigation app. It is said to bring a lot of conveniences while you’re traveling in another country which speaks a different language.

Youtube recently clarified on Twitter, stating that the new Terms of Service does not mean that Youtube will terminate your account if you are not commercially viable. Instead, the new Terms of Service meant that they will discontinue certain Youtube service that are either outdated or not frequently used.

Recently, Google, as well as Ipsos, conducted a study on how Malaysians determine their next smartphone purchase. The study has stated that Malaysians are quite cautious, and they would usually do some research before making their next smartphone purchase. Interestingly, the price usually isn’t the primary contributing factor when it comes to smartphones, instead what matters is the battery life, whether is it running on an Android or an iOS, and the internal tech specs of the said smartphone.

Have you ever wondered how your profile is shown to the other users on Google Maps after all the ratings you’ve given to the locations you’ve been before? It is said that users were not allowed to edit their public profiles before but you are able to do it now!

YouTube’s Terms of Services was updated on 10 November 2019 and users have found out a clause that is considered quite unreasonable. One of the terms stated that YouTube is given the right to terminate or suspend your account if it is no longer commercially viable.