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  Google’s native Phone app gained many new features and functionalities over the past year. However, one of the basic features the Google Phone app lacked is the ability to announce caller IDs during an incoming call. So, the Mountain View giant has now finally added the support caller ID announcement in the native dialler app of Android. The “Announce caller ID” feature is rolling out to users after being in development for months. It was initially discovered in an APK teardown last year. Now, Google has finally added it to the native dialer app on most Android devices. It works just as it sounds and announces the name or number of an incoming call on a user’s device. This is a nifty addition for those who prefer to know who is calling them without glancing at the call screen. Moreover, the feature is pretty important for those with physical disabilities such as eyesight issues. So, all in all, the feature aims to help users avoid unwanted calls without p...

  You can sign in to one or more Google accounts simultaneously on both your mobile and PC, but you can’t sign out of one account at a time on the web. Instead, Google forces you to sign out of all accounts at once, even if you only want to log out of one or two accounts. It’s  not a problem on Android or iOS devices  because you can sign out of Google accounts one at a time. However, that’s not possible on the web. So today, we will show you a nifty workaround that will help you sign out of one Google account on any device when using multiple accounts. Sign Out of One Google (Gmail) Account When Using Multiple Accounts The inability to log out of a single Google account at a time may not be a big deal for people who only use one Gmail ID, but it is  really inconvenient  for folks who manage multiple accounts. This tutorial will show you a trick that will let you sign out of only one Google account on your computer instead of having to sign out of all accounts a...

  Gmail is the default choice for a vast majority of users online when it comes to picking an email service. And that’s for a good reason. Gmail offers you a ton of features, and with   Google Workspace , you get deeper integrations into Google’s productivity suite, including Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Meet. However, if you are looking to rely less on the Google ecosystem or searching for a privacy-focused email service, here are the best Gmail alternatives you should try in 2021. 10 Best Gmail Alternatives in 2021 One of the primary reasons for users switching away from Gmail is privacy concerns. Many users do not feel safe with Google having access to their private data. Also, it is not end-to-end encrypted by default. Another major concern among some users is the lack of features, which Google promised to port from the now-dead Inbox by Google. So if you want a more feature-rich and privacy-focused email service provider, check out the best alternatives...

Google Currents' to Replace Google+ for Enterprise Users on July 6 By techtonic group Following the  shuttering of Google+  for consumers in 2018, Google announced that the G Suite version of the ill-fated social network will be rebranded as ' Google Currents '. Now, more than a year later, the company has announced that the new service will be officially launched July 6. The 'Currents' branding will also be introduced to the existing Google+ apps on Android and iOS, the company said. In an e-mail to  G Suite  administrators on Thursday, Google said that existing Google+ enterprise users will be automatically transitioned to the new platform. The new service will reportedly come with an 'updated look and feel'. It will also offer a number of new features, including content moderation and administrative privileges, the company said. It will also carry over some Google+ concepts, like 'tags' and 'streams'. Google Currents has been...

Google Camera 7.4 Update Brings 4K Video Resolution Toggle, 8x Zoom for Videos By Techtonic group Google has rolled out a new update for its stock camera app on Pixel phones today. The Google Camera 7.4 update brings two video-centric features in tow. It adds the option to switch video resolution from the quick settings menu and allow up to 8x zoom while recording videos on the  Pixel 4 . If you've used the Google Camera app, be it the official or modded version, you would know that switching the video resolution has always been a hassle. You need to leave the viewfinder and jump into the camera settings to access the same. Google Camera 7.4 is making it simpler to toggle the video resolution. You can now swipe down on the video tab to access the new 'Resolution' option in the quick settings menu. It lets you choose between  Full-HD (1080p) and 4K (Ultra-high resolution) . The option to select the 'Frames/sec' only shows up for the 1080p video recording ...

Chrome Google Market Share Hits an All-tim High on Desktop By Techtonic group Google Chrome increased its browser market share for the fifth straight month in May. With this, the browser is now at an all-time high of 69.8 percent market share. It is still lower than the nearly 90 percent market share that Microsoft's Internet Explorer had in 2005, just before  Mozilla Firefox  started climbing the charts. Chrome is on track to breach the 70 percent mark in June. In that case, it will become only the third browser after IE and Netscape Navigator to hit the landmark. According to Net Applications,  Microsoft Edge  sits pretty at number two with 7.9 percent market share ahead of Firefox. Mozilla's open-source browser is at number three on the list with 7.2 percent,  having lost the second place to Microsoft Edge  earlier this year. Safari and Opera rounded out the top-five with 3.9 percent and 1.1 percent market share, respectively. As for Internet...

