
GOOGLE PHOTOS WILL SOON APPLY A 3D EFFECT TO YOUR 2D PICTURES
If you have always thought traditional photos are just a bit on the boring side, Google will be changing this. You soon will not need to download a photo editing application to give your picture a 3D look. On December 15th, Google revealed in a blog post that Google Photos would soon be able to take your 2D images and make them look as if they are 3D. Additionally, Google stated that the images will be seen in your recent highlights section above the photo grid. Along with th

GOOGLE ROLLS OUT MESSAGING AND INSIGHTS TO GOOGLE MAPS & SEARCH
Google Maps is updating to improve the experience for users as well as businesses who use the platform to reach customers. Google is bringing messaging capabilities and customer insights on Google Maps and Search to help businesses answer questions from the public. The update that will make messaging easier When searching online, people expect to get answers to their questions as fast as possible. This is especially the case when they browse nearby businesses, looking for inf


YOUTUBE LAUNCHES AUDIO ADS TO REACH MUSIC & PODCAST LISTENERS
After months of alpha testing, YouTube found that more than 75 percent of measured audio ad campaigns drove a significant lift in brand awareness. Audio ads may sound like an odd fit for a website that specializes in video, but YouTube says users are consuming more audio centric content. It will be characterized by a voiceover delivering the message while a still image or simple animation is displayed on the screen. YouTube says audio ads are now in beta, available via auctio