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Google Gemini expands to wearables and map AI
Entities: Live Speedometer · Android Auto · Immersive Navigation · Google Maps · Gemini icon
Overview
Since its Made‑by‑Google launch on 12 August 2026, Gemini has been woven into Google’s consumer and enterprise suite. AI Mode’s Connected Apps entered a U.S. rollout, linking Instacart, Canva and YouTube Music for natural‑language actions such as building grocery carts, generating design templates or creating playlists before handing off to the partner apps. AI Overviews now reaches 2.5 billion monthly active users worldwide, lifting overall Google usage by about 10 % in major markets and appearing on roughly three‑quarters of search result pages. The Claude Code assistant combines a language model with external tool use to read, modify, run and verify code. Navigation sees continued Gemini‑driven innovation. Waze’s Motorcycle Mode, launched in the Philippines, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Malaysia, Mexico and Peru, adds two‑wheel‑optimised routing, hazard highlights and a Gemini‑powered conversational voice search. A Conversational Reporting tool converts spoken incident descriptions into structured community reports, while a “Less Chatty” setting reduces voice prompts. Google Maps expands the Gemini footprint further. The Ask Maps voice interface now accepts detailed criteria (e.g., “quiet restaurant with outdoor tables near my destination”), analyzes reviews, suggests spots, and can update calendars, add fuel stops and provide on‑the‑fly directions. Immersive Navigation 3‑D, first released on Android Auto in the United States and India, has moved to the stable app version and is slated for Italy by the end of 2026, bringing three‑dimensional road rendering, precise turn cues and a built‑in tachometer that no longer requires beta enrollment. The live speedometer overlay, originally tested in Canada, India, Germany and Italy, is now rolling out to all Android Auto drivers, with the Gemini symbol replacing the Assistant icon in the UI. Enterprise collaborations persist with Intel’s Gemini Enterprise on Cloud C4/N4 instances and AI agents from Atlassian, Notion and Superhuman.
Timeline
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1 day ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 7 sourcesGoogle Maps expands Immersive Navigation and live speedometer to Android AutoGoogle expands Immersive Navigation and a live speedometer to more Android Auto users, moving from beta to stable builds with gradual regional rollout.
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2 days ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 6 sourcesSamsung unveils AI-powered Galaxy Glasses to extend smartphone experienceSamsung introduced AI‑powered Galaxy Glasses at London's Unpacked 2026, a lightweight, display‑less eyewear that uses split computing with a phone and Google Gemini AI for real‑time translation, navigation and
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5 days ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 5 sourcesGoogle Maps adds speedometer to Android AutoGoogle Maps beta now shows a speedometer on Android Auto, displaying current speed and limit, similar to CarPlay, with a limited rollout to early testers.
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5 days ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 6 sourcesSamsung unveils Galaxy Glasses display‑free smart eyewearSamsung launched display‑free Galaxy Glasses at Galaxy Unpacked 2026 in London, featuring audio‑only interaction, a camera, Google Gemini AI, Snapdragon AR1, and designs by Gentle Monster and Warby Parker, with
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6 days ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 3 sourcesGoogle Maps to add Gemini personal AI for customized travel planningGoogle Maps will soon embed Gemini’s personal AI, pulling data from Gmail, Photos, Contacts and other Google services to provide personalized travel planning and route suggestions, though the feature is still a
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8 days ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 19 sourcesGoogle Maps adds speedometer to Android Auto displaysGoogle Maps now shows real‑time GPS speed on Android Auto screens, a beta‑tested feature activated via Settings and rolling out gradually to users in Canada, India and other regions.
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8 days ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 6 sourcesWaze rolls out Motorcycle Mode and Gemini AI in the Philippines and other marketsWaze adds Motorcycle Mode, Gemini AI voice search, and personalized navigation, debuting in the Philippines, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Malaysia, Mexico and Peru.
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8 days ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 3 sourcesGoogle AI Overviews reaches 2.5 billion users as AI coding assistants advanceGoogle AI Overviews hits 2.5 billion users, boosting search usage, while Claude Code shows how AI coding assistants combine language models with tool use to act like developers.
