Google releases Android 17 QPR1 Beta 1 for Pixel
…Officially, “Android 17 QPR1 Beta continues with the next round of Beta updates for our September Feature Drop release.“ It addresses the following issues: Fixed a crash in the Default Print Service…
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The US just banned foreign-made Wi-Fi routers, but your Nest Wifi is safe
…Additionally, routers produced abroad were directly implicated in the Volt, Flax, and Salt Typhoon cyberattacks which targeted critical American communications, energy, transportation, and water infrastructure. Routers in the United States must have…
Some Google Fi users lose mobile data in ‘SIM card is no longer active’ outage
…Please check back later for any updates.” Some subscribers have had luck contacting Google Fi and getting the problem resolved after support agents did something on their end. This is followed by…
Google making links in AI Mode and AI Overviews a bit more direct
…AI responses from Google will now surface “perspectives from public online discussions, social media, and other firsthand sources.” When this occurs, you’ll see the creator’s name, handle, or community name…
RCS update will add native video call support, text formatting – eventually
RCS update will add native video call support, text formatting – eventually Ben Schoon | Mar 26 2026 - 9:20 am PT | Mar 26 2026 - 9:20 am PT Now that RCS works between…
Google rolling out fix for an Android XR bug that left Galaxy headsets 'functionally useless' [U]
…Early reactions to the update seem to prove that Google’s fix did the trick, with the headset performing “ smoother ,” but crashes are still apparently happening. Our original coverage follows. Reports from…
Gemini for Android Auto reverting to Assistant in bizarre bug, Google is aware
…Recent reports in Google’s official community forum indicate that after updating to Android Auto version 16.7, a bug is causing Google Assistant to return as the digital helper to replace…
‘Immersive Navigation’ is the biggest Google Maps driving update in a decade
‘Immersive Navigation’ is the biggest Google Maps driving update in a decade Abner Li | Mar 12 2026 - 5:30 am PT | Mar 12 2026 - 5:30 am PT Google Maps is giving…
Valve's Steam Machine becomes less of a certainty in 2026 after passing product update
Valve’s Steam Machine becomes less of a certainty in 2026 after passing product update Andrew Romero | Mar 6 2026 - 2:04 pm PT | Mar 6 2026 - 2:04 pm PT Valve…
Google Chrome's next update will mark the end of popular ad blockers
Google Chrome’s next update will mark the end of popular ad blockers Ben Schoon | Jun 15 2026 - 7:45 am PT | Jun 15 2026 - 7:45 am PT Google Chrome’s…