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Google Releases ‘Gemini Enterprise’ Mobile App, Adds @Google Chat for Workspace
News•Feb 25, 2026

Google Releases ‘Gemini Enterprise’ Mobile App, Adds @Google Chat for Workspace

Google has released Gemini Enterprise mobile applications for Android and iOS, extending its AI work‑assistant platform to enterprise users. The apps are offered in early‑access by invitation only and are packaged as a standalone 33 MB Android app. Gemini Enterprise now integrates Google Chat for Workspace, enabling AI‑driven chat summarization and retrieval across supported plans. The platform also adds first‑party agents for Data Insights, Science, and a low‑code visual builder, while connecting to Microsoft 365, Salesforce, and SAP data sources.

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Google Teases ‘Amazing Things’ in Android 17
News•Feb 25, 2026

Google Teases ‘Amazing Things’ in Android 17

Google’s Android Ecosystem President Sameer Samat announced that Android 17, currently in beta, will shift the platform from a traditional OS to an AI‑powered intelligent system. The upcoming release, slated for finalization by May and stable launch in June, will embed...

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Samsung’s Audio Eraser Now Works with YouTube and Other Apps, and It’s Impressive [Video]
News•Feb 25, 2026

Samsung’s Audio Eraser Now Works with YouTube and Other Apps, and It’s Impressive [Video]

Samsung has upgraded its Audio Eraser tool on the Galaxy S26, enabling real‑time voice isolation across popular streaming and social apps. Integrated into One UI 8.5, users can toggle the feature, adjust its strength, and enable a Voice Focus mode. Demonstrations show...

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1Password’s Annual Subscription Plans Are Getting a Price Hike Next Month
News•Feb 24, 2026

1Password’s Annual Subscription Plans Are Getting a Price Hike Next Month

1Password announced a price increase for its annual plans effective March 27 2026. Individual subscriptions will rise to $47.88 per month and family plans to $71.88 per month, representing a $12 yearly bump. The company attributes the hike to added value and...

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Google Messages More Widely Rolling Out Circular Read Receipts Redesign
News•Feb 24, 2026

Google Messages More Widely Rolling Out Circular Read Receipts Redesign

Google Messages is now broadly rolling out a circular redesign for read receipts to beta testers, following an August 2024 test. The new UI places a single circular indicator in the bottom‑right of each bubble, showing four states: sending, sent,...

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Oppo Teases the Find N6’s Crease-Less Display Ahead of Rumored March Launch
News•Feb 24, 2026

Oppo Teases the Find N6’s Crease-Less Display Ahead of Rumored March Launch

Oppo has unveiled a teaser for its upcoming Find N6 foldable, highlighting a crease‑less interior display. The device retains an 8.12‑inch main screen and a 6.62‑inch outer panel, with a larger battery hinted at. Launch is slated for China in...

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NotebookLM Reportedly Testing Custom Banners Beyond Limited Emoji Labels
News•Feb 24, 2026

NotebookLM Reportedly Testing Custom Banners Beyond Limited Emoji Labels

NotebookLM, Google’s AI‑driven note‑taking tool, is testing a new custom banner image feature that appears as a “customize” button with an image‑generation icon. The functionality may let users upload personal graphics or generate AI‑based visuals tied to notebook content. This...

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The Sideload 023: Cable TV, Now with More Hoops
News•Feb 23, 2026

The Sideload 023: Cable TV, Now with More Hoops

The Sideload episode 23, hosted by 9to5Google’s Will Sattelberg, features Brady Snyder discussing recent shifts in streaming media. They examine YouTube TV’s newly introduced channel packages, noting higher prices and added complexity for subscribers. The conversation then pivots to Apple Music’s Android app,...

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Google Messages Preps Find Hub Location Sharing Integration
News•Feb 23, 2026

Google Messages Preps Find Hub Location Sharing Integration

Google is testing real‑time location sharing in its Messages app, leveraging the Find Hub service. The upcoming feature will let users share live coordinates directly within a chat, with preset durations of one hour, today, or until manually stopped. Strings...

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Gemini App Adds Video Templates to Quick Start Generation
News•Feb 23, 2026

Gemini App Adds Video Templates to Quick Start Generation

Google’s Gemini app now includes a library of fifteen video‑generation templates, letting users start clips with predefined styles such as Cyberpunk, Cosmos or Action Hero. The update adds an "Ingredients to Video" option where a personal photo can become the...