Google Faces $5 Billion Lawsuit for Tracking Users Even in Incognito Mode By techtonic group Google is facing a $5 billion class action lawsuit in the US over allegations that its  Chrome  web browser  collected user information even in Incognito mode . The lawsuit seeks at least $5,000 of damages per user for violations of US wiretapping laws, as well as local privacy laws in California. The complaint, filed in a federal court in San Jose, California, claims that Google gathers data for analytics purposes, regardless of whether users click on Google-supported ads and regardless of whether the browser is set to 'Incognito' mode, or private browsing.  "Google tracks and collects consumer browsing history and other web activity data no matter what safeguards consumers undertake to protect their data privacy" , the plaintiffs allege. According to the Reuters, Google has denied the allegations, saying that it will defend itself vigorously against the claims...

Here's Your First Look at Google's Upcomming Android TV Dongle and Remote By Techtonic group Google has been rumored to be working on a Chromecast Ultra successor for months. Recently, we learned that the company was working on one with Android TV support, as well as a dedicated remote. The folks over at XDA Developers provide further proof of its existence by sharing marketing renders for Google's upcoming streaming device and remote. Codenamed Sabrina, in line with 9to5Google's  initial report  from back in March, this new streaming device will essentially change the company's offering because it comes baked with Android TV. Chromecast devices to date have just allowed users to stream content from their phones to their TVs. Sabrina will change this with the Android TV integration, finally, giving users access to more content on their fingertips. Android TV Remote The biggest highlight will, however, have to be the dedicated remote. The Chromecast devic...

You May Soon be Able to Download Edited PDF Files Witb Google Chrome By Techtonic group Finding a  good software to edit PDF files  used to be a pain back in the day, but that changed when  Google Chrome  started offering that feature a few years ago. However, the browser still doesn't let users download edited versions of the files, offering instead, the original, unedited file when you try to import it. That, however, may change soon, as Google is working on correcting this anomaly in a future version of its web-browser. Believed to have been first spotted by  ChromeStory , a code change request in the Chromium Gerrit suggests that  Google Chrome will soon let users decide whether to download the edited file or the original one . According to the document, this is how the feature will work:  "If a PDF document is an editable form and the user has added data in the form fields, allow them to choose between downloading the edited form docum...

Google Duo Adds New Emojis, End-To-End Encryption Message By Techtonic group Google's video calling app Duo is making visual changes to let users know that it has end-to-end encryption. As reported by  Android Police , the  app will now show users a 'Call is secured using end-to-end encryption' text on the call screen . It is worth noting that  Google Duo has had end-to-end encryption ever since its inception in 2016 . However, Duo users might not be aware of the existence of the feature, which might be why Google is emphasizing it with this update. Image: Android Police Apart from that,  Duo is gaining the ability to let you send multiple emojis . The app previously had the option to send heart emoji and with this update, users will have 11 emojis ( ? ? ? ? ❗️ ? ? ? ? ? ?) to choose from. As you can see in the image below, a total of six emojis will be grouped in each card and new cards will be formed for subsequent emojis. While the new emojis are prese...

June Pixel Drop Brings Bedtime Mode, Better Adaptive Battery to Pixel Phones By Techtonic group Google is releasing the third Pixel feature drop today. The drop brings in a bunch of new features to Pixel phones, and this time the company is focusing on sleep, and personal safety among other things. Here's what's new in the latest Pixel feature drop. Improvements to Adaptive Battery The adaptive battery feature in Android learns your usage patterns and helps you save battery. However, the feature can now predict when your battery will run out and reduce battery usage even more. This should help with your phone lasting longer per charge. Bedtime The Google Clock app on Pixel phones now has a new 'Bedtime' mode. The feature, similar to the one found in iOS, helps you maintain a proper sleep schedule. However, unlike the iPhone's Bedtime mode, Google has gone further to help you fall asleep on time. The Bedtime mode will play calming sounds to help you sleep...

Google's New "Scam Spotter" Website Aims to Help People Avoid Scams By Techtonic group There was a time before the internet when people used to con other people through physical contact. However, as the internet has made communication effectively contact-less, online scams have become much more popular in recent times. Now, for people like us who know the internet like the back of our hands, it is easy to spot the scammers. However, for a layman who receives an email out of the blue stating that he/she has won a lottery of Rs 50,000 would surely believe it. So, to help these people spot and avoid these types of scams, Google has come up with a new "Scam Spotter" website. " Scam Spotter " is not actually a tool for the users, rather it is an educational website for the scam-spotting-noobs out there.  The Mountain View-based tech giant has partnered with Cybercrime Support Network to build the website . This website provides information that ...