For so long, Apple has had a sizeable lead over Google when it comes to texting, with iMessage featuring a number of exclusive features such as per-message emoji reactions and end-to-end encryption. In response, Google released RCS, bringing the messaging experience on Android much closer to that of Apple. However, one big problem that remained unresolved was cross-platform texting. For every reaction on iMessage, the same message is returned again to the other Android user, prefixed by their reaction, clogging up the chat thread with meaninglessly long messages, just because it’s not an iPhone-to-iPhone conversation. Well, it looks like those days will be over pretty soon. In fact, you could end this peril as soon as now.
Google Duplex is rolling out to non-Pixel phones in the US
Google announced Duplex back at I/O 2018. It enables the Google Assistant to call businesses and make reservations or appointments for you. In March, it started widely rolling out to only the Pixel phones and turned out to be pretty reliable too. Now, according to a report from XDA-Developers, Google Duplex is rolling out for iPhones (with the Google Assistant app) and most Android phones in the US.
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[Update: Restored] Apple revokes Google’s developer enterprise certificate causing all internal iOS apps to break
Just yesterday, Facebook had its developer enterprise certificate revoked by Apple after news broke that it was using the program to distribute a research app to consumers that tracked all network data on their iOS device in exchange for gift cards. Apple’s policy for the Developer Enterprise Program states that it’s “solely for the internal distribution of apps within an organization.” Apple also added that “any developer using their enterprise certificates to distribute apps to consumers [would] have their certificates revoked.” Google also had a similar app that used the same bypass as Facebook, and now, The Verge is reporting that they too are having their enterprise certificates revoked.
Google Maps will now include EV charging stations
Google Maps’ newest feature brings information about electric vehicle charging stations to the Map. It’ll include the types of ports available, charging speeds, and how many ports there are. You’ll also see information about the station from drivers, including photos, ratings, reviews, and questions.
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Analyst estimates Google is paying Apple $9 billion to be Safari’s default search engine, $12 billion next year
There is no denying the fact that there is nothing more beneficial than being the default search engine of a widely used browser like Safari, even if will cost a lot of money.
Google Chrome turns 10 years old with v69, redesigned with Material Theme
Google Chrome is turning 10 years old, and it’s getting a shiny new revamp from head to toe. The dino game (the one that you play when there is no internet) is also getting a makeover!
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How to use iCloud Mail on Android
Apple doesn’t have an app to use iCloud Mail on Android. If you’re tied into the Apple ecosystem and want to move to Android, you can set up iCloud Mail on Gmail. Here’s how. Continue reading “How to use iCloud Mail on Android”
Fortnite for Android: Everything you need to know
The battle-royale game, Fortnite by Epic Games has been a hit with gamers. It made its way to iOS, even passing 100 million downloads. However, Android users were left out, but now, the Android beta is out and here’s everything you need to know.
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[Update: Fixed] Not just you: Snapchat is down worldwide
Snapchat, the photo-based social media and messaging platform suffered a major outage today. It started at around 11:00 PM EST. There have been numerous reports on Twitter, and the hashtag #snapchatdown is currently trending.
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Notifications in iOS 11 still suck
Apple changed a lot of things in iOS 11 to make it a far better operating system with a far superior user experience, but it still needs some love in one particular area: notifications. The slightest improvement doesn’t outweigh the gaping hole in the software.