Chandraveer Mathur
Chandraveer Mathur is a technology journalist who covers Google and Android news. He has written extensively about the latest developments in AI, apps, and hardware for websites like Android Police. Chandraveer provides unique insights into the world of Google and Android by summarizing their primary topics, analyzing past biases, logical fallacies, deception or conflicts of interests. His work is well-researched and informative without being speculative or wasteful.
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The Daily's Verdict
This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.
Bias
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Examples:
- Google is by far the most popular mapping and navigation app on Android.
- Google Maps Timeline now stores your location data on-device.
Conflicts of Interest
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Examples:
- Edifier is one of the longstanding names in the industry, and it's known for budget-oriented audio gear that still sounds as good as its pricier counterparts.
- Google has been laser focused on AI efforts for a couple of years now.
Contradictions
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Examples:
- Users have until December 1, 2024, to keep their saved visits and routes on the device or back them up. Inaction could result in partial or complete loss of old data.
Deceptions
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No current examples available.
Recent Articles
Google Makes Your Maps Data More Secure: Transition to On-Device Timeline Storage
Broke On: Wednesday, 05 June 2024Google Maps is transitioning to on-device data management for its Timeline feature, requiring users to update their app and follow instructions to retain access to older data before the web version is discontinued on December 1, 2024. The change aims to keep personal data more secure and private amidst allegations of misleading consumers and illegally tracking movements. Google Messages Tests New Feature: Edit Sent Texts Within 15 Minutes
Broke On: Monday, 13 May 2024Google Messages, the default messaging app for Android devices, is testing a new feature that allows users to edit sent texts within 15 minutes. This functionality is similar to Apple's iMessage and WhatsApp. Users can edit messages by long-pressing on a message and selecting the 'Edit' pencil button. Once editing is complete, users tap 'Send' to send the revised message, with an 'Edited' label indicating changes have been made. Google Messages Beta: Disable Screen Effects and Reaction Effects with New Toggle
Broke On: Wednesday, 01 May 2024Google Messages, the default messaging app for many Android users, is testing a new setting to allow users to turn off Screen Effects and Reaction Effects with the toggle 'Show expressive animations'. This feature impacts Screen Effects, Reaction Effects, and Animated Emojis. The rollout is currently in beta testing and it's unclear if it will be available for all users or remain limited to certain regions or beta testers.