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Google Drive adding ARM support, NordVPN & ExpressVPN now on Snapdragon PCs
Google Drive and VPN apps have been missing on recently launched Copilot Plus PCs as it was required that they were updated for Windows on Arm
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Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold goes on sale in India with introductory offers
Priced at Rs 1,72,999, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is available on Flipkart with a discount of Rs 10,000 on ICICI Bank cards
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Google reveals Android features including Music Search in Circle to Search
The Music Search feature allows users to search any song from speakers near the user or the one they are hearing on other apps without leaving those apps
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Google releases Android 15, update for Pixel devices 'in coming weeks'
Other than supported Pixel devices, Google said Android 15 will be available on devices from Samsung, OnePlus, Nothing, Motorola, Xiaomi and more in the coming months
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From Google to Amazon, TN turns top AI destination for global majors
The global giant Google is betting big on the state for a long-term play in AI, as the Tamil Nadu AI Labs by the company is set to be on track soon
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Google Play Store now allows simultaneous Android app downloads and updates
The feature is available widely across multiple devices and allows up to three apps to be downloaded, installed and updated at the same time
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Circle to Search gets support for automatic barcode and QR codes scanning
Once the feature is enabled on suitable device, Google's Circle to Search will detect and scan barcodes and QR codes by default when you activate it on a page that has a valid code
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Chenn.AI connected: Tamil Nadu now plugs into Google's AI mainframe
Collaboration to power AI startups, supercharge workforce skills, and drive MSME tech adoption
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Google partners with Tamil Nadu to boost AI ecosystem, tech upskilling
Collaboration to boost AI startups, workforce skills, and MSME tech adoption
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Google-backed fund selects 4 Indian firms for AI-driven climate solutions
The fund, managed by Asian Venture Philanthropy Network (AVPN), aims to foster technology- and AI-driven solutions addressing critical environmental and social challenges
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TN CM visits Apple, Microsoft offices in US, inks pact with Google on AI
Day 2 of his US visit led to the signing of a pact to skill two million youngsters in the state in AI under the 'Naan Mudhalvan' scheme, in partnership with Google
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TN govt inks MoU with Google to set up AI labs to skill 2 mn youngsters
Stalin has also visited the offices of Apple and Microsoft in San Francisco and discussed various opportunities
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Google releases Gmail Q&A feature on Android, coming soon to iOS: Know more
Gmail Q&A offers similar functionality to the side panel on the web. You can ask Gemini questions about your inbox or request actions such as finding specific details
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Google permits playlist sharing from YouTube Music to Apple Music: How-to
YouTube Music users can now natively transfer their playlists over to Apple Music without requiring any third-party apps
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Alphabet's Google considering to build large data centre in Vietnam: Report
It was not clear how quickly Google would reach a decision on an investment, but the source said internal talks were taking place and the data centre could be ready in 2027
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Tech wrap Aug 29: iOS 18.1 dev beta, Gemini AI, Realme 13 5G series, more
Apple introduces the "Clean Up" feature in the Photos app. More Android phones receive Gemini with on-screen awareness. Realme introduces Realme 13 series. Jio will launch"AI Cloud Welcome Offer"
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Google introduces custom chatbot creation with Gems for Gemini subscribers
Gems were first introduced by Google during its I/O event in May and are now rolling out to Gemini Advanced, Gemini Business, and Gemini Enterprise users on both mobile and desktop
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Circle to Search: Google adds option to share selected portion with others
The new feature within Circle to Search will allow users to quickly send what they have circled, similar to a screenshot, to others without the need to save the image first
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Google expands Gemini AI's onscreen awareness capability to more phones
Reportedly, the "Ask about this screen" and "Ask about this video" features of Gemini AI assistant have started to roll out to other eligible Android smartphones
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Yelp sues Google in wake of antitrust ruling on monopolising search
A Google spokesperson said in a statement that the company would vigorously defend against Yelp's meritless claims
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