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9 days ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 8 sourcesGoogle integrates Instacart, Canva and YouTube Music into AI Mode SearchGoogle has launched Connected Apps in AI Mode Search for US users, linking Instacart, Canva and YouTube Music to let people create grocery carts, playlists and design templates directly from the search bar.
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9 days ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 5 sourcesGoogle Maps integrates Ask Maps AI into route planningGoogle Maps now embeds Ask Maps AI in navigation, providing route suggestions and traffic‑avoidance prompts for car, bike and walking trips; public‑transport mode remains unsupported.
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10 days ago
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10 days ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 5 sourcesIntel and Google Cloud boost AI-driven chip design as quantum computing gains industry interestIntel teams with Google Cloud for AI‑driven chip design, while firms like Atlassian roll out AI agents; quantum computing is touted for industry breakthroughs.
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11 days ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 5 sourcesIntel expands AI partnership with Google Cloud, deploying Gemini Enterprise across operationsIntel is extending its partnership with Google Cloud to roll out Gemini Enterprise AI agents across engineering, supply‑chain, marketing and other corporate areas, aiming to automate tasks and speed up chip‑sim
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11 days ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 34 sourcesGoogle launches AI avatars in Vids and links AI Mode to third‑party appsGoogle adds personal AI avatars to Vids and lets AI Mode in Search connect to Instacart, Canva, YouTube Music and Calendar, with rollout beginning in the US.
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11 days ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 7 sourcesWaze adds AI‑driven personalized navigation and dedicated motorcycle modeWaze adds AI‑powered personalized ETA, Gemini voice queries, a safety‑focused motorcycle mode, and clearer road‑color cues, though it still misses Google Maps’ fuel‑efficiency routing.
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12 days ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sourcesGoogle Maps introduces eco‑friendly route icon for greener travelGoogle Maps adds a green leaf icon to indicate eco‑friendly routes that lower fuel use and emissions, offering a greener but sometimes slower travel option.
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12 days ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 5 sourcesGoogle Maps launches immersive 3D navigation, rolling out in the United StatesGoogle Maps' new Immersive Navigation adds 3D views and AI‑driven voice guidance, now rolling out in the US with future expansion pending.
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13 days ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 24 sourcesGoogle Images rolls out AI‑powered personalized feed on 25th anniversaryGoogle Images revamps its homepage with a Pinterest‑like, AI‑personalised feed and adds AI‑generated image creation, rolling out to US desktop users in the next few weeks.
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13 days ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 33 sourcesGermany rules Google AI search summaries must obey media lawGermany’s regulator says Google’s AI Overviews and Perplexity AI must follow media law after a court held Google liable for false AI‑generated statements; the move follows publisher traffic losses and a child‑s
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14 days ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 9 sourcesGoogle adds AI‑generated images to Search OverviewsGoogle rolls out AI‑generated image creation in Search AI Overviews via the Nano Banana model, alongside a new browsable Google Images homepage for its 25‑year anniversary, potentially shifting traffic from the
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14 days ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 82 sourcesGoogle's Waze adds Gemini AI features and dedicated motorcycle modeWaze’s July 2026 update adds Gemini‑powered voice search, personalized routing, a quieter “less chatty” mode, and a new AI‑driven motorcycle mode with rider‑specific hazard alerts, initially in seven countries.
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14 days ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 3 sourcesSamsung Electronics Deploys Google Cloud Gemini Enterprise AI to StaffSamsung Electronics partners with Google Cloud to roll out Gemini Enterprise AI for its global DX staff, boosting knowledge search, automation and custom AI agents.
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15 days ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 4 sourcesNetflix reinstates free trial as Google adds AI ad labelsNetflix revives free trials and eyes live TV, while Google will label AI‑generated ads across its platforms for greater transparency.
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15 days ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 7 sourcesGoogle requires AI disclosure on all ads starting July 2026From July 2026 Google ads must show a label if generative AI was used, with automatic tags for Google tools and manual disclosure for third‑party AI; Markifact now offers a hosted MCP server that lets AI Assist
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15 days ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 3 sourcesGoogle releases Android 17 with floating bubbles and built‑in screen‑recordingAndroid 17 arrives with floating bubble multitasking, native screen‑recording with face overlay, updated notifications, security tools and rollout to Pixel, with Samsung, Xiaomi and others preparing updates.