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Android Auto Users Hit with ‘Voice Commands Aren’t Available Right Now’ Bug
News•Feb 23, 2026

Android Auto Users Hit with ‘Voice Commands Aren’t Available Right Now’ Bug

A software bug is preventing Android Auto users from invoking voice commands, displaying a "voice commands aren’t available right now" notice at launch. The problem spans multiple manufacturers, including Samsung and Google Pixel devices, and appears to have intensified after...

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Google, Apple Start Testing Encrypted RCS on Android and iOS 26.4
News•Feb 23, 2026

Google, Apple Start Testing Encrypted RCS on Android and iOS 26.4

Google and Apple announced that encrypted Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging is now in beta testing between Android and iPhone devices. The feature leverages the GSMA RCS Universal Profile and provides end‑to‑end encryption, visible as a lock icon in both...

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Acme Weather Is an Upgraded Dark Sky Reboot that Knows Your Weather App Sucks, Coming to Android
News•Feb 23, 2026

Acme Weather Is an Upgraded Dark Sky Reboot that Knows Your Weather App Sucks, Coming to Android

Acme Weather, built by the original Dark Sky team, is set to launch on Android after an iPhone debut. The app differentiates itself by displaying "alternative possible futures" that illustrate forecast uncertainty alongside the primary prediction. It also incorporates crowdsourced weather...

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Samsung’s Galaxy Book 6 Laptops Start at $1,049 in the US, Launch on March 11
News•Feb 23, 2026

Samsung’s Galaxy Book 6 Laptops Start at $1,049 in the US, Launch on March 11

Samsung announced the U.S. launch of its Galaxy Book 6 laptop series on March 11, with three models priced from $1,049 to $2,449. The lineup, revealed at CES 2026, features a slimmer design, Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors, and an Nvidia RTX 5060 GPU in...

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Galaxy S26 Will Have a ‘Hey Plex’ Perplexity Hotword Alongside ‘Hey Google’ & Bixby
News•Feb 22, 2026

Galaxy S26 Will Have a ‘Hey Plex’ Perplexity Hotword Alongside ‘Hey Google’ & Bixby

Samsung confirmed that the upcoming Galaxy S26 series will ship with a new Perplexity hotword, “Hey Plex,” adding a third AI voice assistant alongside Google’s “Hey Google” and Samsung’s “Hey Bixby.” The integration is system‑level, with Perplexity pre‑installed and reachable via voice or a...

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The Google Weather Android ‘App’ Is Going Away
News•Feb 20, 2026

The Google Weather Android ‘App’ Is Going Away

Google is phasing out the dedicated Android Weather app, redirecting the homescreen shortcut to a Google Search weather results page. The legacy full‑screen weather experience, which displayed current conditions, hourly and 10‑day forecasts, is being replaced by a redesigned search...

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Ex-Google Employees Charged for ‘Stealing Trade Secrets’ Around Pixel’s Tensor Chip
News•Feb 20, 2026

Ex-Google Employees Charged for ‘Stealing Trade Secrets’ Around Pixel’s Tensor Chip

U.S. federal prosecutors have indicted three individuals, including two former Google hardware engineers, on 14 felony counts for allegedly stealing trade secrets tied to Google’s Tensor AI chips used in Pixel devices. The charges encompass conspiracy, theft of trade secrets,...

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Motorola Razr (2025) and Razr Ultra Just Got Android 16 Updates, Earlier than Last Time
News•Feb 20, 2026

Motorola Razr (2025) and Razr Ultra Just Got Android 16 Updates, Earlier than Last Time

Motorola has pushed the Android 16 upgrade to its Razr (2025) and Razr Ultra flip phones, rolling it out to U.S. carriers such as Verizon ahead of the schedule announced in June. The update arrives months earlier than the Android 15 rollout...

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Pixelated 089: Haven’t I Seen This Pixel Before?
News•Feb 20, 2026

Pixelated 089: Haven’t I Seen This Pixel Before?

Episode 88 of 9to5Google’s Pixelated podcast examines Google’s Pixel 10a, a modest refresh that largely mirrors its predecessor. The hosts dissect subtle hardware tweaks, camera adjustments, and pricing, while questioning whether the ‘a’ line should adopt longer generational gaps. They...

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Google’s Tensor G6 Rumored to Be Paired with New Titan M3 Security Coprocessor
News•Feb 19, 2026

Google’s Tensor G6 Rumored to Be Paired with New Titan M3 Security Coprocessor

Google is reportedly developing a third‑generation Titan M security coprocessor, dubbed Titan M3, for its upcoming Tensor G6 chipset, internally codenamed “Google Epic.” Leaked internal listings reference firmware named “longjing,” suggesting the chip is in early development. The move appears aimed at narrowing...

