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Hardware

Google, Apple Tweak Interfaces Amid Upcoming Rebrands

Google and Apple roll out subtle updates across apps and hardware, signaling shifts ahead of major events and rebrands.

Software

Google rolls Snapseed to Android as Android Auto glitches linger

Snapseed 4.0 arrives on Android after iOS exclusivity ends, while Android Auto users report connectivity failures that Google has yet to fix.

Hardware

Google Easter Egg, Apple iOS RC

Google honors Attenborough, Apple rolls out iOS 26.5 RC 2, and iPhone 18 Pro’s A20 chip rumors fuel speculation on upcoming features.

Hardware

Google Halts Liquid Glass on Android

Google's Android President confirms Liquid Glass won't arrive on Pixels, Apple's divisive design remains iOS-exclusive.

AI

Google partners with EVE Online for AI testing

Google DeepMind tests AI models in CCP Games' universe as Reddit integration expands search capabilities

AI

Google Embeds Gemini Nano AI in Chrome Silently

Google integrates Gemini Nano into Chrome 126 without explicit user consent, raising privacy concerns.

AI

Google Expands Preferred Sources and Tightens Search Policies

Google rolls out global Preferred Sources and March 2024 spam policies to enhance search quality.

AI

Google expands Pentagon AI access as rivals pull back

Google signs a new Pentagon AI contract after Anthropic refused, while OpenAI ends its Microsoft exclusivity and the EU pushes Google to open Android AI.

Software

Walmart's Google TV Streamers Launch

Google refines voice typing, overhauls app designs, and partners with Walmart as smart home updates spark mixed reactions.

AI

Google Opens 10th Store, Adapts to South Korea Law

Google expands US retail footprint and adjusts Android payments to meet new regulations, while facing scrutiny over sanctioned apps on Google Play.

AI

Google expands Gemini in Chrome, adds AI tools across suite

Google rolls Gemini AI to Chrome in seven Asian markets while upgrading security, Assistant, Docs and accessibility features.

AI

Google's Desktop Resurgence: Gemini Leads the Native App Charge

Google signals a strategic shift, expanding its ecosystem with new desktop applications. The powerful Gemini AI assistant now integrates natively on macOS, enhancing user experience.

AI

Google Unleashes Gemini on Mac: A New Era for Seamless Desktop AI

Google's native Gemini app for Mac revolutionizes desktop interaction, offering AI assistance with seamless screen and file sharing directly from a shortcut.