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  Google's 'Monopoly' Ends For Android TVs In India. Consumers Now Have To...

  Google will no longer power the Operating System on Android TVs in India as a default and neither will it be the default App store on such smart TVs. This comes after a significant ruling passed by India's competition regulator.

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  Android 16 Beta 4 Update Reportedly Modifies Clock Font on Pixel Phones; AOD Clocks Get Dynamic Colour

  Google released the Android 16 Beta 4 update last Thursday and while the changelog suggested that it only had fixes for several bugs on Pixel, it allegedly makes some modifications to the user interface (UI) too. According to a report, the update modifies the font for the clock on the Pixel’s status bar. Although the overall appearance remains id...

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  Gemini Advanced Goes Free For Students Until 2026 Along With NotebookLM Plus, 2TB Cloud Storage

  Google is offering college students a free year of Gemini Advanced that is usually bundled with its Google One AI Premium plan. This promotion offers 15 months of free access, and is designed to rival OpenAI's recent offer of two free months of ChatGPT Plus for students. The offer also provides users with 2TB of Google storage and other Gemini AI f...

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  Google Pixel 9a Is Now Eligible for Android 16 Beta Programme

  Google released the Android 16 Beta 4 update on Thursday with several fixes for several bugs in tow. However, it also brings crucial news for owners of the latest Google Pixel 9a. As per the Mountain View-based tech giant, the handset, which was launched on March 19, is now eligible for the Android 16 Beta Programme.

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  Google to Help Android App Developers Identify Excessive Battery Drain With New Android Vitals Metric

  Google has begun beta testing a new metric to help Android app developers identify apps causing excessive battery drain. A new Android Vitals metric to pinpoint excessive wake locks, a key factor behind in idle battery drain. The company suggests these metrics could eventually highlight optimised apps on the Google Play store.

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  Google Expanding Gemini Live with Camera and Screen Share Features to All Android Devices

  Google announced the rollout of the Gemini Live with Camera and Screen Share features to all compatible Android devices on Wednesday. Last week, the Mountain View-based tech giant announced the availability of the features to the Google Pixel 9 and Samsung Galaxy S25 series. Now, the company is rolling it out to all Android devices that support the...

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  Google Pixel 9a Goes on Sale in India: Price, Specifications, Offers

  Google Pixel 9a is now available for purchase in India. The new Pixel A series smartphone debuted in March in the country in three colour options. The Pixel 9a runs on a Tensor G4 chip paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. It has a dual rear camera unit led by a 48-megapixel primary sensor. The Pixel 9a has a 5,100mAh battery.

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  Gboard Gets New Toolbar and Voice Typing Features on Pixel and Select Other Phones

  Gboard, the virtual keyboard app developed by Google, is bringing new voice typing features for Pixel smartphones and select other devices. Users can now take advantage of voice commands which enable them to add emojis, edit text, turn off the microphone, or send the message. Although Gboard has provided voice typing capabilities for years now, the...

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  Google Photos Integration in Gemini’s Android App Reportedly Rolling Out to Users

  Google Photos integration with the Gemini app on Android is reportedly now rolling out to users. Earlier this month, the Mountain View-based tech giant confirmed that the integration was being released to the public. With this, users can now ask Gemini questions about their photos to either locate specific images or derive information from within t...

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  Google Raises Minimum RAM and Memory Specifications for Android Smartphones

  Google is increasing the minimum hardware specs for Android phones shipping with Google Mobile Services. New devices must now be equipped with more RAM and storage to ship with the Google Play Store and Play Services. While these specifications are well below most existing entry-level offerings, the update also enforces support for emergency contac...

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  'West Philippine Sea', Once Invisible To Most Users, Now Seen On Google Maps

  A Google Maps scan on Monday of the body of water directly west of the Philippines now shows a name once invisible to most users -- the West Philippine Sea.

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  iPhone 16e vs Samsung Galaxy S24 FE: Get Up To 35% Price Cut; Check Full Deal Now

  Apple iPhone 16e and Samsung Galaxy S24 FE are budget-friendly versions of their premium elder brothers. Amazon has o rolled out huge price cuts for buyers. In case you are looking for cheaper alternatives, then check out Nothing Phone 3a, Google Pixel 9a and various handsets from Xiaomi, Realme, Oppo, and iQOO.

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  Google Pixel 9A Coming Soon And Amazon Rolls Out Google Pixel 8a Price Cut; Get 26% Discount Now

  Amazon has cut Google Pixel 8a price, specifically the Obsidian 128GB model, by 26%, now at ₹39,000. Exchange and bank deals offer additional savings, maximizing affordability.

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  Google Pixel Watch 3 Reportedly Gets Loss of Pulse Detection Feature With Latest Update in the US

  Google is said to have rolled out a health-tracking feature to the Pixel Watch 3 in the US which was previously limited to the European markets. According to a report, users can now take advantage of the Loss of Pulse Detection feature which keeps a check on the wearer’s heart rate and allows the smartwatch to contact emergency services if it det...

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  Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental Will Now Power the Agentic Deep Research Feature

  Google is expanding its Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental artificial intelligence (AI) model to other tools. On Tuesday, the Mountain View-based tech giant announced that its latest Gemini model will now power the agentic Deep Research tool. This feature is currently limited to the paid subscribers of the AI platform.