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MediaTek announces support for Gemini Nano multimodal for select chips
MediaTek is adding Gemini Nano support to its processors, beginning with the soon-to-be-released Dimensity 9400
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Google explores placing Gemini AI button on Android lock screen: Report
With Android 15, Google is set to introduce new customisation options for both the home screen and lock screen. However, Gemini AI button on the lock screen could arrive with Android 16
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'Your Android has new features': Non-Pixel devices gets Google notification
The notification opens a full screen message carousel window, highlighting eight new Android features along with instructions, images, and details about availability
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US Judge orders Google to list rival apps stores to its Play Store
Provided the ruling survives the appeals process, Google will almost certainly take a revenue hit, said Emarketer analyst Evelyn Mitchell-Wolf
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Tech wrap Oct 7: Apple event, Meta Movie Gen AI, Indus Battle Royale, more
Apple could unveil intelligence features alongside the launch of new Mac and iPad models on Oct 28. Meta has introduced Movie Gen for video and audio creation. Indus Battle Royale to launch on Oct 16
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Google starts rolling out Gemini AI-powered 'Ask Photos' feature in Photos
The Ask Photos feature replaces the search option in the Google Photos app for Android and iOS. The rollout has commenced in US as a server side update, but is not available for everyone
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After Android, Google rolls out Gemini-powered Q&A feature on Gmail for iOS
The Gmail Q&A feature on iOS is only available to Google One AI Premium subscribers or Google Workspace accounts with Gemini add-ons
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Google brings in new anti-theft, remote locking features for Android users
The Offline Device Lock feature further enhances security by locking the device if a thief tries to keep it disconnected from the internet for an extended period
Google to stop linking to NZ news content if law on pay for content passes
The New Zealand government, led by centre-right National, had opposed the law in 2023 when introduced by the previous administration
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We have a strong road map when it comes to hardware, says Google
Last month, the company rolled out the first made-in-India Pixel 8 smartphones in India
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Google to show advertisements in Search's AI-generated Overviews: Details
Google's AI Overviews will display related products available for purchase alongside answers. The advertised products will reportedly appear below a "sponsored" header
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Will stop linking to New Zealand news if proposed new law passed: Google
Caroline Rainsford, Google New Zealand Country Director said in a blog post that if the bill as it currently stands becomes law, Google would be forced to make changes to its products, investments
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Google to provide data localisation option to AI innovators in India
This option will be particularly helpful for enterprises in the public sector and financial services, due to the sensitive nature of the data they handle, said Bikram Bedi
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India key market, committed to bring digital revolution: Google India MD
The Google India top boss also outlined the company's big bets in the country in areas such as AI, payments and device manufacturing
Google, Muthoot Finance tie up to provide gold-backed loans through GPay
Google also announced that from October 3, 2024, its AI assistant Gemini Live will be available in Hindi, and later eight more Indian languages will be included
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Tech Wrap Oct 3: Apple festive offer, Google for India, WhatsApp, and more
Apple announced festive offer in India. Google announced several India-centric AI features at its 10th edition of Google for India. WhatsApp working on revamping typing indicator on Android app
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Adani and Google announce collaboration to boost clean energy in India
Adani Group will supply renewable energy generated from a new solar-wind hybrid project located at Khavda, Gujarat, to Google from 2025
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Google plans to bring AI to every Indian as it completes 20 yrs in country
Google Cloud also announced plans to combine the power of Beckn-enabled open networks and Gemini through an open-source Gemini Agent Framework
Google for India: Gemini Live available in Hindi, more languages to follow
Alongside local language support for Gemini Live, Google announced AI-generated summaries of reviews in Google Maps and an AI Overview on Search with video feature
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Google opens Gemini Nano for developers to explore AI-enhanced apps: Report
Google is allowing experiment exclusively with text-to-text prompts on the Pixel 9 series devices with support for more modalities, such as images, arriving in the upcoming days