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16 days ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sourcesGoogle and Anthropic introduce AI features to boost spreadsheet and chat productivityGoogle adds Gemini AI to Sheets for automated data tasks, while Anthropic's Claude gains a usage‑analytics panel to help users monitor and manage AI interactions.
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17 days ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 5 sourcesAndroid adds caller ID safeguards and new Android Auto tools for driversAndroid Caller ID now flags spam calls, Italy tightens phone‑in‑car distraction rules, and Android Auto gains new apps for offline navigation, fuel tracking and stress‑free driving.
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18 days ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sourcesGoogle Gemini teams up with Kaun Banega Crorepati in IndiaGoogle Gemini will be integrated into the next season of India's Kaun Banega Crorepati, offering AI‑driven registration help, learning tools and interactive challenges for viewers.
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18 days ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 15 sourcesGoogle adds AI disclosure labels to ads on Search, YouTube and DiscoverGoogle now shows an AI‑disclosure panel for ads on Search, YouTube and Discover, auto‑tagging ads made with its own tools and requiring self‑declaration for external AI‑generated ads.
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18 days ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sourcesGoogle expands AI suite with Pinpoint research tool and Gemini shopping featuresGoogle rolled out Pinpoint, an AI tool for large‑scale document research, and added shopping suggestions, price comparisons and product details to the Gemini app, powered by its massive Shopping Graph.
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18 days ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sourcesGoogle announces Pixel Watch 5 pricing and releases Magic Pointer app for GooglebookGoogle disclosed European prices for the Pixel Watch 5 and launched the Magic Pointer app for its upcoming Googlebook laptops, adding new color options, hardware specs, and AI‑driven screen assistance.
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18 days ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 5 sourcesGoogle Pixel Watch 5 price and color details leak ahead of Aug 12 launchLeaks show the Pixel Watch 5 will launch on 12 Aug in 41 mm and 45 mm sizes, with Wi‑Fi and LTE versions priced €419‑€549 in Europe, and four colors including new Pyrite.
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20 days ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sourcesGoogle Android tightens PIN attempt limits and expands backup data to count against Drive storageAndroid 16 adds step‑wise PIN attempt limits and will count all backup data toward Google Drive storage starting July 2026, affecting device security and cloud usage.
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20 days ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 45 sourcesGoogle to unveil Pixel 11 series, including foldable Pro Fold, at August 12 eventGoogle will hold a Made by Google event on August 12, 2026 in New York to launch the Pixel 11 series, including a new Pro Fold, with storage now starting at 256 GB and price hikes in Europe.
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20 days ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sourcesGoogle rolls out Gemini AI ad tools in India and video commerce suite in Southeast AsiaGoogle launched Gemini AI advertising tools for Indian marketers and new video‑commerce solutions for Southeast Asia, including YouTube shopping features and AI‑driven campaign creation.
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21 days ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 3 sourcesGoogle expands Android Auto with new car UI and motorcycle‑focused navigationGoogle rolls out a major Android Auto update with new UI, AI‑driven 3D maps and video playback, plus a motorcycle‑optimized navigation mode via Sygic on Android Auto and CarPlay.
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21 days ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 7 sourcesGoogle Maps to pilot AI‑powered food ordering with GeminiGoogle Maps is testing an AI‑driven feature that will let users order food directly through the app using Gemini, initially in the US and possibly expanding later.
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22 days ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sourcesAndroid 17 beta adds native app lock and nine new featuresGoogle’s Android 17 QPR1 beta adds a native app‑lock with centralized multi‑app control and biometric‑only unlock, plus nine updates such as Health Connect calorie tracking, a new Pixel Watch UI, wallpaper‑tool
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22 days ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 3 sourcesGoogle Pixel phones suffer silent‑call bug with Android 17Pixel users report a silent‑call bug on Android 17; calls fail to ring, with work‑arounds like app‑setting changes or network resets providing temporary relief.
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22 days ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 4 sourcesGoogle tightens Android 17 lock‑screen PIN attempt limitsAndroid 17 cuts lock‑screen PIN attempts from 1,800 to 19 total, adding stricter caps, typo‑safe counting and clearer timeout messages.
