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  Google to Reportedly Shut Down Support for Steam for Chromebook in 2026

  Google is reportedly dropping support for the Steam for Chromebook Beta programme at the end of this year. As per the report, Chromebook users attempting to launch the beta app are now getting a pop-up message informing them about the upcoming discontinuation. The Mountain View-based tech giant has reportedly set January 1, 2026.

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  Google Chrome Update Patches Security Flaw That Granted Attackers Access When Users Visited Malicious Websites

  Google Chrome was recently impacted by a security flaw that enabled remote code execution, with the company confirming active exploitation by hackers. An update addressing the vulnerability is rolling out to users across Windows, Mac, and Linux. Users are urged to install the latest Chrome version to ensure their computers are protected against thi...

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  Google Makes Setting Up a New Google TV Easier with Faster Onboarding, More Features

  Google is strealining the setup process for Google TVs, making it faster and easier for users to ready up their devices and start watching. The company announced new features that speed up Google TV setup, including adding a new way to quickly set up the device through Android and iOS smartphones.

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  Google's NotebookLM Android, iOS Apps Listed on App Stores Ahead of Launch at Google I/O 2025

  Google listed the Android and iOS apps of NotebookLM on Thursday. These apps are currently not available for download, but those interested can pre-register, and the app will be automatically installed once it is launched. On the App Store, the app page says that it will go live on May 20, which is also the first day of Google I/O 2025.

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  Android 16 Could Introduces Cloud Compilation for Quick App Installs on Low-End Devices

  Android 16 is the next big OS update for Android devices which is said to be released later this year. According to a report, it will bring a new feature aimed at making app installation faster. Dubbed Cloud Compilation, it targets low-end devices and offloads app compilations to the cloud, eliminating the need of running the dex2oat tool and makin...

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  Google Play Store Blocks 17 Unregistered Crypto Exchanges in South Korea, Apple May Follow

  Google Play has restricted access to 17 foreign crypto exchanges in South Korea, including KuCoin, in compliance with a regulatory directive. These exchanges can no longer be installed on Android devices within the country. The move aligns with South Korea’s efforts to regulate the digital asset market and enforce compliance among overseas platfo...

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  Google Play Store Reportedly Lets Users Pause Play Protect When Sideloading Third-Party Apps

  Google is rolling out a new feature for the Play Store which makes it easier to sideload apps on Android devices, as per a new report. It lets users disable Play Protect, its cloud-based app-verification service, temporarily for a day instead of turning it off permanently, making sure that the devices don’t stay unprotected. The feature will repo...

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  Google Messages Could Reportedly Allow Users to Make Video Calls via WhatsApp

  Google Messages is reportedly working on adding a new feature that will allow users to make video calls via WhatsApp. As per the report, the feature is not currently active and was found within the code of the app. It reportedly activates when the caller does not have Google Meet installed on their device. This feature is said to make the video-cal...

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  Grok AI App for Android Coming Soon, Available to Pre-Register on Google Play

  Grok, xAI's native artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, will soon be available as a standalone app for Android users. On Tuesday, the app was spotted being listed on Google Play. While the app cannot be downloaded and installed at present, users can pre-register for the app when it finally becomes available.

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  SpyLoan Apps Installed on Over 8 Million Android Phones Amidst Rise in Predatory Loan Apps

  SpyLoan, a predatory loan application, has been detected on over 8 million Android devices, according to McAfee. Fifteen versions of the SpyLoan application have been removed or updated since they were identified, and users must remove these apps manually if they have already been downloaded.

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  Google Play Store Developing Download Manager That Lists Recently Download Apps: Report

  Google Play Store may be developing a new Download Manager which keeps a track and shows the recently downloaded apps on an Android device, according to a report. The feature was discovered during an APK teardown of a particular app version of the Google Play Store and is speculated to present Android users with a list that details the apps they h...

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  Google Reportedly Working on Redesigned Play Store Listings With Fixed Header, Install Button

  Google Play Store layout will reportedly be updated to simplify app installations on Android. The current design requires users to scroll to the top of an app's listing to install it. Recent Google Play store app code suggest that the company may redesign app listing headers, making the install button accessible even when browsing through longer ap...

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  Android 16 Could Allow All Apps to Use Chat Bubbles for Improved Multitasking

  Google is reportedly developing a new feature that will allow any installed app to operate in a floating window, similar to a chat bubble. When combined with a previously announced feature, this could introduce a second multitasking bar on tablets, complementing the existing dock and showcasing all active apps running in floating windows.

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  Necro Trojan Detected in Google Play Apps and Modded Versions of Spotify, WhatsApp

  Google Play apps as well as unofficial mods of popular apps are being targeted by attackers to spread a dangerous malware, according to security researchers. Dubbed Necro trojan, this family of malware is capable of keylogging, stealing sensitive information, installing additional malware, remote execution of commands, and more. Two apps in the Goo...

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  Google Play Store Reportedly Developing Feature to Automatically Open Apps After Installation

  Google Play Store may be developing a new feature which enhances the app installation experience, according to a report. The feature, dubbed ‘auto-open’, is said to automatically open apps on the Android smartphone once they are installed from the Play Store, eliminating the need for manually searching for them.