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Tech Wrap Dec 29: Google Photos on Samsung TVs, WhatsApp, Rainbow Six Siege

Google Photos to support Samsung AI TVs. WhatsApp web calling support with alert. Rainbow Six Siege servers restored online

Google's NotebookLM may introduce long 'Lecture' audio mode with new accent

Reportedly, the new Lecture mode may offer 30-minute AI audio sessions, language selection and upcoming British English narration for deeper, hands-free learning

Google brings face shortcuts back to search in Photos app: How it works

Google Photos is bringing back face shortcuts in search, making it easier to quickly find photos of people and pets using face grouping

Google to stop notifying users of personal info leaks on dark web in 2026

According to Google, the Dark Web Report will be discontinued as it did not give users clear actions, and the company will focus on other security tools to protect personal information

Soon, you can personalise Google Discover feed using text prompts: Report

Google's new Discover experiment lets users adjust recommendations instantly using prompts based on interests, goals, and content preferences

Google adds live headphone translation and Gemini upgrades to Translate app

Google Translate rolls out Gemini-based translations, live speech-to-speech audio with any headphone, and wider language learning support in new regions

Google Photos in India gets 'AI Remix' to turn images into comics, sketches

Google has expanded its AI-based Remix feature in Google Photos to India, giving users a simple way to turn regular pictures into stylised, shareable artwork

Now, Google try-on lets you preview full-body outfits from a single selfie

Google's updated try-on feature now generates full-body images from a selfie and is rolling out to in the US, offering a simpler way to preview outfits online

Google Photos update brings new tools for video editing: Check what's new

Google Photos now adds templates, a redesigned editor, music options, text tools and clip-editing features to help users create simple and polished highlight videos easily

Google Photos brings back 'perspective tool' on user demand: What is it

Google restores the perspective tool and reverts the original crop screen corners in Photos after months of user complaints, bringing back features many relied on for everyday edits

Tech Wrap Dec 4: Apple Watch Hypertension alerts, Realme P4x, iOS 26.2 RC

Apple Watch in India gets Hypertension Notifications. Realme P4x 5G launch. Apple releases iOS 26.2 RC for iPhones. Elden Ring Nightreign's DLC. Spotify Wrapped 2025. Samsung Exynos 2600

Google Photos lets you recap 2025 memories with Gemini-powered highlights

Google Photos' 2025 Recap uses Gemini to pick your best moments, add new stats like selfie counts, and offer sharing through WhatsApp and CapCut

Tech Wrap Nov 14: Vivo X300 series, ChatGPT group chats, Spotify lossless

Vivo X300 series launching in India soon. OpenAI tests group chats in ChatGPT. Spotify brings lossless audio to India, revises plans. LinkedIn AI search. Google's AI shopping tools. OnePlus 15 sale

NotebookLM update adds Deep Research and wider file support: What's new

NotebookLM's latest update adds Deep Research for automated online sourcing and expands support for sheets, images, Word files and more to simplify the research workflow.

Google begins wider rollout of call recording feature on Pixel phones

Google starts wider rollout of call recording on Pixel phones, bringing the feature to Pixel 6 and newer models with Android 14

Tech Wrap Nov 13: OnePlus 15 launched, iQOO 15 pre-booking, OpenAI GPT 5.1

OnePlus 15 launched in India. iQOO 15 pre-booking starts Nov 20. OpenAI releases GPT 5.1 AI models. BGMI 4.1 update. OPPO Find X9 series. Gemini Live update. Google App new Images tab

Google Photos adds Nano Banana AI tools, expands 'Ask Photos': What's new

Google Photos now lets users edit, restyle and search images more naturally with six new AI tools powered by Gemini's image model, Nano Banana

Google Drive adds Gemini-powered Audio Overviews for summarising PDFs

Gemini in Google Drive can now turn long PDFs into short, podcast-style audio summaries, allowing users to listen to key points instead of reading entire documents

Google Play to warn users about apps that excessive battery drain

Starting March 2026, Android apps that overuse wake locks may lose Play Store visibility or get labelled for excessive battery drain

Google's Veo 3.1 update enhances Flow with smarter AI video tools: Details

Veo 3.1 adds lifelike visuals, richer audio, and smarter Flow tools, giving creators more cinematic control and flexibility in AI-generated videos