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Google Play's widget hunt just got way easier
By Jay Bonggolto published
Play Store's new trick Google is making finding those widget apps less of a headache.

Gemini's Project Astra could land on your phones later this month
By Nandika Ravi published
Show and tell Google announced that its multimodal Gemini Project Astra will be arriving later this month

Google is updating Chrome for Android to fill more of your screen
By Jay Bonggolto published
fill that void Google is giving Chrome for Android a screen space boost.

How to automatically delete OTPs in Google Messages
By Brady Snyder published
Auto declutter Almost everything online requires SMS authentication via a one-time password (OTP) these days. Luckily, Google Messages can automatically delete them.

News Weekly: Pixel Watch 3 feature gets nod from FDA, Slack's massive outage, some Android phones get insane updates, and more
By Nandika Ravi published
News Weekly This week saw the Pixel Watch 3 get FDA approval for loss of pulse, Slack's massive outage impacted workplaces globally, Clicks cases have landed on Android phones, and more.

The eighth Google Store is set to open in Washington DC later this year
By Brady Snyder published
More stores Google already had two Google Store locations in the pipeline, but another is set to join them — this time in the nation's capital.

Google Pixel 8a vs. iPhone 16e: Which midranger is the best value?
By Brady Snyder published
Pixel perfect Apple's new iPhone 16e might look decent on paper, but the Google Pixel 8a could be the better value. Here's how the two midrangers compare.

Google is trying, but authentication is still terrible
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
WHO AM I? We need to prove we are who we say we are, but we want it to be more streamlined.

Gemini's free version now supports saved info for personalized responses
By Brady Snyder published
Free features Google is making Gemini's "saved info" feature free, which allows users to provide information that'll help personalize the chatbot's responses.

Google has a fix for Pixel's 'Now Playing' bug, plans an update
By Brady Snyder published
Fix incoming Now Playing is a helpful Pixel feature, but it's been broken of late. Now, Google is here with a fix coming in a future update.

It's now easier to delegate Google Voice calls and transfer your number
By Brady Snyder published
Simpler calling Google Voice is getting two key updates aimed to make using the phone service in personal and business settings easier.

Gboard hits 10 billion downloads and an update mixes up its shortcut UI
By Nickolas Diaz published
A milestone Google's Gboard hit 10 billion downloads, joining several other apps.

Google Messages might revamp text 'details' so you know who left you on read
By Nickolas Diaz published
Well, well, well Google was spotted working on a text "details" page overhaul for the Messages app.

Google doubles down on its 'voluntary exits,' offering more employees the option to leave
By Nandika Ravi published
Unique layoff program The tech giant is asking the employees from the U.S. PeopleOps team to voluntarily quit, offering severance packages to those who do.

Google Pixel prepares official Scam Detection roll out for Phone and Messages
By Nickolas Diaz published
Dodging Risks Google is reportedly preparing to officially roll out its Scam Detection measures on Pixels.

Nothing Phone 1 finally gets Circle to Search in the latest OS update
By Nickolas Diaz published
Circle, draw, highlight Nothing started rolling out its latest OS update for the Phone 1 with a noteworthy Google feature.

Qualcomm and Google just announced a major update to Android updates
By Nandika Ravi published
Updates galore Qualcomm is teaming up with Google to bring 8 years worth of updates to all Android devices with Snapdragon 8 and 7 series chipsets.

Google rolls out new Gemini Live experience with saved audio recordings
By Brady Snyder published
Better conversation Google previously announced Gemini Live tweaks, and they're rolling out for at least one Pixel 9 Pro XL user as of today.
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