Google introduced new Android Auto and vehicle features with integrated Google systems at CES 2024. One major improvement is electric vehicle integration with Google Maps. EV Integration with Google Maps Beginning with the Ford Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning, EVs equipped with Android Auto will allow drivers to view their battery level in real time…
In 2022, Google introduced a side panel UI update for desktop Chrome, initially focused on providing access to Bookmarks. This feature has evolved, and now Chrome is planning to redesign the side panel, eliminating the need for the existing icon. Previously, users accessed the side panel by tapping an icon next to their Google profile…
Google has recently enhanced its mobile Chrome following feed feature, expanding beyond displaying content solely from followed publications to now include topics as well. This means users will now experience a more diverse array of sites in their follow feed within Chrome. Glenn Gabe, a prominent figure in analyzing alternative Google feeds and SERPs, highlighted…
Google is gearing up for an Assistant update, strategically emphasizing quality, reliability, and user satisfaction. The focus is on streamlining features to prioritize commonly used functionalities and leveraging technological advancements for improved performance. Anticipated New Features: Audiobooks and Media Alarms: Stopwatches and Voice Commands: Communication Commands: Messaging and Calendar Commands: Contact Information: Google’s decision to…
Google has made a notable change to its structured data documentation, shifting to the use of hashtags for @id references. While not a mandatory requirement at this time, it’s being encouraged as a best practice within schema.org for improved clarity and consistency. Here’s a breakdown of the key points: To illustrate the change, consider this…
When Google introduced Bard in February of last year, it faced initial criticism for being hastily launched. The AI chatbot, designed to rival ChatGPT and Microsoft’s Bing, exhibited factual errors in its demo video, leading to scrutiny. However, Bard has since improved its response quality and introduced several new features over the past few months….
Google is in the process of developing an enhanced version of its AI chatbot, Bard, referred to as ‘Bard Advanced.’ This upgraded iteration, powered by Gemini Ultra, Google’s latest large language model, is slated to be accessible through a subscription-based service on Google One. Features of Bard Advanced Bard Advanced is positioned as a more…
Previously, Dynamic Color was the primary expression of Material You on Chrome for Android, but now the New Tab Page (NTP) is undergoing a redesign. Update 1/1/24: If these Material You tweaks for the Chrome (120) New Tab Page are not visible on your Android device, you can use this flag: chrome://flags/#enable-surface-polish As a reminder,…
Hold onto your party hats, SEO sleuths! The Googleverse is abuzz with whispers of ranking earthquakes this New Year’s Eve. While Google remains mum on official updates, search trackers and SEO chatter paint a picture of SERP fluctuations wilder than a Times Square confetti storm. It’s a familiar scene, strangely echoing the pre-Christmas ranking rumble….
As we approach the new year, a subset of Google Messages users has encountered a peculiar challenge related to scheduling messages into 2024. Recently, individuals attempting to schedule messages for events like “happy new year” have observed a limitation preventing them from selecting dates beyond the current day when navigating through the calendar. Although December…
