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The first rival Android app store just arrived in the US Play Store
Aptoide has become the first third-party app store to appear inside Google Play in the US, a structural change driven by the Epic v. Google legal battle.
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engadget.com
The Downsides Of Switching From iPhone To Android
The author shares their experience switching from iPhone to Android, highlighting the downsides of making the switch, including software inconsistencies, app availability, and hardware differences.
9to5google.com
The Pixel 11 won’t be exciting – what do you want next year?
The Pixel 11 series is expected to be a relatively hard sell due to its unexciting design and minor downgrades. Fans are eagerly waiting for the next leap forward, and Google's next redesign is expected to be a slight evolution rather than a huge departure from the curren…
techcrunch.com
Google's top hacker hunter explains why hacking groups get codenames
Google's top hacker hunter explains why hacking groups get codenames. The company has revamped its naming system for hacking groups, making it easier for security researchers to track and understand who is behind cyberattacks.
wired.com
How to Disable Gemini in Gmail and Google Docs
Google is aggressively integrating its Gemini AI features into products like Gmail and Google Docs, prompting users to seek methods for disabling these often-unwanted additions.
9to5google.com
Pixelated 111: Primetime prep for Made By Google
The hosts of Pixelated preview what to expect at the official unveiling of the Pixel 11 series, including final rumors, leaks, expectations, and some wrong guesses.
theverge.com
Google’s AI shake-up: What’s next for Demis Hassabis and DeepMind
Google's AI team has undergone a significant shake-up, with some of the biggest names getting new jobs, including Demis Hassabis, who has left Google. The move has sparked questions about Google's ability to succeed in the AI race.
Gemini Redesigned on Wear OS: It Was the Change Pixel Watches Needed
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Gemini Redesigned on Wear OS: It Was the Change Pixel Watches Needed
Google's Gemini AI assistant has received a significant redesign for Wear OS, adopting the Neural Expressive visual language to offer a more integrated and less intrusive user experience on smartwatches.
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New Gemini overlay for Wear OS rolling out to Pixel Watch
Google is rolling out a new overlay design for Gemini on Wear OS, which takes after Neural Expressive on Android phones. The new design features a Neural Expressive background and a spark icon, and is available on the Pixel Watch 4.
techcrunch.com
Google says hackers are calling financial firm employees to hack and extort victims
Google's security researchers have identified groups of hackers targeting financial and investment firms in the US, using phone calls to trick employees into entering their credentials and extorting them with the threat of publishing stolen data.
indianexpress.com
What is Discovery Loop, the AI startup launched by four of Google’s top AI researchers?
Google DeepMind's AI brain trust is breaking away to chase the next scientific breakthrough. Four top Google AI researchers, including Jeff Dean, are launching a new AI startup called Discovery Loop.
thehackernews.com
AWS, Google, and Vercel Agent Flaws Let Attackers Trigger Tools Without Running the Model
Security flaws in agent infrastructure from Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google, and Vercel let untrusted or forged instructions reach an agent's tools with no check that a model turn had authorized them.
economictimes.indiatimes.com
Alphabet shares fall 4% as DeepMind chief shifts role in Google’s AI shakeup
Alphabet's Class C shares declined significantly after a major AI leadership restructuring. DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis is moving to a new chief scientist role. Several prominent Gemini researchers have departed the company recently.
techcrunch.com
Jeff Dean and other top AI researchers are leaving Google to launch their own startup
Jeff Dean, a top executive at Google, is leaving the company to launch his own AI startup, Discovery Loop, with several other top researchers. The startup aims to use AI to accelerate scientific research and automate the experimental process.
bleepingcomputer.com
Google Blogger locks hundreds of blogs in malware false positive
Google has locked hundreds of Blogger websites after a false positive claimed they violated its 'Malware and Similar Malicious Content' policy. The issue affects many legitimate blogs that do not host malware or have malicious scripts.
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Alphabet Is Worth $4.6 Trillion. Here's What Has to Happen for the Stock to Double by 2032.
