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Google rolls out new Android scam protections and Messages upgrades
Google is introducing new Android scam protections, including Enhanced Protection in Messages, call-forwarding warnings, and screen-share privacy defenses.
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Google is introducing new Android scam protections, including Enhanced Protection in Messages, call-forwarding warnings, and screen-share privacy defenses.
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
It's a familiar refrain in tech: from a few feet away, this year's Pixel Watch looks just like last year's. On the surface, the Google Pixel Watch 4 and Pixel Watch 5 look nearly identical, sharing the same domed glass design, the same fast-charging setup, and the latest version of Wear OS. The Pixel Watch
Apple Watch Series 12 vs Pixel Watch 5 is ultimately a comparison that comes down mainly to which phone someone already carries, since neither watch works across ecosystems. But for anyone still weighing iOS against Android, there are real differences elsewhere too, spanning GPS accuracy, heart rate sensing, battery life, and each company's onboard AI
Gemini Spark, the paid Gemini feature that runs complex, multi-step tasks in the background, is getting a significant addition this week: Google Photos support. The integration, reported by Droid Life, is a major connection for Spark, since it opens the door to Google Photos-related requests that could otherwise take hours to complete manually. As part
Google is rolling out a new Motion Assist Android feature as part of its September Android Drop, giving phone users a screen-based tool meant to reduce motion sickness during car rides. The feature places moving dots near the edges of the display, aiming to help connect what a person's eyes see with the motion their
Google has detailed the new features rolling out to Android as part of its September Android update, leading with a Find Hub upgrade that could be especially useful for anyone who struggles to keep track of where they've put things, including people with ADHD. The update lets users ask Gemini to remember the location of
Samsung has begun rolling out the stable One UI 9 update, based on Android 17, starting with the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series worldwide, according to Memeburn. Samsung is also internally testing the update on 49 additional Galaxy phones and tablets, with the software rolling out through the rest of the year on a staggered
Google’s Pixel 11 series has arrived with Gemini and camera changes spanning daily assistance, voice entry, visual presets, and low-light shooting. As Android Central reported on Aug. 12, the headline Pixel 11 features extend Gemini Intelligence to more than 40 apps, bring new tools to Gboard, and make Instant Night Sight faster on the Pro
Google Pixel Watch 5 has officially launched with larger batteries, twice the storage of its predecessor, an accelerated Snapdragon processor, and a broad set of health, fitness, sleep, and Gemini features. Preorders opened on August 12, 2026, with prices starting at $399 and general availability scheduled for August 20. According to Android Authority, Google revealed
Google will begin shutting down Google Assistant on Android phones starting September 4, moving users over to Gemini as the company's default mobile voice assistant. The change comes via an email Google has started sending to users, as reported by Ars Technica. Rollout Will Happen Gradually The transition won't happen for everyone on the same
Not all Android smartwatches are built the same. The Pixel Watch carries a handful of features that simply don't exist on a Galaxy Watch or any other Wear OS device. Anyone wearing one should know what those advantages actually are. “At a Glance” on your watch face Pixel phones — specifically the Pixel Launcher —
Google will bring the most recent Android Auto 15.4 update during November, although the company hasn't spoken anything about it. The most recent version, which was discovered by autoevolution, stands out for remaining in beta for more than a week, which is unusual for Google. The new version is starting to roll out, and sideloading
Nothing is showcasing its Android 16 update, Nothing OS 4.0, as well as its new features and designs, ahead of its open beta launch that is “coming soon.” Earlier this year, the Phone (3) and Nothing OS 4.0 were announced, although the design hasn't been revealed yet. However, nothing explains the new features of its
The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is a major advancement in smartphone design, emphasizing improved utility and more intelligent software integration over drastic hardware changes. This device is designed to improve your everyday interactions with features including wireless charging, camera technology, widgets, software automation, and performance improvements. We examine its top features below, highlighting the
Google is releasing Gemini 2.5, another major AI update, just months after releasing the Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking model. Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental, the first model based on this new technology, is currently accessible to Gemini AI Studio and Advanced users. Infused with reasoning Google describes version 2.5 as its “most intelligent” AI model to date
Since its debut in 2016, Google Assistant has been a feature of the Android operating system. It is accessible by uttering the “OK Google” hot word, as a sticky widget in the dock, or in the news stream on the left side of your home screen. However, the assistant needed a makeover because AI was
With training data at their disposal, IT companies including as Google, Anthropic, OpenAI, and Meta are racing to develop the best large language model (LLM) in order to produce valuable services that attract investors, businesses, and consumers. Some businesses offer smaller versions of their LLMs that can run locally on mobile devices, as the most
