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Google Translate to soon get AI features for tone customisation, insights

The new "Ask a Follow-up" button in the Google Translate app offers deeper insights into translations with options to customise the tone and style

Google tests AI-generated daily podcast with personalised content: Report

Reportedly, Google's experimental Daily Listen feature uses Search data and Discovery feed interaction to curate a five-minute audio track with text transcripts

Google introduces 'Essentials' app for Microsoft Windows PCs: What is it

Google Essentials app will be available first on HP-made Windows PCs and will come to other laptops and desktops in the coming months

Google illegally monopolised search through exclusive deals, rules US judge

By monopolising distribution on phones and browsers, Google has been able to consistently raise the prices of online advertising

OpenAI enters Google-dominated search engine market with SearchGPT

The move, announced on Thursday, also places the AI giant in competition with its largest backer Microsoft's Bing search

Android 15 nears final version, Google improves passkey sign-in with beta 3

The third public beta of Android 15 operating system introduces a simplified one-step sign-in process for passkey authentication

Gpay no longer functional in this country as Google shifts focus to Wallet

Users will now manage payment methods, tap to pay at stores, and pay online directly through Google Wallet

OpenAI enters into Google ecosystem with Drive integration in ChatGPT

Reportedly, ChatGPT Enterprise users can now link their Google Drive and OneDrive account and add files directly from these cloud storages for the AI chatbot to process

Google I/O 2024 wrap: Google brings Gemini AI to Search, Android, and more

At its I/O 2024 Keynote, Google announced new AI models, tools, and deeper AI integration into its platforms such as Search and Android

Google I/O on May 14 to kick off with keynote on Android, AI, more: Details

Google has released a session list, which confirms that the agenda of its developer-focused annual event would focus mainly on Mobile, Web, AI, and Cloud platforms

Google extends Gemini AI app support to older-generation Android devices

Initially available for Android 12 or later, Google's Gemini app is now supported on devices based on Android 10 and Android 11 operating systems

Now, you can scan documents within Files app on Android smartphones: How-to

Document scanner feature is now available for Files app's public beta testers. It is expected to roll out publicly in the coming days

Google tests Gemini AI in Messages app: How it works and supported devices

Gemini AI in Google Messages app is currently available on select Android smartphones for users enrolled in public beta programme

Now, Google Maps for Android shows weather and AQI data: Know what is new

Google Maps for iOS also has the weather and AQI data overlay available, but the information offered is limited and not as pronounced in comparison to Android counterpart

Google starts replacing Nearby Share with Quick Share on Pixels: Report

Nearby Share on Android smartphones has been rebranded to Quick Share to bring the peer-to-peer content sharing platforms of Google and Samsung into a singular cross-Android solution

Gmail app for Android gets 'select all' option: What it is and how it works

Gmail app for iPhone had the select all option available since last year. Essentially, the option allows users to apply an action, such as delete and mark as important, on multiple email in one go

Google makes it easy to unsubscribe emails on Gmail app for iOS: Report

This is the first time Google has brought a new feature to iOS before rolling it out on their own Android powered devices

Rebranded Nearby Share, battery health indicator and more coming to Android

Android's Nearby Share is getting rebranded to Quick Share, which is expected to roll out in coming week. Another feature coming to Android is Battery Health Indicator, which may take time to arrive

Google Messages gets wallpapers to distinguish RCS chats from SMS: Report

Google is expected to rollout the feature soon with more customisation options for background

Google to bring Samsung Secure Folder-like 'Private Space' with Android 15

The built-in Private Space on Android smartphones is expected to debut with Android 15 next year