While Google has not officially announced a new feature called "Nearby Sharing" just yet, it has been heavily rumored for quite some time already.
New hands-on video shows off Android’s upcoming AirDrop-like Nearby Sharing feature
iPhone can now be used as a physical 2FA security key for Google services in Chrome
You can now use your iPhone as a physical two-factor authentication security key for logging into Google's first-party services in the Chrome browser on another device.
Microsoft says it now uses ‘secure facilities’ to review some Skype audio
Being listened to by "big companies" has been a fear for many for years, and 2019 saw most of those fears realized into actual events.
LG’s 2020 8K TV lineup features eight new TVs with AirPlay and HomeKit integration
LG's lineup for this year includes TV sets with up to 8K resolution and support for Apple's AirPlay 2 media streaming protocol and the HomeKit software for the connected home.
Consumers spent more in the Apple App Store on Christmas Day than in Google Play Store
Christmas Day was a boon for not just Apple, but Google as well, as device owners spent quite a bit of money in both company's digital storefronts.
Apple, Google, Amazon and others team up on an open standard for smart home devices
Apple, Amazon, Google and the Zigbee Alliance are establishing a working group tasked with the creation of a royalty-free connectivity standard smart home devices.
JustStream lets you stream local videos and mirror your Mac to all your devices
Apple's AirPlay technology is great, but it has limitations. For example, it cannot stream media to Google's Chromecast dongle or a Smart TV model without AirPlay support. With JustStream, a new app by Eltima Software, you can not only mirror your Mac's display to your Apple TV, Chromecast or Smart TV but also stream local videos over your local network.
Waymo self-driving ridesharing service releases iOS app
If you're in the Phoenix, AZ area and you'd like to take a ride in a self-driving car, Alphabet-owned Waymo now offers an iOS app. Waymo One serves Phoenix's East Valley area presently, though the company hopes to expand over time.
Gmail for iPhone now supports dynamic emails, here’s what the new feature can be used for
Google has updated its mobile Gmail app for iPhone and iPad with support for dynamic email.
Video: Google Pixel 4 XL from the perspective of an iPhone 11 Pro user
iDownloadBlog's video editor Harris Craycraft has been playing with his Pixel 4 XL smartphone for a while now. We thought you might be interested to hear about some curious impressions of the latest Google device from the perspective of this particular iPhone 11 Pro user.
Phil Schiller says every kid has ‘the ability to succeed’ following Chromebook comments
Alongside the announcement of the 16-inch MacBook Pro (which is decidedly not for general classrooms), Apple's Senior Vice President of Worldwide Marketing, Phil Schiller, made the rounds and spoke to a couple different outlets directly.
Google will offer checking accounts next year
Companies as gigantic as Apple and Google are always looking for new markets to dominate. Financial services are no different.