गूगल ने अपना इन-कॉल स्कैम प्रोटेक्शन फीचर लॉन्च किया है जिसके लिए कंपनी ने फिनटेक ऐप्स और बैंकों के साथ भागीदारी की है। नए फीचर के तहत यूजर को इन-कॉल अलर्ट भेजा जाता है जो बताता है कि आने वाला कॉल कहीं फ्रॉड तो नहीं। यह फाइनेंशियल ऐप के इस्तेमाल के दौरान रियल टाइम अलर्ट भेजता है। साथ ही यूजर को ऑप्शन देता है कि वह कॉल को खत्म कर दे और फाइनेंशियल ऐप की स्क्रीन शेयरिंग उसी समय रोक दे।

Samsung has announced that Samsung Messages will be discontinued in July 2026. The company shared the update on its US support page. Users will be notified about the shutdown date on the Samsung Messages app on their devices. Samsung is fully transitioning to Google Messages as its default texting platform. The Samsung Messages is still available on the Galaxy Store. Older Samsung Galaxy Watch models with Tizen OS cannot support Google Messages.

Historically, emulator developers have largely prioritised Adreno GPUs, which has often resulted in limited support for the unique architectures found in Pixel devices. The latest emulator release closes this gap by introducing initial support for the Pixel 10's PowerVR GPU. This development finally enables Pixel users to run titles from the Steam storefront on their handsets more reliably, addressing the compatibility issues that previously left these models out of the equation.

Google Vids, the company’s artificial intelligence (AI)-powered video creation platform, has received a massive update. In August 2025, the Mountain View-based tech giant expanded the platform to all users, but the ability to generate AI videos from text prompts was kept limited to paying subscribers. However, on Thursday, the company announced that everyone can now generate Veo 3.1-powered AI videos for free.

Google, on Thursday, introduced Gemma 4 artificial intelligence (AI) model. The first in the Gemma 4 family comes with several improvements over its predecessors. While Gemma 3 focused on text and visual reasoning capabilities, the Mountain View-based tech giant says the latest iteration brings agentic capabilities and advanced reasoning to the open-source model.

Google is said to be working on a new way to further refine notifications on Android. According to a report, references to a feature dubbed Notification Rules were spotted in Android 17 Beta 3. The system will reportedly provide users with more granular control over notifications from apps and individual contacts, moving beyond existing app-level controls. It is expected to build upon existing features like Notification Channels, Modes, and the recently introduced Notification Organiser.

The upcoming Google Pixel 11 series has already surfaced in leaks earlier this week. Now renders of the top-end Google Pixel 11 Pro XL have appeared online in a report. The visuals provide a clearer look at the design of the model with the largest screen in the lineup. The purported handset appears to closely follow the design language earlier seen on the Pixel 11 and Pixel 11 Pro models.

Google could introduce a new Fitbit band without a display, according to a recent report. The device is expected to rely on app-based insights and AI-driven guidance rather than on-device interaction. It has been teased by Stephen Curry and may arrive later this year. The band is likely to compete with Whoop and Oura, while adopting a model that combines device sales with subscription-based features. It is also said to feature a fabric strap design similar to existing screenless fitness trackers.

Google on Thursday announced that it is upgrading the benefits of its Google AI Pro subscription plan. Subscribers enrolled in the plan will now enjoy higher bundled cloud storage at no additional cost, the company said. The update is now rolling out to users and significantly enhances the value of the AI-focused subscription, which already includes access to Google’s latest artificial intelligence (AI) tools along with cloud storage benefits across its ecosystem.

Google 11 Pro could feature a bigger glass cover for the rear camera module, the purported computer-aided design (CAD) renders of the rumoured smartphone suggest. Along with the renders, the dimensions, key specifications, and features of the Google Pixel 11 Pro have been shared. The phone is expected to be powered by the Mountain View-based tech giant’s proprietary Tensor G6, which will reportedly feature seven cores. Moreover, the phone is said to boast thinner bezels than its predecessor, the Pixel 10 Pro, measuring 1.1mm. It is not expected to ship with a dedicated SIM card slot in the US.

Gmail has begun rolling out its AI Inbox feature in beta to Google AI Ultra subscribers in the US. The new interface organises emails into action-focused tasks and summarised updates, aiming to make inbox navigation more efficient. It was first tested in January and is powered by Gemini 3, with built-in privacy controls. The feature is part of Google’s wider effort to expand AI tools in Gmail, alongside existing capabilities such as writing assistance and automated summaries.

Google appears to be refining its design with the Pixel 11, based on leaked CAD renders. The images show thinner display bezels and a blacked-out camera bar, while the overall design remains largely unchanged. The phone is expected to feature a 6.3-inch LTPO AMOLED display, Tensor G6 chip, 12GB RAM, and a 5,000mAh battery. It may start with 128GB storage. Google could launch it in August 2026 at a starting price of around $799 (roughly Rs. 75,200).

