Google has officially introduced Tap to Share, a new Quick Share feature designed to make sharing content between compatible Android phones faster and more convenient. The feature allows supported devices to exchange contacts, photos, videos and other content simply by bringing the phones together. Its functionality closely resembles Apple’s NameDrop experience, giving Android users a…
Google is officially moving toward the end of an era as it prepares to shut down Google Assistant on Android and Wear OS devices, completing the company’s transition toward its next-generation artificial intelligence platform, Gemini. The shutdown process will begin on September 4, 2026, as Google phases out Assistant support across supported devices. The change…
Google has decided to cancel the launch of its highly anticipated AI Studio mobile app, despite receiving nearly 800,000 preorders from Android and iOS users ahead of its official release. The decision comes just months after the company first introduced the app as part of its artificial intelligence development strategy. Google announced the cancellation on…
The European Commission has imposed a fine of €890 million (around $1 billion) on Google for allegedly violating the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), ordering the technology giant to change certain business practices related to search rankings and app distribution. The penalty was divided into two separate fines targeting different areas of Google’s operations.…
A major step forward in global wireless charging technology is underway as leading smartphone and consumer electronics companies, including Apple and Xiaomi, back the development of a new 50W Qi wireless charging standard. The initiative is being driven by the Wireless Power Consortium, which recently hosted a key technical conference in Beijing. The conference took…
Google has begun rolling out Gemini Go, a streamlined version of its Gemini AI assistant designed specifically for entry-level Android smartphones. The move aims to make artificial intelligence more accessible to users who own devices with limited hardware capabilities. The new AI assistant is being introduced for Android Go smartphones equipped with at least 2GB…
Pakistan’s Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has announced mandatory Google AI training for all ministry employees, marking a major step toward strengthening artificial intelligence capabilities within the country’s public sector workforce. Under the new initiative, Google will provide free AI training programs to employees working across all departments of the ministry. The move reflects…
Google has officially launched the Pixel 10a, a new addition to its budget-friendly smartphone lineup. While the device largely mirrors last year’s Pixel 9a in terms of specifications and design, it introduces notable sustainability-focused features. The Pixel 10a retains almost identical performance and visual design as the Pixel 9a, with no support for Pixelsnap accessories,…
Google is rolling out a major upgrade to its popular Circle to Search feature, bringing deeper AI-powered capabilities to Android devices. Originally introduced with the Galaxy S24 Ultra, the feature allowed users to circle, highlight or scribble on anything appearing on their screen—whether in apps, videos or social media posts—to instantly search for related information.…
Google has quietly tightened access to its newly launched Gemini 3 Pro model, leaving many users unclear about what remains available for free. Initially introduced alongside the Nano Banana Pro model, Gemini 3 Pro was positioned as a major advancement in Google’s AI lineup, offering powerful capabilities even to users on the free tier—though only…