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Google’s going to let you replace Gemini with other assistants on Android

You can now make ChatGPT your default voice assistant, not Google Gemini, on Android. Here's how. The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox

ZDNet · 1d

Google Gemini just made two of its best features available for free

Google went from being a dark horse in the AI space to a frontrunner with its Gemini offerings. To keep up that momentum, Google is announcing a slew of Gemini updates that will enhance the AI assistant's overall experience -- including for free users.

CNBC on MSN · 22h

Google allows users to personalize their Gemini conversations with new features

Google is launching new features to let users personalize their AI assistants. The company will let Gemini users connect their assistant to their search history. It'll also let users connect their apps such as photos and calendar.

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Digital Trends on MSN · 3h

Turns out, Google hasn’t forgotten about Android desktop mode

Android 16 could make your Android device more like Windows and other desktop OSs. The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox

ProPakistani · 5h

Google Officially Releases Android 16 Beta 3

Google has officially released Android 16 Beta 3, marking a crucial step toward its final release. With this update, Google has brought the platform to

Android Authority · 22h

Google is working on a new desktop mode for Android phones called Desktop View

Google is testing Desktop View in Android 16, a full-fledged desktop mode experience that could rival Samsung DeX.

Google, Android and game developers conference

The Verge on MSN · 21h

Google is bringing a lot more Android games to PCs

Ahead of the Game Developers Conference next week, Google is announcing that all mobile Android games will be available by default on Google Play Games on PC unless a developer opts out. The change could significantly boost the number of games on the platform, as previously, developers had to opt in.

Ars Technica · 1d

Google is bringing every Android game to Windows in big gaming update

As for games on Android, Google now hopes to build on the success of high-end cross-platform hits like Genshin Impact and Diablo Immortal. These games are crawling with in-app purchases, but they're very pretty and have made a lot of money on Android.

Digital Trends on MSN · 1d

Google is about to completely change Android gaming

Google is changing mobile gaming on Android in a big way with performance optimization, ray tracing, and numerous additions to the library.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox

Google, Chromecast and Android

Ars Technica · 4d

DOJ: Google must sell Chrome, Android could be next

"Google’s illegal conduct has created an economic goliath, one that wreaks havoc over the marketplace to ensure that—no matter what occurs—Google always wins," the DOJ filing says. To that end, the government maintains that Chrome must go if the playing field is to be made level again.

Android Authority · 21h

Your Chromecast with Google TV is finally graduating from Android 12 to 14

Google is starting to roll out the Android 14 update for Chromecast with Google TV. The new OS update weighs in at 809MB and adds support for Find My Remote and Customizable Button. Some users claim they are experiencing some issues since installing the update.

Digital Trends on MSN · 6h

Google starts rolling out fix for Chromecasts after five-day outage

Chromecast users who haven't been able to use their devices for five days should be able to use them again soon thanks to a fix from Google.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox

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Google tracks Android users before they open apps, report says

Leith posits that the reason for this is due to the sign-in process on Android devices. Once you sign in with your Google ...

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Google may soon give you more control over how your Calendar data is shared (APK teardown)

Developers have been working on a new toggle in Google Calendar settings that controls whether or not you want Calendar ...

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Your custom Android clock could soon show on the notification panel

Your Android clock customizations could soon extend beyond your lock screen. Mishaal Rahman from Android Authority found the feature in the code of the latest Android 16 Beta, and while it’s not yet ...

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Google levels up Android graphics with Vulkan API in time for GDC 2025

Google announced it is leveling up its multiplatform game offering in time for GDC with graphics improvements leading the way.

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Google Photos for Android gets the 'Undo device backup' feature

Google has finally started rolling out the "Undo Device Backup" feature for the Google Photos app on Android devices.

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Here’s the One Feature I’m Excited About in the Latest Android 16 Beta Update

One feature I’m particularly excited about with Android 16 is broadcast audio support through Auracast. I experienced a ...

Google Play Store gets a smarter way to handle third-party apps

Google is taking the stress out of sideloading apps on Android phones with a new feature rolling out to Google Play Store.

North Korean government hackers snuck spyware on Android app store

A group of hackers with links to the North Korean regime uploaded Android spyware onto the Google Play app store and were ...

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