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Google Chat is prepping a WhatsApp-like broadcast feature
By Brady Snyder published
Mass messaging Google Chat wants you to share messages with groups easily with a new "Announcements" feature, which is like Channels on WhatsApp.
Google confirms it's still working to support your old Nest cameras in Google Home
By Brady Snyder published
Work in progress Google bought Nest years ago, and is trying its best to phase out the Nest app in favor of Google Home. But some old cameras are still unsupported, and the company is still aiming to fix that.
Google will fix the Pixel 8's scrolling problem, but not anytime soon
By Brady Snyder published
Gone for good Google Pixel 8 users have been complaining about a screen stuttering issue since last year, and they're going to get a fix. It just won't be available for many months, until Android 15 comes out.
Google explains the Pixel 8's seven years of software updates
By Brady Snyder published
Future update promises Google's seven-year Pixel software upgrade promise is a long way from being fulfilled, but a company VP is explaining how it will make it happen.
Google may have accidentally revealed when Apple will add RCS to iPhones
By Brady Snyder published
Simpler texting Apple only said that RCS chats would come to the iPhone in late 2024, but Google spoiled the fun by confirming they're headed to iOS in the fall.
Pixel Watch 3 listing suggests minimal battery improvement
By Nickolas Diaz published
Minimal difference Information about the Pixel Watch 3's battery was discovered and only suggests minimalistic improvements.
Gemini now takes you straight to Google Maps navigation when you ask for directions
By Jay Bonggolto published
No more extra clicks Gemini now kicks off Google Maps navigation on Android phones when you ask for directions, all on its own.
Gemini makes an appearance in the Google Messages beta
By Brady Snyder published
AI messaging Google wants you to text Gemini using Google Messages, and that future is one step closer to becoming a reality. The feature is now rolling out to beta testers of the Google Messages app.
YouTube's latest experiment lets you jump to the best part of a video
By Jay Bonggolto published
smart scrubbing YouTube is trying out an AI feature that lets you skip to the most interesting parts of a video.
The regular Google Pixel 8 is getting Gemini Nano after all
By Jay Bonggolto published
there's a catch Google has confirmed that Pixel 8 users will get a sneak peek of Gemini Nano in the next Pixel Feature Drop.
Google's Gboard makes venting frustrations faster and simpler
By Jay Bonggolto published
quicker than ever Now, users can give feedback to the Gboard team effortlessly.
The latest Android 15 preview adds even more features for physical keyboards
By Jay Bonggolto published
keyboard upgrades Android 15 might include new accessibility features to make physical keyboards more user-friendly.
Circle to Search will roll out to more Android devices this week, including Pixel Fold and Tablet
By Brady Snyder published
At last Circle to Search, the new feature that lets users search areas of their screen by circling them, is confirmed to be coming to more Android devices this week.
Google says 97 zero-day vulnerabilities were exploited in 2023
By Jay Bonggolto published
a growing threat Google and Mandiant looked into the zero-day bugs revealed in 2023 and found that dozens were connected to cyberespionage groups.
Gemini could soon make an appearance on the Pixel Tablet
By Brady Snyder published
Gemini on tablets An unreleased version of the Google Search app for tablets contains references to Gemini, and the Pixel Tablet will probably be the first device to receive the AI assistant.
Google Chat finally picks up voice messages as its rollout begins
By Nickolas Diaz published
Speak now Google Chat has started rolling out voice messages to users on mobile.
Latest Android 15 preview shows new signs of a Bluetooth audio sharing feature
By Jay Bonggolto published
headphone party, everyone? It looks like the next version of Android might let you share your phone's audio with friends' headphones, all at once.
Google starts testing its AI overviews on the general public
By Nickolas Diaz published
Have you seen it? Google has been spotted testing its AI overviews on users outside of its SGE.
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