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…
Google lowers how often people can use Gemini 3 Pro and image tools for free https://www.rprna.com/google-lowers-how-often-people-can-use-gemini-3-pro-and-image-tools-for-free/
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Google lowers how often people can use Gemini 3 Pro and image tools for free
Google recently changed the rules for how often people can use its latest and most powerful artificial intelligence (AI) tools, Gemini 3 Pro and Nano Banana Pro, without paying. The company explained that this shift is necessary because a very high number…
Google Account website gets a modern new look with better organization https://www.rprna.com/google-account-website-gets-a-modern-new-look-with-better-organization/
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Google Account website gets a modern new look with better organization
Google has updated the look of the Google Account page on the internet. This change comes after they updated the Android app in June. The new design is simpler and uses modern styling called Material 3 Expressive. If you visit the account page online, you…
Google Messages gets new look for links while keep reminders officially move to tasks https://www.rprna.com/google-messages-gets-new-look-for-links-while-keep-reminders-officially-move-to-tasks/
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Google Messages gets new look for links while keep reminders officially move to tasks
Google has been working hard to refresh the look and function of two of its most popular tools, making them easier to use. Users of Google Messages and Google Keep are currently seeing significant changes aimed at improving how we share information and handle…
Latest Updates for Google Users: Weather app changes and new security tools in Messages https://www.rprna.com/latest-updates-for-google-users-weather-app-changes-and-new-security-tools-in-messages/
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Latest Updates for Google Users: Weather app changes and new security tools in Messages
Google is bringing some important updates and shifts to how we use a couple of its key mobile tools: the weather checker and the Messages app. For many Android users, the familiar weather shortcut is changing, while the Messages app is gaining several powerful…
Google rolls out new features to simplify dual-SIM messaging and bring AI tools to your news feed https://www.rprna.com/google-rolls-out-new-features-to-simplify-dual-sim-messaging-and-bring-ai-tools-to-your-news-feed/
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Google rolls out new features to simplify dual-SIM messaging and bring AI tools to your news feed
Google has recently started making some helpful changes to two of its most-used apps, Google Messages and the Google Discover feed. These updates are aimed at making everyday tasks on your phone much smoother, especially for people who use more than one phone…
Google rolls out new look for Android QR Scanner as old Nest Cams face ongoing offline problems https://www.rprna.com/google-rolls-out-new-look-for-android-qr-scanner-as-old-nest-cams-face-ongoing-offline-problems/
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Google rolls out new look for Android QR Scanner as old Nest Cams face ongoing offline problems
Google is making changes across its ecosystem, bringing a fresh design to a widely used Android feature while simultaneously dealing with a frustrating issue affecting some of its smart home camera users. The updated look for Android’s built-in QR code scanner…
Google's December News: Major updates for Android XR Glasses and better phone performance https://www.rprna.com/googles-december-news-major-updates-for-android-xr-glasses-and-better-phone-performance/
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Google’s December News: Major updates for Android XR Glasses and better phone performance
Google is finishing the year 2025 with key announcements and helpful changes for people using its technology. The news covers two main areas: a big future update for Extended Reality (XR) devices like smart glasses, and the usual monthly updates to keep your…
Google Updates: Easier AI chat in search and a new document scanner for Android https://www.rprna.com/google-updates-easier-ai-chat-in-search-and-a-new-document-scanner-for-android/
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Google Updates: Easier AI chat in search and a new document scanner for Android
Google is rolling out two important changes this week that aim to make using your devices and searching for information much simpler. These updates affect how you talk to Google’s artificial intelligence and how you use your phone to scan documents. Faster…
Google's new Android tools: simpler voice recording and lost phone help on your lock screen https://www.rprna.com/googles-new-android-tools-simpler-voice-recording-and-lost-phone-help-on-your-lock-screen/
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Google’s new Android tools: simpler voice recording and lost phone help on your lock screen
Google is making some useful changes to two important apps on Android phones. These updates focus on making voice recording easier to manage and improving ways to identify your device if it ever goes missing. The changes show how Google is always looking…
Google’s New Updates: Better ways to call, safer searches, and easier phone use for everyone https://www.rprna.com/googles-new-updates-better-ways-to-call-safer-searches-and-easier-phone-use-for-everyone/
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Google’s New Updates: Better ways to call, safer searches, and easier phone use for everyone
Google is rolling out a lot of new features across its Android phones and apps, all designed to make your daily digital life simpler and safer. From knowing why someone is calling to connecting your hearing aids with a single tap, here is a look at the most…