Choose your favorite news sources for Google’s top stories https://www.samandroid.com/2025/06/26/choose-your-favorite-news-sources-for-googles-top-stories/
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Choose your favorite news sources for Google’s top stories
Google is trying out a new way to make its Top Stories section more personal. Usually, computers pick the news stories you see based on algorithms. Now, Google is testing a feature where you can choose your favorite news websites to show up more often in…
Google launches AI Ultra for businesses https://www.samandroid.com/2025/06/26/google-launches-ai-ultra-for-businesses/
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Google launches AI Ultra for businesses
Google has introduced a new plan called “Google AI Ultra for Business,” following the consumer version revealed at I/O 2025. This plan is an add-on for Google Workspace customers, who already got access to the full Gemini AI features earlier this year. It’s…
Google Pixel phones face sales ban in Japan https://www.samandroid.com/2025/06/27/google-pixel-phones-face-sales-ban-in-japan/
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Google Pixel phones face sales ban in Japan
A Japanese court has stopped Google from selling its Pixel 7 series phones in Japan due to a patent issue with Pantech, a South Korean company. The problem involves a technology called control signal mapping, which is important for 4G connections. This tech…
New Google app setting lets you turn off link shortening on Android https://www.samandroid.com/2025/06/27/new-google-app-setting-lets-you-turn-off-link-shortening-on-android/
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New Google app setting lets you turn off link shortening on Android
When you share a link from the Google app on Android, it often shortens the URL automatically, especially from Search or Discover. This creates a shorter link, like share.google.com/abcxyz, which can be handy but sometimes hides the original website address.…
New help feature in Pixel Camera 9.9 https://www.samandroid.com/2025/06/27/new-help-feature-in-pixel-camera-9-9/
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New help feature in Pixel Camera 9.9
Google’s Pixel Camera 9.9 update is now available, bringing a handy new “education hub” for Pixel 6 and newer devices. This feature adds a question mark icon in the top-right corner of the camera’s viewfinder, making accessing tips and tricks for every shooting…
Google Docs on Android fixes search bar issue https://www.samandroid.com/2025/06/27/google-docs-on-android-fixes-search-bar-issue/
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Google Docs on Android fixes search bar issue
For a long time, using Google Docs on Android had a frustrating problem: when scrolling, the search bar would awkwardly stick under the phone’s status bar, making it hard to use. A recent update finally solves this issue, improving the app’s usability and…
Gboard updates emoji and gif picker design https://www.samandroid.com/2025/06/27/gboard-updates-emoji-and-gif-picker-design/
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Gboard updates emoji and gif picker design
Google recently tweaked the Gboard emoji, GIF, and sticker picker after user feedback, making it easier to use. The changes, now in the latest Gboard beta (version 15.5.7.766552071), fix two parts of a redesign that didn’t quite hit the mark. The original…
Google Contacts may get a cool new call screen feature https://www.samandroid.com/2025/06/27/google-contacts-may-get-a-cool-new-call-screen-feature/
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Google Contacts may get a cool new call screen feature
Google is working on a fresh feature for its Contacts app on Android called “calling cards.” This could make your phone calls more fun and personal, similar to Apple’s Contact Posters on iPhones. An APK teardown of the Google Contacts app (version 4.55) revealed…
How to disable AI search in Google Photos https://www.samandroid.com/2025/06/27/how-to-disable-ai-search-in-google-photos/
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How to disable AI search in Google Photos
Google Photos recently updated its search feature, introducing a new AI-powered tool called “Ask Photos.” This feature helps you find specific pictures, like those from a certain event or with specific people, using smart technology. While it’s useful, some…
Google Wallet gets a fresh, user-friendly look https://www.samandroid.com/2025/06/27/google-wallet-gets-a-fresh-user-friendly-look/
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Google Wallet gets a fresh, user-friendly look
Google Wallet on Android is rolling out a sleek new design called Material 3 Expressive, making it simpler and more modern to use. The update brings a fresh visual style to the app, focusing on ease and clarity for users. On the main screen, the word “Wallet”…
Pixel Watch 3 introduces new bluetooth tracking feature https://www.samandroid.com/2025/06/27/pixel-watch-3-introduces-new-bluetooth-tracking-feature/
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Pixel Watch 3 introduces new bluetooth tracking feature
Google’s Pixel Watch 3 is the first Android device to support a cool new Bluetooth feature called Channel Sounding. This tech makes it easier to find things with super accurate location tracking, even if the item doesn’t have an ultra-wideband (UWB) chip.…
Android 16’s new feature to spot fake cell towers https://www.samandroid.com/2025/06/27/android-16s-new-feature-to-spot-fake-cell-towers/
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Android 16’s new feature to spot fake cell towers
Android 16 introduces a handy “network alerts” tool to protect your phone from sneaky fake cell towers, often called “stingrays.” These devices can secretly monitor your calls and texts. With this new feature, your phone will warn you if it connects to an…