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Google Maps Is Reportedly Developing a New Power Saving Mode for Navigation
Google Maps appears to be developing a new mode that will reduce battery usage during navigation. Reference to the feature was reportedly spotted on the APK teardown of Google Maps for Android. Users may also be able to activate the Power Saving mode directly within the Google Maps app. The UI may show a monochrome design in this mode, leaving only...
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How to Ensure Data Safety With Gemini AI Assistant, Google Explains
Google is expanding its Gemini AI assistant to more Android devices, officially replacing Google Assistant. Users are being notified via email, which also outlines how their data is handled. Gemini offers conversational interactions, app integration, and live assistance via screen sharing and video calls. However, Google clarifies that chats and ac...
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Inside Google Hyderabad's Vibrant Diwali Party That Has The Internet Buzzing
The Instagram video, shared by Nihar Darnay, showcases Google's stunning Diwali decor, featuring vibrant lights, rangoli designs, food stalls, games, and painting activities.
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Google Play Gets a Major Upgrade With Gamer Profiles, Rewards System and Gemini Live Guidance
Google Play is set for a major revamp with new gaming-focused features, Google announced on Tuesday. The update adds tools to help players track stats and achievements across devices, alongside a dedicated “You” tab, gamer profiles, and Gemini Live integration. Google Play Games on PC has also exited beta and is now widely available.
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Google's Circle to Search Feature Could Get Real-Time 'Live Translate' Feature: Report
Google is reportedly testing a new Live Translate feature within Circle to Search. Though not active yet, it was spotted in the app drawer alongside screen translation and song recognition. When enabled, it lets users choose translation for the whole screen or specific apps. The tool reportedly launches with a rainbow edge animation and offers a mo...
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Google's Android Earthquake Alerts Partially Failed to Warn Millions of Users During 2023 Turkey Earthquake
Google says its Android Earthquake Alerts (AEA) system, available in nearly 100 countries, failed to adequately warn users during a major 2023 earthquake in Turkey. Despite being active, the system severely underestimated the quake's magnitude, resulting in millions of Android users not receiving crucial "Take Action" alerts before the disaster. Th...
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Android 16 Introduces Live Updates, Google's Answer To Apple's Live Activities
The feature is already fully functional in the latest Android 16 QPR1 beta, suggesting it will likely roll out in the next quarterly update.
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Android 16’s Live Updates to Show Active Navigation, Ongoing Phone Calls, and More on Lock Screen
Google released the first stable build of Android 16 last month with several new features in tow. Among them is Live Updates which delivers notifications for activities in real-time on the Android phone’s lock screen. The tech giant has now provided more information about this feature. Live Updates in Android 16 can be incorporated into apps offe...
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Android 16 With Support for Live Activities, Advanced Protection Rolling Out for Pixel Devices
Google on Tuesday released the first stable version of Android 16, beginning with supported Pixel devices. The company says it is the earliest release of a major Android operating system (OS) update in the last few years and brings several new features. It adds live updates for real-time notifications and enhanced security measures courtesy of Adva...
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Android 16 Update Release Date, Eligible Devices and What to Expect
Android 16 update will begin rolling out to select devices starting Wednesday, June 11. Google is introducing the stable version of its next generation of operating system earlier than the previous years. This year, the Mountain View-based tech giant is introducing the Material 3 Expressive design, a new battery health monitoring system, improvemen...
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Google Reportedly Working On Gesture-Based Gemini Live Shortcut for Android Devices
Google is reportedly working on a new way to activate Gemini Live for Android users. The two-way voice conversation feature can currently only be accessed from within the Gemini app, however, this might soon change. As per the report, the Mountain View-based tech giant is developing a new gesture-based trigger for the artificial intelligence (AI) f...
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Google Maps Live Activities With ETA, Directions Reportedly Rolling Out to More Users
Google Maps Live Activities support is rolling out to users in various regions, including India, according to a report. Support for iOS feature that allows users to view information at a glance from an app while it is in the background, is expected to roll out to Google Maps in the future.
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Shopify Partners With YouTube to Tap Into Growing Pool of Content Creators
Shopify has announced a new partnership with YouTube that allows merchants on the company’s platform to sell via the Alphabet-owned video service. Merchants will be able to integrate their online stores with YouTube, allowing them to reach YouTube’s 2 billion strong monthly active users.
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WeChat Ban: US Appeals Court Rejects Immediate Download Block of Tencent App
A US appeals court on Monday rejected a Justice Department request that it allow the government to immediately ban Apple and Alphabet's Google from offering Tencent's WeChat for download in US app stores.
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WeChat Ban: US Judge ‘Not Inclined’ to Reverse Decision on App Store Block
A US judge in San Francisco on Thursday said she was "not inclined" to reverse her decision blocking the government from barring Apple and Alphabet's Google from offering WeChat for download in US app stores.
