Google’s new Gemini AI plan could fill a glaring pricing gap
…Now, based on a teardown of the Gemini app for macOS by 9to5Google , Google appears to be working on a new AI Ultra Lite plan. As the name indicates, the "Lite" tier…
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What's also interesting about this redesign is that the icons on the View details page are unaffected. This page continues to use the icons that we've seen roll out in phases since late 2024 for Sent, Delivered, and Read in the messaging app (shown above). The folks at 9to5Google, on the other hand, are also seeing the older read receipts, but with the timestamp and encryption indicators hidden away and revealed only by a left swipe on the message. Meanwhile, a right swipe lets you reply to that message. This suggests Google Messages is testing at least a couple of variations of this old read
Read receipts in Google Messages look different, but nobody knows whyGoogle Gemini wants to become a more proactive assistant
…A teardown of the latest Google app beta (v17.18) (via 9to5Google ) points to a "Proactive Assistance" feature designed to deliver "personalized suggestions at the right time." The associated strings suggest Proactive…
Google's Magic Pointer turns your cursor into an AI assistant, and you can test it now
…However, that doesn't mean you can't try out the Magic Pointer, as pointed out by 9to5Google . Google has two Magic Pointer demos available to try out in AI Studio: Point…
Google Photos is losing some of its editing magic with new update
…With that said, Google Photos is making another big change today, with the app updating how editing shortcuts are accessed on Android devices going forward (via 9to5Google ). Photos is losing some of…
Samsung’s confusing Galaxy Z Fold 8 naming convention all but confirmed
…Related Galaxy Watch 9 leak hints at three new models, plus a borrowed feature from Google Samsung's Galaxy Watch 9 may get the Pixel Watch 4's best trick
Google reverses one of Android’s most annoying UI changes
Rajesh Pandey Mar 20, 2026, 2:11 AM EDT I've been writing about Android since 2011, with a focus on device reviews, Samsung and Google Pixel hardware, and the latest happenings…
Google Chrome has finally found a way to vanquish ad blockers
…ad blockers (via 9to5Google ). This is set to take place over the next couple of releases of Chrome, with versions 150 and 151. While we've known about Google's move to…
Walmart quietly raises prices of its best-value Google TV streamer
…The Google TV streaming box now retails for $39.88, $10 more than before. Even on its online store, Walmart now lists the Onn 4K Plus for $39.88 (via 9to5Google ). Some…
Your Pixel Watch will now stop inflating steps and calories
…Google expects to resolve that remaining issue within the next few days (via 9to5Google ). The company has also fixed the issue leading to overcounted steps. However, as noted on the Fitbit status…
Google AICore using more storage? That’s by design
Rajesh Pandey May 4, 2026, 8:18 AM EDT I've been writing about Android since 2011, with a focus on device reviews, Samsung and Google Pixel hardware, and the latest happenings…