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23 days ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 4 sourcesGoogle rolls out Gemini‑powered ad for US Independence Day anniversaryGoogle’s new ad for the 250th US Independence anniversary shows Founding Fathers using Workspace and Gemini AI, sparking praise for creativity and criticism for trivialising history.
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23 days ago
[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesGoogle DeepMind faces union talks while launching Gemini Robotics-ER 1.6 AI modelGoogle DeepMind is negotiating union representation for its engineers while unveiling Gemini Robotics-ER 1.6, an AI model that reaches 93% accuracy on industrial instrument reading.
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23 days ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 9 sourcesGoogle Maps adds Gemini AI features, including in‑app food orderingGoogle Maps is integrating Gemini AI for conversational navigation, real‑time traffic prediction and a test of in‑app food ordering across multiple regions.
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24 days ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 4 sourcesSamsung unveils details of upcoming Galaxy Glasses smart eyewearLeaks show Samsung’s Galaxy Glasses have a subtle design, touch controls, camera with LED indicators, and a companion app that syncs media and integrates with the Galaxy ecosystem.
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25 days ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 3 sourcesGoogle caps Android PIN unlock attempts at 20 and rolls out Android 17 beta updateGoogle limits Android PIN attempts to 20 total and releases Android 17 QPR1 Beta 6 with health tracking, UI tweaks, and major bug fixes.
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25 days ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 4 sourcesSamsung launches Galaxy Glasses and upgrades Galaxy S27 camera systemSamsung plans Galaxy Glasses with Android XR, AI integration and privacy LED, while its Galaxy S27 phones will get a 16 MP front camera and upgraded rear lenses.
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26 days ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 9 sourcesGoogle launches Nano Banana 2 Lite image model and Gemini Omni Flash video toolGoogle released Nano Banana 2 Lite, a fast $0.034‑per‑1k‑image generator, and Gemini Omni Flash, a $0.10‑per‑second conversational video tool, both open to developers via its AI Studio and Gemini API.
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27 days ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sourcesGoogle makes Gemini AI image generator free for US users, keeps it blocked in EuropeGoogle has made its Gemini Nano Banana AI image generator free for eligible U.S. users, using personal data via Personal‑Intelligence, while keeping the feature blocked in Europe due to GDPR and AI‑Act concerns
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28 days ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 36 sourcesGoogle releases Nano Banana 2 Lite image model and Gemini Omni Flash video modelGoogle launched Nano Banana 2 Lite for fast, cheap image generation and Gemini Omni Flash for low‑cost short video, extending these models to free US users, macOS, Android photo editing, NotebookLM video over‑
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28 days ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sourcesTech Companies Face AI Infrastructure Bottlenecks as CIOs Call for Sustainable AI OperationsGoogle curtails Meta’s Gemini compute due to capacity limits, highlighting a broader AI hardware shortage, while CIOs stress that AI must be managed as integrated infrastructure to avoid cost overruns and dis‑s
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28 days ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sourcesAndroid 17 adds native Foldable Gaming Mode for virtual gamepad controlAndroid 17 will include a system‑level Foldable Gaming Mode that creates a customizable virtual gamepad on the bottom half of foldable screens, auto‑hiding when a physical controller is connected.
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29 days ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sourcesGoogle's Android 17 rollout omits five Gemini‑AI featuresAndroid 17 launches with security and performance upgrades but leaves out five Gemini‑AI features, including Pause Point and Multi‑App Workflows, slated for a later update.
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29 days ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 61 sourcesGoogle limits Meta's access to Gemini AI models amid compute shortageGoogle limited Meta’s use of Gemini AI models after telling the company it could not meet its compute demand, causing project delays and prompting efficiency measures; the shortage also slowed Google Cloud’s Q1
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30 days ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sourcesGoogle restricts Meta's use of Gemini AI modelGoogle limits Meta's use of Gemini AI models due to exceeding available compute capacity, highlighting broader AI infrastructure constraints.
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30 days ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 3 sourcesGoogle's Android 17 update plagued by touch-screen problemsGoogle's Android 17 rollout adds AI and desktop features, but Pixel 7‑10 users report touch-screen delays and unresponsive inputs, with an interim launcher‑cache fix offered.
