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Google Maps Timeline Now Created On-Device for Improved Privacy
Google Maps Location History Moves to On-device Storage for Improved Privacy
Google Unveils Gemini 2.0 and Project Astra: Exploring New AI Capabilities
Project Astra is expanding its capabilities with new dialogue features, better memory and more tool integration
'Deep Research': Gemini Advanced's First Agentic Feature – A Personalized Research Assistant
Gemini Advanced subscribers can now access a new 'Deep Research' feature, which creates a multi-step research plan and compiles comprehensive reports with key findings.
Google Wallet Now Allows Adding Passport IDs on Android
Google Wallet now allows users to add their passport as an ID on the Android app, enabling them to use it at TSA security for domestic travel within the US if their state doesn't offer a digital ID.
How Long Will Your Google Pixel Last? Understanding the Support Windows for Every Pixel Model
Discover the comprehensive guide to Google Pixel support windows, from the Pixel 3 to the latest Pixel 9 series. Learn about the extended 7-year support for newer models and what options you have when your device is no longer officially supported.
Google Messages Adds Customization Options for User Profiles
Google Messages is now rolling out a way to customize how you are seen, allowing users to pick and choose how their name and profile picture is shared with others
Latest Pixel Update Breaks Android Auto Audio for Some Users
The December 2024 Feature Drop for Google Pixel devices is causing issues with Android Auto audio for some users.
Google Maps App Update: Teal Accent Color Replaces Blue on Android
Google Maps app is rolling out a teal accent color for its buttons and UI elements on Android, giving the app a more modern look. This follows other design changes like moving corner weather widget to bottom sheet and simplified bottom bar with just three tabs.
Gemini Website and Android App Updates: UI Tweaks and Model Information Additions
Google is making some tweaks to the UI of Gemini on the web (text field) and Android app (model identification).
Exclusive First Look at Google's Official Pixel Tablet Stylus Pen 'Bushukan'
Leaked images reveal the unannounced Google Pixel Tablet Pen with a dedicated button for opening note-taking apps and support for Find My Device feature.
Stadia Controllers Get Another Year of Life with Bluetooth Conversion Tool Extension
It's been almost two years since Google shut down its Stadia platform, taking with it the purpose the Stadia Controller. However, a conversion tool allowed that excellent hardware to continue to be useful, and now Google has extended the life of that tool for another year.
Google Maps Platform Expands Free Usage Limits for Developers, Offering up to $3,250 Monthly Credit
Google Maps Platform is expanding its free usage limits for developers, offering up to $3,250 worth of free usage every month across the Maps, Routes, Places, and Environment APIs or SDKs.
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