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Google Shopping Set for a New Look with Redesigned Logo and Website
Google Shopping appears to be getting a new logo, with a simplified price tag icon and promo for the platform featuring a shopping bag in four colors.
Google's Gemini AI email searches arrive on iOS ahead of Apple Intelligence
Google continues to build its lead on Apple Intelligence as it brings Gemini AI-based searches to iOS devices
Android Automotive Gains Google Maps Incident Reporting Feature
Android Automotive users can now report incidents in Google Maps
Illinois State Police Partners with Google Maps and Waze for Enhanced Road Safety
In a bid to improve driver safety, the Illinois State Police has partnered with Google to show the locations of traffic stops or other activity as reported by the police themselves on both Google Maps and Waze.
Google Home App Faces Issues with Activity Feed and Settings on Android
The Google Home app is facing issues with the Activity feed and Settings tab on Android, preventing users from accessing certain settings and features. The iOS version of the app remains unaffected.
Google Ends Project Allowing Android Devices to Easily Run ChromeOS as Ferrochrome App Sunsets
Google's project that would have let Android devices easily run ChromeOS has come to an end as the company is not further developing Ferrochrome, the app that allowed for this functionality.
Google introduces Song Search Quick Settings Tile on Android
Google is rolling out a Quick Settings (QS) Tile for its Song Search feature on Android, making it easier for users to access and identify songs playing around them.
Google's Rollout of Android Theft Protection Features: A Game Changer for Device Security
After announcing at I/O 2024 in May, Google is beginning to roll out a trio of Theft protection features for Android 10+ devices via Play services.
Google's Pixel 9a Rumored for Early Release in March 2025
Following an early Pixel 9 series launch in August, it’s now being reported that the mid-range Pixel 9a could launch as soon as March 2025, the earliest release date in the lineup’s history.
Google's Latest Efforts to Strengthen Security on the Pixel 9
Google has significantly increased the Pixel 9's resilience against baseband attacks with new security measures, including Bounds Sanitizer, Integer Overflow Sanitizer, Stack Canaries, Control Flow Integrity, and Auto-Initialize Stack Variables.
Erroneous 'You added a new card' email from Google Pay causes alarm
Google Pay has confirmed that an erroneous email was sent to some users, notifying them of a new card added to their account, sparking concern among recipients.
Streamlined Voice Input and Video Search: Google Lens' Latest Innovations
Google Lens now allows users to add voice input for streamlining the process of submitting queries and is testing video search capabilities which will generate AI Overviews
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