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about 1 month ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sourcesGoogle's Android 17 adds split‑screen gaming mode for foldable phonesAndroid 17 adds a split‑screen gaming mode for foldable phones, featuring a customizable virtual gamepad that mimics a physical controller and disables when an external controller is used.
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about 1 month ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 4 sourcesGoogle releases Android 17 update with high‑res audio codec and OS verification toolGoogle’s Android 17 update for Pixel 6+ adds LHDC v5 high‑res audio support and previews an OS verification tool that checks firmware integrity via QR codes.
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about 1 month ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 7 sourcesGoogle Cloud adds Gemini Enterprise AI partners HCLTech, Bain, Nokia, BunningsGoogle Cloud partners with HCLTech, Bain, Nokia and Bunnings to roll out Gemini Enterprise AI agents for field services, telecom operations, and retail experience, aiming for scaled, governed AI deployment.
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about 1 month ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 6 sourcesGoogle's Android 17 Adds Android Switch for Seamless iPhone-to-Android MigrationAndroid 17's built‑in Android Switch lets iPhone users wirelessly transfer passwords, messages, settings and more to Android devices, rolling out via Pixels first.
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about 1 month ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 19 sourcesGoogle adds native computer‑use capability to Gemini AI, expanding it across Android, Chrome, Workspace and moreGoogle rolled out Gemini 3.5 Flash with built‑in “computer use”, letting the model see and act on screens across browsers, mobile and desktop. The feature is being added to Android, Chrome, Workspace, Android ?
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about 1 month ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sourcesAndroid 17 update triggers orientation bug; Volla launches Google‑free smartphoneAndroid 17 update causes landscape‑mode bugs while German firm Volla offers a privacy‑focused, Google‑free Android smartphone.
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about 1 month ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sourcesGemini Intelligence logo appears on Pixel 10 Pro Fold in Android 17 QPR1 Beta 5Google's Android 17 QPR1 Beta 5 update shows the Gemini Intelligence logo on the external screen of a Pixel 10 Pro Fold, though no new Gemini features are included.
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about 1 month ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sourcesGoogle launches Android 17; Pixel users encounter touch-screen glitchesGoogle's Android 17 rollout adds new UI, privacy, and gaming features, but European Pixel users face touch‑screen bugs like inverted scrolling and dead zones, with no fix yet.
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about 1 month ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 3 sourcesGoogle adds Quick Settings lock option in Android 17 QPR1 Beta 5Android 17 QPR1 Beta 5 adds a Quick Settings lock (only flashlight works unlocked) and a slew of bug fixes and UI tweaks for Pixel devices.
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about 1 month ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sourcesGoogle Pixel gains native LHDC v5 audio codec in Android 17Android 17 gives Google Pixel phones native LHDC v5 Bluetooth support, enabling hi‑res audio up to 24‑bit/192 kHz when paired with compatible headphones; activation is via developer options.
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about 1 month ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 3 sourcesGoogle Pixel phones hit by Android 17 touchscreen bug in landscape modeAndroid 17 update causes Pixel phones to lose touch input at the top of the screen in landscape mode, affecting video and web apps; Google has not announced a fix.
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about 1 month ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sourcesAndroid Auto gains Gemini shortcuts and Google Meet integrationAndroid Auto now supports Gemini shortcuts for multitask actions and integrates Google Meet for audio‑only calls, rolling out to users by June 26.
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about 1 month ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 4 sourcesAndroid platform sees hidden upgrades: audio codec, batch messaging, and shake‑to‑summarizeAndroid sees hidden upgrades: Firefox’s shake‑to‑summarize AI, Android 17’s AI‑driven audio enhancement and LHDC v5 codec on Pixel, plus batch‑message transfer in Google Messages beta.
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about 1 month ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sourcesGoogle launches Gemini Interactions API for developersGoogle DeepMind made its Gemini Interactions API generally available, adding managed agents, background execution, multimodal generation and new pricing tiers for developers worldwide.
