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Google’s going to let you replace Gemini with other assistants on Android

You can now make ChatGPT your default voice assistant, not Google Gemini, on Android. Here's how. The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox

ZDNet · 1d

Google Gemini just made two of its best features available for free

Google went from being a dark horse in the AI space to a frontrunner with its Gemini offerings. To keep up that momentum, Google is announcing a slew of Gemini updates that will enhance the AI assistant's overall experience -- including for free users.

Yahoo · 1d

Google is giving away Gemini's best paid features for free — here's the tools you can try now

Google is taking Gemini to the next level and giving users more with major upgrades aimed to make Gemini even more personal, plus many of the upgrades are free.

Google, Android 16 and desktop mode

Digital Trends on MSN · 3h

Turns out, Google hasn’t forgotten about Android desktop mode

Android 16 could make your Android device more like Windows and other desktop OSs. The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox

Android Headlines on MSN · 1h

More Android phones could finally get a desktop mode

The latest beta for Android 16 just landed, and we’re starting to see what Google has planned for Android devices. The folks at Android Authority were able to dig into the software and find out that Google is looking to bring a new desktop mode named Desktop View. This could bring a Dex-like experience to more phones.

Android Authority · 22h

Google is working on a new desktop mode for Android phones called Desktop View

Google is testing Desktop View in Android 16, a full-fledged desktop mode experience that could rival Samsung DeX.

Google, game developers conference and Android

The Verge on MSN · 21h

Google is bringing a lot more Android games to PCs

Ahead of the Game Developers Conference next week, Google is announcing that all mobile Android games will be available by default on Google Play Games on PC unless a developer opts out. The change could significantly boost the number of games on the platform, as previously, developers had to opt in.

Android Authority · 1d

Here's how Google is making it easier for developers to port PC games to Android

Google wants to make it easier to port PC games to Android, so it's announced a bunch of new Android features and tools to help game devs.

Ars Technica · 1d

Google is bringing every Android game to Windows in big gaming update

As for games on Android, Google now hopes to build on the success of high-end cross-platform hits like Genshin Impact and Diablo Immortal. These games are crawling with in-app purchases, but they're very pretty and have made a lot of money on Android.

Chromecast with Google TV Is Finally Getting Android 14

Android Authority · 22h

Your Chromecast with Google TV is finally graduating from Android 12 to 14

Google is starting to roll out the Android 14 update for Chromecast with Google TV. The new OS update weighs in at 809MB and adds support for Find My Remote and Customizable Button. Some users claim they are experiencing some issues since installing the update.

Yahoo · 1d

Following recent problems, Chromecasts are getting a free update to Android 14 – here's what that means

Google is now rolling out the Android 14 update for Chromecast with Google TV devices. As Android Police reports, Google discontinued the Chromecast line-up in 2024 in favor of the new Google TV Streamer.

Android Headlines on MSN · 21h

Chromecast with Google TV picked up Android 14 (and bugs)

Even though Google just discontinued it, the Chromecast with Google TV just got a new update to Android 14. This update brings some new features, and some bugs. Google first announced this update in May last year,

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Android 16's settings could get a massive redesign

According to the latest Android 16 beta, Android Authority discovered a potential massive redesign to the settings menu.

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Apple sharing RCS encryption with Android users

When Apple added RCS support to iOS 18, the company used an older version of the protocol. This caused chat messages between ...

38mon MSN

Your custom Android clock could soon show on the notification panel

Your Android clock customizations could soon extend beyond your lock screen. Mishaal Rahman from Android Authority found the feature in the code of the latest Android 16 Beta, and while it’s not yet ...

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Here’s the One Feature I’m Excited About in the Latest Android 16 Beta Update

One feature I’m particularly excited about with Android 16 is broadcast audio support through Auracast. I experienced a ...

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Google tracks Android users before they open apps, report says

Leith posits that the reason for this is due to the sign-in process on Android devices. Once you sign in with your Google ...

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Android 16’s latest beta adds an iPhone-like Battery Health tool

Android 16’s latest beta adds a Battery Health dashboard that shows them the chemical aging status of their phone’s battery ...

Google is changing how you answer calls with a major Phone app redesign

Currently, if you're using Google's Phone app — whether on a Pixel or a device from manufacturers like Xiaomi, OnePlus, Oppo, ...

At least 5 North Korean spy apps have been found on Google Play — what you need to know

You always need to be careful about the apps you install on Android, even if you download them directly from Google Play.

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