The Pixel 10 is a noteworthy release for a few reasons, but while Google wants to claim its displays are the best on the market, it only achieves that goal by its own metrics. That’s because, according to Sien Chang, product manager for Pixel Display, Google believes that most of its users are looking for a display that tops the …
Read More »Google is opening up AI Mode to more languages. Starting today, the AI chatbot the company is integrating into Google Search is available in Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean and Brazilian Portuguese. The company has been rapidly expanding access to the search experience. In May, Google started offering it to everyone in the US (and later the UK and India) after …
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Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google has pulled the Daily Hub preview from Pixel 10 phones. The feature was designed to give users an overview of their day, with personalized recommendations and content suggestions. However, it seemed extremely underbaked at launch and did not live up to expectations. Google says it’s temporarily pausing the public preview of Daily Hub …
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Hardwired (Image credit: Nicholas Sutrich / Android Central) In Hardwired, AC Senior Editor Harish Jonnalagadda delves into all things hardware, including phones, audio products, storage servers, and networking gear. I’ve always liked using Pixels, but it wasn’t until last year that it felt like Google finally had a handle on things. The Pixel 9 Pro XL introduced a new design …
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The monthly “Google System Release Notes” primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update across Android phones/tablets, Wear OS, Google/Android TV, Auto, and PC. Some features apply to end users, while others are aimed at developers. The following first-party apps comprise the “Google System”: A feature appearing in the changelog does not mean it’s widely available. …
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On the Pixel 10, Daily Hub brings together your calendar, Magic Cue, and other suggestions. Google is now pausing the public preview of Daily Hub to improve the experience. Daily Hub launched in public preview on the Pixel 10 series. There was a badge at the top of your screen just above the greeting, with Pixel Studio in 2024 also …
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Following the new Audio Overview formats last week, NotebookLM is rolling out Flashcards, Quizzes, redesigned Reports, and more learning tools today. From the Studio pane, you’ll see two new options: Flashcards: “Memorize key terms, important dates and core concepts from your sources.” Quizzes: “Test your comprehension and challenge yourself with custom questions based on your material.” Tap the pencil icon …
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After previously being limited to Cameras and Automations, the Google Home web app now lets you control other smart “Devices.” This new tab in the navigation rail was previewed in June. Visually, it looks like the tablet app with a feed at the right showing your devices organized by room (alphabetical). The left sidebar lets you quickly scroll to a …
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Update, 3:55 p.m. ET: Google sent Gizmodo an email after the outage that reads, “Today some users may have experienced a short disruption of service when loading Google Meet. Service has since been restored for any impacted users.” If you’re trying to use Google Meet and failing, it’s not your fault. Google is reportedly investigating the outage, and DownDetector has …
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Gone are the useless descriptors like “limited access” or vague statements like “we may at times have to cap the number of prompts and conversations you can have, or how much you can use some features, within a specific timeframe.” Instead it clearly states that you get up to five prompts a day with Gemini 2.5 Pro on a free …
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