Google has announced the upcoming release of its Chrome web browser for ARM64 Linux devices, scheduled for the second quarter of 2026. This development follows previous expansions of the Chrome browser to Arm-based macOS systems in 2020 and Arm-powered Windows devices in 2024. Continue reading “Chrome for ARM-powered Linux devices coming in Q2 2026”
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 announced updates to Google Play to help players discover, try, and master paid games across mobile and PC. Since last September, 160 million gamers use the You tab every month to stay updated on their favorite titles. At the GDC Festival of Gaming, Google revealed improvements designed to make gaming more seamless, social, and AI-assisted. Continue reading “Google Play expands paid titles, game trials, cross-device sync and more”
Google has announced the rollout of new built-in AI capabilities for Google Chrome users in India. The update also expands availability to Canada and New Zealand. The features are powered by Gemini 3.1 and are designed to help users find information, summarise content and complete tasks directly within the browser. Continue reading “Google expands Chrome AI features for productivity, learning and image editing”
Google has released Gemini Embedding 2, a multimodal embedding model built on the Gemini architecture. Continue reading “Google rolls out Gemini Embedding 2 for multimodal AI applications”
Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold, the company’s next foldable smartphone and the successor to last year’s Pixel 10 Pro Fold, has surfaced in the first set of renders, thanks to @OnLeaks. This shows a familiar design with rounder corners and uniform bezels for the phone. Continue reading “Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold surfaces in first set of renders”
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”
Google has announced updates to the Android ecosystem, covering billing flexibility on Google Play, a new Registered App Stores program, revised developer fee structures, and resolution of its dispute with Epic Games. The update was shared by Sameer Samat, President of Android Ecosystem. Continue reading “Google updates Android with flexible billing, lower Play Store fees, and resolves Epic Games dispute”
Google has announced Cinematic Video Overviews for NotebookLM, expanding its AI-based video creation tools. The feature moves beyond narrated slide-style Video Overviews and generates animated, visually detailed videos based on user sources. Continue reading “NotebookLM gets Cinematic Video Overviews powered by Gemini 3 and Veo 3”
Google launched the Pixel 10a smartphone in India last week as the successor to last year’s Pixel 9a. This packs some minor improvements such as a brighter display, a more refined design, and new colours, while retaining the similar camera and battery. Here we have the first impressions of the phone. Continue reading “Google Pixel 10a Unboxing and First Impressions”
Google has announced a new set of Android features focused on location sharing, baggage tracking, app discovery and personalization. Continue reading “Android gets live location sharing in Messages, airline luggage tracking via Find Hub, and more”
Google has begun rolling out its March Pixel Drop for Pixel phones and Pixel Watch models. The update introduces changes to Circle to Search, expanded Gemini app actions, new personalization options, regional AI feature availability, and additional Pixel Watch safety tools. Continue reading “Google Pixel Feature Drop: Circle to Search upgrades, Gemini tasks, Pixel Watch safety tools and more”
Google has introduced Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite, the company’s latest AI model that focuses on speed and cost efficiency. Google claims the model is the most cost-efficient in the Gemini 3 series, costing just $0.25 (Rs. 23 approx.) per 1M input tokens and $1.50 (Rs. 138 approx.) per 1M output tokens. It is built for high-volume developer workloads at scale, which involve high-frequency workflows and need low-latency responses.
Continue reading “Google rolls out Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite cheapest model in Gemini 3 series”
The Android 16 QPR3 release brings connected display support to general availability, marking a notable shift in how Android devices interact with external hardware. First demonstrated at Google I/O 2025, this feature allows users to connect supported Android devices to external monitors, activating a desktop windowing environment designed for multitasking. Continue reading “Android 16 QPR3 brings connected display support”
Google has released a new update for the Google Home. The update introduces new automation starters and conditions, expanded controls for Nest x Yale Lock, multiple improvements to Gemini for Home in Early Access, and a software update for Nest Wifi Pro. Continue reading “Google Home gets new automation starters, Nest x Yale Lock controls, and Gemini upgrades”