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about 1 month ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 18 sourcesGoogle releases Android 17 with parental controls, AI enhancements and LHDC audio codecGoogle launched Android 17, adding parental controls, AI‑driven features, multitasking Bubbles, screen‑recording, privacy tweaks and native LHDC v5 Bluetooth audio, while early bugs are being fixed in the QPR1
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about 1 month ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sourcesGoogle Pixel phones face 5G loss and touch glitches after Android 17 updatePixel 8‑10 users report loss of 5G, touch‑panel errors and Wi‑Fi glitches after upgrading to Android 17, while Pixel 6‑7 remain unaffected.
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about 1 month ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sourcesGoogle adds AI agent to Ad Manager platformGoogle integrated a Gemini‑powered AI agent, Ask Ad Manager, into its Ad Manager platform, enabling natural‑language queries, new developer APIs and workflow automation for publishers.
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about 1 month ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sourcesGoogle Pixel to Hide Search Bar in Upcoming Android 17 Launcher UpdateGoogle will let Pixel users hide the launcher search bar, a feature in Android 17 beta slated for QPR1/QPR2 updates in late 2026.
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about 1 month ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 3 sourcesGoogle AI Overview redirects anti‑AI searchers to DuckDuckGoGoogle’s AI Overview sent users looking to avoid AI to DuckDuckGo, sparking backlash and a spike in DuckDuckGo downloads in the US.
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about 1 month ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sourcesGoogle Maps navigation tips and safety settings guideGuides detail how to use Google Maps on desktop and how to disable fuel‑efficient routing to avoid unsafe roads.
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about 1 month ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 12 sourcesGoogle Pixel Android 17 update triggers 5G, Wi‑Fi and touchscreen bugsAndroid 17 rollout on Pixel phones brings new features but triggers 5G loss, eSIM disappearance, Wi‑Fi failures, touchscreen glitches and widget bugs; Google promises a fix in a future patch.
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about 1 month ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sourcesGoogle Maps adds Saved Trips and fuel‑saving route iconGoogle Maps introduces Saved Trips for quick route access and a leaf icon indicating fuel‑efficient routes that can be toggled in settings.
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about 1 month ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sourcesGoogle introduces Ask Ad Manager AI assistant for publishersGoogle launched Ask Ad Manager, a Gemini‑powered AI chat for Google Ad Manager, enabling publishers to generate reports, troubleshoot issues and navigate the platform via natural language, with a beta starting
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about 1 month ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sourcesAndroid 17 introduces app name hiding on Pixel; guide ranks top launchersAndroid 17 adds a toggle to hide app names on Pixel home screens, while a new guide ranks the five best Android launchers for 2026, including Nova, Microsoft, Niagara, Smart and Octopi.
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about 1 month ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 7 sourcesGoogle rolls out Android 17 with AI features, bubbles multitasking and security upgradesGoogle launched Android 17, adding Gemini AI, Bubbles multitasking, foldable‑gaming, and stronger security. A Wi‑Fi bug affects some Pixel apps; developers get new AppFunctions APIs.
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about 1 month ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 13 sourcesGoogle launches Android 17 with AI, gaming and multitasking upgradesGoogle’s Android 17 update debuts on Pixel phones with AI‑driven features, Bubbles multitasking, enhanced gaming modes, stronger security and a revamp of iPhone‑to‑Android migration.
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about 1 month ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 3 sourcesGoogle rolls out June Pixel Drop update with Android 17, new AI and safety featuresGoogle’s June Pixel Drop update launches Android 17 on Pixel phones, folds and Watch, adding “Screen reactions,” “Bubbles,” Gemini Omni video AI, Lyria 3 music AI, and emergency detection, with expanded rollout
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about 1 month ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 59 sourcesGoogle rolls out Android 17 and Wear OS 7 with AI‑powered features and tighter securityGoogle began rolling out Android 17 and Wear OS 7, debuting App Bubbles, Screen Reactions, AI Gemini features, tighter security and up to 15% better battery life, starting with Pixel devices and expanding to其他厂
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about 1 month ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 8 sourcesGoogle expands Gemini AI across advertising, commerce, workplace and automotive platformsGoogle spreads Gemini AI across video editing, Android, e‑commerce, ad tech, Workspace, and GM vehicles, delivering higher conversion, productivity gains and new conversational ad formats.