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Galaxy Buds 4 Dummy Leaks Downplay AirPod Comparisons with New Metallic Finish
News•Feb 19, 2026

Galaxy Buds 4 Dummy Leaks Downplay AirPod Comparisons with New Metallic Finish

Samsung previewed its upcoming Galaxy Buds 4 and Buds 4 Pro through dummy units sent to stores ahead of the Galaxy Unpacked event. Both models feature a brushed metallic stem intended to distance the design from Apple’s AirPods, addressing prior criticism of visual...

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Pixel At a Glance Adds Sports and Finance Updates
News•Feb 19, 2026

Pixel At a Glance Adds Sports and Finance Updates

Google has rolled out the first major expansion to Pixel’s At a Glance feature in months, adding real‑time sports scores and finance tickers directly to the home and lock screens. The updates draw from Google Search and Google Finance, using...

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Meta Reportedly Releasing More Display Glasses, Health and AI-Focused Smartwatch Later This Year
News•Feb 19, 2026

Meta Reportedly Releasing More Display Glasses, Health and AI-Focused Smartwatch Later This Year

Meta is set to revive its smartwatch project with a 2026 launch under the codename “Malibu 2.” The new device will prioritize health tracking and deep integration with Meta’s AI services, diverging from earlier Android‑based concepts. In parallel, Meta plans to...

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Google Chrome Adds Split View and PDF Annotation with Drive Upload
News•Feb 19, 2026

Google Chrome Adds Split View and PDF Annotation with Drive Upload

Google Chrome 145 introduces three desktop productivity upgrades: Split View for side‑by‑side tabs, PDF annotation tools for highlighting and note‑taking, and a Save to Google Drive button that uploads PDFs directly to a designated Drive folder. Split View is accessed via...

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YouTube Tests ‘Conversational AI’ on TV Apps
News•Feb 19, 2026

YouTube Tests ‘Conversational AI’ on TV Apps

Google is piloting a conversational AI feature on YouTube TV apps, letting users ask questions about videos through a remote‑mic or dedicated button. The tool, branded “Ask,” leverages the Gemini model to generate real‑time answers and mirrors functionality already on...

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Samsung Nearing One UI 8.5, New Bixby Release with Its Latest Beta Update
News•Feb 19, 2026

Samsung Nearing One UI 8.5, New Bixby Release with Its Latest Beta Update

Samsung has begun rolling out One UI 8.5 Beta 5 to Galaxy S25 owners in the United States, following earlier releases in the UK and India. The beta introduces a single change: an upgraded Bixby version that leverages Perplexity’s large‑language‑model capabilities. While the...

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Today’s Android App Deals and Freebies: Undead Slayer, Alien Food Invasion, Muse Dash, More
News•Feb 17, 2026

Today’s Android App Deals and Freebies: Undead Slayer, Alien Food Invasion, Muse Dash, More

9to5Toys released its February 17 2026 Android deals roundup, highlighting steep price cuts on popular games such as Undead Slayer, Alien Food Invasion, and Muse Dash, many now free or under $1. The list also bundles hardware discounts, including a pre‑order deal on...

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Google Expands Quick Share’s AirDrop Support to Pixel 9
News•Feb 17, 2026

Google Expands Quick Share’s AirDrop Support to Pixel 9

Google is extending its Quick Share cross‑platform file‑sharing feature to include AirDrop compatibility on the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL and Pixel 9 Pro Fold devices. Users must install the Quick Share Extension update through System services to enable direct peer‑to‑peer transfers with iPhone, iPad or...

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Google Pixel ‘Project Toscana’ Reportedly Upgrades Face Unlock Hardware, Compares to iPhone Face ID
News•Feb 17, 2026

Google Pixel ‘Project Toscana’ Reportedly Upgrades Face Unlock Hardware, Compares to iPhone Face ID

Google is developing "Project Toscana," a hardware‑based face‑unlock system for upcoming Pixel phones and Chromebooks. The solution reportedly uses an infrared sensor hidden behind a single hole‑punch camera and aims to match iPhone Face ID’s speed. Early reports claim it...

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Samsung Reportedly Can’t Even Buy Its Own Exynos Chips for Less, Adding to Galaxy S26 Price Hike
News•Feb 17, 2026

Samsung Reportedly Can’t Even Buy Its Own Exynos Chips for Less, Adding to Galaxy S26 Price Hike

Samsung is reportedly forced to raise the Galaxy S26’s launch price as soaring RAM and memory costs strain its margins. Even its in‑house Exynos processors can no longer be sourced cheaper than competing chips, limiting Samsung’s ability to absorb expenses. The...

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