Page 24 - Latest Updates on Google
Google adds multimodal search to AI mode, rolls out image-based search
Google said this new enhancement will let users upload an image, ask questions about it and receive detailed, context-rich answers, complete with helpful links for further exploration
 "Google adds multimodal search to AI mode, rolls out image-based search")
Google Gemini Live update brings screen, camera awareness to these phones
Gemini Live with camera and screen sharing abilities is first being introduced to Google Pixel 9 series and Samsung Galaxy S25 series smartphones
 "Google Gemini Live update brings screen, camera awareness to these phones")
Big-tech global firms challenge homegrown startup growth: CCI top official
At the Startup Mahakumbh, CCI Director General Ansuman Pattnaik asked startup founders to file a complaint before the commission if their business has been hindered because of a big firm
 "Big-tech global firms challenge homegrown startup growth: CCI top official")
Google Pixel 10 may get big camera revamp, tweaks on Pros: What to expect
Vanilla Pixel 10 reportedly getting a periscopic telephoto setup, akin to the Pixel 9 Pro Fold model
 "Google Pixel 10 may get big camera revamp, tweaks on Pros: What to expect")
Our content library is much bigger than that of Netflix: JioStar's Mani
JioHotstar was born on February 14 this year. We have averaged over 300 million active users and are sitting at well over 100 million plus subscribers: Kiran Mani, CEO, JioStar
 "Our content library is much bigger than that of Netflix: JioStar's Mani")
Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold might get minor design upgrades: What to expect
Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold might be a modest generational upgrade, and most of the changes are likely to happen on the software side
 "Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold might get minor design upgrades: What to expect")
Google Project Astra: How to share phone's screen, camera with Gemini Live
The new Gemini Live features allow people to share their smartphone's screen or live camera feed with the AI chatbot for real-time help
 "Google Project Astra: How to share phone's screen, camera with Gemini Live")
Google Messages may soon get features for improved group chat experience
Google Messages may soon bring features allowing people to share unique links or QR codes to join group chats, reset them when needed, mention others in conversations, and snooze notifications as need
 "Google Messages may soon get features for improved group chat experience")
Google might revamp Photos app with streamlined interface: What to expect
Reportedly, the new design for the Photos app looks more contemporary with some visual tweaks and revamped user interface elements
 "Google might revamp Photos app with streamlined interface: What to expect")
Perplexity AI to soon bring new feature akin to Google's Circle to Search
While the Perplexity CEO confirmed that this functionality is on the way, no further details-such as a release timeline or official name-were shared
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Google's Gemini 2.5 Pro model is now available for free users: What's new
Released last week for paid subscribers, the Google Gemini 2.5 Pro model's experimental version brings advanced reasoning and coding capabilities
 "Google's Gemini 2.5 Pro model is now available for free users: What's new")
NCLAT upholds CCI ruling against Google, cuts penalty to Rs 216 crore
The penalty imposed on Google was cut down from Rs 936.44 crore to Rs 216 crore
 "NCLAT upholds CCI ruling against Google, cuts penalty to Rs 216 crore")
Pixel 9a set to go on sale in India from April 16, confirms Google: Details
The Pixel 9a will be priced at Rs 49,999 in India and available online and offline with bank offers and bundled services
 "Pixel 9a set to go on sale in India from April 16, confirms Google: Details")
Android Auto 14.1 update will let users play select games on car displays
Reportedly, the games that have become playable on car displays with this update include Farm Heroes Saga, Candy Crush Soda Saga, Angry Birds 2, and Beach Buggy Racing
 "Android Auto 14.1 update will let users play select games on car displays")
Google simplifies travel planning with AI tools on Maps, Search: What's new
A new Google Maps feature leverages Gemini to save places based on screenshots saved on the user's device
 "Google simplifies travel planning with AI tools on Maps, Search: What's new")
More views coming for YouTube Shorts creators: Here's what is changing
This change in metrics will not affect creators' earnings or their eligibility for the YouTube Partner Program as all that will still be based on the old metrics
 "More views coming for YouTube Shorts creators: Here's what is changing")
Google shifts Android updates development behind closed doors: Here's why
Reportedly, Google has said that this shift is aimed at simplifying development as by focusing on its internal branch, it hopes to streamline updates and reduce development friction
Will Google's $32bn Wiz buy help it gain ground in cloud services?
Google currently lags in the cloud market, and the deal could help it expand its offerings as well as acquire new customers
Google releases Gemini 2.5 model with focus on reasoning, code capabilities
Google said that it plans to incorporate "thinking" capabilities into all its models going forward, enabling them to handle more complex problems and support context-aware AI agents
 "Google releases Gemini 2.5 model with focus on reasoning, code capabilities")
Google says 'technical issue' caused Maps timeline data deletion: Report
Reportedly, Google has started sending out email with instructions for recovering Google Maps timeline data from cloud
 "Google says 'technical issue' caused Maps timeline data deletion: Report")
