Google will use location data collected from millions of devices to track the effectiveness of lockdown and social-distancing orders. Facebook will also do the same, providing data to researchers in academic institutions like Havard and Princeton.
Google is making $6.5 million dollars accessible in funding for fact-checkers and other organizations fighting misinformation around the coronavirus (COVID-19.) It will also help train journalists in regions like India and Nigeria.
As more students are consigned to working from home, Google is providing free resources to help them manage the transition. Not everyone has access to a spare computer or fast internet for Zoom and Hangouts Google is donating Chromebooks and access to connectivity to help bridge that digital divide.
Huawei worked with Beyond The Wall developers to build a version compatible with AppGallery. While users get to enjoy the game at the same time as their peers, it's a risky move for Huawei.
Huawei is launching its P40 and P40 Pro in the UK this April. The larger device will start from £899, while the smaller will cost £699.
SiriusXM is going free in North America till May, As more users spend extended time at home, the company will let all access its Premier Streaming content without needing to pay for a little over a month.
Google is offering savings of up to £170 on the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL this April. The sales run through the 1st to the 14th and are available at select UK retail partners.
Huawei's consumer division led to a revenue shortfall of $12 billion. The company attributed this to restrictions placed on it by the U.S government, preventing it from building Android phones with Google's services onboard.
Huawei will now let Canadian users service their phones without leaving their homes. In addition to this new door-to-door service, the company has also extended select warranties up till June 15th.
Spotify has brought its Kids app to Premium Family customers in the U.S., Canada, and France after an earlier launch in Western Europe. Users who make use of the service will be able to access child-friendly, curated Spotify playlists including lullabies and educational content.
The Pixel 3a and other Google products take a price dip this Easter. With a £30 savings, the Pixel 3a offers a flagship camera and decent performance for less.
Telegram is getting better for users with new experience upgrades like chat folders, desktop sync, and channel stats. For Android users, there are new animations to add a little more pop to the messaging experience.
Google has pledged hundreds of millions towards coronavirus relief. The funds will address issues as myriad as mask and ventilator production, financial aid for small businesses, and ad credits for public health organizations.
Xiaomi has launched the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro in Europe. The company has also added a new Mi 10 Lite to the family. Equipped with a Snapdragon 765G, this handset will make 5G more accessible.
Alexa will now help with some coronavirus concerns. In a new update to the digital assistant, users can receive screening questions revolving around possible symptoms and travel history with CDC approved answers to help guide their next steps.
YouTube, Gmail, Google Drive, and other Google services went down earlier today in a mass outage due to a router failure in Atlanta. The most affected regions appear to be North America, parts of Europe, and Japan.
Huawei announced the Watch GT2e and Sound X speakers alongside its P40 and P40 Pro today. The Watch GT2e will launch in April, while Huawei says it plans to launch the Sound X in early summer.
The WHO and WhatsApp have teamed up to create a new health alert service for an audience of billions. It's available in Engish now, but Arabic and Spanish versions are set to arrive this week.
Samsung today announced the Galaxy Tab A 8.4, a small premium tablet with LTE connectivity. It's available right now from Samsung with a Verizon sim but will hit other carriers as the weeks go by.
AT&T users are reporting delayed messages when messaging users on other networks, but the carrier says that it hasn't found any systemic issues that could have caused such delays.