Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet, announced significant organizational changes on Thursday regarding the company’s focus on building artificial intelligence (AI) models. Continue reading “Google merges Android and Hardware divisions to drive AI development”
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Google Pixel 8a surfaces in press renders ahead of launch
Google is all set to introduce the Pixel 8a smartphone at the Google I/O in the next few weeks. After the CAD-based renders, press renders of the phone have surfaced in Obsidian (black), Mint (green), Porcelain (light beige), and Bay (blue) colours. Continue reading “Google Pixel 8a surfaces in press renders ahead of launch”
Google’s next foldable could be called as Pixel 9 Pro Fold: Report
Google is preparing to launch a new foldable phone, tentatively named ‘Pixel 9 Pro Fold’, expected to be the next foldable in line, rather than the previously anticipated ‘Fold 2’. Continue reading “Google’s next foldable could be called as Pixel 9 Pro Fold: Report”
YouTube targets third-party apps in ad-blocking crackdown
Late last year, YouTube initiated its battle against ad-blockers, extending its focus to third-party ad-blocker apps. Initially, the crackdown targeted ad-blockers allowing users to bypass ads without YouTube Premium, primarily on PCs via the website. Continue reading “YouTube targets third-party apps in ad-blocking crackdown”
Google Pixel 9 series could feature Satellite Emergency SOS
Google Pixel 9 series will introduce emergency satellite connectivity and a new modem. This move addresses previous modem issues experienced by Pixel users since the switch to Tensor chips in 2021, according to a report by Android Authority. Continue reading “Google Pixel 9 series could feature Satellite Emergency SOS”
Google rolls out Android 15 beta 1 update
Google has started rolling out the first Android 15 beta today. It comes after the Android 15 Developer Preview 2 released in March this year. Continue reading “Google rolls out Android 15 beta 1 update”
Google’s Gemini AI coming to OnePlus and OPPO Smartphones later this year
At the Google Cloud Next ’24 event, OPPO and OnePlus unveiled their plan to integrate Google’s powerful AI model, Gemini Models, into their devices, aiming to roll out Gemini Model features on smartphones later this year. Continue reading “Google’s Gemini AI coming to OnePlus and OPPO Smartphones later this year”
Google is expanding Pixel-exclusive AI-powered editing tools in Photos to all users
Google is expanding its Pixel-exclusive AI-based Google Photos features to even more people. Its AI-powered editing tools — like Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, and Portrait Light — will be available to anyone using the app for free.
Google Cloud Next 2024: Google Axion Arm-based CPUs, Generative AI updates for Workspace and more announced
Google unveiled a range of updates and features at its Cloud Next 2024 event aimed at enhancing customer success and momentum. Let’s delve into the key announcements and features from Google Next ’24: Continue reading “Google Cloud Next 2024: Google Axion Arm-based CPUs, Generative AI updates for Workspace and more announced”
Google rolls out ‘Find My Device’ network for Android globally
Google has started the rollout of the brand-new Find My Device for Android devices. Continue reading “Google rolls out ‘Find My Device’ network for Android globally”
Google could launch ‘Find My Device’ network next week
Google has shared the launch date of Android’s Find My Device network, according to reports from 9to5Google. The network will utilize the large number of Android devices to help locate missing devices such as phones, headphones, and trackers. Continue reading “Google could launch ‘Find My Device’ network next week”
Google AI Search Engine could get paid premium features
Google is considering the idea of adding premium features to its AI-driven search engine, as reported by the Financial Times. These features might become part of Google’s subscription services, offering more AI capabilities alongside the Gemini AI assistant in Gmail and Docs. Continue reading “Google AI Search Engine could get paid premium features”
Google Chrome gets ‘Device Bound Session Credentials’ to combat cookie theft
Google introduced a new Chrome security feature called ‘Device Bound Session Credentials’ (DBSC). This feature links cookies to a specific device, preventing hackers from stealing and using them to take over users’ accounts. Continue reading “Google Chrome gets ‘Device Bound Session Credentials’ to combat cookie theft”
Google details 7 years of Pixel updates; confirms Gemini Nano support for Pixel 8
Google announced on the latest ‘Made by Google’ Podcast episode featuring Seang Chau, VP of Devices & Services Software, that the Pixel 8 will now receive Gemini Nano support despite earlier citing “hardware limitations” as the reason for its delay. Continue reading “Google details 7 years of Pixel updates; confirms Gemini Nano support for Pixel 8”
Google adds AI-powered trip ideas to Search, Translations in Circle to Search and more
Google today announced new updates and tools from Search, Maps, and Shopping to help you travel smarter this summer. Continue reading “Google adds AI-powered trip ideas to Search, Translations in Circle to Search and more”