Google’s Gemini could soon do work for you

Google’s Gemini is being upgraded with “screen automation” that may let the AI complete tasks like ordering and ride booking inside apps.

Varun Mirchandani     February 4

Google’s Android PC dream may take longer than expected

Google’s Android-based PC OS may not fully launch until 2028, with ChromeOS overlap and ecosystem challenges slowing progress.

Varun Mirchandani     February 4

Google quietly makes the Pixel 10A official

Google has officially confirmed the Pixel 10a, revealing its design and preorder date of February 18, while keeping key specs and pricing under wraps.

Moinak Pal     February 4

Google Home update brings more automation controls to help you build smarter routines

The latest Google Home app update introduced a host of new automation starters, conditions, and actions to help you create more helpful routines.

Pranob Mehrotra     February 3

Gemini’s new ChatGPT import lets you keep context when you switch

Gemini is testing a way to import ChatGPT chat history, so you can switch assistants without losing context. It’s built as a file upload, but your imported chats land in activity data.

Paulo Vargas     February 3

Google’s Android PCs may ship with a barebones version of the Pixel Camera app

Google's new Desktop Camera app on the Play Store gives us a glimpse of what the camera experience may be like on the upcoming Android PCs.

Pranob Mehrotra     February 2

Chrome may soon use Gemini antiscam protection to flag scams, but it won’t watch every site you visit

Google is testing Gemini antiscam protection in Chrome, a server-side scam check that activates only when a page already looks risky. It’s off by default and requires Enhanced Safe Browsing.

Paulo Vargas     February 2

You could get a much smarter Siri on your phone this year

Apple will roll out a multi-stage Siri overhaul using Gemini AI, promising improved intelligence, deeper context, and a full chatbot-style upgrade later this year.

Moinak Pal     January 31

Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series may bring a Pixel-exclusive feature to protect you from scam calls

The Pixel-exclusive Scam Detection feature may finally be making its way to more Android phones, starting with the Galaxy S26 series.

Pranob Mehrotra     January 31

Google’s NotebookLM can now turn your docs into AI videos on Android and iOS

NotebookLM on Android and iOS is getting Video Overviews, allowing users to convert PDFs and notes into short AI videos, complete with playback controls and new customization options for visuals.

Manisha Priyadarshini     January 30

Google updates Pixel Tablet support window, giving you two more Android OS upgrades

Google has quietly updated its Pixel Tablet support page, extending the tablet's software support window by two years.

Pranob Mehrotra     January 30

Google’s Genie AI will let you create a whole visual world of your imaginations

Google's Project Genie turns text or images into interactive worlds using AI. Currently rolling out to Google AI Ultra subscribers in the U.S., it hints at a new era of generative environments.

Shikhar Mehrotra     January 30

With DMs here, Spotify may let you edit your username too

Spotify’s Android app hints at editable usernames, a long-requested upgrade that could make DMs and group chats less awkward. The feature isn’t confirmed yet, but new “Edit username” strings suggest real work is underway.

Paulo Vargas     January 30

Google Pixel Buds 2a leak shows a hot new color you can’t take your eyes off

A new leak reveals bold pink and soft green Pixel Buds 2a colors that may launch alongside the Pixel 10a, refreshing Google's affordable earbuds lineup.

Shikhar Mehrotra     January 30

It’s not just Grok: Apple and Google app stores are infested with nudifying AI apps

A new report reveals that Apple and Google’s app stores are filled with AI nudify apps capable of generating non-consensual deepfake nudes, raising major safety and privacy concerns.

Moinak Pal     January 29

Volvo says it will continue to offer CarPlay as rivals shift away

Volvo confirms it will continue supporting Apple CarPlay, distancing itself from rivals dropping third-party smartphone integration in favor of proprietary infotainment systems.

Moinak Pal     January 29

Your WhatsApp could become safer with stricter controls on unknown messages

WhatsApp has introduced a new lockdown-style “Strict Account Settings” mode to give users stronger protection from unknown senders, malicious links, and targeted attacks.

