Google Maps Tests Personal Intelligence for Cross-App Integration with Gmail and Photos

Google Maps is preparing to integrate Gemini's Personal Intelligence, pulling details from Gmail, Photos, and Calendar for ...
Android

Google Could Give Ask Maps a Bigger Presence in Google Maps

Google is reportedly working on integrating “Ask Maps” suggestions more deeply into Google Maps. Inside the directions screen, Maps will reportedly show Ask Maps suggestion chips, and there’s an “Ask ...
9to5google

Google pulls the plug on Tenor API, killing GIF pickers around the web

GIFs are a huge part of the modern web, with Tenor being one of the libraries that powers a variety of apps including Twitter/X. Google acquired Tenor in 2018 and, while the library itself remains ...
Ars Technica

Google kills Tenor GIF API, forcing changes at X, Discord, and more

Google is so famous for killing products that there’s a whole virtual graveyard you can explore. Google’s latest shutdown now has a headstone of its own. Effective today, Google has discontinued the ...
Variety

Google Asserts That YouTube’s Terms of Service Allow It to Train AI Models

In their 118-page complaint filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, which is meant to serve as a proposed class action, the group alleged that Google’s infringement ...
Android Authority

Google's got an easy new way to keep you safe from scam calls

Google is introducing a new RCS-based method for verifying the identity of incoming callers. Unlike carrier-based authentication system, this one just requires that you and your caller are running ...
Forbes

Google Maps Update Now Sees Around Corners, As A Good Navigator Should

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Google Streetview car and oversized Google Maps pin parked in front of the Google Maps ...
CNET

Google's 'Ask YouTube' Finds the Exact Part of a Video That Answers Your Question

The enhanced search feature will let you ask more conversational and complex questions, then surface videos that match what you're looking for. Abrar's interests include phones, streaming, autonomous ...
Android Authority

Google's AI Pro subscription just became a lot more tempting with a new YouTube Premium perk

Google’s AI Pro subscription now includes YouTube Premium Lite at no extra cost. YouTube Premium Lite normally costs $8.99/month and offers ad-free viewing ...
Forbes

Google Pixel Call Screening Feature No Longer Exclusive: Android Bound

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. The Google Pixel AI-powered voicemail and call screening feature, Take A Message, may be ...
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Google Ads Makes Call Recording Default For AI Lead Calls

Google now turns call recording on by default for eligible AI-qualified call lead flows. Recorded calls can be analyzed by AI, with call duration and ad interaction used as fallback signals.
Gizmochina

The Best Dumb Phones with YouTube and Google Maps Support in 2026

In a smartphone-dominated world, some users are switching back to simpler devices. These dumb phones focus on essential functionality while offering a modern twist with smart features. Many run on ...