Google, on Thursday, announced two major updates to its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered live features. The Mountain View-based tech giant is now expanding Search Live globally, allowing users to receive relevant answers to their search queries using the Gemini assistant. Additionally, Gemini Live, the real-time conversational experience inside the Gemini app, is also getting an upgrade and will now be powered by the Gemini 3.1 Flash Live AI model.

The Android 17 Beta 3 is being rolled out by Google, with a mix of visible changes and under-the-hood updates. The Mountain View-based tech giant is testing several new features that are not yet available to public users. According to a report, one of them is a Priority Charging feature. This is aimed at speeding up charging by limiting background activity. Meanwhile, Google has also confirmed support for vendor-defined camera extensions.

Google on Friday announced new tools for the Gemini app, which make it easier for users to migrate from other artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots. The new features were previously reported to be in testing last month. As per the Mountain View-based tech giant, it allows importing of personal context, preferences, and even full chat histories from competing services into Gemini. This move is expected to reduce the friction of starting fresh with a new assistant.

Apple has reportedly been granted full access to Google’s Gemini AI model, letting the iPhone maker use the same technology that powers Android devices. The company can now run Gemini in its own data centres for distillation, creating smaller, purpose‑built AI models. These compact models would work more efficiently on users’ devices and operate without needing an internet connection.

Gemini for Google TV is getting a big upgrade. On Tuesday, the Mountain View-based tech giant announced three new artificial intelligence (AI) features to improve the viewing experience of users and to allow them to find more information without having to look it up on their smartphone. The most notable among them is the new live sports scorecards functionality.

Google is reportedly working on a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature that will let users create a 3D avatar of themselves for faster content generation. As per the report, the feature is currently under development and is not available to users, including those who have signed up for beta testing.

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) rolled out the full version of its new Aadhaar app earlier this January, and India’s telecom ministry reportedly made a private request to smartphone manufacturers to preinstall this app on phones. This proposal reportedly faced opposition from a group representing major smartphone companies. The Aadhaar-related request is said to be one of six proposals that the Manufacturers' Association for Information Technology (MAIT), an Indian IT industry body, has pushed back against.

Google on Thursday announced its new sideloading flow for Android devices, aimed at curbing malware across its ecosystem. As per the Mountain View-based tech giant, the changes include stricter controls on app sideloading, requiring developers to verify their identity before distributing apps outside the Play Store. In addition, Google is adding an advanced flow option. This is said to allow experienced users to bypass the new restrictions.

Google released the latest Pixel drop for March 2026 earlier this month. While the update brought several new features, like new ways to shop with Circle to Search and restaurant recommendations from Magic Cue, users have reported a fresh round of software issues affecting their Pixel smartphones. Google is said to be aware of the situation, with its Pixel community team reportedly reaching out to affected users to gather more details.

Fortnite has officially returned to the Google Play Store for Android users worldwide, marking the end of a years-long absence following Epic Games’ dispute with Google. The popular battle royale title was removed from Google Play in 2020, when Epic introduced its own in-app payment system that bypassed Google’s billing policies, triggering a legal battle between the two companies. Its arrival on the Play Store makes it easier for users to download the game directly once again.

Google is now expanding Personal Intelligence to more users in the US. The feature, which allows the chatbot to connect to various Google apps and draw context to generate personalised responses, was first introduced in January. At the time, it was only available to US-based paying users. Now, the capability is available inside the Gemini app, Gemini assistant in Google Chrome, and via AI Mode in Search to those on the free tier.

Google’s Gemini AI task automation feature has started rolling out to the Samsung Galaxy S26 series, according to a report. Showcased by Google during the Galaxy Unpacked 2026 event on February 25, the feature is confirmed to also arrive on the Pixel 10 series phones. The feature allows users to delegate tedious tasks to the AI assistant. It is capable of executing tasks in the background in a secure and virtual window, allowing users to access other apps while Gemini runs the task assigned by the user. For example, users can ask Gemini to book a cab or order lunch for them while they are browsing social media apps.

Google on Thursday announced a new feature for Google Maps, which lets users ask complex, real-world questions about places directly within the app. The feature, dubbed Ask Maps, is said to have deeper artificial intelligence (AI) integration and adds new Gemini-powered capabilities in Google Maps. Following its rollout, users can ask natural language queries and receive AI-generated answers grounded in Maps data.

While generative artificial intelligence (AI) gained mainstream attention after the launch of GPT-3 in 2020, the underlying technology, machine learning, is decades old. From typing prediction in keyboard apps to recommendation algorithms in social media platforms, all rely on the same technology and have contributed to what AI has become today. One definitive precursor of modern-day AI is said to be AlphaGo, a system created by Google DeepMind in 2016.