Moinak Pal     January 28

Chrome introduces AI-driven auto browse to handle multi-step online actions

Google is testing Gemini-powered Auto Browse in Chrome, allowing the browser to navigate websites, compare options, and complete multi-step tasks automatically with user oversight.

Moinak Pal     January 28

Android’s new safety tools make it harder for thieves to break into your phone

Android’s new anti-theft update adds stronger biometric checks, enhanced lockout rules, and expanded remote security tools to protect user data and make stolen devices far less usable.

Moinak Pal     January 28

Google wants Chrome to show what parts of a webpage are human or AI-generated

Google is exploring a new Chrome feature that could clearly label which parts of a webpage are human-written or AI-generated.

Shikhar Mehrotra     January 27

Early look shows Apple’s Liquid Glass-style blur effects coming to Android 17

Early Android 17 visuals suggest Google is experimenting with blur and transparency inspired by Apple’s Liquid Glass design, hinting at a softer, more layered interface that could reshape how system menus and overlays look.

Manisha Priyadarshini     January 26

Gemini in Google Calendar now helps you find the best meeting time for all attendees

Google Calendar gets new Gemini-powered Suggested times feature to help users find the most optimal meeting time for all participants.

Pranob Mehrotra     January 26

Here’s what happened to your Gmail inbox over the weekend

Gmail users reported an unusual issue over the weekend that flooded their primary inbox with promotional emails and suspected spam warnings.

Pranob Mehrotra     January 26

If you use Google AI for symptoms, know it cites YouTube a lot

A study of 50,807 German health searches found Google’s AI Overviews cite YouTube more than any other site. The AI also pulls links beyond top results, so quick symptom answers can lean on lower-bar sources.

Paulo Vargas     January 26

Your charging cable might get a workout if you try ‘Charchery’

‘Charchery’ turns the charging port into a game mechanic, letting players shoot arrows by inserting and pulling out their cable.

Moinak Pal     January 25

Your WhatsApp voice notes could help screen for early signs of depression

Brazilian researchers developed an AI system that analyzes WhatsApp audio messages to identify depression, showing high accuracy and potential for low-cost, real-world mental health screening.

Moinak Pal     January 25

Google Photos introduces a fun new way to turn yourself into a meme

Google Photos is rolling out a new AI feature called Me Meme that lets you recreate trending memes with photos of yourself.

Pranob Mehrotra     January 23

Waze expands speed bump, toll, and emergency vehicle alerts worldwide

Waze has started a wider rollout of previously announced road alerts, navigation improvements, and personalized routing, enhancing driver awareness and safety after delays since 2024.

Moinak Pal     January 22

Google Search can now answer questions using your Gmail and Photos in AI mode

Google Search is adding new features to Personal Intelligence in AI mode, allowing it to pull context from Gmail and Photos so it can answer questions that depend on your own history.

Manisha Priyadarshini     January 22

Google Pixel 10a is looking like my budget champion for 2026, according to an influx of leaks

Google's Pixel 10a has been the subject of plenty of leaks, most of them pointing to its price and a lack of price hikes.

Nadeem Sarwar     January 22

Google’s Gemini can now help you practice for exams with free mock tests

Gemini can now help students prepare for the SAT using realistic mock tests, moving beyond generic AI questions and closer to the format and pressure of an actual standardized exam.

Manisha Priyadarshini     January 21

I used an Android tablet for 4 weeks, they still lag behind iPad in a number of ways

I've been testing Android tablets for years; here are five reasons that I believe they lag behind iPads.

Tom Bedford     January 20

Chrome on iPhone is making it easier for you to switch over from Safari

Google has introduced a new feature in the latest Chrome beta for iOS that lets users easily migrate their data over from Safari.

Pranob Mehrotra     January 20

New Magic Cue upgrades could let your Pixel 10 show tickets and reminders automatically

Google is testing new Magic Cue upgrades for the Pixel 10 that could surface more useful information from apps like Wallet and Tasks, making everyday actions faster without users having to search manually.

Manisha Priyadarshini     January 19