A UK competition authority investigation has concluded that Apple and Google’s control over mobile browsers is restricting innovation and economic growth. The findings highlight anti-competitive policies that limit consumer choice, hinder business opportunities, and reduce incentives for rival browser developers to innovate. Apple and Google’s Grip on Mobile Browsers The 611-page final report, published on Wednesday, focuses primarily on Apple’s […]
At the start of 2025, Google rolled out Android 13 for the Pixel 4a—and what should have been a routine update quickly turned into a disaster. Instead of improving performance, the update crippled the phone’s battery life and charging speeds, forcing Google to offer free battery replacements for affected devices. What Happened? Some Pixel 4a users received emails from Google, […]
Google has recently received FDA clearance for its loss of pulse detection feature, which is available on the Pixel Watch 3. This innovative technology is designed to monitor a user’s pulse continuously. When the system detects a potential loss of pulse, it activates infrared and red lights to search for additional pulse signals while a motion […]
Google DeepMind has introduced a free version of its AI-powered coding assistant, Gemini Code Assist, making advanced coding tools accessible to developers worldwide at no cost.This launch follows the October 2024 debut of Gemini Code Assist Enterprise, a paid version priced at $45 per month per user (or $19 per month with an annual subscription). A Powerful AI Coding Assistant […]
Google is taking a big step to improve Gmail security by moving away from SMS-based authentication in favor of QR code verification. According to a report by Davey Winder at Forbes, insider sources say the company plans to phase out SMS two-factor authentication (2FA) due to its long-standing vulnerabilities to phishing, spoofing, and hacking. Why Is Google […]
Google has recently begun enforcing new tracking rules across connected devices like smartphones, consoles, and smart TVs, according to a report by BBC. These changes come after Google, back in 2019, criticized fingerprint tracking as “wrong,” but now, the tech giant has decided to reintroduce this controversial technique. While Google has acknowledged that other companies broadly […]
Google is stepping up its efforts to clean up the Play Store, and a new app quality warning system is the latest sign of that push. Announced last year as part of a broader crackdown on low-quality apps, the feature is now live and gives users a clearer picture of which apps might not be worth their time. Instead […]
Google has expanded its Deep Research feature to iOS devices, giving Gemini Advanced subscribers a powerful AI-driven tool for organizing information. Originally launched on Gemini’s web portal in December and rolled out to Android users earlier this month, the feature is now available to iPhone users who rely on Gemini for in-depth research. Deep Research takes Google search beyond link collection, scanning and summarizing information […]
Republished on February 11 with Google’s statement on its latest AI update and further analysis on its impact on Gmail and other email platforms. With Google confirming that Gmail is under attack, the company is urging users to adjust their online habits to stay protected. In response, Google is enhancing security measures for its 2.5 billion users, introducing both traditional […]
Following last Wednesday’s announcement, Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking Experimental and 2.0 Pro Experimental are now rolling out more widely on Android and iOS apps. Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking Experimental: A New Way of AI Reasoning Google’s Gemini 2.0 Flash serves as its default AI model, optimized for speed and everyday tasks. However, the Flash Thinking Experimental version introduces a unique way of displaying AI’s thought process […]