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।

Google Workspace Studio is now live, allowing business and enterprise users to create AI agents that automate tasks across Workspace apps using natural-language prompts. Built on Gemini 3 Pro, the platform supports workflows across Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Drive, Chat and external tools. The update makes enterprise-grade automation accessible without coding or scripting.

Google has expanded its in-call scam protection feature. The company announced the feature in the US in association with JPMorgan Chase and Cash App. This feature shows alerts to users if they are on a call with an unknown number while screen sharing and using a financial app. The system warns about potential scams. Users will get options to end the call and stop screen sharing with a single tap.

Google Photos has released the 2025 Recap. This annual review feature appears in both the Memories carousel and the Collections tab on the Google Photos app. It highlights moments from the year with cinematic effects and visuals. Google allow users to share the Recap via messaging apps and social media. Users can hide certain people or photos in their Recap.

Google has released its latest Android 16 update, which brings various new features to Pixel phones. The new Android 16 QPR2 update will allow users to customise the shape of app icons on their home screen, choosing one of the five options. Moreover, the update introduces AI-generated notification summaries, which enable users to read text messages and group chat threads in brief. The Android 16 QPR2 update is currently being rolled out in phases to select Google Pixel phones.

Google’s virtual try on feature, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tool that allows users to see how they would look in an outfit, is finally coming to India. The Mountain View-based tech giant announced the expansion of the feature on Wednesday, highlighting that the users in the country can now find a new “try it on” icon across Google.

YouTube has introduced its first year-end Recap for videos, offering users a 2025 viewing summary previously limited to YouTube Music. The feature generates up to 12 personalised cards showing top channels, topics, viewing trends and a personality type. Some users will also see music data, with deeper insights available in the Music app. Recap is rolling out globally this week across mobile and desktop for adult accounts. YouTube also shared 2025 trends alongside the 2025 Recap.

Google is working on a major “UX 2.0” overhaul for the Gemini app to address complaints about clutter and usability. According to a company executive, the redesign will focus on improving the overall user experience rather than just updating visual elements. Google is also developing a macOS version of the app, marking its first AI-powered desktop application. No release timeline has been shared yet.

Google is reportedly preparing to add a Projects feature to Gemini, offering a sandboxed space where users can group multiple chats under a single topic. An APK teardown of the latest Google app beta revealed the interface, including options to set a project focus, upload files and organise work. The feature is still inactive and unannounced, and file uploads may be capped at 10 per project.

Google is all set to host an Android XR event on December 8. The event is teased to provide major updates for extended reality devices. Teased as covering “glasses to headsets and everything in between,” the event is expected to spotlight Android XR advancements. The event will be livestreamed via the Android Developers’ YouTube channel. The teaser video posted by Google shows two Android bots.

Google’s Gemini 3 Pro was reportedly jailbroken by a group of researchers recently. As per the report, the researchers were able to break into the Gemini 3-powered artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot within five minutes, and were able to make it generate harmful and potentially dangerous outputs. The demonstration reveals several security flaws in the chatbot’s system, and in the wrong hands, it could lead to concerning consequences.

Google's Gemini 3 model was recently launched. Now, a report highlights that the company has reduced Thinking with 3 Pro mode rate limits for users without a Google AI Pro plan. The change is said to have happened after the rollout of the tech giant's most advanced and capable AI model. Separately, the company has also removed free access to Infographics and Slide Decks features in NotebookLM due to increased demand. This is a temporary rollback, and is planned to be released again in the future to free users.

Google announced earlier this month that Gemini would replace Google Assistant as the primary artificial intelligence (AI) assistant in Maps. This change is now finally said to be taking place. According to a report, Gemini is now available to help users in Google Maps, enabling them to start navigation to a destination, find places along the route, and share estimated time of arrival (ETA) with others, using simple voice-based commands.

Google is upgrading Circle to Search to make it more seamless and conversational. According to a new report, Google app version 16.47.49 now sends all follow-up text queries to AI Mode instead of standard image search, though the update is still rolling out. Google first previewed this feature in July, but it wasn’t widely available until now. The update adds a new search bar at the bottom of the results screen, allowing continuous AI-powered queries and supporting tasks like homework help, visual problem-solving, and travel research.

Google is reportedly testing a new approximate location toggle in Chrome for Android. The feature may give more flexibility to users to share only an approximate location with specific websites. It was spotted in version 142.0.7444.171. This change could enhance privacy controls, letting users limit websites that can track their location.

