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Google Is Bringing AI Studio to Android Smartphones, Will Let Users Vibe Code Apps
Google AI Studio, over the years, has become a fun place for developers and artificial intelligence (AI) enthusiasts to test out new models and features, or to build vibe-coded apps using application programming interface (API) keys. But now the Mountain View-based tech giant is increasing its usability and targeting general users with a new develo...
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Google Faces Antitrust Lawsuit Over Android App Store Monopoly
Based in Lisbon, Aptoide brands itself "the alternative Android app store," with about 436,000 apps in its catalog and more than 200 million annual users by 2024.
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Major Google Bug Triggers Gemini AI Leak in Google Pay for Business, Oyo Hotels and Other Apps: Report
Google’s implementation of an application programming interface (API) key architecture has reportedly led to a massive Gemini exposure risk in Android apps. As per the cybersecurity research firm CloudSEK, a particular client-side API key, which previously functioned as an identifier, receives credential privileges after an Android app integrates...
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Google Is Reportedly Adding More Verification Layers in Play Store to Curb Sideloading Apps
Google is reportedly adding a new verification step in the Play Store to discourage sideloading on Android. Code references suggest users may need an internet connection to verify an app’s developer, with warnings about risks from unverified sources. While installation without verification will remain possible, the process is expected to become m...
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Google Play Best of 2025: District by Zomato, CookieRun Among Top Apps and Games on Play Store in India
Google’s Play Best of 2025 award winners were announced on Tuesday (November 18), listing the top-performing games and apps in India. While Zomato’s events and ticketing platform was this year’s received the title of the best app on Google Play Store in 2025, CookieRun India was the best game in the outgoing year. Moreover, Intamart, the quic...
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WhatsApp for Android Testing Message Threads for Easier Group Chat Organisation
WhatsApp for Android is testing a threaded replies feature to improve group chat organisation, according to a feature tracker. The tool opens a separate window showing all replies to a single message. Currently limited to select beta testers, the feature may expand soon. Notably, the threaded icon appears only when a message gets multiple replies.
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Google Reportedly Working on Adding Support for Full-Range of Canvas Tools in Gemini’s Android App
Google is reportedly working on improving the Canvas feature within Gemini’s Android app. As per the report, the Mountain View-based tech giant is expanding the functionality of Canvas, allowing users to create different kinds of content formats and even an app within the sandbox-style interface. If true, this new functionality will substantially...
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Google May Soon Let Gemini Interact With WhatsApp, Phone App on Android Even If Feature Is Disabled
Google might have sent an email to some Android users on Tuesday highlighting that soon, the Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) assistant will interact with several on-device apps, whether the feature is turned on or not. Several users have shared screenshots of these emails on social media posts, where the Mountain View-based tech giant has highl...
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Google to Help Android App Developers Identify Excessive Battery Drain With New Android Vitals Metric
Google has begun beta testing a new metric to help Android app developers identify apps causing excessive battery drain. A new Android Vitals metric to pinpoint excessive wake locks, a key factor behind in idle battery drain. The company suggests these metrics could eventually highlight optimised apps on the Google Play store.
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Google Photos Integration in Gemini’s Android App Reportedly Rolling Out to Users
Google Photos integration with the Gemini app on Android is reportedly now rolling out to users. Earlier this month, the Mountain View-based tech giant confirmed that the integration was being released to the public. With this, users can now ask Gemini questions about their photos to either locate specific images or derive information from within t...
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Telegram Brings Chromecast Support for Android Devices, New Security Feature
Telegram rolled out a new update last week that brings new features and improvements to the instant messaging platform. The company is now adding Chromecast support for Android users, letting them quickly cast any videos on the platform to a big screen. In addition, the company has also added several new security-focused features that will allow us...
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Data Breach Exposed Precise Location Information of Millions Using Popular Smartphone Apps
A data breach exposed precise location information from millions of users from popular apps. The hacker who breached Gravy Analytics allegedly obtained data revealing users' home and workplace locations. iOS and Android smartphones were affected, though some iPhone users might have been protected by a feature introduced with iOS 14.5.
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Google Reportedly Working On a Content Filter Feature for Gemini
Google is reportedly working on a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature for its in-house chatbot Gemini. As per the report, the feature was spotted in the latest beta version of the Google app for Android and is called Content filters. As the name suggests, it is believed that the feature will allow users granular control over unwanted or harmfu...
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Gemini for Android Gets New Model Switcher Feature, Gemini 2.0 Flash Option
Google has started rolling out the new Gemini 2.0 Flash artificial intelligence (AI) model to the Android app of the chatbot. The Mountain View-based tech giant released the first model in the Gemini 2.0 family on December 12. While the model was added to the web version of Gemini on the same day, the mobile apps did not get access to it immediatel...
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Android’s New Feature Will Automatically Log Users Back Into Apps When Switching Devices
Google has announced a new feature for Android which aims to make the process of switching to and setting up new devices a quicker and more efficient experience. The feature, called Restore Credentials, can automatically log users back into apps on devices once the switchover is complete, leveraging a restore key.
