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With fingers in pretty much every pie imaginable — search engines, phones, smart assistants, office software, even robots — Google is one of the biggest players in the tech industry, and it can be hard to keep up with everything they do. Thankfully, we keep up with it for you, whether you want reviews, in-depth analysis, or breaking news about what Google’s doing now.
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Your notifications just got smarter and quieter with Google’s new update
Google’s Android 16 QPR2 update introduces AI-powered notifications, improved dark mode, scam detection, and new safety tools, making everyday phone use smoother, safer, and more intuitive.
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I wish Chrome and Safari could multitask like Opera’s upgraded split-screen mode
Opera’s updated split-screen now supports up to four tabs in a single window, making it easier to compare, research, and browse at the same time. It removes the need for messy window management entirely.
Google may soon let Gemini explain anything on your screen… without circling it
Google is developing a new Gemini feature that can analyze and summarize whatever is on your phone’s screen, potentially replacing Circle to Search.
Your future Chromebook might run a new Android-based Aluminium OS
Google’s next-generation desktop platform, Aluminium OS, has surfaced through a new job listing, revealing an Android-based, AI-driven operating system that may eventually replace ChromeOS.
Your Google searches could soon turn into fun images with Nano Banana AI
Google could soon place its Nano Banana image generator directly inside the Search AI mode. A new “Create images” option spotted in testing hints that turning ideas into fun visuals may happen right from your search bar, without opening another app.
Google is supercharging Circle to Search with AI Mode, giving you better follow-up answers
Google is upgrading Circle to Search with AI Mode, delivering richer, more context-aware follow-up answers and making visual search far more useful on Android devices.
You can now make cinametic AI videos in Google Flow just by doodling
Instead of typing perfect prompts, you can now sketch your ideas in Google Flow. Your doodles guide the AI, transforming rough drawings into polished, cinematic videos with better control over scenes, subjects and overall direction.
You can claim Adobe Photoshop Web for free on Chrome for 12 months
Adobe is giving 12-months free access to Photoshop Web for Chrome users, letting you edit images directly in your browser without installing any software. From quick retouches to background removal and layered edits, all you need is a Chrome tab.
Google may soon let Gemini read your NotebookLM files and answer related queries
Google is developing a Gemini–NotebookLM integration that lets you import notebooks into chats and vice versa, promising a more seamless AI workflow.
Google clarifies Gmail’s Smart Features don’t use your data to train the Gemini AI model
Google has denied claims that Gmail uses your emails to train Gemini AI. The company clarifies how Smart Features work and reassures users that their data remains private.
Chrome is testing a new feature that prevents websites from knowing exactly where you are
Chrome for Android is testing a new toggle that lets websites access only your approximate location. Here's why it matters for your privacy and everyday browsing.
Check this new social app which lets you spoil your favourite TV shows and books
Phictly brings niche, spoiler-safe discussion clubs for books and TV to mobile, capping membership and tailoring pacing for deeper fan communities.
Chrome and Safari aren’t the best mobile browsers. I tried one that truly works for you
I tried Perplexity's Comet browser on Android, and it has dramatically changed how I explore information and get web-based work done on my phone.
Your Snapdragon phone is about to play nicely with iPhones
Qualcomm says all phones with its Snapdragon chip will soon support Android’s Quick Share feature that links directly to Apple’s AirDrop system, making cross-platform file sharing easier than ever.
Chrome on Android now lets you pin tabs and it’s oddly satisfying
Google Chrome on Android has added the ability to pin tabs, letting you keep key pages locked in place while you browse the rest. It’s a small upgrade with big convenience.
Android wants to copy Apple’s best copy-paste trick
Code found in Android 17 hints at a built-in “Universal Clipboard” feature that syncs clipboard content across your Android phone and PC. It's a long-requested tool that mirrors features iPhone users have had for years.
Perplexity debuts mobile version of Comet Browser with voice and ad blocker
Perplexity’s Comet browser lands on Android with AI-powered search, voice queries, tab summaries and ad blocking, signalling a new chapter in mobile browsing.
Google Phone App tests ‘Call Reason’ feature to label urgent calls
Google Phone app will allow users to specify call reasons and override Do Not Disturb for urgent tags.
Google Meet’s new feature keeps uninvited people off your calls
Google Meet is changing how recurring links work to keep your meetings more secure. When you update a series, the platform now automatically creates a new link, stopping old invites and unexpected guests from sneaking into future calls.
Hate your tiny Chrome tabs? Don’t worry they are about to get way easier to handle
Google is experimenting with vertical tabs in Chrome Canary, offering a sidebar layout to reduce tab clutter before a potential wider rollout.
Android phones can finally share files with iPhones over AirDrop
Starting the Pixel 10 series smartphones, Android devices will finally be able to wirelessly share files with iPhones using the Quick Share-AirDrop bridge.
Gemini arrives on Android Auto with smarter navigation, quicker replies, and perfect music picks
Android Auto is getting smarter with Gemini, letting you talk naturally to find stops, answer messages and create playlists without touching your phone. The update replaces Google Assistant and transforms everyday drives into smoother, more helpful journeys.
YouTube is making it easier to share videos with friends and waste their time, too
YouTube is trialing native private chats, allowing users to share videos and discuss them without switching apps. The test could expand globally if successful.