Google has confirmed that it is working on a new operating system (OS), dubbed Aluminium OS (ALOS), for PCs, according to a job listing posted on LinkedIn. The company is looking to hire a Senior Product Manager who will oversee the workings of a team responsible for building ALOS for PCs. The tech giant also plans to phase out ChromeOS eventually, while offering ALOS for business devices. Moreover, the upcoming ALOS will be AI-centric, combining Android and ChromeOS functionalities.

As we are nearing the year-end, YouTube Music has started rolling out the 2025 Recap. It shows personalised insights into the music habits of users. It highlights the total listening time for favourite artists. It also spotlights the top albums and highlights the countries of the most-played artists. This year's recap also includes an AI-powered chat feature.

Adobe has added the Nano Banana Pro model to Photoshop and Firefly, following its recent partnership with Google. Users can generate images and make text-based edits across apps, with Creative Cloud Pro and Firefly subscribers getting unlimited generations until December 1. The model is also available in Firefly Boards for brainstorming and in Photoshop for high-resolution generative edits.

Google has outlined four AI-driven tips to simplify Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping. US shoppers can track prices, set preferred budgets, and let agentic checkout complete purchases. Gemini and AI Mode offer personalised gift recommendations and retailer data. The Let Google Call feature can check local store availability, while Virtual Try On helps users preview apparel before buying.

Google has taken another step towards breaking down Apple’s long-standing ‘walled garden’ by adding AirDrop support to Quick Share. The feature is currently exclusive to the Pixel 10 lineup, but Qualcomm has now confirmed that wider rollout is on the way for smartphones using Snapdragon chipsets. Once enabled, Android users will be able to share files wirelessly and securely with iPhone users, with Quick Share and AirDrop communicating directly across platforms — a first for seamless Android-to-iOS transfers.

Google is reportedly working on closer interoperability between Gemini and NotebookLM. Code spotted in the Gemini app shows an upcoming NotebookLM button that may let users send chats directly into notebooks, while another snippet suggests users could import NotebookLM notebooks into Gemini as attachments. The features remain unannounced and experimental, but reflect Google’s recent push to expand NotebookLM with new AI capabilities.

CERT-In has issued an advisory regarding multiple vulnerabilities affecting Google Chrome on various operating systems. The latest bulletin, published on Friday, has flagged the discovered vulnerabilities as high risk. As per the cybersecurity firm, threat actors may potentially exploit the security flaws to remotely execute arbitrary code on the affected systems. All individual users and organisations using Google Chrome on Windows, macOS, and Linux have been advised to update to the latest version of the web browser.

Google on Thursday announced the rollout of a new feature in the Gemini app, which allows users to verify if an image was generated or edited using the company’s artificial intelligence (AI) tools. The Mountain View-based tech giant said this move is aimed at increasing content transparency using SynthID, its digital watermarking technology. This capability will also be expanded to support additional formats beyond images, such as video and audio clips.

Google DeepMind’s Nano Banana Pro is built on Gemini 3 Pro and is designed to help people turn ideas into high-quality images with ease. It can handle text in multiple languages, offers fine-tuned editing controls and even pulls in live information when needed. The tool is available across the Gemini app, Google Ads, Workspace and the Gemini API, so everyone from everyday users to large teams can use it. All images include Google’s SynthID watermarking and verification to make it clear when AI is involved.

Google announced new India-focused AI safety initiatives, including a screen-sharing scam alert for apps such as Google Pay, Navi and Paytm, and a new Enhanced Phone Number Verification system to replace SMS OTPs. Scam Detection via Gemini Nano is rolling out to Pixel phones. Google Play Protect and SynthID access are also being expanded to strengthen security and online safety in the country.

Google has released an ad, as part of its Best Phones Forever campaign, which seemingly mocks Apple. The video shows the iPhone 17 Pro talking to the Pixel 10 Pro, where Apple's handset claims that its call screening and AI photo editing features, apart from an AI voice assistant that can hold "real conversations", were inspired by the Pixel models. However, this is not the first time that the Mountain View company has mocked Apple. The company has been releasing various ads showing how iPhone models do not have certain features that exist on Pixel phones.

