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Google takes legal action against major phishing network targeting millions
By Nandika Ravi published
Shields up! In a bold legal maneuver, Google is targeting the notorious "Lighthouse" phishing operation, impacting over one million victims globally.

Google's AI shopping tools promise a seamless holiday experience for savvy shoppers
By Nandika Ravi published
T's almost the season! Agentic calling, 'Buy for me,' and shop with Gemini.

OpenAI's Sora video generator beats Google's Veo 3 by removing the guardrails
By Brady Snyder published
AI vids Google is winning at AI by trying everything, but when it goes up against OpenAI, its policy guardrails end up turning users away.

Google Drive’s new AI audio summaries make PDFs effortless
By Jay Bonggolto published
PDFs become podcasts Google Drive now lets you listen to your PDFs with AI-powered audio summaries.

Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3.3 finally fixes annoying Pixel lock-screen bug
By Jay Bonggolto published
FTFY The new Android 16 QPR2 beta zeroes in on a major lock-screen issue.

Android users can now pick their preferred Google Find Hub measurement units
By Brady Snyder published
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.

Android’s next update is finally addressing your phone’s biggest battery hogs
By Jay Bonggolto published
No more drain Google will literally show you which apps are killing your battery.

Google's voice and song search gets a major overhaul on Android after years
By Nandika Ravi published
New look! Google is changing the way users identify songs, unveiling a revamped search interface reminiscent of its innovative Live Search.

Google Play will reward your gaming skills in the new Free Fire League
By Brady Snyder published
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.

Call off the search - these are the best cheap Android phones on the market today
By Nicholas Sutrich last updated
Affordable and awesome Want to save as much cash as possible when getting a new phone? I'm here to help you find the best cheap Android phones for all your requirements.

Google's upcoming review search feature might soon help you save time on the Play Store
By Jay Bonggolto published
No more sifting Google’s been spotted working on adding a review search bar to the Play Store.

Unleash your creativity: Google Meet adds nearly 4,000 emojis for reactions in video calls
By Brady Snyder published
Exciting emojis Google Meet is expanding support for emoji reactions, bringing the full power of your emoji library to your video calls.

This new API tool helps Gemini tap into your trusted data sources
By Brady Snyder published
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.

Why YouTube is not working for users of Opera GX with Ad blockers
By Nickolas Diaz published
Piling on YouTube had issues, as users reported problems accessing videos in one particular browser with ad block.

Final farewell: Google’s first Pixel Watch receives its last minor update
By Jay Bonggolto published
Upgrade time! Google’s original Pixel Watch has just received its final official hug.

Google's Clock app set to vanish for non-Pixel Wear OS users soon
By Nickolas Diaz published
Making a change Google stated that it is removing its Clock app from non-Pixel Wear OS devices.

YouTube TV slams Disney for leaked memo as contract negotiations drag on
By Brady Snyder published
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.

Android users can now pin up to 20 chats in Google Messages — here's how
By Brady Snyder published
Inbox management Google Messages' pin feature helps users keep their inboxes clean, and it now supports pinning double the amount of conversations.
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