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AI gone rogue?Google shelves Gemma AI after it spat out a bogus claim about a senator
By Jay Bonggolto Published
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Multiple earbudsHow to use Bluetooth audio sharing on a Google Pixel phone
By Brady Snyder Last updated
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Instant AI accessGoogle Photos could get an ‘Ask’ button to make finding memories effortless
By Jay Bonggolto Published
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Better supportSamsung's Galaxy AI widens its language support to even more places
By Nickolas Diaz Published
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Switching sidesGoogle's Gemini is still on track to power Siri on iPhone next year
By Brady Snyder Published
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Time saverChrome now remembers your driver's license, passport, and vehicle info so you don't have to
By Brady Snyder Published
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Better translationsGoogle Translate will now let you pick between speed and accuracy
By Brady Snyder Published
 
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AI
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Better supportSamsung's Galaxy AI widens its language support to even more places
By Nickolas Diaz Published
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Switching sidesGoogle's Gemini is still on track to power Siri on iPhone next year
By Brady Snyder Published
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Better translationsGoogle Translate will now let you pick between speed and accuracy
By Brady Snyder Published
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Selling AI with AIGoogle is creating TV ads with AI: Watch the first one for AI Mode in Search
By Brady Snyder Published
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Just a testGoogle caught secretly testing more AI in Chrome that might have you going bananas
By Nickolas Diaz Published
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Google Beam + USOGoogle Beam will use AI to bring 3D video calls to military families
By Brady Snyder Published
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Google AI + MLBHow Google Cloud and Gemini are powering Fox coverage of the MLB World Series
By Brady Snyder Published
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Coming soonAndroid users will soon get to experience OpenAI's viral Sora app
By Brady Snyder Published
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Android & ChillGoogle says its new carbon capture initiative unlocks 'a critical technology pathway to enable a clean, affordable, reliable energy future,' but are initiatives like this a savior or a smokescreen as AI becomes more power-hungry?
By Jerry Hildenbrand Published
 
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Android Auto
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Eyes on the RoadGoogle starts quietly rolling out an essential button on Android Auto
By Nickolas Diaz Published
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game overGoogle may be pulling the plug on Android Auto’s in-car mini-games
By Jay Bonggolto Published
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Alternative?Samsung's alleged 'Auto DeX' leak is an Android Auto variant you might see
By Nickolas Diaz Published
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Share songs n rideAndroid users can now "Jam" together with this new Spotify feature
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar Published
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Coming soonI tried Android Auto with Gemini at Google I/O, here's how it went
By Brady Snyder Last updated
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It's getting hotAndroid Auto's UI for climate control support might look like this
By Nickolas Diaz Published
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Might not happenLatest Android Auto v14.2 seemingly dashes hopes of smart glasses navigation
By Nickolas Diaz Published
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Truly Sci-fiAndroid Auto might let you navigate the road with smart glasses
By Nickolas Diaz Published
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Gettin' ChillyAndroid Auto's next update could bring controls for a more comfortable car ride
By Nickolas Diaz Published
 
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Android OS
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Multiple earbudsHow to use Bluetooth audio sharing on a Google Pixel phone
By Brady Snyder Last updated
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Smarter idle screensAndroid's upcoming feature could make the always-on display actually useful
By Jay Bonggolto Published
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Install nowTime to update: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, Flip 6 get October 2025 patch as the month comes to an end
By Brady Snyder Published
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Bugs, squashedAndroid 16 QPR2 Beta 3.2 is here, bringing Pixel testers more bug fixes
By Brady Snyder Published
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Your best shot!One UI 8.5 leak reveals game-changing camera presets for Galaxy devices
By Nandika Ravi Published
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Simple switchingThis Apple framework will make ditching your iPhone for an Android even easier
By Brady Snyder Published
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Android 16The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE's last major Android upgrade is reaching users
By Brady Snyder Published
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GenAI is here to stay!GenAI is emerging, and it could make the phone's form factor feel irrelevant
By Nandika Ravi Published
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SolvedGoogle rolls out Android 16 Beta 3.1 to fix bootloop issues for Pixel users
By Nickolas Diaz Published
 
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Gmail
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Sleigh Bells ring...Google brings a unified 'Purchases' tab to Gmail ahead of the holiday rush
By Nickolas Diaz Published
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new UX styleGmail's new Material 3 Expressive design is secretly hitting some inboxes
By Jay Bonggolto Published
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Quick replyGmail will now let you react to emails with emojis
By Brady Snyder Published
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Mail upgradesGmail's new search results prioritize relevant emails over recent ones
By Brady Snyder Published
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Gone phishingGmail could start rejecting suspicious emails even before they reach your inbox
By Steven Shaw Published
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How to recover lost Google contacts for Android
By Mick Symons Last updated
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7 best Gmail for Android tips and tricks
By Harish Jonnalagadda Published
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How to set up out of office replies in Gmail
By Jeramy Johnson Published
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How to download all of your Gmail attachments at once
By Namerah Saud Fatmi Published
 
