Apps & Software News

Gemini’s new blurred UI is finally reaching Android phones

By Jay Bonggolto Published 1 August 26

Gemini enters the blur era Gemini’s new Android overlay adds a slick background blur for a cleaner, more integrated feel.

Nano Banana 2 in Google Earth lets users go wild with AI in cities and more

By Nickolas Diaz Published 1 August 26

Banana Earth Google Earth is getting the Nano Banana 2 treatment this week, letting users leverage AI for sci-fi city reworks or estate plans.

Android 17 QPR1 Beta 8 is here, and Pixel users get a much-needed audio fix

By Jay Bonggolto Published 1 August 26

Pixel audio redeemed Android 17 QPR1 Beta 8 finally fixes the Pixel audio bug that plagued testers for months, making the preview far more usable as Google gears up for the stable September release.

Set the tempo: Google's Lyria 3.5 debuts with updates to AI musicality in Flow Music

By Nickolas Diaz Published 29 July 26

Catch the rhythm Google launched Lyria 3.5 in Flow Music, with detailed upgraded tempo, vocal, and musical control for users.

Google Photos fixes a stupidly annoying step for AI edits

By Jay Bonggolto Published 29 July 26

Shoot. Edit. Share. Google Photos now lets you snap pictures directly inside its AI creation tools, saving you the hassle of app-switching and gallery search just to make a quick edit.

Your older Galaxy phone just lost another piece of Samsung support

By Jay Bonggolto Published 29 July 26

Find no more Samsung is dropping update support for the Samsung Find app on devices running One UI 2.0 or older, locking legacy Galaxy phones out of future fixes and feature upgrades.

Google Play services update brings seamless wrist payments and a revamped storefront feed

By Jay Bonggolto Published 28 July 26

Hidden improvements Google's latest Play services and Play Store updates quietly improve Wallet, Wear OS, Play Games, and app discovery.

Daily Brief 'Tuning' could be what Google has planned next for Gemini's morning digest

By Nickolas Diaz Published 27 July 26

Tune it A Gemini Daily Brief leak suggests "tuning" for specific proactive assistance could be heading to Android devices.

Google Play at SDCC hosts 'The Auction'—comic book fans like me should be thrilled

By Nickolas Diaz Published 24 July 26

SDCC 2026 Google Play announced The Auction event at SDCC, and users can redeem rewards on-site in San Diego or online in the Play Store app.

EU hits Google with another $1B fine as Search and Play Store face fresh antitrust crackdown

By Jay Bonggolto Published 24 July 26

DMA finally slaps back The EU just hit Google with a $1 billion fine, accusing it of favoring its own Search services and restricting Play Store developers.