Gemini 2.5 Flash image generation and editing model launched

Google unveiled Gemini 2.5 Flash Image (aka nano-banana), the company’s latest image generation and editing model. The model is designed to excel at maintaining character consistency, adhering to visual templates, enabling targeted transformations, and making precise local edits using natural language.

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Google NotebookLM Video Overviews expands to 80+ languages with full-length Audio Overviews

Google has updated NotebookLM to improve how users understand notebook content. The platform now provides Video Overviews in over 80 languages and Audio Overviews that deliver longer, detailed explanations across multiple languages. Continue reading “Google NotebookLM Video Overviews expands to 80+ languages with full-length Audio Overviews”

Android app distribution to require verified developers from 2026

Google announced new security measures for Android app distribution, requiring developers to verify their identities for apps on devices with Google services. The update aims to protect users from malware, scams, and financial fraud while keeping Android open to alternative app stores and manual installations. Continue reading “Android app distribution to require verified developers from 2026”

YouTube Music gets taste match playlists, fan badges, and concert alerts

YouTube Music is marking its 10th anniversary with a rollout of new features designed to enhance community engagement, connect listeners with artists, and highlight fan support. Continue reading “YouTube Music gets taste match playlists, fan badges, and concert alerts”

Google AI Mode expands globally with task automation, personalized results, and more

Google has upgraded AI Mode to help users complete tasks faster with enhanced automation tools and results tailored to individual preferences. Robby Stein, VP of Product at Google Search, confirmed that these updates are now available to more users worldwide. Continue reading “Google AI Mode expands globally with task automation, personalized results, and more”

Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1 update brings dark theme inversion, auto-themed icons, media improvements and more

Google has released Android 16 quarterly platform release 2 (QPR2) Beta 1, providing developers early access to new APIs and platform features. Unlike the major Android 16 release earlier this year, QPR2 is primarily additive, minimizing the need for app compatibility testing while offering enhancements for UI, media, connectivity, and developer productivity. Continue reading “Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1 update brings dark theme inversion, auto-themed icons, media improvements and more”

Gemini Live adds visual guidance, expressive speech, conversational photo editing in Google Photos, and more

Google has announced major upgrades to Gemini Live, making the assistant more visually aware, conversational, and connected with Google apps. The update introduces on-screen visual guidance, deeper app integrations, expressive speech capabilities, conversational photo editing, and new transparency features in Google Photos. Continue reading “Gemini Live adds visual guidance, expressive speech, conversational photo editing in Google Photos, and more”

Google Pixel Watch 4 announced in India starting at Rs. 39,900

Alongside the Pixel 10 series, Google announced the Pixel Watch 4, the company’s flagship smartwatch. It comes in 45mm and 41mm sizes, features advanced Actua 360 domed displays with thinner bezels, and offers a peak brightness of 3000 nits, up by 1000 nits from its predecessor.

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Google Pixel Buds 2a with ANC, Tensor A1 Chip announced in India for Rs. 12999

Google today at its Made by Google event launched the Pixel Buds 2a, expanding its A-Series earbuds lineup. According to the company, the new earbuds offer lightweight comfort and advanced audio features, making them the smallest yet in the A-Series. Continue reading “Google Pixel Buds 2a with ANC, Tensor A1 Chip announced in India for Rs. 12999”

Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold announced in India for Rs. 1,72,999

Google just announced the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, the company’s latest foldable smartphone, and has also launched the phone in India, as it had promised. Continue reading “Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold announced in India for Rs. 1,72,999”

Google Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL announced; India price start at Rs. 79,999

Google just introduced the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL, the company’s latest flagship smartphones, and also launched these in India, as it had promised. The Pixel 10 has a familiar 6.3-inch FHD+ OLED Actua display with 120Hz refresh rate with up to 3,000 nits peak brightness. Continue reading “Google Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL announced; India price start at Rs. 79,999”

Google Gemini gets personalized AI responses, temporary chats, and enhanced privacy controls

Google has introduced new features in the Gemini app to enhance user experience with personalized interactions and flexible chat options. The updates include the ability to reference past conversations and a new Temporary Chats feature. Continue reading “Google Gemini gets personalized AI responses, temporary chats, and enhanced privacy controls”

Google Search Preferred Sources rolling out in US and India

Google Search is receiving a new feature that allows users to personalise their search results even further. Users can now choose their preferred sources—whether it’s their favourite sports blog or a local news outlet—so that more of their articles are prominently displayed within Top Stories in regular search results. Continue reading “Google Search Preferred Sources rolling out in US and India”

Google Gemini gets Guided Learning tool, powered by LearnLM

Soon after OpenAI introduced Study Mode on ChatGPT, Google has launched a similar feature for its Gemini AI chatbot. Gemini now offers a new mode called Guided Learning. It is designed to help users develop a deeper understanding of topics they’re interested in—rather than just providing quick answers—by acting as a personal AI learning companion.

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Google DeepMind unveils Genie 3 with unsupervised learning for interactive 3D environments

Google DeepMind has announced Genie 3, an advanced world model capable of generating interactive 3D environments from just a single image. The model, trained without supervision or environment labels, allows users to control the character in a simulated world derived from the input image. Continue reading “Google DeepMind unveils Genie 3 with unsupervised learning for interactive 3D environments”