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Google Assistant
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Stay in the knowGoogle introduces new tools to help users fight against evolving phishing scams effectively
By Nandika Ravi Published
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Google OutageGoogle, Gmail, and Meet hit by widespread outage, causing login issues
By Nandika Ravi Published
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New voicesGoogle is spicing up its voice list on Search, according to a new leak
By Nandika Ravi Published
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New Google AI plansNew Google AI Pro and $249/month Ultra subscription announced at I/O
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar Published
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Easy-peesyGoogle app on iOS gets a new feature that will 'Simplify' text online
By Nandika Ravi Published
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ByeGoogle officially killed Driving Mode after stripping most of its features in 2024
By Brady Snyder Published
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Google Vs DOJGoogle disagrees with US judge's ruling, says it could impact users at large
By Nandika Ravi Published
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AI Mode gets Gemini-edGoogle's AI Mode gets Gemini's multimodal powers making it a visual search expert
By Nandika Ravi Published
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Gotta catch 'em all!Google just turned your Search into a Pokédex for Easter
By Nandika Ravi Published
 
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Google Maps
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ETA at a glanceGoogle Maps is adding a nifty chip to show how long it'll take you to get home
By Sanuj Bhatia Published
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Assistant is outYour next Google Maps navigation could be planned by Gemini
By Jay Bonggolto Published
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Smoother EV drivingRivian partners with Google Maps for enhanced EV navigation experience
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar Published
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Save from ScreenshotsGoogle Maps for iOS simplifies saving locations from screenshots
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar Published
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Fake reviewsGoogle Maps doubles down on preventing fake reviews
By Nandika Ravi Published
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now looking sharpGoogle Maps is giving your ETA screen a glow-up on Android
By Jay Bonggolto Published
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Too soon?Google Maps taps Gemini for an 'Ask about place' chip with directions and more
By Nickolas Diaz Published
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More deetsGoogle Maps might predict more than just the traffic for you soon
By Nandika Ravi Published
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Executive orderGoogle Maps to rename 'Gulf of Mexico' to 'Gulf of America' following Trump executive order
By Nandika Ravi Published
 
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Google Pay
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On TimeGoogle Wallet is helping Android users effortlessly catch their plane or train
By Nickolas Diaz Published
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Quick TapsGoogle Pay's fresh updates will unlock better shopping rewards for Chrome users
By Nickolas Diaz Published
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Pay Your WayAndroid users get another option to pay later with Klarna on Google Pay
By Nickolas Diaz Published
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Easier accessGoogle Wallet brings digital ID support to UK, more US states
By Nandika Ravi Published
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Now arriving at...Google Wallet brings real-time train status alerts to Android, and teases I/O 2025
By Nickolas Diaz Published
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Next stop is...Londoners can join the Google Pay 'Tube Challenge' for badges and city lore
By Nickolas Diaz Published
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How to add vaccine cards and medical info to Google Wallet
By Michael L Hicks Published
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How to send and request money using GPay
By Jerry Hildenbrand Published
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Google Pay: How it works, where it's available, and how it compares to Wallet
By Mark Knapp Published
 
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Google Play Store
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Ditch the scrollPlay Store’s new AI summaries could help you spot the best apps faster
By Jay Bonggolto Published
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Age checks go liveGoogle Play users must now verify their age to keep downloading certain apps
By Sanuj Bhatia Published
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The Order StandsUS Supreme Court upholds Google Play Store changes amid ongoing Epic Games lawsuit
By Nickolas Diaz Published
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More games, more prizesAndroid users can unlock new rewards with Google's revamped Play Points
By Nickolas Diaz Published
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race against timeGoogle is scrambling for an emergency hold after Epic’s court victory
By Jay Bonggolto Published
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VictoryEpic Games for Android will be available on Google Store following court ruling
By Nickolas Diaz Published
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no more oops momentsGoogle Play Store’s new swipe gesture is here to save you from accidental buys
By Jay Bonggolto Published
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Apps A PlentyMajor Google Play Store update grabs your attention with 'browse pages' and more
By Nickolas Diaz Published
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Gone for good!Google Play Store just lost a ton of apps, but this is actually a good thing
By Nandika Ravi Published
 
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Meta
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Finally!Meta boosts older smart glasses with new Garmin and Strava features for fitness enthusiasts
By Brady Snyder Published
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Trolls-awayMeta's Threads ups its game with new controls to keep trolls at bay
By Nandika Ravi Published
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AI splurgingZuckerberg explained when AI glasses will become 'profitable' during earnings call
By Michael L Hicks Published
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Ray-Ban or Oakley?Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) vs. Oakley Meta Vanguard: Chic meets sporty
By Brady Snyder Published
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For the wild onesThreads adds vanishing 'ghost posts' on a timer for those one-off hot takes
By Nickolas Diaz Published
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Try it yourself!Meta Ray-Ban Display demos are popping up at an unexpected spot
By Brady Snyder Published
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Rewind your ReelsInstagram is finally adding a YouTube-like watch history for Reels
By Sanuj Bhatia Published
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More ProtectionsMeta preps AI Safety update for teens that lets parents breathe easier
By Nickolas Diaz Published
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Threads levels upThreads is rolling out group chats and expands messaging to the EU
By Jay Bonggolto Published
 
