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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Samsung finally lets you pick your AI assistant on Galaxy phones

Samsung is adding Perplexity as a second system-level AI agent on Galaxy phones with a dedicated "Hey Plex" wake word and side button control.
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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.
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Google Pixel 10a dashed my hopes, but I can recommend these 6 phones instead

Google has officially unveiled the Pixel 10a, its newest entry in the A-series lineup. On the surface, it looks like another compelling budget-friendly Pixel: minimalist design, fresh colours, a large battery, and Google’s well-known AI features. But dig a little deeper, and the excitement quickly fades. For many buyers, the Pixel 10a may feel like […]
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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.
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Warframe finally lands on Android and its next stop is Switch 2

Warframe launches globally on Android with cross-play and cross-save, and a Nintendo Switch 2 version is coming soon.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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You can run PC games like Cyberpunk 2077 on Android now, and it’s not streaming

Cyberpunk 2077 on Android is now playable without streaming. ETA PRIME shows it running locally through PC emulation, with FSR frame generation lifting performance into the 40s, though ghosting and heat limits still matter.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Google is planning an iPhone-like face unlock system for Pixel phones and Chromebooks

Google's "Project Toscana" hints at secure, Face ID–like facial recognition for future Pixel phones and Chromebooks, potentially using hybrid sensors, IR tech, and Tensor-powered liveness detection.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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‘Hey, that’s my voice!’ Veteran broadcaster claims Google stole his voice for AI tool

Listen for yourself.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.