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Dec 10 2025TECHNOLOGY

Android's New Safety Feature: Live Video for Emergencies

Google has launched a new feature called Emergency Live Video for Android users. This tool allows people to share live video with emergency services during critical situations. It's currently available in the U. S. , Germany, and Mexico. Here's how it works: When you call emergency services, they c

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Nov 12 2025TECHNOLOGY

Pixel November Update: What's New and Why It Matters

The latest November update for Android 16 is now available for a wide range of Pixel devices. This update includes important security patches and various fixes for common issues. The security patches address two vulnerabilities, rated from high to critical, ensuring that users' devices are more secu

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Sep 18 2025TECHNOLOGY

New Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2 Features: What's Cooking for Pixel Users?

Google's latest Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2 is out, and it's packed with some cool new features for Pixel users. Let's dive in and see what's new and what it means for you. First up, you can now customize the shape of your app icons on the home screen. Google has given us five different shapes to choose

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Jul 25 2025TECHNOLOGY

A New Way to See Your Phone: Android's Dark Mode Upgrade

Android is testing a new feature that pushes dark mode to more apps, even those that don't support it. This is part of their effort to make phones easier to use for everyone, especially those with visual needs. The new option is called "Expanded" dark mode. It's different from the usual dark mode b

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Jun 26 2025TECHNOLOGY

Google's Gemini Update: What's Changing and Why It Matters

Google recently announced a change to its Gemini AI assistant on Android devices. Starting July 7, 2025, Gemini will be able to assist with apps like Phone, Messages, and WhatsApp, even if Gemini Apps Activity is turned off. This update has sparked some confusion and concern among users. The initia

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May 20 2025TECHNOLOGY

Google's Big AI Showcase: What's Next for Android and More

Google's annual developer conference, Google I/O 2025, is set to kick off at 1 PM ET / 10 AM PT. This event is expected to be a major showcase for Google's advancements in artificial intelligence. The conference will feature a keynote address that will likely focus heavily on AI developments. Goog

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May 17 2025TECHNOLOGY

Google's Big AI Push at I/O

Google is gearing up for its annual developer conference, I/O, and this year, artificial intelligence is taking center stage. The event, starting on Tuesday, is expected to showcase how Google is integrating AI into its products, especially Gemini. This focus on AI isn't new. Over the past few years

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Oct 26 2024TECHNOLOGY

Android 16's New Notification Style: A Fresh Spin on Alerts

Imagine getting notifications that are less annoying and more useful. Google is testing out a nifty feature called Rich Ongoing Notifications for Android 16. These are interactive, colorful tiny blocks in the status bar, kind of like Apple's Dynamic Island, but with an Android twist. They'll show yo

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