AppsAndroid Pulse Suddenly Appears in Google Play Updates
Android Pulse is suddenly appearing in Google Play updates, but Google's system component is not a new app. It helps distribute rules for Android anomaly detection.
AIGrok 4.6 Arrives on Google Cloud Vertex AI
Grok 4.6 Vertex AI availability gives Google Cloud customers access to xAI's latest model for coding, research, and long-running agent tasks.
TechGoogle Adds More Personalization to Search, Discover, and News
Google is adding new ways to personalize Search, Discover, and News, including preferred sources, conversational feed controls, and custom audio briefings.
AIGoogle AI Study Tools Expand Across Gemini and Search
Google AI study tools are expanding across Gemini, Search and Classroom with study notebooks, quizzes, personalized lessons and new student-focused features.
AIGemini Chrome for Android Rolls Out in the US With Auto Browse for AI Pro and Ultra
Gemini Chrome is live for all Android users in the US. AI Pro and Ultra subscribers get auto browse for agentic task handling in the browser.
AppsYouTube View Count Changes August 24 - A Play Now Registers From the First Second
YouTube view count changes August 24 - a play now registers at the first second. Old 30-second threshold survives in Analytics as "Engaged views."
AppsAndroid 17 QPR2 Beta 3 Drops With Four New Pixel Features and a Call Forwarding Security Overhaul
Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 dropped August 14 with four new Pixel UI features, call forwarding fraud protection, and the cycle's first changelog.
AIGoogle Makes Its Visible AI Watermark Optional - SynthID Stays On Either Way
Google's Gemini watermark toggle went live August 14, letting users hide the visible mark on AI images, videos, and songs without affecting SynthID.
AppsGoogle Health 5.06 Lets You Hide the AI Coach From Your Today Tab
Google Health 5.06 rolled out August 14, adding a Coach setting to hide Gemini guidance from the Today tab while keeping activity and sleep summaries.
AIClaude in Chrome Lets Anthropic's AI Work Directly in Your Browser
Claude in Chrome lets Anthropic's AI work directly inside the browser, helping users research websites, complete tasks, and automate everyday workflows.
AIMade by Google 2026: Pixel 11, Pixel Watch 5, Pixel Tag, and Every Gemini Feature Announced
Made by Google 2026 unveiled the Pixel 11 at $899, Pixel 11 Pro from $1,099, Pixel Watch 5 from $399, a $29 Pixel Tag, and new Gemini features.
AIGoogle’s Gemini App Hits 1 Billion Monthly Users
Google’s Gemini app has surpassed 1 billion monthly users, making it the company’s fastest-growing product as usage continues to expand across voice, images, and iOS.