Google added new capabilities to the Gemini assistant in Workspace apps on Tuesday. The Mountain View-based tech giant said that Gemini in Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drive is now more personalised, capable, and collaborative. The biggest upgrade is that the artificial intelligence (AI) tool can now create a final draft from scratch with a single prompt, something it could not do earlier.

Google released its first fully multimodal embedding model on Tuesday. Dubbed Gemini Embedding 2, the artificial intelligence (AI) model maps text, images, audio, and videos into a single, unified embedding space. This means it uses a architecture to understand concepts whether they are written as words, spoken aloud, or shown in an image or a video.

Google announced the expansion of Gemini in Chrome to India on Wednesday. The artificial intelligence (AI)-powered assistant for the browser was first released in select markets in September 2025, and now the company is expanding it to more regions. Gemini in Chrome appears as a side panel on the right side of the browser and can answer any question about the webpage.

Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold will be equipped with a redesigned rear camera module, as per the leaked computer-aided design (CAD) renders of the phone. The purported renders were shared online by Android Headlines. The rumoured foldable from the Mountain View-based company is shown to feature a rectangular deco on the back, featuring two pill-shaped camera modules to house a triple rear camera unit. The company could reposition the LED flash to the left of the camera island. It appears to sport similar hole punch display cutouts on the cover and foldable screens as the Pixel 10 Pro Fold.

Case renders for the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL, shared by accessory maker ThinBorne, hint at subtle design tweaks ahead of its expected launch. The images suggest the phone could retain a similar size while featuring a slightly less protruding camera bar with a wider, rounded rectangular shape. Reports also indicate Google may introduce an under-display infrared system for improved face unlock. The Pixel 11 lineup is expected to debut later in 2026.

Google introduced a new benchmark last week that evaluates artificial intelligence (AI) models based on their proficiency in developing Android apps. Dubbed Android Bench, the platform also ranks the models that perform the best in the tests, to help the developer community pick the right AI tools when building new apps and experiences for Android.

Google has started warning users about Android apps that consume excessive battery due to high background activity. The Google Play Store will now display warning labels on apps that cause excessive battery drain. The apps which repeatedly cross the "Excessive Partial Wake Lock" threshold will be excluded from Play Store recommendations. Affected apps misuse Android’s partial wake lock mechanism and keep the CPU running in the background.

Google Pixel 10a is now available for purchase in India via Flipkart. The handset was launched in the country and other global markets on February 18 as the entry-level addition to its flagship Pixel 10 series. The new Pixel 10a is offered in a single 8GB+256GB RAM and storage configuration and in Berry, Fog, Lavender, and Obsidian colour options. It packs a 5,100mAh battery and features the same Tensor G4 chipset, which powers last year’s Pixel 9a. The new smartphone also ships with an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.

Google introduced the Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite artificial intelligence (AI) model on Thursday. Calling it the fastest and the most cost-efficient AI model in the Gemini 3 series, the Mountain View-based tech giant said it is designed for high-volume developer workloads. The model is currently not available to end users and has been reserved for developers and enterprises via specific channels.

Google on Wednesday announced a series of changes to the Android ecosystem aimed at giving developers greater flexibility in how they distribute apps and handle payments. As per the Mountain View-based tech giant, it introduces expanded billing choices on the Google Play Store, new programmes to support developers, and an initiative to make third-party app stores easier to install. The changes were announced as part of what Google described as “a new era for choice and openness” on Android.

NotebookLM is one of Google’s most frequently updated artificial intelligence (AI) products. In the last few months, the AI-powered learning platform has received a large number of new features across the website and mobile apps. But on Wednesday, the Mountain View-based tech giant released one of the biggest upgrades to NotebookLM with the Cinematic Video Overviews feature.

Oppo smartphones will soon support file transfers with Apple devices through Android’s Quick Share, the company announced at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026 in Barcelona on Wednesday. The move is expected to enable compatibility with AirDrop, allowing Oppo users to send and receive files directly with iPhones and other Apple devices, eliminating the dependency on third-party apps. The development is aimed at improving cross-platform interoperability between Android and Apple devices.

Android 17 Beta 2 update is now rolling out to select Pixel devices, the Mountain View-based tech giant announced on Thursday. The new beta version introduces the ability for users to open any app as a bubble window. The new functionality allows users to open multiple app pages on a single screen for improved multitasking. Additionally, Google has expanded the SMS OTP protection feature with the Android 17 Beta 2 update to all messages with OTPs. This means that apps that do not have permission to read messages will be able to access WebOTP format SMS after a delay of three hours.

