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The monthly “Google System Release Notes” primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update across Android phones/tablets, Wear OS, Google/Android TV, Auto, and PC. Some features apply to end users, while others are aimed at developers. The following first-party apps comprise the “Google System”: Adaptive Connectivity…

In a change to how Google Photos shares images, a new “Quick Edit” page appears before sharing options appear. Here’s how to disable that page for quicker sharing. Google has just begun rolling out a new function in Google Photos. Whenever users tap the share icon at the bottom of…

With all users stateside able to test, the shortcut for launching AI Mode is now in the Google app’s Search bar on Android and iOS. Instead of the voice input microphone and Lens shortcuts, the Google Search bar now features AI Mode at the right. This magnifying glass badged by…

GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. Just a little more than a year after releasing Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile, Activision is ending its support for the game, which includes removing it from the Apple App Store and…

An issue with Google Maps as of late has left users without the ability to see alternate routes on the mobile app and car platforms such as Android Auto. Over the past couple of weeks, some Google Maps users have noticed that the app is no longer showing alternate routes…

Key Takeaways Google’s Android 16 beta build gives us a sneak peek into its latest Android Desktop mode. Similar to Samsung’s DeX, it has taskbars at the bottom and floating windows for multitasking. This will make DeX-like experiences cheaper and increase OEM competition. Google has been, for quite some time,…

Most scenarios where AI takes over the world propose an artificial intelligence program that’s sentient and superior to any human on Earth. This malicious AI would be able to improve itself on its own and even hide its true intentions from humans. This would lead to even better, more powerful…

Image: Google Google has released a new security update for its Chrome 136 browser, one day later than expected. Several vulnerabilities have been fixed in Chrome versions 136.0.7103.113/114 for Windows and macOS and 136.0.7103.113 for Linux. According to Google, one of the vulnerabilities is already being exploited in the wild.…

YouTube has a new feature called ‘Peak Points,’ part of a new ad format. It uses Google’s Gemini AI to analyze the YouTube video, pick moments with the highest viewer engagement or that are the most emotionally impactful, and then place an ad. Peak Points will benefit advertisers because it’s…

Google has released emergency security updates to patch a high-severity vulnerability in the Chrome web browser that could lead to full account takeover following successful exploitation. While it's unclear if this security flaw has been used in attacks, the company warned that it has a public exploit, which is how…