Google’s Play Best of 2025 award winners were announced on Tuesday (November 18), listing the top-performing games and apps in India. While Zomato’s events and ticketing platform was this year’s received the title of the best app on Google Play Store in 2025, CookieRun India was the best game in the outgoing year. Moreover, Intamart, the quick commerce platform, and Seekho, a short video learning app, were two of the top trending apps in their respective categories.

Jio is widening its AI offerings by making the Jio Gemini Pro Plan, upgraded with Google’s latest Gemini 3 model, free for all Unlimited 5G subscribers for 18 months. What was once a youth-exclusive benefit is now open to the entire 5G user base. The plan, worth Rs. 35,100, becomes available for activation through the MyJio app starting November 19, 2025. Users only need an active Jio SIM and an Unlimited 5G plan to access the complimentary subscription.

Google has now released the Gemini 3 Pro artificial intelligence (AI) model. Although it is available in preview, and the rollout across the globe might take a couple of days, the Mountain View-based tech giant has already started announcing its integration across its suite of products. Two of the company’s products that are getting the model’s capabilities are the Gemini app and AI Mode in Search.

Google finally released the Gemini 3 family of artificial intelligence (AI) models on Tuesday. The Mountain View-based tech giant called it the company’s most intelligent AI model yet, highlighting that it outperforms its predecessor as well as OpenAI’s GPT-5.1 in every single major benchmark. The new AI model brings improvements across various aspects, including reasoning, conversations, coding, mathematics, as well as agentic capabilities.

Google DeepMind and Google Research have released WeatherNext 2, an upgraded AI weather forecasting model that offers one-hour resolution and generates hundreds of scenarios within a minute using a single TPU. It is eight times faster than last year’s GenCast and is now accessible via Earth Engine, BigQuery and Vertex AI. Google says it delivers more accurate forecasts across up to 15 days.

Google has begun rolling out native call recording to older Pixel models, following earlier confirmation that the feature would expand beyond newer devices. Users running the November Feature Drop and the latest Google Phone app are now reportedly seeing the option, with availability extending to all supported Pixels starting from the Pixel 6. The update lets users record calls automatically or manually, with mandatory warning tones for compliance.

Google DeepMind has unveiled SIMA 2, an upgraded Gemini powered AI agent that can reason about its actions, plan tasks and interact with users through text while playing 3D open world games. The system shows better generalisation to new titles, accepts multimodal prompts and improves through self generated training data. DeepMind sees SIMA 2 as a step toward natural language controlled real world robotics.

Google’s rumoured Gemini 3 AI models continue to generate buzz, with a new leak suggesting the company may launch Gemini 3 Pro alongside Nano Banana 2. A code snippet reportedly found in the Gemini iOS app hints that the next-gen image editor will run on Gemini 3 Pro. Users have also claimed early sightings in the Android app, though nothing is confirmed yet.

Google has introduced new AI-powered shopping features across Search, AI Mode and the Gemini app in the US. The tools aim to speed up product discovery, comparison and checkout by offering natural language search, shoppable images, comparison tables and real-time inventory data. A new “Let Google Call” feature can contact local stores for stock and pricing, while agentic checkout can track prices and auto-purchase items with permission. The updates rely on Google’s Shopping Graph and are expected to expand to more regions over time.

Google has relaunched Cameyo as an enterprise tool that lets organisations run legacy Windows and Linux applications as web apps directly in Chrome. The virtual app delivery system removes the need for virtual desktops and supports tools ranging from ERP systems to AutoCAD. The move aligns with Google’s broader push to reduce enterprise dependence on Windows and drive adoption of ChromeOS.

Google yesterday announced a slew of updates for Pixel and other Android handsets, as part of its Pixel Drop for November 2025. It included features like Nano Banana in Messages, a new crisis badge for the VIP widget, and AI-powered summaries of chats. Among the myriad of additions is a new power-saving feature for Google Maps, which displays a simplified layout with only key information to conserve battery life. However, the company has announced that this feature will be limited to select Pixel models only.

Google has added a new AI-powered feature to Drive that converts long PDF documents into podcast-style Audio Overviews. Part of the Gemini for Google Workspace suite, the tool uses technology from NotebookLM to summarise text-heavy files into short audio discussions. Available on desktop for now, it supports English only and is limited to select Workspace and Gemini tiers.

Google has announced a new platform dubbed Private AI Compute. This new model is claimed to allow users to get faster, more helpful responses, making it easier to find what they need. This feature is used in Pixel 10’s Magic Cue and Pixel Recorder apps. It lets Google AI features use Gemini cloud models for an enhanced on-device AI experience.

