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Google Proposes to End Mandatory App Bundling on Android in Antitrust Case
Arjun Sha
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In the antitrust case, Google is proposing some remedies to end its monopolistic practices. It will unbundle Google apps and Android device manufacturers will have the freedom to choose Google apps individually. However, Google also maintains that it must be allowed to do deals with companies like Apple and Mozilla.
YouTube is testing a new voice comment feature, allowing users to record and share voice messages with a play button and transcript option. However, it's only available to a limited set of creators in the US, and they can only use it to reply to other comments in their videos.
Google is allowing US-based users to try its state-of-the-art AI video generator called Veo 2. You can follow our tutorial and sign up for VideoFX.
Google is reportedly switching from Samsung to MediaTek modems for the Tensor G5 chip in the Pixel 10 series. This change aims to improve network capabilities, a long-standing issue with the Pixel series. The Tensor G5 will also be manufactured by TSMC, replacing Samsung.
Google Pixel 9a Full Specifications, Price Leaked Months Ahead of Launch
Anshuman Jain
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The Google Pixel 9a is rumored to feature a 6.285-inch Full HD plastic AMOLED display, Tensor G4 processor, 8GB RAM, and 128/256GB storage. It will have a dual-camera setup, 5,100mAh battery, and IP68 rating. The device is expected to be released in March with a price of $499 for the 128GB variant.
Gmail lets you send group emails by using both Google Contacts and Google Groups. To know how, take a look at this step-by-step guide here!
You can set up automatic out of office replies in Gmail quite effortlessly, and it's quite customizable as well. The option is available across platforms and can be accessed from Settings and general section. You can then add a subject and body to let your contacts know you're not in office.
Google has released the December Pixel drop for their smartphones, foldables, tablets and smart watches. This is a big update featuring quality of life changes like improvements to the Screenshots app, Gemini AI assistant, and more.
Google Surprises Pixel 6, 7, and Fold Users with Extended Support to 5 Years
Abubakar Mohammed
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Google has quietly extended the support window for Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 series and the same information is now reflected on the Pixel Help page. The Pixel 6 series will get major OS updates and feature drops till 2026 and the Pixel 7 series till 2027. The Pixel Fold which was released in May 2023 will be supported till 2028.
Google’s New Play Integrity Changes Could Lock Out Banking Apps for Millions of Android Users
Abubakar Mohammed
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Google has announced that devices with Android 13 and above will have new verdicts starting May 2025. This means apps, especially from the banking and government sectors, could require you to be on the latest security patch for them to function normally. If not, your Android devices will be demoted to meets-basic-integrity, which may lead to banking apps ceasing to work
This App Brings the Power of Pixel Screenshots to Any Android Phone
Sagnik Das Gupta
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PixelShot is a new Android app that imitates the Pixel Screenshots experience on any Android device. Here's all that you need to know about it!
You Can Snag the Pixel Watch 3 Practically for Free with This Google Fi Deal
Anshuman Jain
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Google Fi is offering a straight $150 discount on the Pixel Watch 3 LTE variant. This brings the price down to $349.99 and you can get that amount baack via monthly credits on the Google Fi network over 24 months. This makes the watch practically free.
After over 3 years, the Google Pixel 5a has finally reached the end of its life-cycle as the phone receives its final update! The update with build number AP2A.240805.005.S4 brings some bug fixes and stability improvements alongside the November security patch.
This Google App Helps You Verify If You’re Chatting with the Right Person
Abubakar Mohammed
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How do you know the person you're texting is actually the person you intend to text? Google has introduced a new system app called Android System Key Verifier that aims to solve just that. It can be used to scan the opposite party's QR code and verify keys to ensure you're texting the actual person and not an imposter.
Jarvis is Almost Here; Google Accidentally Leaks Its New AI Extension
Sagnik Das Gupta
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According to a new report, Google accidentally posted an internal preview of its Jarvis AI web companion. However, they quickly removed the listing, although a couple of users managed to download it. But, it wasn't that easy. Read it all here!
Pixel 9a Will Have a Bigger Battery That Will Take Even More Time to Charge
Abubakar Mohammed
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The latest Pixel 9a leak reveals the battery capacity of the device which is expected to be 5,000 mAh, an 11% increase from last year. The phone's larger footprint of 154.7 x 73.3 x 7.9 mm and the display size has also been increased from 6.1 inches to 6.3 inches, which is bad news for small phone enthusiasts.
A major leak from Google's gChips division has revealed that the Pixel Watch 5 may feature Google's custom Tensor chip for wearables. The chip will feature 1 x Cortex-A78 and 2 x Cortex-A55 cores and could be based on TSMC's 3nm process, offering better performance and battery life.
Google’s New Online Course Teaches You How to Effectively Talk to AI Chatbots
Sagnik Das Gupta
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Google has now released an official Prompting Essentials course in partnership with Coursera to help users learn everything about efficiently crafting prompts to interact with AI chatbots. Check out all the course details right here!
Anmol Sachdeva
Google Games are a fun way to take a quick break off of work! These fun and interactive games are available to play for free and can be easily accessed via either Google Search or the Google Doodle dedicated page. Some of the best ones include Cricket, Snake Game, Garden Gnomes, Pac Man, Space Invaders, and more. You will find the complete list here!
Google Photos Now Backs Up Your Pictures from Your PC, But with a Big Catch
Anshuman Jain
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Google Photos now allows desktop folder backups through its website, but only on Chrome. This feature, while convenient, has limitations such as requiring the website to be open for backups and only working on Chrome. Unfortunately, it's not available on other Chromium-based browsers like Brave and Microsoft Edge.
Android 15 update brings a new app archiving feature on the system level. This feature allows users to archive apps they don't use often, saving space and preserving their data, just like iOS's Offload App feature. App archiving is not new, the feature already available from the Google Play Store.
