You will now see ads in Google's AI Search results https://www.rprna.com/you-will-now-see-ads-in-googles-ai-search-results/
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You will now see ads in Google’s AI Search results
The artificial intelligence feature within Google Search is now beginning to show paid advertisements. This change makes the new AI search results much like the standard Google searches we are used to, where sponsored messages often appear. Reports suggest…
Your Latest Google News: Assistant is leaving soon and Gmail gets picture previews and a search surprise https://www.rprna.com/your-latest-google-news-assistant-is-leaving-soon-and-gmail-gets-picture-previews-and-a-search-surprise/
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Your Latest Google News: Assistant is leaving soon and Gmail gets picture previews and a search surprise
Big changes are happening across the Google world, from when we’ll lose a familiar voice helper to new ways we see emails and even a secret message hidden in the search bar. The most significant news concerns the classic voice assistant we’ve all used for…
Android 17 might let you copy and paste across your phone and computer https://www.rprna.com/android-17-might-let-you-copy-and-paste-across-your-phone-and-computer/
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Android 17 might let you copy and paste across your phone and computer
Right now, when you copy a piece of text or a picture on your Android phone, that information only stays on your phone. If you want to use it on your computer or another tablet, you usually have to use a separate app to move it over. This hassle might soon…
The missing photo tool is coming back to Google Photos https://www.rprna.com/the-missing-photo-tool-is-coming-back-to-google-photos/
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The missing photo tool is coming back to Google Photos
Google Photos made some big changes to its photo editing screen earlier this year, and not everyone was happy about it. While there were many good things to like about the update, one important function disappeared: the tool for fixing a picture’s perspective.…
Google’s Major Update: New look for menus and details on powerful AI Pro and Ultra plans https://www.rprna.com/googles-major-update-new-look-for-menus-and-details-on-powerful-ai-pro-and-ultra-plans/
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Google’s Major Update: New look for menus and details on powerful AI Pro and Ultra plans
Google is rolling out two major developments that will impact how people use their services, covering both design and advanced artificial intelligence. On the design side, the company is continuing to update its platform with the new Material 3 Expressive…
The Pixel Studio app will soon let you make animated pictures and GIFs on your Pixel 8 phone https://www.rprna.com/the-pixel-studio-app-will-soon-let-you-make-animated-pictures-and-gifs-on-your-pixel-8-phone/
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The Pixel Studio app will soon let you make animated pictures and GIFs on your Pixel 8 phone
It looks like Google is planning to bring the neat photo editing app called “Pixel Studio” to the older Pixel 8 phones. This is a big deal because the app can now let you turn your pictures into short, moving animations—like a GIF. Google quietly changed…
The Google Assistant is officially being replaced by Gemini on Samsung Galaxy devices https://www.rprna.com/the-google-assistant-is-officially-being-replaced-by-gemini-on-samsung-galaxy-devices/
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The Google Assistant is officially being replaced by Gemini on Samsung Galaxy devices
Google introduced its newest smart helper, Gemini, a couple of years ago. This powerful artificial intelligence tool first became available on the latest Samsung Galaxy phones, tablets, and smartwatches. After that, Google gradually added it to a variety…
Google offers clarity on Gemini and Gmail privacy, plus a new look for Photos https://www.rprna.com/google-offers-clarity-on-gemini-and-gmail-privacy-plus-a-new-look-for-photos/
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Google offers clarity on Gemini and Gmail privacy, plus a new look for Photos
Google recently spoke out to correct what it called “misleading reports” that have been spreading widely online. These reports suggested that the company had changed user settings to allow its new Gemini AI model to learn from private content in Gmail. The…
Google’s Next Big Moves: New ‘Aluminium OS’ to run Android on computers and one-tap media switching https://www.rprna.com/googles-next-big-moves-new-aluminium-os-to-run-android-on-computers-and-one-tap-media-switching/
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Google’s Next Big Moves: New ‘Aluminium OS’ to run Android on computers and one-tap media switching
Google is currently getting ready to launch two very big updates for its Android system. These changes will affect how we use computers and how we listen to music and videos throughout our day. First, Google is working on a new computer operating system (OS)…
Why Google's flat Pixel 9a design should be the blueprint for future flagship phones https://www.rprna.com/why-googles-flat-pixel-9a-design-should-be-the-blueprint-for-future-flagship-phones/
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Why Google’s flat Pixel 9a design should be the blueprint for future flagship phones
If major companies like Samsung and Apple are struggling to keep selling extremely thin phones, it is unlikely that Google will start making them. This is a shame, in my opinion, but if the Pixel series needs an inspiring new design, I believe they should…
Google's New Look: Full-screen glow for Gemini and a fresh Gradient for Photos App https://www.rprna.com/googles-new-look-full-screen-glow-for-gemini-and-a-fresh-gradient-for-photos-app/
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Google’s New Look: Full-screen glow for Gemini and a fresh Gradient for Photos App