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Spotify
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Rocky MusicSpotify's having major issues on Samsung and Google phones—this is why
By Nickolas Diaz Published
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Got a request?Spotify's AI DJ takes requests in a new way on Android with prompts to get you started
By Nickolas Diaz Published
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Step into losslessHow to enable Spotify Lossless audio on your smartphone
By Tshaka Armstrong Published
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Just ask ChatGPTSpotify in ChatGPT lets Android create entire playlists without lifting a finger
By Nickolas Diaz Published
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Leadership shuffleSpotify's top leadership changes hands as Ek exits CEO role
By Jay Bonggolto Published
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Musically UpgradedSpotify just gave free users a major upgrade, and it's rolling out now
By Nickolas Diaz Published
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No sound lostSpotify 'Lossless Listening' lets Premium subscribers hear every refined note
By Nickolas Diaz Published
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Talk about MusicSpotify gets its own DMs for music-lovers sharing tracks and podcasts
By Nickolas Diaz Published
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Increased to InnovateSpotify prices are going up for Premium subscribers in these regions
By Nickolas Diaz Published
 
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Twitter is downIt wasn't just you — X (Twitter) resolved a major outage today
By Brady Snyder Last updated
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Whistleblower calls out Twitter for spambots and mishandling user data
By Derrek Lee Published
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What is free speech?
By Jerry Hildenbrand Published
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Twitter makes it easier to search for Communities on the web
By Derrek Lee Published
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Massive Twitter outage ends after about 90 minutes
By Michael L Hicks Published
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House committee summons Meta, Alphabet, Twitter and Reddit over Capitol riot
By Jay Bonggolto Published
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Twitter wants to turn the Explore page into yet another TikTok clone
By Michael L Hicks Published
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How to remove a follower on Twitter without blocking them
By Keegan Prosser Published
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Twitter had the best reaction to Fleets still being up on shutdown day
By Derrek Lee Last updated
 
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Wear OS
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Wear OS WeeklyWear OS 6 is one of the best parts of the Pixel Watch 4
By Michael L Hicks Published
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Pixel Weather takes overGoogle is phasing out the Wear OS Weather app, but for something better
By Sanuj Bhatia Published
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Future of Wear OSWear OS 6: One UI 8 Watch, Material 3 Expressive, Gemini, & more
By Michael L Hicks Last updated
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Wear thisBest Wear OS watch 2025
By Michael L Hicks Last updated
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Wear OS WeeklyCustom watch faces for the Galaxy Watch 8 and Pixel Watch 4 are fantastic — Here's where to find them
By Michael L Hicks Published
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Fun facesFacer officially returns to the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 in massive update
By Michael L Hicks Published
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Gemini on your WatchGoogle brings the might of Gemini AI to your Pixel Watch
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar Published
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Wear OS WeeklyWill last-gen Galaxy and Pixel Watches die this year...and should they?
By Michael L Hicks Published
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Early warningThis new Android feature brings earthquake alerts right to your wrist
By Nickolas Diaz Last updated
 
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Youtube
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Old videos, new lifeYouTube will soon use AI to make low-resolution videos look sharper
By Sanuj Bhatia Published
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A Pop of FunYouTube's new 'Like' button animations bring a playful twist to your viewing experience
By Nickolas Diaz Published
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MilestoneYouTube Music paid out a record $8 billion to the music industry in a year
By Brady Snyder Published
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Less obtrusive playerYouTube unveils major overhaul of its video player for Android and iOS users
By Jay Bonggolto Published
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In ModerationYouTube's new timer stops you from doom scrolling into procrastination
By Nickolas Diaz Published
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Much improvedLike Android, YouTube gets more 'expressive' as an overhauled video player rolls out
By Nickolas Diaz Published
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breaking language barrierYouTube Music breaks the language barrier with real-time lyrics translation
By Jay Bonggolto Published
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Love it or hate itYouTube is testing bold mobile UI changes, and users are split
By Jay Bonggolto Published
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Videos in the LabAndroid users will now be able to test an unreleased YouTube AI feature
By Nickolas Diaz Published
 
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More about Apps & Software
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Better translationsGoogle Translate will now let you pick between speed and accuracy
By Brady Snyder Published
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Selling AI with AIGoogle is creating TV ads with AI: Watch the first one for AI Mode in Search
By Brady Snyder Published
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Ditch the scrollPlay Store’s new AI summaries could help you spot the best apps faster
By Jay Bonggolto Published
 
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