Page 20 - Latest Updates on Google
Google apps get Material 3 Expressive redesign ahead of Android 16 rollout
Gmail, Google Photos, and Messages apps are getting Material 3 Expressive UI updates, including floating toolbars, revamped icons, and new animations
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Google might give a glimpse of Pixel 10 series at pre-launch event: Details
The "Pixel Penthouse" is expected to be a 90-minute-long pre-launch event scheduled for June 27, where Google is likely to reveal its upcoming Pixel 10 series and other products to super fans
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Now, you can generate videos with audio in Gemini with Veo 3: How it works
Google stated that in regions where the Ultra Plan is active, AI Pro subscribers will now get limited access to Veo 3 within Gemini app and Flow
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Judge weighs sweeping remedy proposals in US antitrust case against Google
US District Judge Amit Mehta on Friday heard closing arguments from Justice Department lawyers who argued that a radical shake-up is needed to promote a free and fair market
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Google case: Indian-origin US judge questions future of search amid AI rise
Indian-origin Judge Amit Mehta questions Google's search dominance amid AI rise, as DOJ seeks remedies including selling Chrome to boost competition and support AI rivals like OpenAI
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Android 16: Google Pixel phones may soon get theme packs for customising UI
Each theme pack for Pixel will likely include a combination of icon styles, animation effects, wallpapers, and other visual tweaks
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Google might redesign Phone app with new call answering options: Details
New Google Phone app beta reportedly suggests users might get swipe-right/left and tap buttons for answering calls, combining two interaction methods
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Google, justice dept face off in climactic showdown in search monopoly case
While both sides of this showdown agree that AI is an inflection point for the industry's future, they have disparate views on how the shift will affect Google
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Now, Gemini AI can answer questions about videos saved in Google Drive
Moreover, Gemini AI in Google Drive can now summarise videos, letting users quickly extract key info from meetings, classes, and announcements without watching fully
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YouTube brings Lens to Shorts for real-time visual search: How it works
YouTube Shorts will now let users search for information from the video itself using Google Lens-rolling out in beta over the next few weeks
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Inside Google's $100 mn gamble to retain YouTube CEO Neal Mohan in 2011
In 2011, YouTube CEO Neal Mohan was key to Google's ad and product strategy when X, backed by ex-boss David Rosenblatt, approached him to be its Chief Product Officer
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Facing battery drainage issue on Pixel? Update Instagram, says Google
Select Pixel smartphone users reported battery drain issues after the May update. Google clarified that the problem stems from a bug in the Instagram app
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Google Store debuts in India with offers on Pixel devices: Check deals here
Google's official store goes live in India, offering direct-to-consumer sales with exclusive deals on Pixel devices and accessories
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Android 16: Samsung releases OneUI 8 beta, confirms summer debut with folds
Samsung's One UI 8 beta is now live in Germany, South Korea, the UK, and the US, with wider device and regional support expected in the coming months
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Google Meet to fully replace legacy Google Duo calling in September 2025
Google has begun notifying users to back up video messages and call histories from the Duo legacy system as the company prepares to sunset its remaining features
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'Sign in with ChatGPT' could be OpenAI's answer to Google sign in: Details
OpenAI is testing a "Sign in with ChatGPT" feature to rival Google Sign-In, aiming to let users access third-party apps using ChatGPT credentials
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Google app on Android rolls out 'Activity' tab: Here's what it will do
The Activity tab stores history, saved items, and collections - offering quick access to recent searches, saved content, and grouped collections in a new layout
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Google's upcoming Pixel phones to use TSMC-made Tensor chips: What changes
Earlier, Google was relying on Samsung for the production of Tensor chips, but now it has reportedly signed a deal with TSMC for the chipsets' production from Pixel 10 to at least Pixel 14
Google Pixel 10 series: Colours to camera and processor, what to expect
Reportedly, Google's upcoming Pixel lineup will be launched in new colour options, including Iris, Limoncello, and Sterling, alongside returning shades such as Obsidian and Porcelain
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Google expands Gemini Live's screen sharing, live camera feature to iPhone
Gemini Live's screen and camera sharing feature is rolling out gradually on the Gemini iOS app, and is expected to be available to all users in the coming days
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