Gemini panel in Chrome left the doors open for hackers, and you must update ASAP
Researchers discovered a Chrome vulnerability that allowed malicious extensions to hijack the Gemini AI panel and access sensitive system resources.
Google and Samsung built a tool to boost the gaming experience on your phone
Google and Samsung teamed up with LunarG to build Sokatoa, a GPU profiler that helps Android developers spot rendering issues faster with multi-frame analysis.
Android games are getting a Gemini-powered AI sidekick to help you play better
Google is rolling out Play Games Sidekick, a new AI overlay powered by Gemini Live that can guide you through Android games with real time tips and strategies.
Google Play adds free game trials and a dedicated PC hub for gamers
Google Play now lets you buy a game once and play it on both mobile and PC, try paid games for free before committing, and find PC-optimized titles all in one place.
Google is adjusting the very core of Android OS to speed up your phone
Google is bringing a new optimization method called AutoFDO to Android’s kernel, using real usage data from popular apps to make the operating system run faster and more efficiently.
Chrome’s Gemini side panel now speaks your language
Google expands Chrome's Gemini side panel to India, New Zealand, and Canada with support for 50+ languages including Hindi, French, and Spanish.
Gemini’s new Google Docs features help you turn ideas into polished documents faster
Gemini in Google Docs is getting new capabilities that help you create formatted first drafts based on info from your files, emails, and chats, and polish documents with less effort.
Gemini in Google Slides can now pull info from your emails and files to build slides
The latest update for Gemini in Google Slides improves slide generation and editing, helping you create and refine presentations more easily.
Gemini in Google Sheets can now help you build spreadsheets and fill in missing data
Gemini in Google Sheets is getting smarter with the ability to build and edit spreadsheets, populate missing data, and uncover insights.
Google Drive gets AI Overviews to help you quickly find key details in your files
Google is expanding AI Overviews to Google Drive, giving users an easier way to find key information in their files.
Your Gemini Live chats are about to get way more personal
Google's Gemini Live may soon tap your Gmail and Photos for personalized answers. New code strings reveal Personal Intelligence is likely coming to the conversational AI.
Google leak shows the upcoming Pixel 11 Pro Fold in slimmer, but familiar garb
A new leak reveals the Pixel 11 Pro Fold may arrive with a slimmer design while keeping the familiar Pixel foldable look.
Google Messages now lets you review and edit Smart Replies before sending
Google Messages' latest beta adds a new toggle that lets you review and edit Smart Replies before sending, giving you more control and helping prevent accidental messages.
If you code Android apps with AI, Google’s new benchmark makes it easier to pick the right model
For Android app developers relying on AI to code, picking the right model can be tricky. Not all models are built the same, and many are not specifically trained for Android development workflows. To address this, Google has introduced a new benchmark to help developers understand how well different AI models perform on real-world Android […]
Google and BackMarket’s ChromeOS Flex USB drive wants to keep aging PCs alive
A new ChromeOS Flex USB program from Google and Back Market aims to revive aging laptops by letting users easily install Google’s lightweight operating system.
Google Play Store will show a warning label if an app excessively drains your Android phone’s battery
Google Play Store will soon flag apps that drain your Android battery, helping users spot power-hungry apps before installing them and pushing developers to improve their inefficient apps.
The Nothing Phone 4a Pro makes the Pixel 10a look oh-so-bad at first glance
Nothing's Phone 4a Pro may look like the more exciting option next to the Pixel 10a, but a closer look reveals why Google's mid-ranger still is the more sensible choice.
Google’s AI Mode in Search now lets you plan, write, and code on its own Canvas
Google Search has updated Canvas inside AI Mode, a workspace powered by Gemini that already lets users draft and refine documents, to now support coding projects and interactive tools. With the latest update, you can plan, code, and build small apps directly inside Google Search without switching to separate editors or coding environments. Recommended Videos […]
Google Play billing is changing. Here’s why your apps might get cheaper
Google is overhauling Play Store billing with lower fees and external payment options for developers. The changes could mean cheaper in-app purchases and subscriptions for Android users starting this summer.
NotebookLM now lets you turn your work and ideas into cinematic videos
NotebookLM's latest update upgrades Video Overviews, letting you turn your research notes and documents into cinematic AI videos.
