Google has announced Nano Banana 2 Lite, its fastest and most cost-efficient Gemini Image model to date, alongside expanded developer access to Gemini Omni Flash, its multimodal video generation and conversational editing model. Continue reading “Google launches Nano Banana 2 Lite image model and expands Gemini Omni Flash to developers”
Google has expanded personalized image generation capabilities in the Gemini app to more users in the United States by integrating Personal Intelligence with Nano Banana and Google Photos. Continue reading “Google expands personalized image generation in Gemini to more users in the U.S.”
Google appears to be moving closer to giving Android users more control over their cloud backups. A feature first spotted by Android Authority in November 2025 would allow users to enable or disable backups for individual apps instead of relying solely on Android’s current backup system. Continue reading “Google could soon add app-specific backup controls to Android”
Google has announced the expansion of Gemini in Chrome to additional regions while rolling out several of Chrome’s latest AI features. The update introduces new image editing capabilities, expanded personalization features, deeper integration with Google services, and additional security safeguards. Continue reading “Google expands Gemini in Chrome to more regions with image editing and personalized AI features”
Google has introduced DiffusionGemma, an experimental open-weight AI model that explores diffusion-based text generation. Released under the Apache 2.0 license, the 26-billion-parameter Mixture-of-Experts (MoE) model moves beyond the sequential token-by-token generation used by traditional autoregressive large language models, instead generating and refining entire blocks of text simultaneously. Continue reading “Google unveils DiffusionGemma open AI model with up to 4x faster text generation”
Google has introduced Gemini 3.5 Live Translate, a new audio model designed for real-time speech-to-speech translation. The system builds on two decades of machine learning work in translation and is aimed at enabling more natural, continuous communication across languages while preserving tone, pacing, and pitch. Continue reading “Google rolls out Gemini 3.5 Live Translate with real-time speech translation, 70+ language support, and Android listening mode”
Cars with Google built in are getting an upgrade. Yes, the Google Assistant will be replaced with Gemini through a software upgrade, letting users do more with just voice commands and natural interaction. With Gemini, you can speak naturally to get more done with your favorite apps, brainstorm ideas, and even ask for vehicle-specific info thanks to Gemini’s integration with your car, says Google.
Continue reading “Google Assistant is being replaced by Gemini in Cars”
Motorola and Google are expanding their Android partnership with new Google Photos features and deeper integration on Motorola devices. The update uses AI to organise clothing from photos into a digital wardrobe and adds personalised content updates through a new feed experience. Continue reading “Motorola and Google bring AI-powered Google Photos wardrobe feature”
Google has announced an update to its AI assistant Gemini focused on mental health support, crisis response, and user safety. Mental health affects over one billion people globally, and Google states that its work in this area is based on research and clinical best practices. While AI tools can introduce new challenges, responsible AI is positioned to support user well-being as adoption increases. Continue reading “Google Gemini update adds mental health support and crisis response features”
Google has partnered with Back Market to introduce a ChromeOS Flex USB Kit, designed to help users extend the lifespan of older PCs and Macs by installing ChromeOS Flex. Continue reading “ChromeOS Flex USB Kit announced as Google partners with Back Market”
Google rolls out new personal health coach features for Fitbit, expanding its Public Preview program with additional wellness tools and broader access for users without a Premium subscription. The update introduces Cycle Health, Mental Wellbeing tracking, and Nutrition and Water logging to help users better manage daily health, fitness, and sleep. Continue reading “Fitbit Personal Health Coach gets cycle insights, stress resilience, and nutrition tools”
Google has opened applications for the 2026 cohort of its startup support initiative, the Google for Startups Accelerator: India. The program is designed for AI-first startups in India that are developing scalable solutions across advanced AI domains and moving toward real-world deployment. Continue reading “Google opens applications for 2026 Startup Accelerator India cohort”
Apple is reportedly preparing a significant change to its voice assistant by opening Apple Inc.’s Siri to third-party artificial intelligence assistants. The development is expected to be part of the upcoming iOS 27 update and is aimed at strengthening Apple’s position in the AI space, according to a report by Mark Gurman of Bloomberg. Continue reading “Apple reportedly plans to open Siri to third-party AI assistants with iOS 27”
Google has introduced Ask Maps, a conversational feature in Google Maps powered by Gemini models that allows users to ask questions about places directly within the Maps interface. The feature combines Google’s digital mapping data with AI models to answer location-related questions and help users plan routes, explore nearby places, and organize visits. Continue reading “Google Maps gets Ask Maps with Gemini AI for conversational local search”
Google has introduced the excessive partial wake lock metric to help developers identify background behaviors that contribute to battery drain. Developed in collaboration with Samsung and refined using developer feedback, the metric completed its beta phase last year and is now available to all developers, providing insights into how apps hold partial wake locks during user sessions. Continue reading “Google Play Store now warns users about battery-hogging apps”
