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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

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

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

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

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

Google partners with Tamil Nadu to boost AI ecosystem, tech upskilling

Collaboration to boost AI startups, workforce skills, and MSME tech adoption

Google-backed fund selects 4 Indian firms for AI-driven climate solutions

Four India-based organisations have been selected among 14 recipients across the Asia Pacific region for grants under the APAC Sustainability Seed Fund 2.0, supported by a USD 5-million grant from Google.org, the tech giant's philanthropic arm. The fund, managed by Asian Venture Philanthropy Network (AVPN), aims to foster technology- and AI-driven solutions addressing critical environmental and social challenges. The Indian recipients include INREM Foundation, CEPT Research and Development Foundation (CRDF), Institute for Financial Management and Research (WELL Labs), and Gujarat Mahila Housing Sewa Trust (MHT), Google.org said in a statement. INREM Foundation will develop AI-enabled open digital solutions for community access to water contamination data. CRDF plans to use machine learning and satellite imagery to protect lakes and their carbon sink function. WELL Labs will develop advanced models for village-level water security insights, while MHT will create an AI-powered model t

TN CM visits Apple, Microsoft offices in US, inks pact with Google on AI

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin visited the offices of Apple, Google and Microsoft and discussed opportunities for investment and partnerships with them. 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. The Chief Minister, currently on a visit to the USA to attract investments to Tamil Nadu, on Saturday described the visit to the offices of Apple, Google and Microsoft as awe-inspiring." Discussed various opportunities and exciting partnerships. Determined to strengthen these partnerships and make Tamil Nadu one of the foremost growth engines of Asia! @TRBRajaa @Guidance_TN @TNIndMin #InvestInTN #ThriveInTN #LeadWithTN #DravidianModel, Stalin said in a post on the social media platform X. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed in the presence of the Chief Minister, with Google for setting up Tamil Nadu AI (Artificial Intelligence) labs in Tamil Nadu. The

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

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

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

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

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"

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

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

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

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

Google to allow some users to generate images of people after scandal

In February, Google came under fire for its image-generation tool, which depicted historically inaccurate scenes, including incorrect racial depictions

Ather Energy, Google partner to give real-time info on charging stations

Electric two-wheeler maker Ather Energy on Wednesday said it has collaborated with Google to give real-time availability information on two-wheeler fast charging stations to EV users. The collaboration will allow EV users with the Light Electric Combined Charging System - LECCS, the official Indian EV charging connector standard, on their two-wheelers to find 'Ather Grid' fast chargers on Google with complete live status updates of the chargers, the company said in a statement. Chargers with LECCS will appear when searching for 'EV charger near me' or 'charging stations" on Google Maps and whenever a new charger is installed, it will also be listed on Google Maps, it added. Ather Grid's fast-charging network for electric two-wheelers is based on the indigenously developed LECCS, which is approved for nation-wide adoption by the Bureau of Indian Standards, Ather Energy said. The new standard was launched last year in a significant move towards building a universal standard through .

Google rolls out quick reply redesign on Gmail for Android: What is new

Quick reply redesign introduces text field at the bottom of the screen, eliminating the need to scroll to select from options like Reply, Reply all, or Forward, although these options remain available