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73. 

    Gadgets

    Google Pixel 11 Lineup Puts Gemini AI at the Centre of the Smartphone Experience

    Google’s Pixel 11 lineup brings expanded Gemini AI features, upgraded cameras, Tensor G6 chips and new tools for translation, transcription and video.

    By Shivangi Yadav13 August 20265 min read
74. 

    Hardware

    Google Pixel Watch 5 Adds Smarter Gemini and Advanced Health Monitoring

    Google’s Pixel Watch 5 adds smarter Gemini features, advanced health monitoring, improved sleep tracking and up to 40 hours of battery life.

    By Shivangi Yadav13 August 20263 min read
75. 

    Hardware

    Google Launches $29 Pixel Tag to Take On Apple’s AirTag

    Google has launched the $29 Pixel Tag, an AirTag rival that uses Android’s Find Hub network and offers Bluetooth and Ultra Wideband tracking.

    By Shivangi Yadav13 August 20263 min read
76. 

    Gadgets

    Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold Gets Brighter Displays and a Stronger, Lighter Build

    Google’s Pixel 11 Pro Fold brings brighter displays, a stronger hinge, a lighter design and an upgraded 48-megapixel camera for $1,899.

    By Shivangi Yadav13 August 20262 min read

77. 

    AI

    Google Gemini App Surpasses 1 Billion Monthly Active Users

    Google’s Gemini app has surpassed 1 billion monthly active users, becoming one of the company’s fastest-growing products as AI adoption accelerates.

    By Shivangi Yadav12 August 20262 min read
78. 

    Government & Policy

    Sergey Brin Tops $100 Million in Spending Against California Billionaire Tax

    Google co-founder Sergey Brin has committed more than $100 million to efforts opposing California’s Proposition 40 billionaire wealth tax.

    By Shivangi Yadav11 August 20262 min read
79. 

    Brief

    Aptoide Becomes First Rival App Store to Return to Google Play in the U.S.

    Aptoide has returned to Google Play in the U.S., becoming the first rival Android app store available directly through Google’s marketplace after restrictions were loosened.

    By Shivangi Yadav10 August 20262 min read
80. 

    Brief

    Meta, TikTok, Snapchat and Google Still Face Thousands of Social Media Addiction Lawsuits

    Meta, TikTok, Snapchat and Google still face thousands of lawsuits alleging their platforms were intentionally designed with addictive features harmful to minors.

    By Shivangi Yadav10 August 20262 min read

81. 

    Apps

    YouTube Doubles Watch Hour Requirement for New Creators to Earn Money

    YouTube is raising monetisation requirements for new creators to 8,000 qualified watch hours or 20 million qualified Shorts views, with the changes taking effect on February 1.

    By Shivangi Yadav10 August 20263 min read
82. 

    Brief

    Google Play Adds Venmo as a Payment Option for Apps, Games and Subscriptions

    Google Play now supports Venmo payments in the U.S., allowing users to pay for apps, games, subscriptions, add-ons and other digital content.

    By Shivangi Yadav10 August 20262 min read
83. 

    Security

    Google Warns Hackers Are Calling Financial Firm Employees to Steal Data and Extort Victims

    Google says hacking groups are using phone-based phishing attacks to target financial firms, steal sensitive data and extort victims by threatening to publish it.

    By Shivangi Yadav9 August 20262 min read
84. 

    Apps

    Google Maps Adds AI Features for Food Orders and Hotel Bookings

    Google Maps has introduced new AI-powered features that let users order food, book hotels, buy event tickets and receive personalised travel assistance.

    By Shivangi Yadav7 August 20263 min read