Google is killing yet another app, this time Google Assistant is getting the axe. The app is set to be discontinued in March 2026. Google Assistant was launched in 2016, as a voice-based virtual assistant that users could interact with using natural language and the Hey Google wake word. It was integrated in many of…
Google has backtracked partially on its anti-third party app store policy. It will allow power users to install Android apps from alternative sources. The Mountain View company had recently announced a system for Developer Verification, that requires Android app developers who distribute their apps outside the Play Store to verify their identity by registering with…
Back in July this year, Google introduced some AI features in the Photos app that allowed users to create videos from photos. Now, it’s adding more features, including some that are powered by its image editing AI model, Nano Banana. Nano Banana was introduced in Gemini 2.5 Flash. To use it in Google Photos, tap…
Google is rolling out a new wave of updates to Google Maps, powered by its advanced Gemini AI system. The goal is to make the app more conversational, intuitive, and helpful in real-world driving situations. According to Google’s official announcement, the new features focus on smarter voice interaction, better guidance using real landmarks, and proactive…
Security researchers have revealed that the Google Play Store had played host to malicious apps. The malware were downloaded over 40 million times. Welcome to the safest mobile app marketplace, people! A report published by Zscaler ThreatLabz (via Bleeping Computer) reveals how hackers are using malware to target users on mobile devices. It says that…
Google’s last-gen Pixel Watch 3 is on sale for $199.99 ($100 off) for a limited time. There are plenty of good smartwatches out there, and Google’s last-gen Pixel Watch 3 is one of them. Right now, the 45mm / Wi-Fi model is available at Amazon, Walmart, and Target for $199.99 ($100 off), which is a…
Google has made some changes to the Play Store in the U.S. These changes have been made to comply with a court order in the antitrust lawsuit against Epic Games. Epic filed a case against Google in 2020, after the latter had banned Fortnite from the Play Store for evading Google’s own payment system. The…
A month ago, F-Droid criticized Google’s anti-sideloading policy. Shortly after that, the Mountain View company said that sideloading isn’t going anywhere. Now, F-Droid says Google’s statement is false. In case you missed it, starting next year, Google requires Android developers to verify their identity, even if they do not distribute their apps via the Play…
Two days from today, October 22nd, was Google’s deadline to begin opening up its app store, stop forcing developers to use Google Play Billing, let them set their own prices, and more, following Epic’s repeated wins in Epic v. Google. But both Epic and Google have just successfully and mysteriously argued for one final week’s…
Google has introduced a new search feature that allows users to hide sponsored results, offering a cleaner and less cluttered browsing experience. The update aims to make navigating Google Search more intuitive by reducing the visual impact of advertisements, while still keeping them clearly labeled for transparency. According to the company, this change is designed…
