Google Pixel 9a’s Higher Storage Variants to Reportedly Cost More than Last Year’s Model

Google Pixel 9a is rumoured to be in development as the most affordable option in the Pixel 9 series. However, it may not be as cheap as last year. A new report suggests that some variants of the phone could be more expensive compared to their Pixel 8a counterparts. This decision by Google is said … Read more

Google Reportedly Wants to Educate Professionals and Regulators on AI

Google is reportedly planning to heavily invest in artificial intelligence (AI) education. The Mountain View-based tech giant’s efforts are said to be concentrated on professionals working in the technology and allied fields as well as regulators and lawmakers who will determine the future of AI. As per the report, the company wants to create both … Read more

HTC Wildfire E7, Wildfire E4 Plus Allegedly Surface on Google Play Console Database

HTC appears to be preparing to unveil two new handsets in the Wildfire series. Ahead of any official confirmation from the Taiwanese brand, the unannounced HTC Wildfire E7 and HTC Wildfire E4 Plus reportedly appeared on the Google Play Console website, hinting at their imminent launch. The listing does not include any details besides their names. HTC already … Read more

‘Help’ Sign On Google Maps Near Los Angeles Shipping Yard Sparks Conspiracy Theories

A chilling message of distress has emerged from the ashes of the recent wildfires in a Los Angeles region near a shipping port. Social media users have been captivated by the words “help” and “traffico,” eerily visible in the scorched earth on Google Earth’s satellite imagery, serving as a poignant reminder of the devastation wrought … Read more

Epic Games Ramps Up Apple, Google Fight With Third-Party Game Titles

Epic Games Inc., developer of the popular Fortnite shooter title, is adding games from third parties to its new mobile marketplace, stepping up a long, costly dispute with Apple Inc. and Google over their app-store fees. The titles represent the first batch of mobile games from outside developers to appear on the Epic Games Store, … Read more

Google Rolling Out Android’s Identity Check Feature to Samsung Galaxy S25 Series, Eligible Pixel Phones, More

Google is bringing Android’s Identity Check feature to several smartphones. It is confirmed to roll out to select Pixel and Samsung Galaxy smartphones initially. It will later be released to handsets from other competing original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) that run on Android operating systems. The Mountain View-based tech giant is also expanding its Theft Protection … Read more

Google Home Gemini Extensions Reportedly Rolling Out to All Users

Google Home extension for Gemini is reportedly rolling out to all users. As per a report, the new extension will be shipped globally over the coming weeks. The extension will allow the Gemini app on Android and iOS to control and manage Google Home-connected smart home devices. This will allow users to type or speak … Read more

Android 16 Beta 1 Rolled Out for Google Pixel Phones: Features, Compatible Models

Android 16 Beta 1 was released on Friday, allowing developers and enthusiasts to try out the upcoming major update to Google’s smartphone operating system. The new release is only available for recent Google Pixel models, and the company has revealed some of the new features that will be part of Android 16, when it is … Read more

Joe Biden Removed From ‘US Presidents’ Search Results, Google Responds

Former US president Joe Biden’s tenure at the White House was completely omitted from Google search queries that included “US Presidents”, “United States Presidents” and “US Presidents in order”, a report in The Independent has claimed. For a brief period on Thursday (Jan 23), social media users complained that Mr Biden was not featuring in … Read more

Google TV Testing Gemini AI-Powered News Brief Feature, Available to Select Users

Google began testing a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature for Google TV on Wednesday. Dubbed News Brief, the new feature summarises major news headlines of the day using Gemini and displays them for users. The feature was first demonstrated at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 earlier this month. The company’s operating system for smart … Read more

Big news for those doing UPI via Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm, rules will change from November 1

This is big news for those who make UPI payments through Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm. NPCI will make two important changes to UPI Lite from November 1, 2024, which will benefit users. From November 1, users will be able to make more payments through UPI Lite than before. RBI increases transaction limits for UPI Lite. … Read more