Similar to the iPhone, the Google Phone and Contacts apps are introducing customizable “calling cards” that some beta users are beginning to see. Instead of just seeing a person’s profile picture at the center of the screen, you can have a fullscreen image serve as the background. A similar customization was introduced for the iPhone in iOS 17 (2023), but …
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Jimmy Westenberg / Android Authority TL;DR Google is finally starting to roll out the long-awaited temperature scheduling features for the 3rd Gen and E Nest thermostats in the Google Home app. This addresses the last major reason many users were forced to keep using the old Nest app, which was previously required for this function. While the new feature is …
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Google has been steadily improving its Gemini AI systems throughout the year, bringing new features to the AI chatbot as well as making changes to various other services, like Google Photos. Now, a feature that the company first showed off in July, which can turn any image into a cartoon style, has finally started …
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Big tech has spent the last few years creating ever-larger AI models, leveraging rack after rack of expensive GPUs to provide generative AI as a cloud service. But tiny AI matters, too. Google has announced a tiny version of its Gemma open model designed to run on local devices. Google says the new Gemma 3 270M can be tuned in …
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Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google Messages will now automatically blur NSFW photos that you receive or send. It will show warnings before opening any explicit media shared with you to ensure you approve of it. It will also warn you of the risks of sending such photos before you do. All processing takes place locally on your device, …
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As anticipation builds for the Made by Google 2025 event, there’s a buzz around the Pixel 10 series, arriving notably before the iPhone 17. Apple’s hardware event is expected to take place in September. The tech giant has made its intentions clear to grow the Pixel line, likely incorporating more generative AI capabilities with Gemini. Made by Google will be …
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The Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold is shaping up to be a decent upgrade over its predecessor. Google’s upcoming foldable is rumored to offer a larger cover screen, larger battery, and better durability. A tipster has now revealed another feature coming to the Google foldable. According to tipster Evan Blass, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold will support Qi2 wireless charging. …
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Sensitive Content Warnings that detect and blur images containing nudity are now rolling out to all Google Messages users on Android, according to 9to5Google. The feature gives users the option to delete blurred images without having to view them and block whoever sent the message. Users who attempt to send or forward nude images will also be shown a message …
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Google Messages for Android has now rolled out Sensitive Content Warnings that blur nude images. In the Messages app, this safety feature detects and blurs images that contain nudity. You need to be signed in to a Google Account in Google Messages for this to work. Processing/classification happens on-device and is powered by Android System SafetyCore. It “doesn’t send identifiable …
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Back in February, Google added memories to Gemini that allowed it to remember past conversations. Now, Google has announced a more personalized chat function, which it calls Personal Context. With this function, Gemini will now learn your preferences over time and craft responses based on those preferences. “The Gemini app can now reference your past chats to learn your preferences, …
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