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The Location History feature of Google Maps landed the company in hot water in the past with privacy advocates citing concerns about what data is collected and what it retained by the company. A couple of years back, Google responded to the controversy by making it easier to automatically delete the places visited and routes […]

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May is officially behind us, meaning it’s time to recap the last week of the month. This week, Google rolled out RCS message editing, while Sony gave us a disappointing State of Play.

OPINION: Last week I had the chance to see a sneak preview of Google’s AI plans for its Chromebook Plus range. In the time I was able to test out those same AI features on a Chromebook supplied by Google, but instead of moving back to my trusty Windows laptop after the news became public, […]

The latest upgrade to the Chromebook has recently been announced by Google: Chromebook Plus. The new Chromebook Plus is packed with AI features, faster processors and is optimised for PC and console gaming. The Chromebook has also been promised new features too, including Google integrations “to help make it easier to get things done”. How […]

If you’ve been keen to upgrade to the premium Pixel 8 Pro but have been waiting for the price to dr…

Google has announced another big update for its RCS-based Messages app, which enables users to edit messages after they’ve been sent. The addition, which Apple brought to its iMessage platform in 2022, means users will have the opportunity to fix typos or clarify the meaning of a text for up to 15 minutes after it […]

Google may have just released the Pixel 8a, but that means there's some sensational savings to be g…

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Google has announced a new Chrome browser feature, that places web tabs in a floating picture-in-pi…

OPINION: It hasn’t even been a year since Google launched its Chromebook Plus branding and yet it feels as if more time has passed given just how much the concept has dropped out of general conversation. Luckily for Google, this is about to change. For the uninitiated, the Chromebook Plus line was launched in October […]

YouTube has been waging war against the use of ad blockers for quite some time now and its latest trick is the craftiest one yet. Some YouTube users determined to avoid the commercial interruptions – which are bloody annoying but provide revenue to both the service provider and people creating the videos for everyone to […]

The Google Pixel Watch is a good companion for your Android smartphone and, at this price, it’s a good option for your bank balance. Amazon is selling the first-gen Pixel Watch for just £199. That’s £140 off what you’d have paid for the wearable when it landed in late 2022. You can also get free […]

Upgrade to a Pixel 8 and get either a Pixel Watch or Pixel Buds Pro on the house, thanks to Mobiles…

Android 15 phones could benefit from battery life improvements of up to three hours thanks to some back end wizardry within the operating system. That’s because Android engineers have found a way to push the device into a “doze” mode 50% faster than before. Before being in Android 14. That doze mode, which the device […]

OPINION: Google IO has historically been an event used to showcase the latest updates coming to Android. However, this week Google chose to focus on AI instead, and specifically how it’s going to change the way we navigate the web.  Google’s search engine is arguably the most important asset that the company owns, acting as […]

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Google is adding Cast support to its Android Automotive OS, enabling non-drivers to beam entertainm…

Google has announced Wear OS 5 is coming this year and, although the scale of the updates are somewhat paltry initially, there’s great news for those who love to extend their workouts beyond convention. The company says running an outdoor marathon will consume 20% less power than watches running Wear OS 4, meaning the battery […]

How does the new Sony Xperia 10 VI compare to Google's budget-friendly Pixel 8a?

OPINION: Google I/O was almost entirely focused on its Gemini AI model’s takeover of its most important products. It may not have been the most exciting showcase of AI’s potential, but it’s the first leave me feeling enthusiastic rather than icky and scared. I’ve seen generative AI as a personal and existential threat ever since […]

Google has announced its Gemini AI assistant will be an intrinsic part of the Android operating system from Android 15, bringing a ton of perceived benefits to users. Breaking Google I/O tradition the company decided against revealing Android 15 in full, but did tell us what’ll underpin the new version of the operating system. During […]

Google has announced a host of generative AI improvements coming to Google Search courtesy of its new Gemini 1.5 Pro model. The improvements include new AI overviews, a new ‘plan ahead’ tool for things like meal planning, and the ability to show Gemini a video you’ve recorded as a shortcut to resolve an issue. The […]

What is Google Gemini Ask Photos? At Google I/O the company revealed a new way to leverage your pho…

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Apple and Google have finally settled on the industry standard for alerting iPhone and Android user…

Google I/IO takes place on Tuesaday May 14, with Brits able to tune-in after work. We’re expecting Android 15, loads of Google Gemini AI advancements, and perhaps even a little hardware sprinkled in Google fans will have had May 14 circled on the calendar for weeks now, as the search and mobile giant preares to […]

Treat yourself to a Google Pixel 8 Pro for just £677 over at Amazon. The impressive Pixel 8 Pro …

A peek into Android 15 code has revealed new video stabilization tech: Eyes Free. Mishaal Rahman…