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Google Maps adds offline mode on WearOS smartwatches in public beta: Report
Wear OS smartwatches can now store maps data on-device, enabling navigation without an internet connection in the latest Google Maps update
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Google to continue selling Pixel Fold even after unveiling successor
According to GSM Arena, this decision comes after the Pixel 9 family, including the new foldable device, was officially introduced earlier this week
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Tech wrap Aug 16: Gemini Live, Moto G45 5G, POCO Pad 5G, iOS 18, and more
Google rolled out Gemini Live on select Pixel and Samsung smartphones. Motorola to launch Moto G45 5G smartphone on August 21. POCO to debut Pad 5G in India on August 23
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Google rolls out Gemini Live: What is it, how it works, and eligible phones
Google has reportedly begun a wide rollout to Pixel and Samsung devices, with further availability on Android in progress
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Google releases text-to-image AI generator tool 'Imagen 3' in US: Report
Google introduces Imagen 3, its most advanced AI text-to-image model, on the ImageFX platform and AI Test Kitchen, enhancing detail and realism while imposing stricter content restrictions
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Google Search to expand AI Overviews to six new countries including India
The feature will soon be available in Google Search in the United Kingdom, India, Japan, Indonesia, Mexico, and Brazil
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Google expands AI-generated answers for search queries in 6 new countries
The search giant made AI Overviews - which are displayed atop a search results page before traditional links to the Web - available to all US users in May
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'Work from home' culture hindered Google's ability to innovate: Ex-CEO
Eric Schmidt, who was Google CEO till 2015, blamed the company's lagging performance in the AI race on its prioritisation of work-life balance over competitive drive
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Tech wrap Aug 15: Samsung Circle to Search, WhatsApp GIPHY stickers, more
Samsung expands Circle to Search. WhatsApp adds GIPHY sticker collection. Google announces price cuts on Pixel 8 series, Pixel 7a. Lenovo Legion Tab now available in India
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Samsung expands Circle to Search to Galaxy A-series smartphones, Tab S9 FE
Circle to Search feature has evolved since launch and it now supports full-page translation, homework help, and QR and barcode scanning capabilities
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Google to expand AI initiatives in India, target language barrier, farming
The tech giant has launched Google Gemini, formerly known as Bard, an artificial intelligence chatbot that supports more than 40 global languages, including nine Indian languages
Google says Iranian group trying to access mails linked to US prez campaign
The new report from Google's Threat Analysis Group affirms and expands on a Microsoft report released Friday that revealed suspected Iranian cyber intrusion in this year's US presidential election
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Brace for changes in app store as punishment for monopoly: Judge to Google
In protesting the judge's potential requirements, Google has raised the specter of consumers' devices being infected by malicious software downloaded from third-party app stores, triggering security
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Google begins assembling Pixel 8 in India, plans major manufacturing shift
Initially, Google will produce a limited number of phones, but plans to assemble most of its new smartphones in India for domestic and export markets within three years
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Tech wrap Aug 14: Google Pixel 9 series, Acer Chromebook Plus, and more
Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro XL are available for pre-orders. Acer launched Chromebook Plus 14 and 15 with built-in AI features. List of all the AI feature that Google introduced with Pixel 9 series
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Google Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro XL now available for pre-orders: Check offers
Google Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro XL are available for pre-orders on e-commerce platform Flipkart with introductory offers, which include bank offers and no-cost EMI
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US Justice Dept considers rare antitrust move: Breaking up Google
The move would be Washington's first push to dismantle a company for illegal monopolisation since unsuccessful efforts to break up Microsoft Corp. two decades ago
Google sees India as booming premium smartphone market, to surpass others
Google Mobile Business Vice President Nanda Ramachandran, speaking on the sidelines of the Made By Google event here, described India as a "fantastic growing market"
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Google Pixel Watch 3 arrives in two sizes and Wi-Fi connectivity in India
The Pixel Watch 3 continues with the circular dial design that Google smartwatch debuted with, but there are now sizes, both made from 100 per cent recycled aluminium, starting at Rs 39,900
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Pixel 9 series: All you need to know about the 'Made by Google' smartphones
The Pixel 9 series encompasses four models of which two models - Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro XL - will be available for pre-order in India from August 14. The other two will be available on later dates
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