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Fighting spam Shortly after the European Union announced an investigation into Google's anti-spam rules, the company responded in defense of Search users.

Image browsing Images are becoming a big part of Search, with Google officially rolling out an Images tab in the app after prior testing.

Simpler tracking The latest Google Find Hub app update adds a setting for distance measurement, and there's also an exhaustive list of supported devices on the web.

Magnet mayhem Following in Google's footsteps, Samsung appears poised to add Qi2 magnets to the Galaxy S26 while making it slightly thicker.

Free rewards The second Google Play Games league is here, and Android users can now turn in-game eliminations into points for discounts, in-app items, or Google Play Credit.

Certified Re-Newed Ahead of the rumored Galaxy S26 series, Samsung is opening up its certified refurbished store to the Galaxy S25 lineup and the Galaxy Z Fold 6.

Spotify sharing Spotify is as much of a social platform as it is a music streamer, and it's now integrating with WhatsApp Status for sharing songs, podcasts, and more.

Exciting emojis Google Meet is expanding support for emoji reactions, bringing the full power of your emoji library to your video calls.

File Search Tool The Gemini API is adding support for the File Search Tool, a way for developers to build with AI using known data sets for context.

Budget audio Moto Buds Bass are the latest pair budget earbuds to try and deliver key features at an affordable price point — here's everything they offer.

RegiStar Samsung's Good Lock system adds niche functionality to your device, and there's an update for the RegiStar module packing key bug fixes.

Back and forth A leaked memo from Disney execs painted a grim picture of the company's ongoing negotiations with YouTube TV. Now, Google is responding with a strong statement.

Inbox management Google Messages' pin feature helps users keep their inboxes clean, and it now supports pinning double the amount of conversations.

Bye, Assistant! Gemini for Android Auto was first announced in May 2025, and the update finally appears to be rolling out for some beta testers, replacing Google Assistant.

AI learning help NotebookLM, already a popular AI study tool, is gaining flashcards and practice quizzes that'll help it compete with brands like Quizlet.

AI agents Google is adding JSON Schema support to all active Gemini models, making it easier to take an output for one AI agent and throw it into another.

Right to repair Android users can finally buy the latest Fairphone 6 in the U.S., which is repairable with just a single screwdriver.

Sticking around Google Duo features are being sunset as Google Meet takes over, but it got thrown a brief lifeline, as the shutdown date has been pushed back.

Epic v. Google Google and Epic spent years in legal battles over Play Store rules and transaction fees, but the sides have just agreed on a proposal to resolve them for good.