Galaxy S26 vs. Pixel 10 vs. OnePlus 15: Which Android flagship actually deserves your money?
Software depth, raw hardware, or pure Android — the Galaxy S26, Pixel 10, and OnePlus 15 each make a compelling case. Here's who wins what.
I am using the Google Pixel 10a and it’s a pretty misunderstood phone – in a good way
Soon after Google gave us our first glimpse of the Pixel 10a, it attracted plenty of heat. Looks identical to its predecessor. A no-upgrade chip situation. A similar status for the camera. And display. And battery. That’s a lot to take in. It’s almost as if Google pulled an Apple. And somehow, did worse. Recommended […]
How to set up your calling card on an Android phone and customize it
Android users can now personalize their call screen with a new Calling Card feature in the Google Phone app. Here is a guide to setting it up and customizing how your contacts appear.
Your Pixel’s Now Playing tool is now a standalone app with a history you can actually use
Your Pixel's Now Playing tool is now a standalone app with a history tab that logs every song your phone has identified and lets you play tracks in Spotify or Apple Music.
How to share the location of your lost luggage with airlines using Android’s Find Hub
Find Hub on Android now lets you share your lost luggage location directly with airlines using a secure link, a year after iPhones got the feature.
One of 2025’s most powerful camera phones is getting a successor, and it’s going global
OPPO confirms the Find X9 Ultra’s global debut, bringing advanced dual periscope cameras, massive battery upgrades, and a Hasselblad-tuned imaging system to international flagship buyers.
This fake Google Security check can steal your passwords. Here’s how to stay safe
A new phishing campaign is impersonating Google’s account security checks to trick users into installing a malicious web app that steals passwords, passcodes, and other sensitive data directly from the browser.
March Pixel Drop and Android updates bring long-awaited features to your phone
Google’s March 2026 Pixel Drop enhances Circle to Search and introduces smarter restaurant recommendations through Magic Cue and Gemini, alongside broader Android ecosystem updates like Find Hub improvements.
iPhone 17e brings big upgrades, but it’s still not the obvious choice over Pixel 10a
The iPhone 17e adds faster performance, MagSafe, and more storage, but the Pixel 10a counters with a smoother 120Hz display, smarter AI features, an extra ultrawide camera, and a bigger battery. Here’s why Google’s midranger still feels like the better buy.
Gemini is getting smarter and a lot less annoying for smart home voice controls
Google is rolling out Gemini for Home updates that makes commands smarter and more accurate.
Apple finally fixed the budget iPhone’s vibe, and the Pixel 10a can’t keep up
Apple’s iPhone 17e feels like a grown-up “budget” iPhone, making the Pixel 10a refresh harder to defend.
You can now buy a more powerful Galaxy S26 Ultra rival, with some luck
The Japan-only Leitz Phone delivers extreme camera hardware that rivals, and often surpasses, the Galaxy S26 Ultra—if you’re lucky enough to find one in stock.
Google Translate can finally decode “raining cats and dogs”
Google Translate now uses Gemini AI to decode idioms like "raining cats and dogs," offering alternative phrases and explanations on Android and iOS in the US and India.
Google’s Nano Banana 2 promises to end the AI text rendering problems
With improved text rendering, smarter visuals, and character consistency, Nano Banana 2 feels like a serious step forward.
Galaxy S26 Ultra vs. OnePlus 15 vs. Pixel 10 Pro XL: The ultimate Android flagship comparison of 2026
The S26 Ultra, OnePlus 15, and Pixel 10 Pro XL are all excellent flagships in 2026 — but for wildly different reasons. Here's the full breakdown before you spend over a grand.
Android 17 could turn Gemini into your personal app butler
Google just showed how Android 17 could let Gemini handle tasks across your apps. New tools arriving on Galaxy S26 and Pixel 10 let AI find photos, order food, and book rides while you watch.
Android adds new Gemini AI features, smarter search, and better scam protection
Android is rolling out new Gemini AI features, enhanced visual search, and stronger scam protection for Galaxy S26 and Pixel 10 devices, aiming to boost productivity and user safety.
Google’s latest AI tool wants you to think you’re a music producer
With ProducerAI joining Google Labs, Google is combining music generation, album art, and AI video creation into a single prompt-driven workflow aimed at aspiring music producers.