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Help is on the way YouTube detailed the arrival of a new health "shelf" full of easy tutorials for those in a scary health emergency.

Feeling lucky? Google detailed an expansion of its RMG app acceptance on the Play Store in more countries, alongside stronger rules.

Widgets on the way? Code found within the latest Android 14 QPR2 Beta 3 enables lock screen widgets, with a bit of work. They might just make a comeback in Android 15.

There's a catch Google today endorsed an Oregon right-to-repair bill, and also released a white paper on right-to-repair legislation as a whole.

AI pivot The Alphabet Workers Union criticized the Google layoffs as "needless," while Google promises to make the company "work better."

YouTube podcasting Podcast creators can now use their audio-only RSS feeds to upload podcast episodes to YouTube automatically.

eSIM transition Google Pixel users will soon be able to use an eSIM conversion tool that works with any carrier, through the Settings and SIM Manager apps.

Security fixes Google is rolling out the January 2024 update for the Pixel Watch, but it's a minor one with just security fixes.

Pixel Power-Up A rare upgrade apparently coming to all Tensor-powered Pixel phones will boost performance and enhance long-term support down the road.

UI leak Google is diligently working on Google Assistant with Bard for Android, but a developer on X has managed to activate the feature early.