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”
Google has expanded the Gemini 3 model family with the launch of Gemini 3 Flash, a new AI model designed to combine advanced reasoning with low latency and cost efficiency. The release follows the introduction of Gemini 3 Pro and Gemini 3 Deep Think and extends Gemini 3 capabilities across Search, consumer applications, developer tools, and enterprise services. Continue reading “Gemini 3 Flash rolls out globally in Google Search, Gemini app and APIs”
Google and Axis Bank have announced a strategic partnership to launch the Google Pay Flex Axis Bank Credit Card. Built on the RuPay network, this new co-branded credit card integrates directly with the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), aiming to replicate the ubiquity of UPI transactions within a credit framework. Continue reading “Google and Axis Bank partner to launch UPI-powered Google Pay Flex Credit Card”
Google has introduced CC, an experimental AI productivity agent created by Google Labs using Gemini AI. The tool is designed to help users organize daily tasks and manage schedules by linking Gmail, Calendar, and Drive. Continue reading “Google rolls out CC AI productivity agent from Google Labs”
Google announced a series of collaborations and funding commitments to enhance India’s AI ecosystem at its “Lab to Impact” dialogue, conducted alongside the India AI Impact Summit 2026. Continue reading “Google unveils scaled AI projects at India AI Impact Summit 2026”
Google recently enhanced its Gemini audio models – Gemini 2.5 Pro and Flash Text-to-Speech – enabling smoother, more natural conversations and delivering an improved translation experience. As part of rolling out these upgrades across its products, Google has integrated the latest Gemini capabilities into Search and the Translate app.
Google on Wednesday announced the rollout of Emergency Live Video on Android, a feature designed to allow emergency responders to view live footage of critical situations. From car accidents and medical emergencies to fast-moving natural events, sharing real-time video can help responders quickly understand the scenario and provide appropriate assistance. Continue reading “Google expands Android safety tools with Emergency Live Video”
Google has announced updates to its Gemini 2.5 Flash and Gemini 2.5 Pro Text-to-Speech (TTS) preview models. The improvements include richer tone versatility, context-aware pacing, and enhanced multi-speaker dialogue handling. These models will replace the TTS models released in May. Continue reading “Google expands Gemini 2.5 Text-to-Speech with enhanced expressivity, context-aware pacing, and multilingual support”
Google is gearing up to introduce the Pixel 10a smartphone as the successor to Pixel 9a sometime in early 2026. The CAD-based renders surfaced in October revealed a familiar design without the camera bump and slightly smaller display bezels compared to the Pixel 9a. Now the specifications of the phone has surfaced, thanks to @evleaks. Continue reading “Google Pixel 10a with 6.28″ FHD+ 120Hz OLED display, 5100mAh battery surfaces”
Google has launched its new subscription tier, Google AI Plus for the Indian market, after it was launched in Indonesia back in September. The plan aims to broaden access to the company’s advanced artificial intelligence models and productivity features at a lower price point. Continue reading “Google AI Plus subscription plan launched in India”
Google Photos is receiving a set of new video editing features that make highlight video creation more flexible across Android and iOS. The update introduces ready-made templates, a redesigned editor, improved soundtrack options, custom text overlays and expanded clip-level editing. Continue reading “Google Photos adds templates, music, and text tools to the video editor”
The European Commission has opened a formal antitrust investigation into whether Google has breached EU competition rules by using online content from web publishers and YouTube creators for artificial intelligence (AI) purposes without fair compensation or adequate choice. The probe focuses on whether Google imposed unfair terms, limited rivals’ access to essential data, or used its dominant position to strengthen its own AI services. Continue reading “EU launches formal antitrust case into Google’s AI content practices”
