Wear OS smartwatches can now deliver earthquake alerts even without a phone
Google has added standalone earthquake alerts to Wear OS, allowing smartwatches to warn users over Wi-Fi or data even when not paired to a phone.
Google’s underrated NotebookLM tool is about to solve your diary mess
A new custom banner image feature in NotebookLM may soon give diaries and research notebooks clearer structure, helping users quickly spot the right notebook instead of scrolling through walls of text.
Google Messages may finally get live location sharing at last
Google Messages may soon let users share their live location for set or custom durations, with clear on-screen indicators showing when sharing is active.
Google’s new plan to check if your AI is actually ethical
Google DeepMind researchers propose a new way to test whether AI chatbots actually understand morality or just mimic it, moving beyond current surface-level evaluations.
Google is sunsetting the weather app on Android
Google is retiring the Android Weather app experience and moving forecasts into a redesigned Google Search interface.
Google’s secret AI tool feels like a professional photoshoot powerhouse in your pocket
Google Labs' new Pomelli Photoshoot turns basic product snaps into studio-quality marketing images, giving small businesses a fast, affordable AI-powered creative department.
Gemini 3.1 Pro just got a major AI intelligence boost
Google introduces Gemini 3.1 Pro, a major upgrade with dramatically improved reasoning and problem-solving abilities, designed to deliver deeper insights across apps, workflows, and developer tools.
Chrome just fixed some of its biggest daily annoyances
Chrome adds split view, PDF annotations, and Google Drive saving to help you work faster directly in the browser.
Snapseed update brings retro film camera vibes and manual controls to your iPhone
Google's latest Snapseed update for iPhone makes the built-in retro camera easier to access and adds manual controls for ISO, shutter speed, and focus.
Meta could launch a smartwatch in 2026, years after killing its original plans
Meta is reportedly reviving its smartwat.ch plans for 2026, focusing on AI-powered features and health tracking to compete with Apple, Samsung, and Google
Three reasons why the Pixel 10a appeals to me, even without big upgrades
The Pixel 10a doesn't reinvent Google's mid-range formula, but thoughtful refinements and long-term support help it remain one of the most sensible options in its class.
Google Gemini adds Lyria 3, an AI model that can create music with words and photos
Lyria 3 can take your words, photos, and videos, and turn them into a custom 30-second track with lyrics in tow. It's free to use and available within the Gemini. tool picker.
Google reveals the Pixel 10a, a slightly better phone at the same $499
Google has officially unveiled the Pixel 10a and, as expected, it's a modest upgrade over last year's model with a handful of subtle design refinements and incremental spec improvements.
You can now use NotebookLM as your faster path from notes to slides
NotebookLM’s slide deck update adds prompt-based slide revisions and PPTX export, so you can refine a deck without rebuilding it, then move it into PowerPoint for speaker notes, templates, and final cleanup.
Google I/O 2026 leans into AI, here’s what it means for you
Google locked in I/O 2026 for May 19 to 20 and it’s already framing the event around Gemini and AI tooling. Here’s what’s confirmed, what’s missing, and how to plan what to watch.
You can now use Gemini without leaving your apps, thanks to split-screen multitasking
Google’s Gemini now supports split-screen multitasking on Android, allowing the AI to assist users directly inside other apps without switching screens.
Google is bringing AirDrop support to Pixel 9 series phones
Google is expanding AirDrop-style sharing to the Pixel 9 lineup, making it easier to send photos, videos, and files directly to iPhones, iPads, and Macs
You may stop seeing comments on YouTube if you use an ad blocker
YouTube users with ad blockers report missing comments and descriptions, sparking speculation that Google may be limiting features as part of its anti-ad-block strategy.
Android is getting a long-awaited backup feature for your downloads
The February 2026 Google Play System update introduces a new local file backup system that automatically uploads files from your Downloads folder to Google Drive.
Google is prepping a dedicated app to identify songs playing around you
Google is preparing a standalone app for Pixel’s Now Playing feature, making it easier to identify songs playing around you
Gemini can now create audio summaries of your Google Docs
Google Docs gets Gemini-powered Audio Summaries, transforming lengthy documents into short, podcast-style recaps you can hear on the move instead of reading line by line.
Gboard may soon make it easier to place the cursor exactly where you want it
Gboard is working on a new cursor mode that may let you drag the cursor freely in any direction by turning the keyboard area into a virtual trackpad.
‘Hey, that’s my voice!’ Veteran broadcaster claims Google stole his voice for AI tool
Listen for yourself.
Android 17 brings seamless app handoff across devices and web
Android 17 enables app handoff between devices and web, allowing users to resume tasks seamlessly and improving cross-device continuity within Google’s ecosystem.
Your Pixel is getting Android 17 again
Google has restarted the Android 17 beta rollout for Pixel phones, bringing early access to new system improvements and developer tools after a brief pause.
Google boosts Gemini 3 Deep Think AI and it’s a huge milestone for 3D printing
Gemini 3 Deep Think is focused on scientific and engineering work, and it's now now available to Google AI Ultra subscribers in the Gemini app.
Hackers are using Gemini to target you, Google says
Google says hackers are abusing Gemini to speed up cyberattacks, from target research to post-breach troubleshooting. The risk is faster iteration and model extraction, not brand-new tactics, which can shrink defender response windows.
The Vision Pro YouTube app is here and it fixes the biggest annoyances
YouTube finally has an official Vision Pro app, ending the Safari workaround and adding offline downloads plus support for 3D and panoramic video. It’s free now, even as Netflix still stays away.
Is your smartphone eligible for Android 17? Here’s the full list
Android 17 Beta 1 is coming soon. Check the complete list of supported Pixel phones and learn how Google's release strategy affects other brands.
Google pulls Android 17 Beta 1 at the last second, says it’s still “coming soon”
Google postponed Android 17 Beta 1 at the last minute, blaming unspecified changes. Here's what it means for the Q1 rollout, stability timeline, and Samsung's plans.
Google just released the first build of Android 17, and it’s ready for Pixel phones
Android 17 focuses on adaptability of apps across different form factors, enhances performance, and it's now available to download on Pixel 6 series and later models.
Google brings its AI-powered Fitbit coach to iPhones before Apple
Fitbit's Gemini-powered AI Personal Health Coach expands internationally and lands on iOS in public preview for Fitbit Premium members using supported devices.
Google now helps you wipe your sensitive personal data and photos from Search
Google is rolling out new Search tools that help users remove phone numbers, email addresses and explicit images, making it easier to control what personal information appears about them online.
Apple might soon allow Gemini and ChatGPT on CarPlay for voice control
According to Bloomberg, Apple is planning to allow third-party AI chatbots for CarPlay, opening the doors for ChatGPT and Gemini in the near future.
Gemini’s Circle to Search lost Share on some phones, you may need a workaround
Circle to Search may have lost its Share option on some Android phones. Reports point to a Google app beta build, with one workaround tied to resetting the app or switching back to stable.
Google’s Gemini could soon do work for you
Google’s Gemini is being upgraded with “screen automation” that may let the AI complete tasks like ordering and ride booking inside apps.
Google’s Android PC dream may take longer than expected
Google’s Android-based PC OS may not fully launch until 2028, with ChromeOS overlap and ecosystem challenges slowing progress.
Google quietly makes the Pixel 10A official
Google has officially confirmed the Pixel 10a, revealing its design and preorder date of February 18, while keeping key specs and pricing under wraps.