Google could launch ‘Find My Device’ network next week

Google has shared the launch date of Android’s Find My Device network, according to reports from 9to5Google. The network will utilize the large number of Android devices to help locate missing devices such as phones, headphones, and trackers. Continue reading “Google could launch ‘Find My Device’ network next week”

Google AI Search Engine could get paid premium features

Google is considering the idea of adding premium features to its AI-driven search engine, as reported by the Financial Times. These features might become part of Google’s subscription services, offering more AI capabilities alongside the Gemini AI assistant in Gmail and Docs. Continue reading “Google AI Search Engine could get paid premium features”

Google Chrome gets ‘Device Bound Session Credentials’ to combat cookie theft

Google introduced a new Chrome security feature called ‘Device Bound Session Credentials’ (DBSC). This feature links cookies to a specific device, preventing hackers from stealing and using them to take over users’ accounts. Continue reading “Google Chrome gets ‘Device Bound Session Credentials’ to combat cookie theft”

Google details 7 years of Pixel updates; confirms Gemini Nano support for Pixel 8

Google announced on the latest ‘Made by Google’ Podcast episode featuring Seang Chau, VP of Devices & Services Software, that the Pixel 8 will now receive Gemini Nano support despite earlier citing “hardware limitations” as the reason for its delay. Continue reading “Google details 7 years of Pixel updates; confirms Gemini Nano support for Pixel 8”

Google adds AI-powered trip ideas to Search, Translations in Circle to Search and more

Google today announced new updates and tools from Search, Maps, and Shopping to help you travel smarter this summer. Continue reading “Google adds AI-powered trip ideas to Search, Translations in Circle to Search and more”

Google Pixel 9 with 6.03″ display surfaces in renders; Pixel 9 Pro XL expected

Google Pixel 9’s design has been revealed through 5K renders, set to launch alongside Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL. The first leaked renders for Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro came out a few months ago. Continue reading “Google Pixel 9 with 6.03″ display surfaces in renders; Pixel 9 Pro XL expected”

Google Chrome finally goes native for Windows on Arm ahead of Snapdragon X Elite debut

Download Google Chrome for Windows on Snapdragon ARMGoogle Chrome is the most popular browser and it was not natively available on Windows PCs based on Arm until now. All that is set to change for the better with today’s announcement from Google and Qualcomm. Google quietly released the Arm build to the Canary channel a few weeks back and looks like the final version is rolling out this week to Arm-compatible Windows PCs.

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Android 15 Developer Preview 2 brings satellite connectivity support and more

Google has released the second Developer Preview of Android 15, which serves as the final developer-focused build before the open beta in April. Continue reading “Android 15 Developer Preview 2 brings satellite connectivity support and more”

Pixel 8a said to pack 6.1″ FHD+120Hz OLED display, Tensor G3

After renders that surfaced last year, more details about the Pixel 8a has surfaced ahead of the Google I/O in May. This reveals that it will get a 6.1-inch FHD+ OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and peak brightness of up to 1400 nits peak brightness to match the Pixel 8, which is a 40% increase. Continue reading “Pixel 8a said to pack 6.1″ FHD+120Hz OLED display, Tensor G3”

YouTube Music now offers ‘hum-to-search’ songs on Android

YouTube Music is introducing a new song search feature on Android, as reported by 9to5Google. Now, when you launch the search function, you’ll notice a fresh “Song” tab alongside “Voice”. Continue reading “YouTube Music now offers ‘hum-to-search’ songs on Android”

Google Chrome gets real-time Safe Browsing protections on desktop and iOS

Google has introduced a significant update to Google Safe Browsing, offering real-time, privacy-preserving URL protection for users of Chrome on desktop and iOS devices. This update also includes new password protections for Chrome on iOS. Continue reading “Google Chrome gets real-time Safe Browsing protections on desktop and iOS”

Google I/O 2024 scheduled to be held on May 14

Google has confirmed that Google I/O 2024 will be held on May 14th. As usual, it revealed it with a puzzle, and then Google revealed it officially after the puzzle was solved. It will have a live event at the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, California, hosted by CEO Sundar Pichai. Continue reading “Google I/O 2024 scheduled to be held on May 14”

Google’s measures for the 2024 Indian General Election

With the General Election approaching in India, Google India has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the electoral process by providing reliable information to voters and safeguarding its platforms against misuse. Continue reading “Google’s measures for the 2024 Indian General Election”

Google confirms Pixel 8 lacks support for Gemini Nano due to hardware limitations

In a recent episode of The Android Show on the Android Developers channel on YouTube, Google confirmed that the Pixel 8 won’t be getting Gemini Nano due to “hardware limitations.” Continue reading “Google confirms Pixel 8 lacks support for Gemini Nano due to hardware limitations”