Google Io 2018

Google Maps beta shows horizontally scrolling categories section: Report

The user can see further options within a category by tapping on them. This option appears only if the user is not already viewing a particular location.

Google is testing horizontal app switcher for Chrome browser on Android devices

The new feature has been spotted on the Google Canary browser, an experimental version of the Google Chrome available on the Play Store.

Google Duplex AI stokes heated debate for its ‘human voice’

The technology has turned very critical for Google, which is still mulling on how to unleash it into the market.

Google IO 2018: Assistant making calls in an almost human sounding voice raises ethical questions among experts

The digital assistant was also programmed to understand when to respond quickly, such as after someone says "hello," versus pausing as a person might before answering complex questions.

Google's new avatar at IO 2018: Artificially intelligent, more responsible and socially conscious

Google’s consumer game is on point, but its CEO Sundar Pichai also touched upon a host of socially relevant issues and how Google is trying to tackle them

Google IO 2018: Android P comes with Digital Wellbeing to help you reduce excessive smartphone usage

It is good to see Google is actively engaging with its Digital Wellbeing features to balance our smartphone interaction with and our social life.

Google IO 2018: Along with directions, Maps will soon have a more social network-like experience with personalised suggestions

New Google Maps will soon have personalized tabs, ability to follow favourite places, and suggestions for popular joints and places.

Google IO 2018: Gmail gets a new feature called Smart Compose that will assist you with writing emails

The new feature will be rolled out to Gmail users by the coming weeks, and to the G Suite users over the next few months.

Google IO 2018: Google Photos gets AI-powered Smart Actions feature to help you enhance your pictures with one tap

Google Photos will now let you adjust brightness, correct colors, add a pop to images, all with just a tap.

Google IO 2018: Google News app to undergo complete redesign with a 'Full Coverage' feature to present news from all possible angles

Google News is adding new features like Newscasts, Full Coverage, For You, for a more customised feed.