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Google Is Bringing AI Studio to Android Smartphones, Will Let Users Vibe Code Apps
Google AI Studio, over the years, has become a fun place for developers and artificial intelligence (AI) enthusiasts to test out new models and features, or to build vibe-coded apps using application programming interface (API) keys. But now the Mountain View-based tech giant is increasing its usability and targeting general users with a new develo...
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Google Faces Antitrust Lawsuit Over Android App Store Monopoly
Based in Lisbon, Aptoide brands itself "the alternative Android app store," with about 436,000 apps in its catalog and more than 200 million annual users by 2024.
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Major Google Bug Triggers Gemini AI Leak in Google Pay for Business, Oyo Hotels and Other Apps: Report
Google’s implementation of an application programming interface (API) key architecture has reportedly led to a massive Gemini exposure risk in Android apps. As per the cybersecurity research firm CloudSEK, a particular client-side API key, which previously functioned as an identifier, receives credential privileges after an Android app integrates...
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Google Is Reportedly Adding More Verification Layers in Play Store to Curb Sideloading Apps
Google is reportedly adding a new verification step in the Play Store to discourage sideloading on Android. Code references suggest users may need an internet connection to verify an app’s developer, with warnings about risks from unverified sources. While installation without verification will remain possible, the process is expected to become m...
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Google Play Best of 2025: District by Zomato, CookieRun Among Top Apps and Games on Play Store in India
Google’s Play Best of 2025 award winners were announced on Tuesday (November 18), listing the top-performing games and apps in India. While Zomato’s events and ticketing platform was this year’s received the title of the best app on Google Play Store in 2025, CookieRun India was the best game in the outgoing year. Moreover, Intamart, the quic...
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WhatsApp for Android Testing Message Threads for Easier Group Chat Organisation
WhatsApp for Android is testing a threaded replies feature to improve group chat organisation, according to a feature tracker. The tool opens a separate window showing all replies to a single message. Currently limited to select beta testers, the feature may expand soon. Notably, the threaded icon appears only when a message gets multiple replies.
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Google Reportedly Working on Adding Support for Full-Range of Canvas Tools in Gemini’s Android App
Google is reportedly working on improving the Canvas feature within Gemini’s Android app. As per the report, the Mountain View-based tech giant is expanding the functionality of Canvas, allowing users to create different kinds of content formats and even an app within the sandbox-style interface. If true, this new functionality will substantially...
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Google May Soon Let Gemini Interact With WhatsApp, Phone App on Android Even If Feature Is Disabled
Google might have sent an email to some Android users on Tuesday highlighting that soon, the Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) assistant will interact with several on-device apps, whether the feature is turned on or not. Several users have shared screenshots of these emails on social media posts, where the Mountain View-based tech giant has highl...
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Google to Help Android App Developers Identify Excessive Battery Drain With New Android Vitals Metric
Google has begun beta testing a new metric to help Android app developers identify apps causing excessive battery drain. A new Android Vitals metric to pinpoint excessive wake locks, a key factor behind in idle battery drain. The company suggests these metrics could eventually highlight optimised apps on the Google Play store.
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Google Photos Integration in Gemini’s Android App Reportedly Rolling Out to Users
Google Photos integration with the Gemini app on Android is reportedly now rolling out to users. Earlier this month, the Mountain View-based tech giant confirmed that the integration was being released to the public. With this, users can now ask Gemini questions about their photos to either locate specific images or derive information from within t...
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Telegram Brings Chromecast Support for Android Devices, New Security Feature
Telegram rolled out a new update last week that brings new features and improvements to the instant messaging platform. The company is now adding Chromecast support for Android users, letting them quickly cast any videos on the platform to a big screen. In addition, the company has also added several new security-focused features that will allow us...
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Data Breach Exposed Precise Location Information of Millions Using Popular Smartphone Apps
A data breach exposed precise location information from millions of users from popular apps. The hacker who breached Gravy Analytics allegedly obtained data revealing users' home and workplace locations. iOS and Android smartphones were affected, though some iPhone users might have been protected by a feature introduced with iOS 14.5.
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Google Reportedly Working On a Content Filter Feature for Gemini
Google is reportedly working on a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature for its in-house chatbot Gemini. As per the report, the feature was spotted in the latest beta version of the Google app for Android and is called Content filters. As the name suggests, it is believed that the feature will allow users granular control over unwanted or harmfu...
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Gemini for Android Gets New Model Switcher Feature, Gemini 2.0 Flash Option
Google has started rolling out the new Gemini 2.0 Flash artificial intelligence (AI) model to the Android app of the chatbot. The Mountain View-based tech giant released the first model in the Gemini 2.0 family on December 12. While the model was added to the web version of Gemini on the same day, the mobile apps did not get access to it immediatel...
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Android’s New Feature Will Automatically Log Users Back Into Apps When Switching Devices
Google has announced a new feature for Android which aims to make the process of switching to and setting up new devices a quicker and more efficient experience. The feature, called Restore Credentials, can automatically log users back into apps on devices once the switchover is complete, leveraging a restore key.
