Google Photos adding 'AI Enhance' button and video playback speed controls, rolling out now
… This rollout might not be global, just yet, and it looks to be in earlier stages than the AI Enhance button. …
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Google expands Gemini DoD partnership with Gem-like agents for unclassified projects
… While Google doesn’t outright call this feature “ Gems ,” it seems to resemble the model customization tool in Google’s user-facing AI suite . Government employees will gain access to a simple AI builder that lets them create their own custom agents. …
Leaked One UI 8.5 changelog details Galaxy S25's stable update with AirDrop, more
Leaked One UI 8.5 changelog details Galaxy S25’s stable update with AirDrop, more Andrew Romero | Apr 23 2026 - 9:46 am PT | Apr 23 2026 - 9:46 am PT The One UI 8.5 changelog for the Galaxy S25 series appeared online, signaling what could be a rollout in the coming days. …
Google brings individual hotel price tracking to Search for all your summer travel needs
… As part of this rollout, Google is also promoting some of the other ways users can plan their summer holidays, including building itineraries in Search’s AI Mode, using Ask Maps to find suggested stops on your travel, and tracking flight details via Live Updates in Wallet. …
Google Pixel’s AI icons are a poor substitute for real personalization on Android
Google Pixel’s AI icons are a poor substitute for real personalization on Android Will Sattelberg | Mar 10 2026 - 2:10 pm PT | Mar 10 2026 - 2:10 pm PT With this month’s rollout of Android 16 QPR3 and its associated Pixel Drop , anyone rocking one of Google’s growing collection of Pixels is finally… …
Three months later, have you actually been using Pixel 10's Magic Cue feature? [Poll]
… Some time has passed since its rollout, but have you noticed it’s become a big part of your regular Google Pixel flow? At its core, Magic Cue was developed to become an aid to users that only appeared when it was needed, even if the user didn’t know it. …
Google showcased Gemini's focus on practical AI, but I still have mixed feelings
… Anyway , the main focus of I/O very much felt as though it was on “agents,” the tools that let you pass the controls mostly to AI to get tasks done on your behalf. Again, mixed feelings here. On the one hand, I can get on board the idea of using these tools to speed up my existing workflows. …
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Gemini app rolling out ‘Extended’ thinking level, new 3rd-party app integrations
… Your options are “Standard” and “Extended.” So far, Thinking level is seeing a limited rollout. This matches how Google AI Studio offers Low, Medium, and High thinking levels. …
Google hasn't shown any reason for 'Googlebook' laptops to exist, so why should we be excited?
… Everything announced at The Android Show: Gemini Intelligence, Googlebooks, and more Android Auto is getting a redesign that takes up your whole display, adds widget support, more Android 17 ‘Screen Reactions’ are like a built-in green screen, Instagram gets major upgrades ‘Pause Point’ is the Digi… …