AppsYouTube Partner Program Raises Shorts Bar to 10 Million Views and Doubles YPP Entry in 2027
YouTube Partner Program changes take effect February 1, 2027 - Shorts revenue needs 10 million views per 90 days, and YPP entry rises to 8,000 watch hours.
AppsVenmo Is Now a Payment Option on Google Play for Apps, Games, and Subscriptions
Venmo Google Play support launched August 10. Link a Venmo account in Play Store payment settings to use it for apps, games, subscriptions, and tips.
AIGoogle Assistant Shutdown Set for September 4 - Gemini Replaces It on Android and Wear OS
Google emailed users to confirm a September 4 date for the Google Assistant shutdown on Android phones, Wear OS watches, headphones, and Android Auto.
AIGoogle Maps Ask Maps Can Now Order Food and Book Hotels - Uber Eats and 150 Countries Coming Next
Google Maps Ask Maps launched food ordering with Toast and Square, hotel and event discovery, and Personal Intelligence - expanding to 150 countries today.
AppsGoogle Drive Adds Timestamped Comments for Video Feedback
Google Drive has introduced timestamped comments for videos on the web, allowing users to leave contextual feedback at exact moments during playback.
AIGoogle Tests New Voice Search Design With AI Mode and Search Live
Google is rolling out a redesigned Voice Search interface to some Google app beta users, introducing AI Mode, Search Live, live transcription, and a refreshed layout.
HardwareGoogle's Pixel 11 Event on August 12 Will Showcase Its Biggest AI Bet Yet
Google has officially announced its August 12 Pixel event and confirmed Pixel 11 pre-orders through the Google Store, setting the stage for one of its biggest AI-focused product launches yet.
HardwareGoogle Pixel Tag Offers First Look at Google's AirTag Rival
Google Pixel Tag has surfaced in retailer listings and product images, revealing the company's upcoming Bluetooth tracker expected to launch alongside the Pixel 11 series.
AIGoogle Brings Nano Banana AI Image Generation to Google Earth
Google is bringing Nano Banana image generation to Google Earth, allowing users to transform satellite imagery into creative AI-generated visuals while exploring places around the world.
AppsGoogle Adds Local Documents Backup to Android With Google Drive
Android users can now back up local documents to Google Drive, helping keep important files safe and easier to restore when switching devices or recovering data.
AIGoogle Brings Gemini Spark to Chrome for AI-Powered Browser Tasks
Google integrated Gemini Spark into Chrome, enabling AI to browse sites, complete tasks, and use approved sessions with built-in safeguards.
TechGoogle Search Console Platform Properties Roll Out Globally for Social and Video Content
Google Search Console Platform Properties are globally live, tracking how posts on Instagram, TikTok, X, and YouTube appear in Google Search and Discover.