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Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1.1 is here to squash a ton of Pixel bugs for testers
Bug fixes Android 16 QPR1 is already available for beta testers, and Google is now rolling out the first small patch of the quarterly release with numerous bug fixes.
Google Translate might shake up its design to make room for big upgrades
Understanding the Language Google Translate app's code reportedly showcased an upcoming design change to fit new upgrades.
Google Drive introduces new Gemini-powered 'Catch Me Up' feature
Catch me up New Gemini "Catch Me Up" feature in Google Drive provides AI-powered summaries of file changes and comments, ensuring users remain informed.
Emerging online scams are making users more vigilant, says Google
Stay Alert Google detailed its latest survey with Morning Consult about the changes in online user behavior and scams.
Public Notebooks are coming to NotebookLM for easy sharing and studying
Study help NotebookLM is making shared study help more accessible with public notebooks, which are ways to share view-only experiences with others.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL: Form factor or function?
Slim showdown The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge comes with an unreal form factor, but plenty of compromises too. For the same price, is the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL better?
YouTube is testing a leaderboard to show off top live stream fans
superfan leaderboard The most engaged live stream viewers on YouTube are getting their own leaderboard.
What is Project Astra? Gemini Live, Android XR, and everything else you need to know
Universal AI Name an exciting new Google AI feature, and it probably started as Project Astra. But what exactly is it? Let's find out.
Google might have a better 'Now Playing' experience for Pixels coming
What song is that? Google was reported to have an improved "Now Playing" experience/button on the way for Pixels.
The Pixel 10's ringtone, alerts and alarms have slipped out online
new beeps and boops Someone spilled the beans on Pixel 10's new ringtone and system sounds.
Gmail will now automatically turn your long emails into quick reads using Gemini
cutting the fluff Gmail is using Gemini to auto-summarize your messages, though you can disable it.
Pixel 9 sales helped Google tighten its hold on Canada’s premium phone segment last year
Google tightened its grip on Canada's premium phone market last year, all thanks to the Pixel 9.
Android 16 beta testers get a look at its Advanced Protection security bastion
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
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.
Google Messages' RCS badges are inching closer toward a public rollout
Text bubbles Google will soon let Android users know which of their contacts are using RCS with a Messages update, with more updates coming.
Global smartphone sales will take a hit as tariffs bite, says IDC
Slump in sales IDC has lowered its forecast of its smartphone sales in 2025 to 0.6% reaching, 1.24 billion units, due to the economic uncertainty brought about by U.S. tariffs.
Samsung's Galaxy A series performs well as Apple leads Q1 2025 sales
Best-Selling Counterpoint's research indicated the top 10 best-selling phones for Q1 2025.
Google's latest Gemini teaser brings its Pixel Watch integration into view
On the way Google drops a small Gemini on Pixel Watch teaser in its I/O 2025 recap email to users.
