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Android 16 Developer Preview 2 is here with battery life and performance upgrades
By Jay Bonggolto published
Early look Android 16 is dropping early, and you can already check out some cool new features.

Google ditches the Play Store's easy 'Share apps' in new System version
By Nickolas Diaz published
Well... links still exist Google detailed its recent Play Store update, which says goodbye to a sharing function.

Gemini 2.0 Experimental Advanced is Google's best AI model yet, and it's available now
By Brady Snyder published
latest and greatest Gemini Advanced subscribers can try Gemini 2.0 Experimental Advanced, offering "significantly improved performance on complex tasks."

You can now talk to AI podcast hosts in Google's NotebookLM
By Jay Bonggolto published
NotebookLM's redesign NotebookLM just made it possible to have convos with AI podcast hosts.

Files by Google has a new PDF viewer, and it's ditching Google Drive
By Brady Snyder published
Fresh look Google Files previously used Google Drive for PDF viewing, but it now has a native viewer with streamlined sharing options.

A MediaTek modem could make or break the Pixel 10 — Google can’t screw this up
By Brady Snyder published
Risky move The latest reports indicate that Google could be switching from Samsung to MediaTek modems — here’s what that will mean for the Pixel 10.

ChromeOS M131 bolsters user security with 'Back to Safety' alongside Flash alerts
By Nickolas Diaz published
A little gift Google has started rolling out ChromeOS M131 for Chromebooks.

Gemini Advanced subscribers can now use Gemini Flash 2.0 Experimental in latest Gemini app beta
By Brady Snyder published
Available now Gemini 2.0 Flash is one of Google’s newest and smallest AI models, and an experimental version of it is now available in the Gemini app.

Google launches 'Whisk' for fast AI-generated imagery and updates Veo 2, Imagen 3
By Nickolas Diaz published
Whisk up something good Google detailed the launch of its newest AI experiment, Whisk for Labs testers.

Google Home Public Preview lets you test 'Gemini in Assistant' on Nest devices
By Nickolas Diaz published
Combining Strengths Google kicked off a test involving "Gemini in Assistant" for Nest devices.

Y'all, Google might be in trouble. Then again, maybe not
By Andrew Myrick published
Apple > Google? Apple finally released iOS 18.2 to the masses, bringing with it a bunch of new AI features. This update also promises major improvements to Apple's Magic Eraser competitor, so we put it to the test.

How long is the Google Pixel Watch 3's battery life?
By Brady Snyder published
Watch the clock Want to know how long your Pixel Watch 3 will last on a single charge? Here's everything you need to know.

Android XR is a new OS built with Gemini and made for VR, AR headsets and glasses
By Brady Snyder published
Extended Reality Google and Samsung want to have their Wear OS moment one more time — only this time, for XR hardware.

Google's CEO blasts Microsoft's AI efforts, says 'they're using someone else's models'
By Brady Snyder published
Strong words Sundar Pichai is extremely confident in Google's AI models, and didn't hold back opinions about one of the company's biggest competitors.

Google's Project Astra waitlist signups begin with enhanced AR features
By Nickolas Diaz published
What's next in AR Google opens the gates to its trusted tester waitlist for Project Astra.

Google's latest AI model, Gemini 2.0, is here to usher in the 'agentic era'
By Brady Snyder published
New models Gemini 2.0 will power the previously-previewed Project Astra — plus new projects, like Project Mariner.

Gboard's Emoji Kitchen just got a smarter suggestion bar
By Jay Bonggolto published
reacting made effortless The latest Gboard beta brings a revamped Emoji Kitchen UI.

A 'Year in Search' highlights Google's top trends across AI and shows in 2024
By Nickolas Diaz published
It's been a year Google takes users on a trip through 2024 and its top trending searches.
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