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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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Waymo wants your next robotaxi ride to feel less like a taxi and more like your living room

Waymo has unveiled its Ojai in-car experience, adding Google Gemini, adaptive multi-screen controls and a redesigned interface to make future robotaxi rides more personal.
Google Pay using Gemini to help users understand their finances

Gemini is moving into Google Play, and it has front-row seat to your spending habits

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Gemini on Mac can now type what you say and act on what it sees

Google Gemini App gets a major update

Gemini can now summarize the messiest comment threads in Google Docs

Rear shell of Google Pixel 10 Pro.

Google’s priciest Pixel 11 may bring a smaller battery and a bigger bill

Instapaper iOS app

Instapaper just had its biggest update in years, and it’s packed with goodies

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Google Chrome could soon let you translate pages right inside Reading Mode

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Google could soon let you unlock your Pixel Watch with your phone

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Android’s most powerful app permission could soon come with a much scarier warning

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The best note-taking apps for iOS and Android

Electronics, GPS, Car

Google Maps’ biggest Android Auto upgrade is reaching more users

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Shopping for back-to-school? These are the smartwatches I’d actually wear to class

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Google confirms Pixel 11 prices are going up as RAM costs spiral

Google has confirmed price increases across the Pixel family as RAM costs surge, while working to make Android run well with less memory.
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Gemini Spark is no longer restricted to Google’s priciest Ultra tier

Google is rolling out Gemini Spark to users on the $20 Pro plan in the US. The AI agent will roll out to Pro users in more countries soon.
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Latest Pixel 11 series leak offers the clearest look yet at Google’s next flagship

A fresh leak has revealed every colour option for the Pixel 11 lineup, offering the clearest preview yet before Google's August launch.
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How to set up selfie video sign-in for your Google account

Google now lets you use your face to log into your Google account. Here's how you can set up the new selfie video sign-in feature.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra

Your favorite Android apps could soon work better on foldables

Google has introduced new Android developer tools, adaptive layout guidance and Wear OS 7 widgets to help apps better support foldables and wearables.
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Google will now let you sign in with a selfie video

Google will now let you authenticate your identity with a live selfie video verification, instead of using passwords.
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Pixel Watch 5 could get more memory and almost nothing else

A Google Play Console listing suggests the Pixel Watch 5 will retain familiar Qualcomm CPU and GPU hardware while increasing memory from 2GB to 3GB.
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Google just made switching from iPhone to Android much easier with Android 17

Android 17 introduces an upgraded migration tool that moves far more iPhone data than before. Wired transfers now move passwords, passkeys, eSIM, and Google Accounts and more.
Gemini Intelligence

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 gets Google’s Gemini Intelligence before the Pixel 11

Google announces new Gemini features for Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8, Flip 8, and Watch 9, including expanded task automation, Gemini Notebook, and easier iPhone switching.
Snapseed App

Snapseed Camera now lets Android users save original photos and add geotags

Google has updated Snapseed Camera for Android with geotag support, original photo saving and better file management for photographers.
Vivo X300 FE

Vivo X300 FE review: The compact flagship I didn’t expect to like this much

The Vivo X300 FE was launched alongside the X300 Ultra. The FE has been with us for some time now and it may be the best compact Android flagship right now.
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This Android lock screen bug lets anyone text using Gemini without knowing your PIN

A newly discovered Gemini bug lets anyone bypass your Android PIN to send SMS and WhatsApp messages from a locked phone.
OnePlus 13 vs OnePlus 11.

OnePlus is gone, and Android phones just became more boring in the US

Samsung and Google will be just fine, but Android has lost the brand that wasn't afraid to try something different.
Pinball

If you absolutely love pinball, this app will find you a table wherever you go

Pinball Map is a free, community-powered app that helps players locate pinball machines at arcades, bars, restaurants and other venues worldwide.
A person using Google Gemini on the Google Pixel 9a.

Google has to play fair with AI rivals on Android, and that could be good news for your wallet

The EU has ordered Google to open Gemini's exclusive Android access to rival AI apps by 2027. For Android users, the real payoff might not be more choices, but cheaper ones.
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Apple is finally removing AI apps that can digitally undress anyone

Apple has removed several AI nudify apps after legal action accused the company of allowing deepfake pornography tools to remain on the App Store.
Google Pixel 10a rear view.

Pixel 11a leak reveals a flagship chip and a modem upgrade it badly needs

The leaked Pixel 11a specifications point to flagship performance, improved connectivity, and a slightly smaller battery.
Pele footballer.

Google’s AI just recreated the best goal ever by Pele that was never actually filmed

Google used live stadium capture, and combined it with archival material to bring Pele's legendary goal to life. The Veo video engine, Gemini Omni, and Nano Banana Pro AI tools tagged alongside in the journey to revive a lost marvel.
Three Galaxy Z Flip 7 models next to each other

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8: Everything we know about the upcoming clamshell folding phone

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 leaks suggest a July 22 launch, Exynos 2600 chip, 45W charging, familiar design, and higher pricing.
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Google Contacts borrows a handy iPhone trick to make sharing your number easier

Google is rolling out a small but useful update to the Contacts app on Android that makes it much easier to find and share your own contact details. Instead of digging through settings or creating a separate contact for yourself, you’ll now see a dedicated ‘Your Info’ card at the very top of your contacts […]
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Sonos owners are finally getting a less frustrating app, but the rollout comes with a catch

The Sonos app is adding clearer navigation, customizable speaker sorting, and redesigned iOS volume controls, but the phased release could take two weeks to reach every user.
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Google’s next Gemini upgrade might not arrive as soon as expected

Google has reportedly delayed Gemini 3.5 Pro after the AI model failed to meet internal coding goals, raising concerns about its pace in the AI race.
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Gemini could finally let you choose how friendly it sounds

Google is testing voice customization for Gemini, letting users adjust energy, warmth, formality and speaking speed for a more personalized AI assistant.
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You can now link your favorite apps to AI Mode in Google Search to get things done

Google Search's AI Mode can now connect to apps like Instacart, Canva, and YouTube Music to complete tasks for you.
Google Vids gets Gemini Omni

You can now edit videos in Google Vids by simply describing the changes

Google has added Gemini Omni and personal avatars to Vids, giving paid users new ways to create, edit, and present videos without traditional editing tools.
Gemini Notebook branding on a MacBook

NotebookLM just got a new name and a serious upgrade for Google AI Pro subscribers

Google has rechristened NotebookLM as Gemini Notebook, and the rebrand comes with an expansion of the upgrades that debuted on the Ultra tier last month.

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