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Google expands Gemini in Workspace with new productivity features: Details

Google has introduced new Gemini features in Docs, Sheets, Slides and Drive that help users draft documents, build spreadsheets, create presentations and find information from select Workspace

Google Messages may soon let users edit 'Smart Replies' before sending

Google Messages is testing a 'Tap to Draft' option for Smart Replies, allowing users to review and edit suggested responses before sending them

VSCO launches standalone Galleries app to organise shared photos: What's it

VSCO has launched a new Galleries app for iPhone that lets photographers and collaborators collect and share images in one place, offering an alternative to cluttered shared folders

Google rolls out live location sharing in Messages app: Here's how it works

Google has introduced live location sharing in Messages, enabling users to send their real-time whereabouts in chats with flexible time limits and manual stop controls

Google now lets users split screen, edit PDFs directly inside Chrome on web

Google Chrome rolls out split view, built-in PDF annotations and a 'Save to Google Drive' option to cut tab switching, simplify edits and make file management easier inside the browser

Snapseed brings in-app camera with 'PRO' controls to iPhone: What's new

Snapseed's new iPhone camera adds PRO manual controls, real-time retro film styles and in-app access, expanding the app beyond editing with a full editable stack

Google expands Quick Share-AirDrop interoperability beyond Pixel 10 series

Google Pixel 9 series (except Pixel 9a) smartphone users can now send and receive files with iPhones, iPads and Macs using native AirDrop support via Quick Share

Google may launch a dedicated Now Playing app for Pixel Phones: Report

Reportedly, Google may soon turn Pixel's Now Playing feature into a dedicated app on the Play Store, potentially bringing a refreshed design and more frequent updates

Now you can listen to Gemini-powered summaries in Google Docs: How it works

Google Docs is rolling out Gemini-powered audio summaries, letting users listen to quick document overviews with natural voices and adjustable playback speeds on desktop

Google expands Gemini-powered 'Fitbit Coach' to more regions: What is it

Google is expanding its Gemini-powered Fitbit Coach to more countries and platform, bringing AI-driven fitness, sleep, and wellness guidance to premium users

Tech Wrap Feb 3: Oakley Meta Vanguard, Samsung Galaxy F70e, Mozilla Firefox

Oakley Meta Vanguard smart glasses launched. Samsung Galaxy F70e launching Feb 9. Mozilla Firefox AI controls. Apple updates for older iPhones. OpenAI Codex app. Google Desktop Camera

Google lists Desktop Camera app on Play Store ahead of Android for PC debut

Google has listed a new Desktop Camera app on the Play Store, hinting at a camera tool for large-screen devices, possibly upcoming Android PCs, though details remain limited

Google adds Video Overviews to NotebookLM app on Android, iOS: Report

Google is bringing Video Overviews and new Infographic customisation tools to the NotebookLM app on Android and iOS, expanding features that were earlier limited to the web

Tech Wrap Jan 28: WhatsApp update, Google Photos, Samsung Galaxy S26 series

WhatsApp gets Strict Account Settings. Google gets Gemini-powered Help me edit in India. Samsung's privacy display for Galaxy S26 series. Google Search update. Google expands theft protection features

Google Photos will soon let you create memes with your own photos using AI

Google Photos is introducing Me Meme, a new AI feature that lets users turn personal photos into shareable memes using templates

Now, Google lets you change your account email address: Here's how to do it

Google has shared a step-by-step guide explaining how users can change their @gmail.com email address while keeping the same account, data, and access to Google services

Google introduces Personal Intelligence in Gemini: What is it, how it works

Google has added Personal Intelligence in Gemini, letting users connect select Google apps like Gmail, Photos, YouTube and Search for more personalised responses

Google Veo 3.1 levels up with 4K video and creator-friendly vertical format

Google rolls out Veo 3.1 with improved image-to-video creation, adding vertical video support, 1080p and 4K resolution support, and better control over characters and scenes

Google Meet adds automatic room check-in on phones: Here is how it works

Google Meet has added automatic room check-in on Android and iOS, using proximity detection to simplify joining meetings in conference rooms via Companion mode

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