Google has announced it is transitioning mobile users from Google Assistant to Gemini, an AI-powered upgrade designed to provide smarter assistance. Continue reading “Google Assistant on mobile is upgrading to Gemini”
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Google could replace SMS authentication with QR codes for Gmail: Report
Google is set to replace SMS-based authentication for Gmail with QR codes, a move aimed at enhancing security and combating global SMS abuse. This change, revealed in a report by Forbes’ Davey Winder, follows discussions with Google insiders. Continue reading “Google could replace SMS authentication with QR codes for Gmail: Report”
Google Family Link update brings improved parental supervision tools
Google has announced new supervision tools within Google Family Link to help parents manage their children’s device usage more effectively. Continue reading “Google Family Link update brings improved parental supervision tools”
Google updates Gemini App with Gemini 2.0 Flash and Imagen 3
Google on Thursday announced updates to the Gemini app, now featuring Gemini 2.0 Flash as its default model. This update follows the model’s initial reveal in December. Continue reading “Google updates Gemini App with Gemini 2.0 Flash and Imagen 3”
Google shares the rigorous testing process behind Pixel phones
Google, in a recent blog post, shared insights into the rigorous durability tests that its Pixel phones undergo while also recounting two remarkable stories of Pixel devices surviving extreme conditions. These real-life accounts demonstrate how Google’s internal testing aligns with actual device resilience in challenging environments. Continue reading “Google shares the rigorous testing process behind Pixel phones”
Linux Foundation launches supporters of Chromium-based browsers for open development
The Linux Foundation has announced the launch of the “Supporters of Chromium-Based Browsers” initiative, aimed at advancing open-source development within the Chromium ecosystem. Continue reading “Linux Foundation launches supporters of Chromium-based browsers for open development”
Samsung integrates Eclipsa Audio into its 2025 TV and Soundbar range
Samsung Electronics today unveiled its collaboration with Google to integrate Eclipsa Audio into its 2025 TV and soundbar lineup. This advanced 3D audio technology is designed to enhance the listening experience by offering more control over sound placement, intensity, and spatial reflections. Continue reading “Samsung integrates Eclipsa Audio into its 2025 TV and Soundbar range”
Google rolls out the second Android 16 developer preview
Google has released the second Developer Preview (DP2) of Android 16 for Pixel devices, introducing enhanced features, improved app performance, and system-level optimizations. This release builds on the first preview, focusing on app functionality, battery efficiency, and system compatibility. Continue reading “Google rolls out the second Android 16 developer preview”
Samsung Project Moohan Android XR headset unveiled
Samsung today announced “Unlock the Infinite Possibilities of XR With Galaxy AI,” highlighting its collaboration with Google’s Android XR operating system for future extended reality (XR) devices. Continue reading “Samsung Project Moohan Android XR headset unveiled”
Google brings seamless device setup and Restore Credentials to Android
Google has announced updates aimed at making switching to Android or upgrading within the platform faster and more user-friendly. Over the past two years, Google has focused on refining the setup process and improving data transfer methods. Continue reading “Google brings seamless device setup and Restore Credentials to Android”
Google rolls out the first Android 16 developer preview
Google has released the first preview of Android 16 for developers, ahead of the planned launch in Q2 2025. This marks a significant shift, as Google has decided to start API releases earlier to encourage faster innovation across apps and devices. Continue reading “Google rolls out the first Android 16 developer preview”
Google to merge Chrome OS with Android to rival the iPad: Report
Google plans to migrate Chrome OS entirely to Android as part of a long-term strategy to challenge the iPad’s dominance, according to a report from Android Authority. This move is part of a multi-year project aimed at unifying Google’s operating systems for improved efficiency and competitiveness. Continue reading “Google to merge Chrome OS with Android to rival the iPad: Report”
World of Tech This Week – OpenAI, Microsoft, Google & ElevenLabs Lead the AI Charge
Is OpenAI’s Canvas the ultimate tool for writers and coders, seamlessly blending human creativity with AI assistance? Can Microsoft’s Copilot, with its voice interaction and visual understanding, truly become an indispensable AI partner? Will ElevenLabs disrupt the audiobook industry and empower authors with AI-generated celebrity voices? Does WisprFlow hold the key to effortless content creation, transforming spoken words into polished text? And how will Google’s NotebookLM and its contextual chatbots redefine research and knowledge management? These are just a few of the questions raised by this week’s whirlwind of AI advancements, leaving us on the edge of our seats, wondering what groundbreaking innovations lie just beyond the horizon.
Epic Games alleges Google and Samsung colluded to block third-party App Stores
Epic Games on Monday announced a new antitrust lawsuit, targeting both Google and Samsung. This lawsuit, filed four years after Epic sued Google over an app store monopoly, now accuses both tech giants of collaborating to stifle competition in the app distribution market. Continue reading “Epic Games alleges Google and Samsung colluded to block third-party App Stores”
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”