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Google Maps Is Reportedly Developing a New Power Saving Mode for Navigation
Google Maps appears to be developing a new mode that will reduce battery usage during navigation. Reference to the feature was reportedly spotted on the APK teardown of Google Maps for Android. Users may also be able to activate the Power Saving mode directly within the Google Maps app. The UI may show a monochrome design in this mode, leaving only...
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How to Ensure Data Safety With Gemini AI Assistant, Google Explains
Google is expanding its Gemini AI assistant to more Android devices, officially replacing Google Assistant. Users are being notified via email, which also outlines how their data is handled. Gemini offers conversational interactions, app integration, and live assistance via screen sharing and video calls. However, Google clarifies that chats and ac...
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Inside Google Hyderabad's Vibrant Diwali Party That Has The Internet Buzzing
The Instagram video, shared by Nihar Darnay, showcases Google's stunning Diwali decor, featuring vibrant lights, rangoli designs, food stalls, games, and painting activities.
-
Google Play Gets a Major Upgrade With Gamer Profiles, Rewards System and Gemini Live Guidance
Google Play is set for a major revamp with new gaming-focused features, Google announced on Tuesday. The update adds tools to help players track stats and achievements across devices, alongside a dedicated “You” tab, gamer profiles, and Gemini Live integration. Google Play Games on PC has also exited beta and is now widely available.
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Google's Circle to Search Feature Could Get Real-Time 'Live Translate' Feature: Report
Google is reportedly testing a new Live Translate feature within Circle to Search. Though not active yet, it was spotted in the app drawer alongside screen translation and song recognition. When enabled, it lets users choose translation for the whole screen or specific apps. The tool reportedly launches with a rainbow edge animation and offers a mo...
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Google's Android Earthquake Alerts Partially Failed to Warn Millions of Users During 2023 Turkey Earthquake
Google says its Android Earthquake Alerts (AEA) system, available in nearly 100 countries, failed to adequately warn users during a major 2023 earthquake in Turkey. Despite being active, the system severely underestimated the quake's magnitude, resulting in millions of Android users not receiving crucial "Take Action" alerts before the disaster. Th...
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Android 16 Introduces Live Updates, Google's Answer To Apple's Live Activities
The feature is already fully functional in the latest Android 16 QPR1 beta, suggesting it will likely roll out in the next quarterly update.
-
Android 16’s Live Updates to Show Active Navigation, Ongoing Phone Calls, and More on Lock Screen
Google released the first stable build of Android 16 last month with several new features in tow. Among them is Live Updates which delivers notifications for activities in real-time on the Android phone’s lock screen. The tech giant has now provided more information about this feature. Live Updates in Android 16 can be incorporated into apps offe...
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Android 16 With Support for Live Activities, Advanced Protection Rolling Out for Pixel Devices
Google on Tuesday released the first stable version of Android 16, beginning with supported Pixel devices. The company says it is the earliest release of a major Android operating system (OS) update in the last few years and brings several new features. It adds live updates for real-time notifications and enhanced security measures courtesy of Adva...
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Android 16 Update Release Date, Eligible Devices and What to Expect
Android 16 update will begin rolling out to select devices starting Wednesday, June 11. Google is introducing the stable version of its next generation of operating system earlier than the previous years. This year, the Mountain View-based tech giant is introducing the Material 3 Expressive design, a new battery health monitoring system, improvemen...
-
Google Reportedly Working On Gesture-Based Gemini Live Shortcut for Android Devices
Google is reportedly working on a new way to activate Gemini Live for Android users. The two-way voice conversation feature can currently only be accessed from within the Gemini app, however, this might soon change. As per the report, the Mountain View-based tech giant is developing a new gesture-based trigger for the artificial intelligence (AI) f...
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Google Maps Live Activities With ETA, Directions Reportedly Rolling Out to More Users
Google Maps Live Activities support is rolling out to users in various regions, including India, according to a report. Support for iOS feature that allows users to view information at a glance from an app while it is in the background, is expected to roll out to Google Maps in the future.
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Shopify Partners With YouTube to Tap Into Growing Pool of Content Creators
Shopify has announced a new partnership with YouTube that allows merchants on the company’s platform to sell via the Alphabet-owned video service. Merchants will be able to integrate their online stores with YouTube, allowing them to reach YouTube’s 2 billion strong monthly active users.
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WeChat Ban: US Appeals Court Rejects Immediate Download Block of Tencent App
A US appeals court on Monday rejected a Justice Department request that it allow the government to immediately ban Apple and Alphabet's Google from offering Tencent's WeChat for download in US app stores.
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WeChat Ban: US Judge ‘Not Inclined’ to Reverse Decision on App Store Block
A US judge in San Francisco on Thursday said she was "not inclined" to reverse her decision blocking the government from barring Apple and Alphabet's Google from offering WeChat for download in US app stores.
