Google New Year

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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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  Perplexity AI CEO Pans Google’s AI Rollout and Assistant Product

  Perplexity AI's CEO, Aravind Srinivas, has criticised Google's AI products and strategy while speaking at the Bloomberg Tech summit in San Francisco on Thursday. Srinivas panned Google’s AI assistant as a “terrible product” and also claimed the tech giant essentially introduces the same artificial intelligence feature year after year, without...

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  Google Photos 10 Year Anniversary Updates Bring Redesigned Editor, QR Code for Easy Album Sharing

  It was 10 years ago that Google introduced Photos as a media manager for Android devices. The company is now commemorating its 10th anniversary and two new features have been announced as part of the celebrations. Google has redesigned the app’s photo editor and it now features details about the photo such as date, time, and location at the top o...

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  Samsung's Project Moohan XR Headset Arrives on Geekbench With a Snapdragon XR Chipset

  Samsung's Project Moohan extended reality (XR) headset has appeared on Geekbench, revealing some of its key specifications ahead of its anticipated launch later in 2025. The benchmarking site's listing indicates the Samsung Project Moohan headset will run on Android XR, Google's new operating system specifically designed for XR devices, and will be...

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  Google and TSMC Strike Long-Term Deal to Manufacture Tensor Chips for Pixel Phones: Report

  Google is expected to unveil its Pixel 10 series later this year with its next-generation SoC — Tensor G5. The new chipset is said to be being developed in partnership with TSMC. As we wait for the arrival of new generation Pixel phones with the new custom-built chip, a report coming out of China suggests that Google will continue its partnershi...

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  8 Years After Polish Woman Went Missing In US, Husband Now Charged With Her Murder

  The high-profile case, which captured attention both in the US and Poland, had long gone cold before investigators recently cited fresh evidence.

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  Android Desktop Mode to Reportedly Debut With Android 17 on Pixel; May Offer Multitasking Capabilities

  Google has been rumoured to be developing a new dedicated first-party desktop mode for Android phones and tablets for years now, and it may be closer to launch than ever before. As per a new leak, the feature, dubbed Android Desktop Mode, was previously expected to arrive with Android 16 this year but may now see its release with Android 17. It is ...

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  Google Updates Its ‘G’ Logo Icon With New Gradient Design Replacing Solid Colour Sections

  Google has silently updated its iconic ‘G’ logo with a new design, nearly 10 years after it was refreshed with the modern Product Sans typeface. The previously visible icon comprised sections featuring solid colours in line with the Mountain View-based tech giant’s colour scheme, with each block having a well-defined boundary. Following the u...

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  Google Updates Its 'G' Logo For The First Time In 10 Years, Internet Has Mixed Reactions

  After almost 10 years, Google has unveiled a redesigned version of its iconic 'G' logo. The new design moves away from the solid four-colour blocks.

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  iPhone 17 Pro Hands-on Image Points to Redesigned Rectangular Rear Camera Module

  iPhone 17 Pro has been spotted in a hands-on image that showcases the anticipated design of the handset. The picture reveals a new rectangular camera array, hinting at a potential change in design. The rear design of the iPhone 17 Pro bears a resemblance to Google's latest Pixel smartphones.

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  YouTube Reportedly Rolls Out New UI for Video Player; Adds Features to Commemorate 20th Anniversary

  YouTube is said to be rolling out a new user interface (UI) for the video player as part of its 20th anniversary celebrations. As per a report, the existing gradient layer has been removed from the bottom of the screen and is replaced by individual pill-shaped capsules for media controls. Additionally, the platform has announced the rollout of new ...

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  Gboard Gets New Toolbar and Voice Typing Features on Pixel and Select Other Phones

  Gboard, the virtual keyboard app developed by Google, is bringing new voice typing features for Pixel smartphones and select other devices. Users can now take advantage of voice commands which enable them to add emojis, edit text, turn off the microphone, or send the message. Although Gboard has provided voice typing capabilities for years now, the...

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  Google Pixel Watch 4 Leaked Renders Hint at Few Design Changes; Tipped to Offer Wireless Charging Support

  Google Pixel Watch 4 launch could take place later this year, alongside the next-generation Pixel 10 smartphones. A new design leak has given us some hints about what to expect from the new Google wearable. The alleged renders show the complete design of the Pixel Watch 4 with a round, familiar design.

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  Apple's AirPods to Get Live Conversation Translation Feature With iOS 19 Update: Report

  Apple's AirPods will reportedly receive a software update that introduces a conversation translation feature. These TWS (truly wireless stereo) headsets will utilise a connected iPhone's processor to enable real-time translation of in-person conversations. While this feature is already available on Google's Pixel Buds with Pixel phones, Apple had e...