Alphabet's worth $4.6 trillion, and for the stock to double by 2032, the search giant would have to become a roughly $9.1 trillion company inside about six years. The annualized return that implies is about 12%.
9to5google.com
Here’s the first Asus Googlebook as the floodgates start to open
Asus has become the second PC maker to leak a Googlebook, a laptop line developed by Google in collaboration with various manufacturers. The Asus Googlebook CX9406 features a unique design, including a Glowbar LED strip and a Google 'G' launcher icon.
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Leak Confirms Pixel 11 'Glow' is Called 'HiLight' and What It Can Do
A leak confirms that the Pixel 11 'Glow' feature is called 'HiLight' and shows what it can do. The feature replaces the traditional flash with a color-changing LED.
thehackernews.com
Google Deletes 3 ADK AI Workflows After Malicious GitHub Issue Could Trigger Privileged Agent
Google deleted three AI agent workflows from its Agent Development Kit (ADK) Python repository after a public GitHub issue could manipulate a triage agent into triggering a privileged code-fixing agent.
schneier.com
Some Claude Chats Are Searchable on Google
Some Claude Chats are searchable on Google, exposing personal information, including private cryptocurrency wallet keys and addresses. This issue arises from users setting data sharing options, which Anthropic claims is not their problem.
theverge.com
Your Fitbit data can now connect directly to Apple Health
Google Health's 5.05 update lets users sync Fitbit workouts, steps, and vitals directly to Apple Health, ending a one-way data flow that previously required third-party workarounds.
9to5google.com
Here’s everything new in Android 17 QPR2 Beta 2
Google continues the preview cycle with Android 17 QPR2 Beta 2, which should see a stable launch in December 2026. The new release includes various features and changes.
9to5google.com
Google teases Pixel 11 Pro Fold, early pre-order time on August 12
Google has officially teased the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, a new device that will be available for pre-order on August 12. The teaser video shows the pill-shaped cutout for the lenses protruding from the Camera Bar, and the Google Store homepage now has a countdown for the pre-o…
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Google voice redesign merges AI Mode, Search Live, & Song lookup on Android
Google is redesigning the voice search button on Android, merging AI Mode, Search Live, and Song lookup into a single interface. The new design takes after Google Lens's Search, Translate, Live, and Create switcher, with a toolbar at the bottom of the screen that lets use…
bleepingcomputer.com
Google Chrome may soon block New Tab hijacker extensions by default
Google is preparing a new Chrome security feature that would block policy-installed extensions from hijacking the New Tab page or changing the default search engine. This feature is aimed at protecting consumer PCs from malware that abuses enterprise policies to install m…
annahar.com
Google and Alphabet Report Record Quarterly Earnings for Q2 2026: Where Did the Profits Come From?
Google and Alphabet reported record quarterly earnings for Q2 2026, with a profit of $112.2 billion. The company's advertising business, led by Google Search and YouTube, generated $81.6 billion in revenue, while Google Cloud saw an 82% increase in revenue to $24.77 billi…
theverge.com
Google’s Pixel 11 specs and price leak showing the impact of RAMageddon
Google's Pixel 11 specs and price leak with no surprises, confirming price hikes and RAM cuts are coming our way.
engadget.com
Meta, TikTok, Snap and Google face wrongful death lawsuit from four US families
The Social Media Victims Law Center filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Meta, TikTok, Snap and Google, accusing the companies of creating addictive and dangerous platforms that contributed to the death of four kids.
36kr.com
Google Earth's AI Image Generator, Nano Banana 2, Withdrawn After One Day Due to Overuse
Google Earth's new AI image generator, Nano Banana 2, was withdrawn after just one day due to overuse. The feature, which allowed users to generate realistic images of historical events and places, was deemed too powerful and was removed to prevent further misuse.
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Alphabet Rolls Back AI Image Generation in Google Earth Over Policy Violations
Alphabet's Google has rolled back an AI image-generation feature in Google Earth after users shared images that appeared to violate the company's policies. The feature, powered by Google's Nano Banana 2 AI model, allowed users to generate photorealistic images grounded in…