Google is making some visual changes to two of its important apps, Google Photos and Gemini, with new design updates rolling out to users. A New Icon for Google Photos The Google Photos app is getting a refreshed icon in its latest update, version 7.55, which…
Google's Circle to Search gets way smarter with new AI chat upgrade https://www.rprna.com/googles-circle-to-search-gets-way-smarter-with-new-ai-chat-upgrade/
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Google’s Circle to Search gets way smarter with new AI chat upgrade
Google’s smart feature called “Circle to Search” is getting a big, helpful upgrade. This tool is super handy because it lets you quickly search for anything on your screen just by circling, highlighting, or tapping it. However, if you wanted to ask a second…
Pixel Launcher gets a colorful new look as Gemini AI plans to change how we use apps https://www.rprna.com/pixel-launcher-gets-a-colorful-new-look-as-gemini-ai-plans-to-change-how-we-use-apps/
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Pixel Launcher gets a colorful new look as Gemini AI plans to change how we use apps
Google is rolling out some interesting changes to its phone software, covering everything from simple design fixes to completely new ways of building applications. Starting with how your Pixel phone looks, a new update for the Android operating system, called…
WhatsApp may soon let you save status updates as drafts https://www.rprna.com/whatsapp-may-soon-let-you-save-status-updates-as-drafts/
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WhatsApp may soon let you save status updates as drafts
WhatsApp appears to be making status updates much less of a headache for users. If you have ever been halfway through creating a great status—maybe adding multiple photos, text, or stickers—only to be pulled away, you know the frustration. When you leave…
Google's Big App Upgrades: AI image maker lands in Search and new saving and chat tools for Messages https://www.rprna.com/googles-big-app-upgrades-ai-image-maker-lands-in-search-and-new-saving-and-chat-tools-for-messages/
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Google’s Big App Upgrades: AI image maker lands in Search and new saving and chat tools for Messages
Google is always working hard behind the scenes to make its popular apps better, and it looks like a few big updates are on the way for both the main Google search app and the Google Messages chat app. These changes aim to make your everyday tasks easier…
The new Google Contacts design looks great, but sharing phone numbers just got slower https://www.rprna.com/the-new-google-contacts-design-looks-great-but-sharing-phone-numbers-just-got-slower/
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The new Google Contacts design looks great, but sharing phone numbers just got slower
Google is giving its Contacts application a big visual update. This new style, known as the Material 3 Expressive design, is meant to make apps look more modern and friendly. While the main parts of the Contacts and Phone apps already look this way, the company…
Big Changes for YouTube TV Viewers: Disney deal costs more and Univision channels are back https://www.rprna.com/big-changes-for-youtube-tv-viewers-disney-deal-costs-more-and-univision-channels-are-back/
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Big Changes for YouTube TV Viewers: Disney deal costs more and Univision channels are back
After months of discussion and public disagreements, YouTube TV has settled two major deals that will affect many of its subscribers. While customers are happy to have their favorite channels back, some new information reveals that YouTube TV lost out on…
Google Maps adds the Gemini Assistant to all travel modes https://www.rprna.com/google-maps-adds-the-gemini-assistant-to-all-travel-modes/
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Google Maps adds the Gemini Assistant to all travel modes
Google Maps is finally bringing its new Gemini smart helper into its navigation (or guiding) feature. This comes after they first announced it in early November. Gemini is already available when looking up places, and soon it will also work with Google Lens…
Circle to Search on Android now uses AI for follow-up questions https://www.rprna.com/circle-to-search-on-android-now-uses-ai-for-follow-up-questions/
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Circle to Search on Android now uses AI for follow-up questions
Google is currently testing a significant change for its handy “Circle to Search” feature on Android phones. When you use the tool to look up something on your screen and then want to ask a second, related question, those follow-up searches will now be guided…
Your Android phone's Wi-Fi hotspot just got a big upgrade for speed and better connections https://www.rprna.com/your-android-phones-wi-fi-hotspot-just-got-a-big-upgrade-for-speed-and-better-connections/
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Your Android phone’s Wi-Fi hotspot just got a big upgrade for speed and better connections
For a long time, sharing your phone’s internet connection with another device, like a laptop or tablet, meant making a difficult choice. This choice was between speed and reach. You could pick the slower 2.4 GHz frequency band, which offered a connection…
The secret Google Maps trick that gives Pixel 10 owners 4 extra hours of battery life https://www.rprna.com/the-secret-google-maps-trick-that-gives-pixel-10-owners-4-extra-hours-of-battery-life/
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The secret Google Maps trick that gives Pixel 10 owners 4 extra hours of battery life
If you own one of the new Pixel 10 phones, you might have just received a great new tool in Google Maps. After a recent software update, Google is rolling out a special ‘Power Saving mode’ to help your phone’s battery last much longer while you’re getting…