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Google’s first Android patch of the year has started hitting Pixel phones

Start 2025 off on the right foot with January's Pixel update, available now.

Google Keep updating FAB to bring back ‘single tap’ to create note

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Back in November, Google redesigned Keep for Android to make note creation a two-step process. Google Keep is now readying a “Create text notes with a single tap” setting.

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January 2025 security patch rolling out for Google Pixel devices, here's what's fixed

The January 2025 security patch is available now for Google Pixel 6 and newer phones and tablets with bug fixes and improvements.

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Google Helps AI Agent Fazeshift Raise $4 Million in Seed Funding

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Fazeshift, an accounts receivable-focused artificial intelligence (AI) agent, has raised $4 million in seed funding. The funding round, announced Tuesday (Jan. 7), was led by Google’s early-stage AI fund Gradient, with support from Y…

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Google Wallet and PayPal are having issues, but a fix is on the way

Google detailed issues between PayPal and Wallet affecting Android users.

Best Google Pixel Deals: Where to Find These Premium Androids for Less

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Straightforward deals on unlocked models are pretty slim right now, but you can save up to $1,000 with a new line or trade-in.

MediaTek and Google partner to develop dedicated smart home chipset

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Smart home devices are getting a lot smarter, thanks to improvements in standards like what Matter has introduced to the industry. To facilitate that, Google and MediaTek are partnering up to introduce a new Filogic chip dedicated to smart…

Google and MediaTek teamed up on a Google Home-ready chipset

MediaTek announced the new MT7903 Wi-Fi chip, designed for speedy Wi-Fi 6E connectivity for Thread and Matter smart home tech.

Google fires back as Microsoft is accused of 'tricking' people into using Bing

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Google vs Microsoft fight gets ugly as Chrome boss accuses company of 'spoofing the Google homepage'.

Google Home API preview opens, giving app devs the keys to your smart home

Now let's see what next-level automations they can come up with.

Google Home APIs enter public developer beta on Android

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Following the announcement at I/O 2024, Google is launching a public developer beta for its new Home APIs on Android.

Google Home APIs and runtime are now entering public developer beta

Announced at Google I/O 2024, the Home APIs and Home runtime are now making their way into the hands of all Android developers.

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New settings for ‘Google Workspace smart features’ control how apps use your data

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Google will soon introduce a new settings page for “Google Workspace smart features” that better explains how your emails and other data in Workspace apps can be surfaced in Google products to provide a more personalized experience.

Google puts $1M into 3D design app Rooms after more than 1 million ‘rooms’ created

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3D design app Rooms just landed more funding. Launched into beta in 2023, the app from ex-Google employees allows users to build and code interactive 3D rooms and mini-games using a library of more than 10,000 items, which can be further…

8 Essential Google Maps Tips for Everyday Use

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Google Maps is often regarded as the go-to app for navigation, but its capabilities extend far beyond simply getting you from point A to ...

Powerful Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan praises Mark Zuckerberg for ending censorship efforts, says Google should be next

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"Last August, Zuckerberg admitted to our committee that the Biden White House had pressured Facebook to censor Americans. Today is a huge step in the right direction,'' Republican Rep. Jim Jordan told The Post on Tuesday.

Google warns of legit VPN apps being used to infect devices with malware

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So-called Playfulghost attackers use both SEO poisoning and phishing tactics to spread malware. Here's all you need to know.

Grammarly just made it easier to prove the sources of your text in Google Docs

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If you want to be diligent about proving your sources within Google Documents, Grammarly has a new feature you'll want to use.