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Google's Gemini AI Could Soon Make Quick Calls for You
Innovation•Oct 6

Google's Gemini AI Could Soon Make Quick Calls for You

Google is testing an AI feature that could make simple phone calls on your behalf, like telling mom you're running late or asking a friend about dinner plans. The update would help deliver quick messages to people who prefer calls over texts.

The Verge•2 min read
Google's Guided Vision Helps Blind Users Navigate the World
Innovation•Oct 1

Google's Guided Vision Helps Blind Users Navigate the World

Google just launched Guided Vision, an AI feature that describes the world in real-time for people with low vision. Point your phone's camera at anything and get instant audio descriptions to help you read labels, find objects, or explore your surroundings.

The Verge•2 min read
Android Now Moves Passwords Securely Between Managers
Innovation•Sep 11

Android Now Moves Passwords Securely Between Managers

Switching password managers just got infinitely easier for Android users. Google's new system transfers all your logins between apps without risking your security or wasting your time.

Ars Technica•2 min read
Privacy-First GrapheneOS Expands Beyond Google Phones
Innovation•Aug 24

Privacy-First GrapheneOS Expands Beyond Google Phones

A secure, Google-free version of Android is coming to Motorola phones next year, including the first-ever flip phone support. The move marks a major win for anyone who wants smartphone security without Big Tech tracking.

The Verge•3 min read
Judge Orders Google to Make App Stores Easier to Find
Solutions•Aug 15

Judge Orders Google to Make App Stores Easier to Find

A federal judge just ruled that Google must make third-party app stores much easier to discover on Android devices. The decision means more competition and more choices for millions of smartphone users.

Google News - Technology•2 min read
Google Now Hosts Rival App Stores After Epic Legal Win
Solutions•Aug 11

Google Now Hosts Rival App Stores After Epic Legal Win

Android users can now download competing app stores directly from Google Play for the first time, ending Google's exclusive control. The change comes from a court order after Epic Games won its antitrust lawsuit.

Ars Technica•2 min read
Google Makes Switching from iPhone to Android Effortless
Innovation•Jul 23

Google Makes Switching from iPhone to Android Effortless

Switching smartphones just got a whole lot easier. Google's new Android 17 feature lets iPhone users wirelessly transfer their entire digital life without downloading extra apps.

TechCrunch•2 min read
Android Phones Get AI Shield Against Deepfake Voice Scams
Innovation•Jun 3

Android Phones Get AI Shield Against Deepfake Voice Scams

Google just rolled out a smart new feature that helps Android users spot fake calls from scammers using AI voice cloning. Your phone can now verify if that "friend" calling really is who they claim to be.

Google News - Technology•2 min read
Android Phones Now Detect AI Scam Calls Automatically
Solutions•Jun 3

Android Phones Now Detect AI Scam Calls Automatically

Google just launched a feature that stops AI scammers from impersonating your loved ones over the phone. Your Android device can now verify that "Mom" calling is actually Mom, not a deepfake.

TechCrunch•2 min read
Android's New Feature Stops AI Voice Scam Calls
Solutions•Jun 3

Android's New Feature Stops AI Voice Scam Calls

Google just launched a game-changing Android feature that can detect when scammers spoof phone numbers and AI-clone voices to trick you. Starting today, millions of Android users will get instant warnings when someone's pretending to be their friend or family member.

Google News - Technology•3 min read
Android Detects Fake Calls to Stop AI Voice Scams
Innovation•Jun 3

Android Detects Fake Calls to Stop AI Voice Scams

Google just launched technology that stops scammers from using AI voice clones to impersonate your loved ones. The new feature protects over a billion Android users from a $3 billion fraud crisis.

Ars Technica•2 min read
Microsoft Builds Android OS That Creates Apps On-the-Fly
Videos•Jun 3

Microsoft Builds Android OS That Creates Apps On-the-Fly

Microsoft just unveiled Project Solara, an Android-based operating system that uses AI agents to generate custom interfaces instantly based on what you need in the moment. Instead of downloading apps for every device, future gadgets could create their own interfaces on the spot.

Ars Technica•3 min read