Google expands Ask Maps in India with Hindi support, Gmail integration and real-time transit updates

Google has announced new updates for Ask Maps in India, adding Hindi language support, Personal Intelligence, conversation history, and real-time public transit information. Ask Maps combines Gemini model capabilities with Google Maps data, allowing users to ask questions about places, routes, travel plans, and local information using natural language. Continue reading “Google expands Ask Maps in India with Hindi support, Gmail integration and real-time transit updates”

Google to fully replace Google Assistant with Gemini on Android mobile devices starting September 4

Google has announced the official phase-out of the legacy Google Assistant on Android mobile devices, making Gemini the primary AI-powered assistant experience across the platform. The transition will begin on September 4, marking a permanent shift toward Google’s next-generation artificial intelligence architecture. Continue reading “Google to fully replace Google Assistant with Gemini on Android mobile devices starting September 4”

Google Pixel 11 series India pre-orders begin August 12th

Google already confirmed the launch of the Pixel 11 series smartphones globally on August 12th at an event in New York City. Now the company has confirmed that the India pre-orders for the series will begin on August 12th. Continue reading “Google Pixel 11 series India pre-orders begin August 12th”

Gemini Spark gets Chrome integration, expands access to more users globally

Google has expanded Gemini Spark with Chrome web browsing capabilities, allowing the AI agent to handle complex web errands using users’ logged-in accounts and saved passwords with permission. Continue reading “Gemini Spark gets Chrome integration, expands access to more users globally”

Google unveils Gemini Robotics ER 2 with video understanding and multi-robot collaboration

Google has introduced Gemini Robotics ER 2, an embodied reasoning model for robotics that combines video understanding, task orchestration and multi-robot collaboration. The model enables robots to understand the physical world, interact with humans, plan multi-step tasks and adapt their actions based on real-time situations. Continue reading “Google unveils Gemini Robotics ER 2 with video understanding and multi-robot collaboration”

Gemini for macOS gets voice-powered transcription, text editing, summarization and image generation

Google is rolling out new natural language voice capabilities for the Gemini app on macOS, allowing users to transcribe speech, rewrite text, summarize content, and generate or edit images without leaving the app they are working in. Continue reading “Gemini for macOS gets voice-powered transcription, text editing, summarization and image generation”

Google Gemini gets interactive Kaun Banega Crorepati experience

For many viewers who have watched Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) with family, playing along from home has been a familiar part of the experience. Google Gemini has introduced a new interactive feature that brings a KBC-style quiz directly to users, allowing them to test their general knowledge in a digital format. Continue reading “Google Gemini gets interactive Kaun Banega Crorepati experience”

Google Flow Music gets Lyria 3.5 with improved lyrics, vocals and creative controls

Google has introduced Lyria 3.5, its latest music generation model, in Google Flow Music. The new model brings improvements across musicality, lyrics generation, vocal quality and creative control. Continue reading “Google Flow Music gets Lyria 3.5 with improved lyrics, vocals and creative controls”

Google Pay gets Gemini-powered Ask Google Pay AI assistant, launches Flex SBI Card

Google has introduced Ask Google Pay, a Gemini-powered conversational AI experience within the Google Pay app in India, along with the Google Pay Flex SBI Card in partnership with SBI Card. The new features focus on helping users understand their spending, access financial information, and manage everyday credit through Google Pay. Continue reading “Google Pay gets Gemini-powered Ask Google Pay AI assistant, launches Flex SBI Card”

Gemini Spark 24/7 personal AI agent launched in India

Google is rolling out Gemini Spark, an autonomous AI agent designed to execute background digital tasks across Google Workspace, to Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers in India over the coming weeks. Continue reading “Gemini Spark 24/7 personal AI agent launched in India”

Google signs EU AI Act Code of Practice on AI-generated content transparency

Google has announced that it is signing the EU AI Act Code of Practice on Transparency of AI-Generated Content to support responsible AI use and transparency around AI-generated content in Europe. Continue reading “Google signs EU AI Act Code of Practice on AI-generated content transparency”

Google wraps up Build with AI: Code for Communities in India with 12 AI projects set for constituency pilots

Google has concluded the Parliamentary Showcase for Build with AI: Code for Communities, a nationwide initiative focused on connecting AI innovation with local governance. Continue reading “Google wraps up Build with AI: Code for Communities in India with 12 AI projects set for constituency pilots”

Google expands Gemini features for Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8, Flip8, Watch9 and intelligent eyewear at Galaxy Unpacked 2026

Google has announced new Gemini Intelligence features for Samsung devices at Galaxy Unpacked 2026 in London. The updates include expanded Gemini task automation with support for more apps, Gemini Notebook integration on Samsung foldables, and Gemini-powered experiences on Galaxy watches and intelligent eyewear. Continue reading “Google expands Gemini features for Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8, Flip8, Watch9 and intelligent eyewear at Galaxy Unpacked 2026”

Google introduces Gemini 3.6 Flash, 3.5 Flash-Lite and 3.5 Flash Cyber for AI agent workflows

Google has introduced Gemini 3.6 Flash, Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite and Gemini 3.5 Flash Cyber, three new AI models designed for AI agent workflows with improvements in token efficiency, latency and performance. Continue reading “Google introduces Gemini 3.6 Flash, 3.5 Flash-Lite and 3.5 Flash Cyber for AI agent workflows”