Category: WP-3
5 email apps you should use instead of Gmail or Outlook
Proton Gmail and Outlook are the two go-to email clients — the default apps that almost everyone uses. That doesn’t, however, mean they’re the best. If you’re looking to switch things up and try out something new, there are some really good options out there that offer a fresher take on email. Each one does …
European Commission Asking About Google-Samsung AI Deal
The European Commission is reportedly looking into whether Google’s generative artificial intelligence (AI) deal with Samsung keeps other companies’ chatbots off Samsung smartphones. The antitrust regulator is asking industry participants about the deal and could use what it learns to build a case against the companies, Reuters reported Wednesday (July 17). The effort centers on …
Gmail debuted on April Fool’s Day 20 years ago. The joke is still on us.
A completely free email service offering 1 GB of storage, integrated search capabilities, and automatic message threading? Too good to be true. At least, that’s what many people thought 20 years ago today, when Google announced Gmail’s debut. To be fair, it’s easy to see why some AP News readers wrote letters claiming the outlet’s …
Google Messages RCS images may start looking a whole lot better
TL;DR Google Messages may soon finally support higher-quality image transfers over RCS. Right now, iPhone (beta) users can send high-res pics to their Android friends on Messages, but it doesn’t work the other way around. New compression and resizing options tailored specifically for RCS appear to be in the works. Change is coming to how …
Gmail for Android: 6 settings to change
If you are always on the go, the Gmail app is probably among the most used apps on your Android phone. It makes managing your inbox easy and keeps you informed of all high-priority emails that arrive. But Gmail’s Android app is not perfect. There are a few settings that you can tweak for a …
Google’s talks to buy Wiz, and the gap between AI spending and AI revenue
On today’s episode of Equity, Rebecca Bellan explored Google’s reported talks to acquire Wiz, a cloud security company, for around $23 billion. Wiz provides an “all-in-one approach to cloud security,” pulling data from Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud and others, then scanning it all for security risk factors — something that Google might …
Google Says Some Gmail Accounts Will Be Deleted, Messages Blocked
Google has confirmed numerous changes impacting Gmail users in 2024 SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Google has confirmed several important changes that will impact users of the Gmail email service in 2024. These changes address various issues such as account deletion and email message rejection. It is crucial for all Gmail users to familiarize themselves …
Google app preparing to bring 3 new info-packed weather widgets
What you need to know Code in the latest Google app beta showcases several new weather widgets for Android. The widgets are info-packed with the largest, a 4×3 variant, containing the current temp, location, highs, lows, and a three-day outlook. Google changed its weather experience in the app last year with Pixel devices picking it …
Google Workspace and Gmail mobile app are getting some major Gemini updates — but you’ll need to pay
Google has announced a series of upgrades to its Gemini generative AI platform, including a new embedded Gemini experience within the Workspace office software suite. Gemini for Google Workspace will now be available from a refreshed side panel within the online office apps, offering up its GenAI capabilities such as summary generation from within the …
Google’s AI results are showing up less frequently, a study found
Google appears to be showing its AI-generated search results less often in recent weeks, according to a recent study from an SEO company. The data, collected by BrightEdge and reported on by Search Engine Land, suggests that AI Overviews dropped from appearing in 11 percent of queries on June 1st to 7 percent of queries …