Following last month's massive Pixel Drop update and the relatively minor April 2025 Pixel Drop focused on Gemini Live's new Astra capabilities, Google is now pushing out the April Android 15 security patch. The update is making its way to a wide range of Pixel devices today, including the Pixel 6, … [Read more...] about The April Android 15 security and bug fix update is rolling out
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Gemini Live’s new camera mode now rolling out to select flagship Android phones
After last week's announcement for Gemini Advanced users, Google is now officially rolling out Gemini Live's new camera and screen sharing features to Google Pixel 9 and Samsung Galaxy S25 series owners. This means if you've got one of these shiny new phones, or if you're a Gemini Advanced … [Read more...] about Gemini Live’s new camera mode now rolling out to select flagship Android phones
Linux on Android: Google clarifies the new Terminal app’s purpose
Google has recently clarified the purpose of its new Linux Terminal app for Android, dispelling some of the speculation surrounding its release. While the ability to run a full Linux distribution on a Pixel phone has excited many, Google's intentions are less about creating a new desktop environment … [Read more...] about Linux on Android: Google clarifies the new Terminal app’s purpose
Move over Gemini: You can now set ChatGPT as the default assistant on Android
The landscape of AI assistants is evolving by the day, giving users more choice than ever before. While Google's Gemini holds a prominent position on Android, it's no longer the only option for those seeking quick access to AI. The ability to change your default assistant (triggered by a long-press … [Read more...] about Move over Gemini: You can now set ChatGPT as the default assistant on Android
Gemini apps are here, but they’re not exactly new
Google has made a subtle but useful change to Gemini by rebranding "Gemini Extensions" to "Gemini Apps." This shift, already showing up in the latest beta version of the Google app (version 16.8.31.sa.arm64), looks to be the beginning of a move towards a more integrated and user-friendly experience … [Read more...] about Gemini apps are here, but they’re not exactly new
Chromebooks, ChromeOS and the Android Kernel: what we think is going on [VIDEO]
There's been a lot of talk, rumor, excitement and trepidation going around about Android replacing Chrome OS on Chromebooks. On one side, you have Google telling us just a bit about the changes under the hood in an announcement that was purposefully meant to sound benign. On the other, you have wild … [Read more...] about Chromebooks, ChromeOS and the Android Kernel: what we think is going on [VIDEO]
Android XR and ChromeOS could be a match made in heaven
Recently announced to take on devices like the Meta Quest, Apple Vision Pro, and Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, Android XR looks impressive thus far. With support for full-blown VR applications and day-to-day AR glasses as well, it feels like the sky is the limit for what Google might be able to … [Read more...] about Android XR and ChromeOS could be a match made in heaven
If Android takes over for ChromeOS, I want widgets on my desktop
With all the chatter around ChromeOS eventually shifting to the Android kernel (and wilder rumors that Android will replace ChromeOS 100% on Chromebooks eventually), there's one massive benefit I'm really hoping for as a result of whatever all of this becomes: widgets. I love home screen widgets on … [Read more...] about If Android takes over for ChromeOS, I want widgets on my desktop
Say hello to Android XR: a new Gemini-focused OS for glasses and headsets
Remember back when Android was just for phones? That's definitely not the case any longer. Over the years, we've seen it expand to tablets, watches, TVs, vehicles, potentially Chromebooks; and now, Google is taking Android to a whole new dimension: extended reality (XR). In a world increasingly … [Read more...] about Say hello to Android XR: a new Gemini-focused OS for glasses and headsets
Blackmagic Camera App for Android gets a massive time-saving new feature
The Blackmagic Camera app for Android just received another update that continues to add to its professional capabilities. Following its release in June, Blackmagic has diligently improved the app, and this latest version has introduced a killer new feature: live syncing of media to Blackmagic … [Read more...] about Blackmagic Camera App for Android gets a massive time-saving new feature
Wear OS 5.1 with Android 15 is arriving with new features in a developer preview
Google has quietly dropped a new Wear OS update right on the heels of the Wear OS 5 arriving for older Pixel Watches. This time, it's Wear OS 5.1 in a developer preview, and it's bringing some interesting goodies to the table. First off, the big news is that Wear OS 5.1 is based on Android 15 … [Read more...] about Wear OS 5.1 with Android 15 is arriving with new features in a developer preview
Google Calendar on Android gets full-blown Google Tasks integration
Google Calendar on Android is about to get a whole lot more powerful with a new, full-featured Google Tasks integration. Up until now, Google Calendar on your Android phone has been pretty basic when it comes to Tasks. You could create and view tasks with due dates, but that was about it. That's all … [Read more...] about Google Calendar on Android gets full-blown Google Tasks integration
