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Google Pixel 11 Pro marketing materials leak confirming some specs

www.gsmarena.com

After showing us marketing materials for the Pixel 11 and Pixel 11 Pro Fold last week, Evan Blass aka @evleaks is back today with the Pixel 11 Pro.

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Google Merges AI Mode, Search Live, and Song Search Into Android Voice Button

www.techtimes.com

Google voice search redesign on Android consolidates AI Mode, Search Live, Song Search, and standard Search into one swipeable toolbar with mode memory that auto-selects whichever of the four AI systems you used last — placing four…

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Google rolls out Android 17 QPR 1 Beta 8 to Pixel devices

www.gsmarena.com

Google is rolling out the Android 17 QPR 1 Beta 8. This update will be available to AOSP, as well as to Google Pixel devices, as part of Feature Drops. This update does not feature new user-facing changes, and is focused on critical bug…

Google kills unreleased AI app

www.gsmarena.com

Google is rather notorious for killing apps and services left and right, even quite successful ones. This time, however, the company has gone further than it usually does and killed an app that was never released to begin with.

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Google’s Biggest Announcements of 2026: Gemini, Android 17, and More

Explore Google's biggest 2026 announcements across Gemini, Search, Android, Workspace, Pixel, Chrome, and Cloud, and what they mean for businesses.

Google Health just made Fitbit Air a better fit for Apple Health users

Google Health now lets iPhone users sync data with Apple Health, share medical records, and enjoy smoother fitness tracking.

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I ditched Google Maps for my privacy and got better navigation as a bonus

www.howtogeek.com

For anyone who wants to de-Google their phone, or at least limit how much data Google can collect on them, Google Maps is often the hardest app to replace. It's so slick and powerful that it's difficult for its rivals to match it. But I…

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RWE and Google sign power purchase agreement for Oklahoma solar project

www.bicmagazine.com

Construction starts later this year, with commercial operation expected in 2028, delivering power to Google in the South.

Google Tests Twice-Weekly Chrome Security Updates as AI Finds More Vulnerabilities

Google is testing twice-weekly Chrome security updates as AI tools uncover more vulnerabilities and the company works to shrink the browser’s patch gap.

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'The best Android phone for students': why I decided to buy the Google Pixel 10a ahead of the Pixel 11 launch

Amazon is slashing 15% off the Google Pixel 10a, dropping the already-affordable smartphone down to just $424 for a limited time.

Google can’t catch a break as the Pixel 11 Pro leaks once again

Fresh Pixel 11 Pro leaks reveal a cleaner matte design, upgraded zoom, and more hints about Google's next flagship.

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL Specifications, Features and Expected Price in India Ahead of August 12

www.latestly.com

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL is expected to feature a 6.8-inch 120Hz LTPO OLED display, Tensor G6 chipset, up to 16GB RAM, 1TB storage, and a triple 50MP+48MP+48MP camera setup. Running Android 17, it packs a 5,115mAh battery with 45W charging…

How To Get The Best Night Sight Photos On Your Google Pixel

www.bgr.com

Before you head out on a night walk to snap some moody photos or starry sky pics, discover all the Night Sight features that your Google Pixel has to offer.

Millions of downloads, zero security: how clone VPNs are gaming the Google Play Store

www.techradar.com

After auditing thousands of Android VPNs, here's what we discovered when looking into the details

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Sources: the Trump administration invites staffers from OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, and others to the White House on Tuesday to review the AI oversight framework (The Information)

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Sources: the Trump administration invites staffers from OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, and others to the White House on Tuesday to review the AI oversight framework — The Trump administration has invited staffers from major tech companies…

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Google Earth Pulls AI Image Generator After Users Created Misleading Images

petapixel.com

The virtual ink had barely dried on PetaPixel's article last week covering the news that Google Earth had added the Nano Banana AI image generator before the company quickly pulled the feature.

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Google Earth's AI makeover survives for just one planetary rotation

www.theregister.com

Turns out letting anyone rewrite the planet with a prompt had drawbacks

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New Lenovo leak just gave us our best look at Google’s post-Chromebook gamble

A full set of Lenovo Googlebook 15 renders reveals Google’s Android-powered desktop interface, dedicated Gemini controls, generous ports, and an unusually serious productivity pitch.

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Google Earth quickly added and removed AI image generation for obvious reasons

www.tweaktown.com

AI-generated images, powered by Nano Banana 2, were added to Google Earth on July 30. The feature was then removed on July 31, with Google apologizing. Continue reading at TweakTown