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Project Astra joins Gemini arm as Google gears up for a public launch
Coming soon Google is planning to release Project Astra, and it's becoming part of Gemini ahead of that crucial move.
Android 16 Beta 2.1 gives us a sneak peek at Live Updates
Quick access Live Updates, which are persistent notification widgets similar to Apple's Live Activities, are working in Android 16 Beta 2.1.
Pixel Camera 9.8 rolls out alongside the March Feature Drop with new tweaks
Space photos Aside from the new features arriving as part of a Pixel Feature Drop, Pixel Camera 9.8 tweaks the settings menu.
Partner Sharing support for third-party app images returns to Google Photos
It's back Google highlighted the return of an old Partner Sharing feature on Android.
Google confirms mass app deletion on Play Store after ad fraud
Check your phones Google is taking down several apps from Play Store after being impacted by an ad-fraud scheme.
Google tests experimental 'AI Mode' enhancing search results
Do more with AI Google is testing out a new search feature 'AI Mode' that goes beyond AI Overviews.
Older Google Pixel phones are feeling faster after subtle kernel update
Speed boost Google updated the Linux kernel for older Pixel phones with aging Tensor chips, and user reports are loving the major upgrade.
Deep Research could be the next Gemini feature to hit free users, per report
Research assistant What will be the next Gemini Advanced feature to join the free version? One Android code sleuth thinks it'll be Deep Research.
Google takes home 'Smartphone of the Year' award at MWC for the second straight year
Big winners Google's Pixel 9 Pro smartphone and Gemini assistant earned big honors at MWC Barcelona 2025, including the company's second straight "Smartphone of the Year."
Google's TV Streamer will reportedly skip availability in several overseas countries
Not Expected A Google rep confirmed the lack of availability for the TV Streamer in several overseas regions.
Google improves Shopping with upgraded AI and AR tech for clothes and makeup
Find the best for you Google Shopping highlighted upgrades to its clothing and makeup shopping experiences.
Google TV survey previews how Gemini Live is coming to the big screens
AI everywhere Google wants to know how Google TV users want AI integrated with the operating system in its latest Google TV Advisors club survey.
Google rolls out a quick March security patch to join its big Pixel update
Stay Secure Google has started rolling out its March security patch to Pixels.
Google's new feature drop brings killer features including scam detection and loss of pulse
It's a new month Google's March 2025 feature drop for Pixels and Pixel Watches is here.
New Pixel 9a leaks show off official cases and satellite capabilities
Satellite Connectivity The much-awaited Pixel 9a might be launching sooner than later; however, new leaks reveal some official cases of the handset.
Google Play's widget hunt just got way easier
Play Store's new trick Google is making finding those widget apps less of a headache.
Gemini's Project Astra could land on your phones later this month
Show and tell Google announced that its multimodal Gemini Project Astra will be arriving later this month
Google is updating Chrome for Android to fill more of your screen
fill that void Google is giving Chrome for Android a screen space boost.
How to automatically delete OTPs in Google Messages
Auto declutter Almost everything online requires SMS authentication via a one-time password (OTP) these days. Luckily, Google Messages can automatically delete them.
News Weekly: Pixel Watch 3 feature gets nod from FDA, Slack's massive outage, some Android phones get insane updates, and more
News Weekly This week saw the Pixel Watch 3 get FDA approval for loss of pulse, Slack's massive outage impacted workplaces globally, Clicks cases have landed on Android phones, and more.
