Google Software

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  Google Pixel 9a Will Gain Battery Health Assistance Feature to Stabilise Performance and Ageing

  Google Pixel 9a will receive a new battery management feature which aims to prolong its life by optimising the charge cycles, the company has confirmed. As per the Mountain View-based tech giant, the Pixel software will manage the lithium-ion battery’s performance and maximum voltage of the handset to help maintain its health as the phone ages, t...

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  Indian-Origin Techie Shares Tips To Crack Coding Interviews, Google Reacts

  In his post, the techie revealed that the most valuable resource in a coding interview is not a book, tutorial, or online course, but rather the interviewer.

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  Apple's AirPods to Get Live Conversation Translation Feature With iOS 19 Update: Report

  Apple's AirPods will reportedly receive a software update that introduces a conversation translation feature. These TWS (truly wireless stereo) headsets will utilise a connected iPhone's processor to enable real-time translation of in-person conversations. While this feature is already available on Google's Pixel Buds with Pixel phones, Apple had e...

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  Google Is Poised to Acquire Eye-Tracking Startup for Future Glasses

  Google intends to acquire AdHawk Microsystems for $115 million (roughly Rs. 1003 crore), according to people with knowledge of the matter. That includes $15 million (roughly Rs. 130 crore) in future payments that will hinge on AdHawk reaching performance targets

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  Google I/O 2025 Dates Confirmed, Android 16 and Gemini AI Announcements Expected

  Google I/O 2025, the company’s developer-focused conference, is confirmed to be held on May 20 and 21. The tech giant’s annual event will be hosted at the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, California. Google has opened registration for the event, which will be held both offline as well as online via live streams. The event typically cons...

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  Google Pixel’s Random Stuttering Woes May End Soon as Developer Finds Custom Kernel Fix

  While the latest Pixel smartphones with upgraded chipsets offer a smoother software experience, older models continue to suffer from random stuttering issues, even after multiple software updates. These performance hiccups often occur while scrolling through apps or navigating the UI. Now, a developer claims to have found a potential fix for this p...

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  Google Pixel Phones Receiving February 2025 Update With Bug Fixes and Security Patches

  Google on Wednesday rolled out the February 2025 patch for Pixel devices. The over-the-air (OTA) update, which is available for the company’s latest Pixel 9 series, Pixel Tablet, and several other devices running Android 15, brings fixes for issues related to audio and Bluetooth. Further, it also includes a security patch which fixes a vulnerabil...

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  Ex-Google Engineer Faces New US Charges Over Theft of AI Secrets for Chinese Companies

  US prosecutors have accused former Google software engineer Linwei Ding of leaking AI trade secrets to Chinese firms. The defendant, also known as Leon Ding, was indicted last March on four counts of theft of trade secrets. He is currently free on bond.

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  Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Reportedly Gets Its First Software Update With New 'Bud Return' Feature

  Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 was launched in India in August 2024 alongside the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel 9 series of smartphones. A recent report claims that after several months of the launch of the earphones, the Mountain View-based tech giant has started rolling out the first software upgrade for them. Google has not yet officially announced the up...

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  OnePlus 13 Gets First Software Update With Gemini Nano, Camera Improvements and More

  Owners of the recently launched OnePlus 13 will start seeing the new phone’s first post-launch update that comes packed with many bugfixes, improvements for its camera and audio quality, and also adds a new feature to its Live Alerts bubble. The update also brings AI features to Google Messages, hinting at the availability of Gemini Nano on the p...

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  Google Releases New Pixel 4a Update, Affected Owners Can Claim Eligible for Free Battery Replacement

  Google announced the Pixel 4a back in 2020, which reached its software end cycle with the Android 13 update. Now, Google confirmed that it is releasing an update to Pixel 4a units this week. The software update will address the battery performance stability of the old Pixel smartphone. In certain Pixel 4a phones the software update will reduce avai...

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  Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra May Support Car Crash Detection via Virtual Sensor: Report

  Samsung Galaxy S25 series is expected to be unveiled at the rumoured Galaxy Unpacked 2025 event on January 22. Ahead of its impending debut, a report suggests that the purported Galaxy S25 Ultra may come with car crash detection capability, similar to Apple's iPhone and Google's Pixel smartphones. This is said to work via a virtual composite senso...

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  HMD Pulse Pro Becomes First Nokia Smartphone to Receive Android 15 Update: Report

  HMD Pulse Pro officially becomes the first Nokia smartphone to receive the Android 15 software update, according to a report. The handset was launched in April and is powered by an octa-core Unisoc T606 processor, running on Android 14. However, the latest software update for the HMD Pulse Pro reportedly brings Android 15 features such as a perform...

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  "Growth, Learning And...": Bengaluru Techie Shares Pros And Cons Of Working At Google

  A Bengaluru-based software engineer recently took to X to share his experience of working at Google for three years.

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  Google Pixel 9 Pro Review: A Pocketable Champion

  The Pixel 9 Pro ticks most checkboxes for a compact flagship smartphone. It packs a solid build and an excellent display. The performance is decent for everyday tasks until you are more inclined towards gaming. On the camera front, the 9 Pro outshines some expensive rivals. There are tons of AI features, and it also comes with Google's 7 years of s...