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Android 16 beta testers get a look at its Advanced Protection security bastion
By Nickolas Diaz published
Security Bastion Android 16's latest test gives enrolled Pixel users a look at Advanced Protections.

Google patches an annoying Wear OS authentication bug affecting Wallet
By Brady Snyder published
Finally Wear OS users were asked for their PIN or pattern to complete Google Wallet transactions, even with the smartwatch worn and unlocked, but it was a bug.

Niantic goes Geospatial, shifting its focus from games to AI intelligence
By Nickolas Diaz published
Digital and Physical Niantic Spatial announces its new venture into merging the digital and physical worlds.

I used Gemini to create a website, here's what happened
By Andrew Myrick published
Beyond the Alphabet With four different AI chatbots at my disposal, I decided to do something a little bit different to celebrate an upcoming Google anniversary.

Android phones just got a major convenience upgrade for Office files
By Jay Bonggolto published
no login needed Android users can finally open Microsoft Office files without logging in to their account.

When will my phone get Android 16?
By Harish Jonnalagadda last updated
The wait begins The public builds of Android 16 are now available, so here's when your phone will make the switch to the next version of Android.

Google Meet will finally sunset legacy Duo features in September
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Adios Duo Users are advised to update their Meet app and save their previous Duo call history and messages as some in-call features like Family mode and Knock Knock will be removed.

Google Messages' RCS badges are inching closer toward a public rollout
By Brady Snyder published
Text bubbles Google will soon let Android users know which of their contacts are using RCS with a Messages update, with more updates coming.
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