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about 1 month ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sourcesGoogle asks Pixel owners to contact support over boot‑loop glitchGoogle flags a P0 boot‑loop defect in Pixel 6‑10 phones after recent updates and tells users to contact official support for individualized help.
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about 1 month ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 3 sourcesGoogle Pixel bootloop crisis prompts support overhaul and Gemini phishing lawsuitPixel phones suffer bootloop glitches after March‑May 2026 Android updates; Google directs users to support and sues a Chinese group for Gemini‑based phishing.
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about 1 month ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 4 sourcesGoogle Pixel 11 Pro unveiled and Android 17 beta released for Pixel phonesGoogle will launch the Pixel 11 Pro with a Tensor G6 chip and premium specs, while the Android 17 beta, now available for Pixel phones, fixes audio, video, graphics and display bugs.
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about 1 month ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 8 sourcesGoogle launches AI‑powered Information Agents for AI Ultra subscribersGoogle rolls out Information Agents for AI Ultra users, letting AI continuously monitor topics and deliver updates, part of a broader agentic AI push that includes Gemini Spark and raises new privacy concerns.
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about 2 months ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sourcesGoogle adds radio tab and revamps alerts in Android Auto updateGoogle's Android Auto update adds a radio tab, full‑screen UI and quieter incident alerts, aiming to reduce driver distraction and match Apple CarPlay.
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about 2 months ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sourcesGoogle Maps night‑mode glitch persists on Android AutoGoogle Maps setup on Android Auto is detailed, but a night‑mode bug keeps the map bright during dark driving, affecting multiple devices and car models.
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about 2 months ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 7 sourcesGoogle releases Android 17 QPR1 Beta 4 for Pixel devicesGoogle's Android 17 QPR1 Beta 4 released June 10 2026, fixing seven bugs, dropping Pixel 6/6 Pro temporarily, and adding a Screen Reactions selfie‑camera screen‑recording feature.
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about 2 months ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sourcesGoogle launches quiz on its products and clarifies Android Auto vs. Android AutomotiveGoogle offers a product quiz while an article outlines key distinctions between Android Auto’s phone‑mirroring and Android Automotive’s built‑in car OS.
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about 2 months ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 3 sourcesSamsung and Google unveil AI‑powered smart glassesSamsung and Google introduced AI‑enabled smart glasses with fashion designs, voice control, real‑time translation and Galaxy ecosystem integration, set to launch in fall 2026.
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about 2 months ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sourcesNTT DATA expands partnership with Google Cloud to scale enterprise AI agentsNTT DATA and Google Cloud deepen their partnership to scale enterprise AI agents, creating a global Gemini Enterprise practice and co‑innovating up to 500 AI solutions across industries.
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about 2 months ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 3 sourcesNTT DATA and Google Cloud expand partnership to scale agentic AINTT DATA and Google Cloud are expanding their partnership, creating a Gemini Enterprise practice to certify 5,000 engineers and develop up to 500 AI agents for enterprise deployment across multiple industries.
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about 2 months ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sourcesGoogle Maps adds travel shortcuts and less intrusive Android Auto alertsGoogle Maps introduces offline maps, parking pins, custom routes and real‑time sharing for travelers, and redesigns Android Auto incident alerts to appear briefly over the ETA without obscuring navigation.
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about 2 months ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 3 sourcesGoogle Meet expands to all Android Auto users with audio‑only car integrationGoogle Meet is now available to all Android Auto users in an audio‑only mode, with automatic On‑the‑Go settings and limited features for safety.
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about 2 months ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sourcesAndroid Auto users in Germany encounter Spotify block and new popup designGerman Android Auto users report a Spotify blockage despite up‑to‑date software, while Google introduces less intrusive pop‑up notifications in Maps to boost safety.
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about 2 months ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sourcesDuckDuckGo usage surges as users abandon Google’s AI‑driven searchDuckDuckGo sees record traffic and iPhone app installs as users leave Google’s AI‑driven search, especially in the United States.
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about 2 months ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 6 sourcesGoogle launches Gemini Omni AI video model with multimodal capabilitiesGoogle introduced Gemini Omni, a multimodal AI video tool, and an AI‑search box, while a test of six AI chatbots showed varied source‑citation quality.
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