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Google Phone app removes Nearby places search

Google Phone app removes Nearby places search

As previewed in early February, the Google Phone dialer app has removed the Nearby places search feature on Android. Phone by Google no longer lets you look for businesses using the search field at the top of the app. In fact, the hint has been updated from “Search contacts & places” to just “Search contacts.”  Additionally, “Nearby places” no longer appears in settings. The feature would use your location to take into account what was in close proximity…. Source link

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E.U. Removes Russian Tech Tycoon From Sanctions List

E.U. Removes Russian Tech Tycoon From Sanctions List

The European Union has lifted sanctions against a Russian technology tycoon, in a rare break from a policy of punishing the country’s elites for the invasion of Ukraine. Arkady Volozh, who co-founded Russia’s largest tech company, Yandex, was taken off the list of sanctioned individuals after condemning the invasion of Ukraine and taking public steps to sever ties to Russia. The decision was announced in a document published by the European Council on Wednesday. Mr. Volozh is one the most… Source link

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EU removes sanctions against Yandex co-founder Volozh

EU removes sanctions against Yandex co-founder Volozh

The EU decided on March 12 to lift sanctions against Arkady Volozh, the co-founder of Russia’s most popular search engine, Yandex. Volozh’s name was listed in an announcement on the EU’s website along with 11 other individuals who were removed from the sanctions list. The EU sanctioned Volozh in June 2022, arguing that Yandex promotes pro-government narratives and is complicit in Russia’s war against Ukraine. Volozh resigned as CEO of Yandex after being sanctioned. Volozh has publicly Source link

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EU removes sanctions against Yandex co-founder Volozh

EU removes sanctions against Yandex co-founder Volozh

The EU decided on March 12 to lift sanctions against Arkady Volozh, the co-founder of Russia’s most popular search engine, Yandex. Volozh’s name was listed in an announcement on the EU’s website along with 11 other individuals who were removed from the sanctions list. The EU sanctioned Volozh in June 2022, arguing that Yandex promotes pro-government narratives and is complicit in Russia’s war against Ukraine. Volozh resigned as CEO of Yandex after being sanctioned. Volozh has publicly spoke out… Source link

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Google removes sponsored ads from Stanley Steemer Florida imposters

Google removes sponsored ads from Stanley Steemer Florida imposters

Two days after a WPBF 25 Investigation into a company allegedly posing as a Stanley Steemer franchise, Google said it has suspended the imposter company’s sponsored ads.Tom Scalera, President of Stanley Steemer of South Florida, told WPBF 25 last week that another company was fooling customers by placing sponsored ads on Google right under his ads, and then when people called the wrong number by accident, the other company said they were Stanley Steemer.So Scalera complained to Google… Source link

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Google Voice removes Smart Reply support on Android

Google Voice removes Smart Reply support on Android

With the latest update to Google Voice, Smart Reply is no longer available on Android devices. Google Voice has been around for over a decade, providing digital telephone services like calling and texting to those in the United States. During its time on the market, the service has evolved, offering users better quality service and also more features. Now, with a recent update, Google Voice users will lose a feature, no longer being able to issue a Smart Reply… Source link

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Google Voice removes Smart Reply on Android and iOS

Google Voice removes Smart Reply on Android and iOS

After introducing the feature last February, Google Voice for Android and iOS have removed Smart Reply suggestions that appeared at the bottom of messages. This straightforward feature looked at the last received message and suggested up to three contextual replies. These pills would appear above the “Type a message” field with the Smart Reply immediately sending on tap.  Release notes for Google Voice on the Play Store and App Store confirm the removal: “Smart reply is no… Source link

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Google Removes Embedded Podcasts From Search Results

Google Removes Embedded Podcasts From Search Results

Google has quietly removed embedded podcasts from search results, which means users will no longer be able to listen to podcast episodes directly from the SERPs. This change was first spotted by Podnews, who received confirmation from a Google spokesperson that the removal was intentional. This change will affect the ability to listen to individual podcast episodes without leaving Google, a feature that was launched in 2019. Google will still include links to podcast episodes in search… Source link

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