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Google Play Expands with PC Games, Trials & Community Features

Google is expanding its Play Store into a major gaming hub by adding premium PC and mobile titles, introducing a…

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Google Play Games Expands PC Library with Cross-Buy

Google is expanding its Play Games platform on Windows to make the PC a core part of its ecosystem, bringing…

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WhatsApp Introduces Parent-Linked Accounts for Kids Under 13

WhatsApp has launched parent-managed accounts for children under 13, providing a controlled, ad-free environment for messaging and calling to safely…

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Cybersecurity

Find Hub for Android Drops Biometric Login

The Find Hub app for Android has removed mandatory biometric authentication, allowing immediate access to device and people lists, a…

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Google Now Flags Battery-Draining Apps

Google is adding prominent battery warnings to Play Store listings for apps that excessively drain power in the background, aiming…

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Google and Epic Settle Landmark App Store Antitrust Case

A landmark antitrust settlement between Google and Epic Games aims to create a more open Android ecosystem, allowing users to…

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Google Pixel’s Now Playing Launches as a Standalone App

The Google Pixel's Now Playing feature has been released as a standalone app, offering a refreshed interface and greater user…

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Google Pixel’s Now Playing Gets M3 Expressive Redesign

Google has officially launched a redesigned Now Playing app for Pixel devices, moving it from Android System Intelligence to a…

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Google Pixel’s ‘Now Playing’ App Launches With Limited Access

Google is developing a standalone Play Store app for its Now Playing song identification feature, moving it out of the…

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Google’s Now Playing App Hits Play Store for Pixel

Google is moving its Pixel-exclusive Now Playing song identification feature from a system service into a dedicated standalone app, as…

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Android 17 Beta Launches for Pixel Phones

The first beta of Android 17 is now available for recent Pixel phones, marking the start of public testing with…

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Telegram’s Android Redesign Embraces Liquid Glass UI

Telegram for Android has undergone a major visual redesign, adopting the Liquid Glass design language from iOS to create a…

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AI & Tech

Gemini’s ‘Screen Automation’ Can Order Food and Book Rides on Android

Google is developing "screen automation" for Gemini, enabling it to perform real-world tasks like ordering food or booking rides directly…

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AI & Tech

Gemini Live Upgrades: New ‘Thinking Mode’ & Experimental Features

The Gemini app for Android is testing new "Labs" features, including a "Live Thinking Mode" for more detailed responses and…

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Artificial Intelligence

Android 16 QPR3 Brings ‘Screen Automation’ to Pixel 10

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 introduces a new "Screen automation" permission, strongly indicating Google is developing a mobile version of…

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Automotive

Android Auto 16.0 Update Launches with Messaging Bug

Google has released Android Auto 16.0, but the update introduces no new user-facing features and is marred by a significant…

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Google’s Pixel Chargers Get Firmware Updates

Google's Pixelsnap wireless chargers will soon receive firmware updates via the Pixel Stand app, enabling ongoing performance, compatibility, and security…

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Gadgets

This Free App Is a Must-Have for Any New Android Phone

Android lacks a native, unified search function, creating a significant efficiency gap for users who must navigate multiple apps and…

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Android’s December 2025 System Updates: What’s New

The December 2025 Google System updates enhance security, performance, and features across devices, with improvements rolling out gradually and requiring…

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Find Hub App Adds Map Layers for Android

Google has added new map layers (Satellite, Terrain, Traffic) to its Find Hub app for Android, providing more visual context…

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