This new Pixel icon feature is exactly what I wanted, but it's fundamentally broken
… I tried using Themed Icons again after Google forced it on all apps, but I couldn't get along. …
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How private is Gemini when it controls your apps?
To use agentic Gemini, you need to grant it deep access to your device. Google’s response to privacy concerns is to compartmentalize the agent. Since the AI runs in a virtual window, it’s theoretically isolated from the rest of the device, and the agent only sees what is happening within that specific session. However, the data generated during that session — what you order, where you go, and how much you spend — is still processed by Google’s servers. So if Google wants to, it can build an even more detailed profile of your daily life.
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Gemini for Google Home gets better where it matters most
… Google Home is the only outlier, with Gemini promising a lot but failing to deliver on most fronts. Google has been relentlessly updating Gemini and Google Home every other week with new fixes and new features to enhance the overall experience. …
Google clarifies commitment to Chromebooks but it brings up more questions than answers
… In the post, Google touts Googlebooks, and plainly states a shift, saying, “How people interact with apps, agents and data during their workday is fundamentally changing.” A pitch for an agentic AI world is followed with, “Chromebooks remain a reliable, long-term investment, and you can continue to… …
I tried Claude, ChatGPT, and Copilot for a month to find a real Gemini alternative on Android
… Instead, I split my daily mobile productivity, research, and quick-fire queries between Claude , ChatGPT, and Copilot. Here’s how the three biggest names in AI stack up when forced to live inside Google’s sandbox. I have used the Pro plan for all three apps to keep the comparison fair and square. …
Your Pixel can now use your apps for you, and yes, it's as bizarre as it sounds
… Plan Screen Automation Requests per day Gemini Basic without a Google AI plan 5 Google AI Plus 12 Google AI Pro 20 Google AI Ultra 120 Not perfect yet, but hard to ignore Right now, agentic Gemini is still very much in a messy in-between stage. …
A popular laptop maker is taking on the Ray-Ban Meta with a pair of smartglasses
… The Acer GI0 uses Google Gemini for AI duties. The GI0 connects to an app on your phone, which is available for Android and iOS, using Bluetooth, and is also equipped with Wi-Fi. Acer says the AI Glasses GI0 will be available globally later this year, and cost $300. …
I tried to de-Google my phone using only open source apps, and only 2 survived
… Why Proton Mail couldn’t keep up with Gmail I thought Proton Mail would give me a neat inbox. But I ended up with a messy inbox. Google’s AI has been curating my life behind the scenes for many years. It sorts newsletters, flight receipts, fundraising emails, and discount offers into secondary tabs. …
I fixed the problem with my language apps, and I should have done so sooner
… Related I'm officially learning French on the go, thanks to this free Google tool Tiny Lessons helps you learn what to say in when going wine tasting or asking for a receipt in German AI lacks the necessary context for translation It struggles to understand stylistic choices A perfect example of th… …
Google is finally fixing its most annoying design mistake
… We don't need AI-generated icons; we just need to know which apps are which at a glance Google recently launched a tool on Pixel devices that would create AI-generated app icons for all your apps. …
Please stop using NotebookLM as a direct replacement for OneNote and Evernote
… While I appreciate the enthusiasm for Google’s latest AI powerhouse, after putting it through its paces, I have realized there is a fundamental misunderstanding of what this tool actually is. …