According to 9to5Google, the feature is available on Google Authenticator 5.20. But this version has not been widely rolled out yet through the Play Store. However, you may be able to receive the feature in the coming weeks. Traditionally, Google’s two-factor authenticator (2FA) app displays a six-digit login code as soon as you open the app. But in the new update, you need to tap “Click to reveal PIN” to get the code....
This might be a slap to the face of all the people who attended/watched Google I/O back in May. The company said that it’s working on an integrated ecosystem of its phone, earbuds, and its upcoming tablet. Though the company didn’t state anything about a new Pixel computer, it just made sense. Other than Apple, Google is the only company with the power to make an integrated ecosystem consisting of its own mobile and computer software....
If you’ve been using Gmail for the past couple of years, you know how Smart Reply works. The feature suggests relevant responses for emails based on the content of the message. Users can select a suggested quick response to quickly reply to the email, thus saving some time and effort. The response you’ve selected will enter the compose field. You can send it as-is or edit it to make some changes before sending it....
According to Google, this change on Docs started rolling out to users on Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains this Wednesday, May 25th. It should reach all Google Workspace customers, as well as legacy G Suite Basic and Business customers, over the next couple of weeks. There is no admin control for it. The feature will be enabled by default for all eligible users once available to them. Google has also provided keyboard shortcuts for selecting “multiple sections of text” at once....
EcoFactor claims that Nest thermostats infringed some of their patent rights. A court in Texas has convicted Google, and it has to pay $20 million in fines. The case was ventilated in 2020, and EcoFactor initially claimed that Google’s Nest Thermostat infringed the rights of two of their patents. Finally, the court ruled that only one patent had been infringed. The controversial patent deals with the method that Google’s thermostats turn off HVAC systems to save energy....
