Google: News

26 May 2024

Google Gemini

Google Messages for Android gets Gemini-powered features

Google has announced the widespread release of the Gemini feature in its messaging application, Google Messages, following its initial announcement at I/O 2024.

25 May 2024

Gmail

Gmail now automatically sorts lower-priority emails

Google is introducing a refreshed 'Updates' inbox for Gmail on Android and iOS platforms, aiming to help users "focus on the emails that matter most."

25 May 2024

Android

New Google Play feature lets users request purchases from friends

Google recently concluded its annual Google I/O developer conference, where it introduced a host of innovative features and tools for app developers.

Google's AI-powered search errors lead to manual cleanup drive

Google's AI Overview has been generating unusual responses to user queries, and the company has to manually disable it for certain searches due to bizarre suggestions.

24 May 2024

Flipkart

Google announces $350 million investment in e-commerce platform Flipkart

Google has announced a significant investment of around $350 million in Flipkart, India's leading e-commerce platform.

24 May 2024

Google Pixel

Google and Foxconn to make Pixel smartphones in Tamil Nadu

Alphabet Inc, Google's parent company, has revealed plans to manufacture its flagship Pixel smartphones in Tamil Nadu.

Google's AI Overviews feature faces criticism for misleading responses

Google's AI-generated search results, known as "AI Overviews," have recently been criticized for providing bizarre and misleading responses to user queries.

24 May 2024

YouTube Music

Google Gemini now lets you control YouTube Music using commands

Google has announced a wider rollout of YouTube Music's Gemini extension, as revealed at I/O 2024.

24 May 2024

Google Play Services

Google rolls out password sharing feature for family groups

Google now permits users to securely share passwords with their family groups over the internet.

22 May 2024

Google TV

Google TV's latest update includes 'Find My Remote' feature

Google TV has rolled out a new feature in its latest Android update, that aids users in locating their misplaced remotes.

22 May 2024

Google Photos

Magic Editor now available to all Google Photos users

Google Photos announced last month that it would make its AI-powered tool, Magic Editor, free to all Android and iOS users.

22 May 2024

Sundar Pichai

Dixon Technologies to manufacture Google Pixel 8 smartphone in India

Alphabet Inc, Google's parent company, has reportedly selected Dixon Technologies, a local contract manufacturer in India, to produce its high-end Pixel 8 smartphones.

AI poised to outperform human intelligence, says tech pioneer

Geoffrey Hinton, a leading figure in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), has asserted that AI is on the brink of surpassing human intelligence.

20 May 2024

OpenAI

GPT-4o, Gemini could phase out certain BPO roles soon

OpenAI's GPT-4o and Google Gemini are now posing a potential threat, to the traditional business model of the business process outsourcing (BPO) industry.

20 May 2024

Pixel

Google invites Pixel users to participate in Android 15 survey

Google has initiated a feedback survey for Pixel users to collect their views on the new features and changes introduced in Android 15 Beta 2.

19 May 2024

Google Pixel

Google Pixel 9 series leak reveals wallpapers and color variants

Google, having recently unveiled the mid-range Pixel 8a at its annual I/O event, is still several months away from the official launch of its next flagship series, the Pixel 9.

19 May 2024

Pixel

Google's 'Audio Emoji' feature now accessible on Pixel phones

Google's innovative Audio Emoji feature, initially launched with the Pixel 8a, is now widely available in the Phone app on Google smartphones.

18 May 2024

Android 15

Android 15 update promises extended standby battery life

The forthcoming Android 15 update, announced at the recent Google I/O 2024 developer conference, is expected to enhance standby battery life by up to three hours on certain devices.

18 May 2024

Google Photos

Google Photos introduces new feature to check storage saver eligibility

Google Photos is rolling out a new feature that enables users to identify if an image is unsuitable for the Storage saver.

17 May 2024

Technology

Google enhances 'Lookout' app for visually impaired users

Google has updated its Lookout app, a tool designed to assist people with visual impairments.

16 May 2024

YouTube

YouTube introduces branded QR codes to make ads more interactive

YouTube has announced significant updates at its 2024 Brandcast event that will impact both viewers and advertisers.

16 May 2024

Google Pixel

Google Pixel 8a's first OS update brings AI wallpaper generator

Google's latest smartphone, the Pixel 8a, is receiving its first software update since its global launch.

16 May 2024

Microsoft Excel

Google Sheets gains one-click table formatting feature: How it works

Google has launched a new feature for its Sheets platform, enabling users to create formatted tables with just one click.

16 May 2024

Netflix

Netflix takes on industry giants with in-house advertising platform

Netflix is launching its own advertising technology platform, a move that will pit it against industry giants like Google and Amazon.

16 May 2024

Android Auto

Google enhances Android Auto with new apps, games, screen casting

Google has revealed an upcoming update to its automobile-based operating system, Android Auto, at the ongoing Google I/O 2024 event.

16 May 2024

Android 15

Android 15 gets AI-powered security features to combat phone theft

Google has announced a range of advanced security features for forthcoming Android 15 software, designed to deter phone theft and protect user data.

15 May 2024

Android

Google's top AI features that enhance your Android experience 

Google is preparing to roll out an update for its Gemini application on Android, aimed at improving the AI's ability to understand what is displayed on users' screens.

15 May 2024

Android

Follow these steps to use Google's 'My Activity' feature

Google's 'My Activity' tool is a feature designed to help users manage and delete data, which are related to their online activities.

15 May 2024

Android

Google One VPN service to shut down on June 20

Google has officially announced the discontinuation of its Google One VPN service, which will take effect from June 20, 2024.

15 May 2024

AR Glasses

Google just teased new AR glasses in Project Astra demo

Google subtly introduced a pair of augmented reality (AR) glasses during its new Project Astra demonstration at the I/O 2024 event.

15 May 2024

Google Gemini

Google's Gemini AI makes factual error in video search demonstration

During the recent I/O conference, Google's Gemini AI made a mistake in its video search demonstration.

15 May 2024

Android

Google upgrades Circle to Search for homework help

Google has enhanced its Android feature, Circle to Search, to aid students with their math and physics homework.

15 May 2024

NVIDIA

Google announces a 27-billion-parameter AI model named Gemma 2

Google has unveiled several new additions to its Gemma family of AI models at the I/O 2024 developer conference.

Google's next-generation Project IDX has entered open beta phase

Google has announced at its I/O 2024 developer conference that Project IDX, its next-generation, AI-focused browser-based development environment, is now in open beta.

14 May 2024

Google Search

Google Search undergoes a transformation with AI-generated answers

Google is set to revolutionize its Search feature by introducing AI-powered changes, as announced at the I/O, its annual conference for developers.

Google introduces Veo and Imagen 3 AI media creation models

Google has announced its latest artificial intelligence (AI) media creation models, Veo and Imagen 3, at the Google I/O event.

Google unveils Project Astra at I/O 2024 conference: Check features

Google has introduced its latest artificial intelligence (AI) innovation, Project Astra, at the I/O 2024 conference.

Google rolls out speedy Gemini 1.5 Flash AI model

Google has unveiled its latest addition to the Gemini family of AI models, the Gemini 1.5 Flash, at its annual I/O conference for developers.

14 May 2024

Google Photos

Google Photos gets an AI-powered feature called 'Ask Photos'

Google Photos is set to enhance its user experience with a new feature called 'Ask Photos.'

14 May 2024

Android

How to disable motion photos on your smartphone

Android smartphones offer a unique feature known as motion photo, which transforms static images into short video clips.