Nano Banana 2 has been launched by the Mountain View-based tech conglomerate as its latest AI image generation and editing model. Also known as the Gemini 3.1 Flash Image AI model, the tool leverages the advanced knowledge base of Gemini 3 series AI models. Nano Banana 2 is capable of generating up to 4K resolution images at higher speeds. Moreover, it is capable of creating “precise” and “legible text” for marketing campaigns and greeting cards. Last year, the company launched Nano Banana Pro, which can also generate up to 4K resolution images.

Google showcased the new Gemini 3 series-powered AI features that will be available on select models in the Samsung Galaxy S26 series during Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked February 2026 event. The Mountain View-based tech conglomerate has announced that soon the Galaxy S26 series, Pixel 10, and Pixel 10 Pro in the US and South Korea will receive the new Task Automation feature, which will initially be available in preview. This will allow users to delegate simple day-to-day tasks to the AI tool. Moreover, Google is bringing on-device scam detection to the Samsung Phone app for the Galaxy S26 lineup and the enhanced Circle to Search feature.

Google is reportedly rolling out Call Recording in the Pixel Phone app to more countries beyond the United States. According to a new report, users in several European markets have started receiving the feature, with Google confirming availability in supported regions by the end of February, subject to local laws. The feature works on Pixel 6 and newer devices running Android 14 or later. It allows manual or automatic recording with mandatory audio notifications and flexible storage options.

Google, on Thursday, released the Gemini 3.1 Pro AI model, the latest addition to the Gemini 3 series, which was launched in November last year. The new model is claimed to have been designed to perform more complex tasks than the Gemini 3 Pro. It is now available to all users in the Gemini app. However, Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers get higher rate limits for the same. The paid users can also access the Gemini 3.1 Pro AI model in NotebookLM. Separately, Google Labs has introduced the Photoshoot feature for its marketing AI platform Pomelli.

Google announced a new set of productivity-focused improvements for the Google Chrome browser on Thursday. The Mountain View-based tech giant says the new additions are aimed at helping everyday and enterprise users manage tabs more efficiently and complete tasks faster. Among the updates is a new tab organisation tool called Split View, which displays two tabs at the same time.

Google DeepMind on Wednesday announced Lyria 3, its latest artificial intelligence (AI) music generation model. As per the Mountain View-based tech giant, the new model is integrated into the Gemini app for Android and iOS, and is designed to help users generate high-quality music tracks using simple text prompts, leveraging multimodal generative AI. Lyria 3 is positioned as a creator-focused tool aimed at simplifying music production for social media, video, and digital storytelling.

Google Pixel 10a has been launched in India. The smartphone will go on sale in the country at 9pm local time today via Flipkart and the Google India online store. The handset is scheduled to go on sale in India on March 6 in Lavender, Obsidian, Fog, and Berry colour options. The new Pixel 10a is backed by a 5,100mAh battery. It features 30W wired and wireless charging support. It is powered by Google's Tensor G4 chipset, along with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage. It carries a dual rear camera setup.

Google has announced America-India Connect, a collaborative infrastructure initiative anchored by Google's five-year $15 billion AI infrastructure investment in India. With this, the company aims to establish a new international subsea gateway in Visakhapatnam. It will create three new subsea paths connecting India to Singapore, South Africa, and Australia, and four strategic fibre-optic routes linking the US, India, and multiple locations across the Southern Hemisphere.

Google has announced that its annual developer conference, Google I/O 2026, will take place on May 19 and May 20. The dates were revealed after users solved an online puzzle, with the “save the date” page featuring Gemini-powered minigames. The event is expected to focus heavily on artificial intelligence, with updates across Gemini, Android, Search, Chrome, Workspace, and Pixel devices. Google will likely livestream key sessions, while the in-person venue is yet to be confirmed.

Google is reportedly expanding the split-screen compatibility of the Gemini app to non-foldable smartphones. As per the report, Gemini can now operate side-by-side in the split-screen mode even on regular handsets. So far, this capability has been limited to larger displays, such as foldables and tablets. But it appears that the Mountain View-based tech giant is slowly expanding it to all devices.

Google has not confirmed an exact launch date for the stable build of Android 17, but the company offered several clues about a Q2 2026 debut. The stable update is likely to be released in June. The second Android 17 beta will arrive in March. The company released the first public beta of Android 17 last week. The update includes advanced media and camera capabilities, support for Versatile Video Coding and new privacy and security controls.

Google on Friday released the first public beta of Android 17, giving public users and developers an early look at the next major version of its mobile operating system. As per the Mountain View-based tech giant, the update introduces a range of refinements focused on performance, privacy, and developer tools. Google also highlighted a fundamental shift in the way new releases are introduced to the developer community, replacing the traditional "Developer Preview" with a continuous Canary channel.