The early arrival of the next Pixel phone leaks was almost given, but according to sources, the Pixel 9a might launch sooner in March 2025. The design of the phone has already leaked, and the overall design language looks similar to Pixel 9 series, minus the camera island. The Pixel 9a will instead have a back with flush dual-rear cameras, a large 5000 mAh battery, and a different primary camera.
Google Play Protect Is Making Sideloading Apps More Tedious on Android Phones
Sagnik Das Gupta
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Google Play Protect now requires you to use your biometrics or enter your pin to sideload an app that doesn't follow current security protocols. Here's how and when it works!
The US DOJ has submitted a proposed framework of remedies to the court in order to end Google's monopoly in the search engine market. The Justice Department seeks to split Android and Chrome, among other things. Google calls the proposed sanction "radical" and says it may hurt end consumers.
Google Lens Now Supports Video Search, and It’s Kind of Awesome!
Sagnik Das Gupta
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Google Lens has now received a major upgrade with a new Search with Video functionality. As it sounds, users can now search up objects or pretty much anything using videos. I tried it out, and here's how it went down!
Google Pay Introduces UPI Circle & More Features to Users in India
Abubakar Mohammed
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Google has announced new features in the Google Pay app, including UPI circle, an AI-powered support guide for answering any questions users may have before taking a loan, and support for Gold Loans in partnership with Muthoot Finance. The firm hasn't provided a timelines for the release of these features, though.
Google Boosts Android Security in India with Enhanced Fraud Protection
Anshuman Jain
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Google is introducing an Enhanced Fraud Protection feature for Android users in India, following a successful 6-month trial in Singapore. This feature will block the installation of apps that attempt to capture sensitive information, aiming to prevent financial scams. It's part of Google's Digi Kavach program and will work with the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre.
Google is updating Gmail's summary cards to be more useful and intelligent. These cards will have a new design, including an action button for bill payment reminders and calendar events. They will also display real-time updates on purchases, events, bills, and travels. A new "Happening Soon" section will show purchase summaries and appear when relevant events are imminent.
After years of pushing from Google and the EU, Apple finally added RCS to iPhones. Now, recent findings have revealed a few strings that suggest Google may soon add RCS support for Google Messages on Wear OS, making texting in the Android ecosystem a bit seamless.
Google's Phone app is reportedly testing a redesign, taking inspiration from iOS' call screen interface. The new layout features two buttons for accepting or declining calls, with the decline button on the left and accept on the right, similar to iOS.
NotebookLM Now Lets You Transform YouTube Videos Into Quick Notes; Here’s How
Sagnik Das Gupta
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NotebookLM now lets you generate YouTube summarizations as well as transcribe them in seconds. To do so, you can simply copy and paste a YouTube video URL in the link panel and Insert it. Know more about it here!
The brand new Google Doodle popcorn game is a battle royale where you can either play solo or try a multiplayer mode. Head over to the official Google Doodle website to give it a try right away!
Ajaay Srinivasan
Google has released Wear OS 5 for the remainder of Pixel Watches, marking Wear OS 5's official release. The update brings new Watch Face format that increases battery life. Besides, it brings a new grid layout in the launcher, new Pixel Camera controls, and a Recorder app from Pixel Watch 3.
Google Photos has updated its video editing features, including a new AI-powered tool. Existing features like Mute, Enhance, and Stabilize have been made more visible with larger icons and labels. A new Speed tool allows you to fast forward or slow down videos. An AI-powered preset for Android and iPhone has also been announced, offering video editing with minimal effort.
Google Pixel Watch 3 brings improvements in terms of a bigger and brighter display, that also supports LTPO to save on battery and deeper integrations with Pixel and Google devices. But its high asking price begs the question whether it is worth buying or not. We will tackle this question in this review of the Pixel Watch 3 where we go over its design, display, software experience, health features and battery life.
Rules can only be created using Gmail web and they're pretty easy to create. There are plenty of rules like Applying a label, deleting, Forwarding, Starring, and many more when you receive an email. You can create a Rule by going to Search Settings > Create filter.
The Pixel 10 series codenames have been leaked and they confirm the same lineup as Pixel 9 series. Pixel 10 is called Frankel, Pixel 10 Pro Blazer, Pixel 10 Pro XL Mustang, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold Mango. While the first three are based on cars, the codename Mango seems to be an outlier.
Android Will Soon Let You Sync Notifications Across Multiple Phones
Abubakar Mohammed
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Google may soon add a Sync Notifications feature to Cross-platform services which will allow notifications to sync across two or more Android devices. The option will appear in the Notification settings and Cross-device services in Google Play Services.
The latest Android 15 QPR 1 Beta 2 introduces desktop window support for Android devices, allowing apps to run in free-form window mode, which can be resized and moved around the screen. This feature, available in the Developer Options, is particularly beneficial for tablets and foldable devices, enabling multitasking and better use of large screen real estate.
If you deleted important emails by accident, Google stores deleted emails in the Trash folder so that users get another chance of retrieving them. However, if you deleted emails from Trash as well, while the chances of recovering them are less, you could still try by using Gmail's Email Recovery Tool.
I finally gave the Pixel 9 Magic Editor's Reimagine feature a try, and it's scarily good. While it doesn't allow you to go all out, you can work around it and really exploit the tool to get some disturbing results. Bottom line is, we're not ready for tools like this yet, especially since there are barely any tools to detect them in the first place. I have tried some messed up prompts to test the true malicious potential of the feature, all of which you can go through right here.
There may be times when you'd want to log out of Gmail on a device. Perhaps the device belongs to someone else or you share your laptop with someone else. Here's how you can log out of Gmail on Android, iOS, or PC using browser, Android settings, and iOS settings.