The Gemini for Home voice assistant is now more concise, faster, & better at alarms/timers
… Voice Assistant There are a number of updates to the Gemini for Home voice assistant today. …
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Google rolling out big Snapseed 4.0 update for Android
… Notably, these “30+ pro tools and filters” are available with “no subscriptions, purchases, ads, or watermarks.” • Snapseed Camera – shoot directly in your favorite film simulations or custom looks to capture your unique style in real-time and skip the editing step • Adjust – adjust exposure and co… …
Android 17 Beta 3 starts adding more blur to system UI [Gallery]
…Google will presumably finish this visual update by the stable release in June. When introduced last year, Google said the blur effect provides a “sense of depth, so the motion feels lightweight…
Android is losing Outlook 'Lite' as Microsoft kills its lightweight mail app
Android is losing Outlook ‘Lite’ as Microsoft kills its lightweight mail app Andrew Romero | Apr 13 2026 - 10:06 am PT | Apr 13 2026 - 10:06 am PT Microsoft is shutting down…
Google Home update delivers huge automation expansion, Nest Cam upgrades for all
… Lighting & Environment Control Lighting control: Adjusting brightness levels, toggling On/Off, and managing light effects. …
Google Maps Go gains gradient app icon redesign
…For those unaware, Google Maps Go is effectively a lightweight wrapper for the Maps experience in browsers designed specifically for low-power Android handsets. The functionality is limited compared to the “full…
Google updates Gemini to improve mental health responses
Google updates Gemini to improve mental health responses Abner Li | Apr 7 2026 - 3:00 am PT | Apr 7 2026 - 3:00 am PT In a reflection of one increasingly common AI use case, Google today announced a series of Gemini updates to help when users ask about mental health. …
Google's new gradient icons for Gmail, Calendar, Drive, and other apps are radical redesigns
Google’s new gradient icons for Gmail, Calendar, Drive, and other apps are radical redesigns Abner Li | Apr 26 2026 - 6:00 am PT | Apr 26 2026 - 6:00 am PT So far, five Google icons have undergone gradient updates. …
XREAL's Android XR glasses will launch before the end of 2026, early access for devs
…XREAL Project Aura was announced a year ago as the first pair of wired Android XR glasses – effectively a lightweight headset compared to something like Galaxy XR, while also allowing for improved…
Here's how hard it is to make a cheap Android phone during the RAM shortage
… Second, users might need to begin expecting rather boring generational updates and spec sheets until things stabilize. …