Google links Google Wallet in Gemini for spending analysis and budgeting
US users can now connect Google Wallet in Gemini through Plaid to review spending history, visualize cash flow, and build budgets.

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US users can now connect Google Wallet in Gemini through Plaid to review spending history, visualize cash flow, and build budgets.

The November Pixel Drop expands Gemini tools to the Pixel 10 series, brings Pixel Search to older models, and arrives alongside the $29.99 Pixel Tag.
A leaked Galaxy AI subscription could paywall features like Bixby Action and Gen Video, while users question whether built-in tools justify added fees.

Meta Muse AI agent is now available on Wear OS and Apple Watch as a phone-tethered remote hub, though direct smartwatch payment support remains unconfirmed.

Evidence in a Gboard beta indicates Rambler could soon remember corrected words, identify contact names, and allow manual vocabulary imports.

Learn how to use Gemini hands-free to control device settings, place calls, dictate messages, and handle tasks from the lock screen.

Learn how to turn off Pixel camera AI features like Auto Best Take and Auto Edit on newer Google phones to prevent unwanted photo adjustments.
Honor AI Smart Grip adjusts incoming call buttons based on your hand position as the MagicOS feature expands to Magic 6 phones and later models.

The Honor MagicOS 11 global rollout brings Android 17 to eligible phones and tablets, with stable updates scheduled through March 2027.

The Nothing OS 5 update brings Android 17 to Phone 3 users in a staggered rollout, adding the Geist font, AI upgrades, and a dedicated Glyph app.

Google is introducing new Android scam protections, including Enhanced Protection in Messages, call-forwarding warnings, and screen-share privacy defenses.

Google is emailing a 30% Pixel 11 discount code to select Google AI Pro members, cutting up to $570 off the Pixel 11 Pro Fold without a trade-in.
Oppo has announced the ColorOS 17 upgrade, based on Android 17, for the smartphones of its parent group BBK Electronics, including OnePlus and Realme. OnePlus already announced a beta upgrade to ColorOS 17 for its OnePlus 15 flagship, and the Realme ColorOS 17 update is now on the way too. It brings a completely new

Google is upgrading Android scam detection across Messages and calls, using Gemini models and new on-device checks to flag suspicious links and phone scams.

Google built Pixel Search to save users from digging through their phone to find an app, email, photo, and more, and it now appears to be pushing that idea a step further by trying to figure out what to do with the results it surfaces. An APK teardown of Pixel Search version 1.0.983036833 by Android
Samsung's first AI glasses are now a step closer to reaching store shelves. According to The Korea Herald, a Samsung official has confirmed the company plans to launch its Intelligent Eyewear in November, though pricing remains unannounced. Digital Trends first saw the glasses at Google I/O in May, where Google showcased the Android XR platform
Cybersecurity researchers at Huntress have uncovered a campaign where hackers built a custom ChatGPT model to trick people into launching malware on their own PCs, turning one of OpenAI's own features against its users. The campaign starts on Google search. Anyone searching for “chatgpt” might click a sponsored ad at the top of the results

AI video generation has moved well beyond experimental clips. In 2026, creators, marketing teams, agencies, and video professionals can use these tools for social content, product videos, storyboards, advertisements, B-roll, explainers, and early-stage creative concepts. The challenge is choosing the right platform. Some focus on cinematic generation, while others are better for rapid marketing production

Honor MagicOS 11 debuts on September 15 with a set of new features for eligible devices, ranging from a smoother, more fluid UI to a more capable AI assistant. Honor unveiled MagicOS 11 at its 2026 Global Developer Conference, and the company said the official version will open for unlimited testing right after the event,

Huawei has released its new high-performance Kirin 9050 Pro chipset, and details about the silicon's architecture are now available across CPU, GPU, NPU, modem, security, and cooling. CPU, GPU, and NPU upgrades The chip's LinxiCore CPU supports simultaneous multi-threading and delivers a 24% gain in peak single-core performance alongside a 52% gain in multi-core concurrent
