Google announced its latest update to its Gemini service called Personal Intelligence. With Personal Intelligence turned on, users can connect Gemini with existing Google apps such as Gmail, Google Photos, YouTube, and Search to receive personalized answers based on data that already exists across these services.
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Google has released updates to Veo 3.1, enhancing its Ingredients to Video feature with improved visual consistency, native vertical video generation, and higher-resolution output options. The update applies across consumer products and developer platforms, supporting both mobile-first creation and professional video workflows. Continue reading “Google expands Veo 3.1 with native 9:16 video, improved 1080p and 4K output, and Gemini API support”
At WWDC 2024, Apple unveiled its all-new Siri assistant, powered by the latest foundation AI models to answer smartly. Ever since then, Apple has been teasing Siri’s new abilities—like accessing personal data to answer questions and controlling apps more precisely—but has been constantly delayed due to various reasons.
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Google is working on multiple changes to Google Photos that could add new controls for video playback, introduce backup scheduling, and refresh parts of the app’s interface. These features were discovered through APK teardown analysis of Google Photos version 7.58, as reported by Android Authority. The features are still under development and are not yet available to users. Continue reading “Google Photos could get video playback controls, backup scheduling, and Expressive UI redesign”
Google has outlined its approach to agentic commerce, a shopping model where AI systems assist users from discovery through purchase. The strategy was presented by Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet, who described the shift as a platform-level transition for retail driven by conversational AI. Continue reading “Google expands agentic commerce with UCP, AI agents, and native checkout”
Google is gradually preparing for the release of Android 17, which is expected to include a native App Lock feature. This feature is designed to improve privacy by preventing sensitive app content from being displayed to others. According to Android Authority, the Android Canary 2601 build provides insight into how App Lock will handle notifications from locked apps. Continue reading “Android 17 App Lock could hide notification content: Report”
YouTube is updating its search filters, introducing new options, renaming existing menus, and removing certain filters. The changes are intended to refine how users narrow search results when looking for videos across formats. Continue reading “YouTube updates search filters for better video discovery”
Google is updating Gmail with AI-powered features as part of the Gemini era, designed to help users manage emails more efficiently. Continue reading “Gmail gets Gemini-powered AI Overviews and AI Inbox”
At CES 2026, Qualcomm Technologies outlined a unified artificial intelligence strategy spanning autonomous robotics and software-defined vehicles. The company announced new robotics processors, expanded automotive platform deployments, and deeper ecosystem collaborations, focusing on edge AI, centralized compute, and agentic AI for real-world applications. Continue reading “Qualcomm expands robotics, Snapdragon Digital Chassis platforms alongside Google automotive collaboration at CES 2026”
Samsung Electronics has announced that it is working with Google to bring Google Photos to Samsung TVs, enabling users to view and relive their personal photo and video libraries on a larger screen. The integration is intended to extend Google Photos from smartphones to TVs, allowing memories to be accessed in a TV-optimised format. Continue reading “Samsung TVs to get Google Photos integration in 2026”
Google is rolling out a new feature allowing users to update their Google Account email even if it ends in @gmail.com. Previously, Gmail users could not change their account email, while users with non-@gmail.com addresses could. The feature is gradually rolling out, so it may not be available for all users immediately. Continue reading “Google lets users change Gmail address linked to Google Account”
Google has announced the activation of its Emergency Location Service (ELS) in India, marking the first time this feature has been operationalized within the country. The rollout begins with Uttar Pradesh, where the state police have integrated the technology into their emergency response infrastructure. Continue reading “Android integrates Emergency Location Service in India, starting with Uttar Pradesh”
Google has launched the Pixel Upgrade Program in the Indian market, a new financing and device lifecycle initiative designed to lower the barrier to entry for its flagship smartphone lineup. The program combines monthly installment plans with a structured path for users to transition to newer models. Continue reading “Google Pixel Upgrade Program launched in India”
Google on Thursday announced an update to Androidify that allows users to create custom Android bot avatars and set them as Wear OS watch faces. The update enables seamless transfer of a personalized avatar from an Android device to a Wear OS watch within seconds. Continue reading “Androidify adds open-source tools for custom Wear OS watch faces”
Apple and Google have announced updates to their mobile platforms in Japan to comply with the Mobile Software Competition Act (MSCA). The law requires companies to provide users with additional choices for app distribution, payment methods, and default services while maintaining privacy and security. Continue reading “Apple and Google update app store and billing choices in Japan under MSCA”