Qualcomm is reportedly working to bring Android 16 support to its X Elite and X PC chipsets. A leaked code repository allegedly reveals the private Android 16 code list for the Snapdragon X Elite and Snapdragon X SoCs — a move that could potentially serve as a platform for Android-powered PCs. Meanwhile, a tipster suggests that the chipmaker is also developing a new Windows on Arm (WoA) processor to exist alongside its flagship Snapdragon X2 Elite processor.

Google on Wednesday released the latest Pixel drop for November 2025, and it brings several new features to Pixel devices. The company has added a Remix feature to the Messages app, enabling users to restyle any photo with the Nano Banana image editing model. AI-powered notification summaries are claimed to help users find details faster, while they will also receive alerts about likely scams in chat messages.

Google is set to release the November 2025 Pixel update soon, following a brief Verizon leak that revealed key details. The update is said to include the latest Android security patch, stability improvements, and fixes for audio issues, charging performance, and camera colour issues. Build numbers BP3A.251105.015 and BD3A.251105.010.E1 are said to apply to most models, including the Pixel 8, Pixel 9, and Pixel 10 series. While no new features were confirmed, a minor Pixel Feature Drop may accompany the rollout, which is expected to begin within a few days.

Starting March 1, next year, the Google Play Store will show warnings on app listings that cause excessive battery drain. The Android apps that keep devices awake for a longer time will also be excluded from the prominent discovery surfaces, such as recommendations. A user session is considered excessive when it involves more than 2 cumulative hours of non-exempt wake locks within 24 hours. An app will be flagged for poor performance if more than 5 percent of its user sessions in 28 days exceed this threshold. In such cases, developers will be notified.

Apple will reportedly pay Google around $1 billion annually to use a customised Gemini AI model to power Siri’s upcoming features, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The deal, which Apple is said to be keeping under wraps to avoid public association with its rival, suggests a deeper reliance on Gemini than previously expected.

Reliance Jio has started offering its users an 18-month free Google AI Pro subscription, following its recent partnership with Google. Initially meant for users aged 18 to 25, the telecom operator is now allowing all eligible Jio subscribers to claim the offer. The plan, normally priced at Rs. 1,950 per month, provides access to Gemini 2.5 Pro, Veo 3.1 Fast for AI video generation, and 2TB of cloud storage.

Google has reportedly begun rolling out its Gemini assistant to Android Auto, according to a 9to5Google report. The AI-powered assistant was spotted on Android Auto versions 15.6 and 15.7 when connected to select Pixel and Samsung devices. First announced at Google I/O in May, Gemini will replace Google Assistant, offering hands-free, conversational help for driving, navigation, messaging, and entertainment tasks.

Google has expanded its Gemini Deep Research tool, allowing it to access and analyse data from Google Workspace platforms such as Drive, Docs, Sheets, Gmail and Chat. The agentic AI feature can now combine information from user files and emails to produce detailed research reports. Available for free, it strengthens Gemini’s integration within Google’s ecosystem and enhances its ability to generate grounded, data-rich insights.

Google has warned of a sharp rise in AI-powered scams targeting job seekers and businesses. Fraudsters are using generative AI to create fake job listings, cloned company pages, and deceptive apps that appear genuine. Scams include fake recruiter profiles, review extortion, and counterfeit AI or VPN apps that steal data or money. Google advises users to stay cautious during the holiday season, verify websites and job offers, and rely only on official sources, as it strengthens its AI-based security measures.

Google Maps has rolled out 10 new India-focused features, including Gemini-powered voice assistance for hands-free navigation, local recommendations, and the ability to ask detailed questions about routes and places. The update also introduces proactive traffic alerts and accident-prone area warnings in select cities. Some features are India-exclusive, while others mark their first expansion outside the US.

In a joint filing in the federal court in San Francisco, Alphabet and Epic Games asked US District Judge James Donato to consider a proposal resolving Epic’s 2020 antitrust lawsuit, which accused Google of illegally monopolizing how users access apps and make in-app purchases on Android devices.

Apple could offer a major reboot of Siri with the launch of iOS 26.4, expected in spring 2026. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the revamped Siri will be partly powered by Google’s Gemini AI. The update could lay the base for Apple's smart home display, along with updated versions of the Apple TV and HomePod mini.