Facebook extends coronavirus work from home policy until July 2021
Facebook has joined Google in saying it will allow employees to work from home until the middle of next year as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. “Based on guidance …
Google launches the final beta of Android 11
With the launch of Android 11 getting closer, Google today launched the third and final beta of its mobile operating system ahead of its general availability. Google had previously delayed …
Google to roll out its digital learning platform to 23 million students and teachers in India’s Maharashtra state
Google has partnered with one of the largest states in India to provide its digital classroom services to tens of millions of students and teachers, the search giant said today, …
Government in contact with Apple, Google about COVID Alert device compatibility concerns
The Canadian government remains in contact with Apple and Google to see if it’s possible to address concerns regarding device compatibility with the COVID Alert app. A spokesperson for the …
Google adds Digital Ink Recognition API for touch and stylus input to ML Kit
A month after announcing changes to ML Kit, its developer toolset for infusing apps with AI, Google today launched the Digital Ink Recognition API on Android and iOS to allow …
Google launches Android 11 Beta 3, lets COVID-19 apps work with location off
Google today launched Android 11 Beta 3, the seventh and final preview of its next mobile OS version. Beta 3 puts Android 11 into release candidate status, which means Google …
UK reported to be ditching coronavirus contacts tracing in favor of ‘risk rating’ app
What’s going on with the UK’s coronavirus contacts tracing app? Reports in the national press today suggest a launch of the much delayed software will happen this month but also …
Leaked Google document hints at upcoming Pixel 5a, foldable Pixel and more
A new, leaked document suggests Google is working on Android builds for the Pixel 5a, a foldable Pixel and at least two other first-party devices, which could be the Pixel …
Google discontinues the Pixel 4, nine months after release
Days after announcing the Pixel 4a, Google has quietly discontinued sales of the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL. The move, noted early by the Verge, represents an extremely truncated …
Google Pixel 4a supports Netflix HDR content
On Monday, Google finally revealed the Pixel 4a, a phone that has been rumoured since last year. While it won’t be in the hands of Canadian consumers until September, Netflix …