Mac users reporting issues with accessing Gmail through Safari 11 [Updated: Fixed]

Update 2 (September 29): The redirect issue in Safari 11 has been fixed. In case you are still experiencing the same, here’s what Google wants you to do...
Sep 29, 2017 1 Min Read

Google Allo sound notifications not working properly for many users

For quite some time now, Android users have been complaining about random behavior of Google Allo’s sound notifications. Specifically, what’s being reported is that more often...
Sep 27, 2017 1 Min Read

[Update: Pixel 2 also] Pixel users reporting issues with USB file transfers post Oreo update

Update (January 12): After first gen Pixel, what’s now coming to light is that Pixel 2 users are also facing USB file transfer issues. Going by the reports...
Sep 26, 2017 2 Min Read

Oreo update breaks incoming messages on Pixels, Google investigating issue [update: fix incoming]

Update 2 (October 20): This morning, a Google employee updated one of the relevant threads that the company has identified a fix regarding the messaging glitch, which will be incorporated...
Sep 25, 2017 1 Min Read

Issue with accessing Gmail through Safari 11 on Mac has been fixed

The redirect issue in Safari 11 has been fixed. In case you are still experiencing the same, here’s what Google wants you to do Sign out of all...
Sep 25, 2017 0 Min Read

Backup and Sync consuming excessive CPU, Google wants details to debug issue [updated]

Update 6 (November 18): While reverting back to one of the affected users post, Google employee Rishi agreed that the client consumes high CPU due to large number of files...
Sep 23, 2017 2 Min Read

Google accepts Gboard's 'gesture typing' and 'typing correction' features are broken, offers workarounds [Update: Fixed]

Update (October 6): Google has fixed Gboard’s gesture typing or typing correction glitch. Those who are still facing the issue are suggested to update to the app’...
Sep 22, 2017 2 Min Read

Google silently updates Backup and Sync again, fixes duplication and non-ASCII characters issue

Things can go unnoticed when software products get frequent updates. But there’s no reason to worry, as we are always keeping a watch, at-least when it comes...
Sep 21, 2017 1 Min Read

Google Allo's integration with phone contacts broken, fix being worked on

Back in August, an update was rolled out to Google Allo messaging app (v15) which integrated the app with contacts on one’s mobile. Basically, the feature gave users the...
Sep 21, 2017 1 Min Read

Google accepts Backup and Sync issue with non-ASCII characters in profile folder name on Windows [update: fixed]

Update (September 21): Google has fixed the Non-ASCII character issue. Affected users are suggested to download the latest version (3.36.6884.5911) of Backup and Sync (updated on...
Sep 21, 2017 1 Min Read

You can now initiate a call directly from within Gmail

Tired of copy-pasting contact information received in emails to other apps? Not anymore, if you are on Gmail. Google’s latest update has given its mail client the ability...
Sep 19, 2017 1 Min Read

Cutting edge: Google's new payments app Tez uses sound to send/receive money

As you might already know, Google has launched a new digital payments app – dubbed Tez – today (read more about it here). One feature of Tez that stands out...
Sep 18, 2017 1 Min Read