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The Google Pixel 9a freebies have seemingly leaked, but there’s one notable omission
By James Rogerson published
The Google Pixel 9a might come with a trio of free subscriptions, but could miss out on an AI upgrade.
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Google Maps could soon get its most useful Gemini AI upgrade so far to speed up your searches
By David Nield published
Code hidden in the latest version of Google Maps for Android points to a closer integration with the Gemini assistant.
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Google Messages will get a big emergency texting upgrade soon – here's what's coming
By David Nield published
Google has promised to support emergency texts over RCS, and it looks like a launch could be imminent.
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Over 2 million risky Android apps were blocked from the Play Store last year
By Sead Fadilpašić published
Google is getting better at spotting malicious Android apps, thanks to AI.
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Google offers ‘voluntary exit’ for any US employees working on Pixel, Android
By Craig Hale published
Google is asking its Platforms & Devices workers, including Android and Pixel, to consider resigning.
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Google’s incredibly lifelike AI can now call businesses for you – here’s how to use it
By Alex Blake published
Google’s Ask for Me AI can get vital business info for you with a quick phone call.
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Top 5 ways you can use Google Gemini to be more creative
By Eric Hal Schwartz published
How to use Google Gemini to boost your creativity.
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Don’t play this new Block Breaker game in Google Search – I’m already hopelessly addicted to the nostalgia
By Alex Blake published
A new secret game has been added to Google, and it’s incredibly fun to play.
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