Google Discover tests AI for quick article summaries https://www.samandroid.com/2025/07/15/google-discover-tests-ai-for-quick-article-summaries/
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Google Discover tests AI for quick article summaries
Google Discover is experimenting with a new feature that uses AI to create short summaries of articles, making it easier for users to grasp the main points without clicking through. These brief overviews, available on Android and iOS, pull information from…
New tabs for Android’s hidden phone menu https://www.samandroid.com/2025/07/15/new-tabs-for-androids-hidden-phone-menu/
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New tabs for Android’s hidden phone menu
Android’s latest Canary build brings a fresh update to a secret phone menu, making it easier to navigate. By dialing ##4636## in your phone’s dialer, you can access a hidden menu with options like Phone Information, Usage Statistics, and Wi-Fi Information.…
Gemini overlay gets a Circle to Search upgrade https://www.samandroid.com/2025/07/15/gemini-overlay-gets-a-circle-to-search-upgrade/
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Gemini overlay gets a Circle to Search upgrade
Google is making its Gemini overlay on Android even better by adding a feature similar to Circle to Search (CtS). This update makes it easier to ask about specific things on your screen without leaving the app you’re using. Right now, when you use Gemini’s…
Google’s plan to blend ChromeOS with Android https://www.samandroid.com/2025/07/15/googles-plan-to-blend-chromeos-with-android/
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Google’s plan to blend ChromeOS with Android
Google is working on combining ChromeOS, the system powering Chromebooks, with Android to create a single, unified platform. This change, first hinted at in 2024, aims to make laptops and phones work better together while boosting performance. Sameer Samat…
Google Chrome’s new AI Search shortcut in testing https://www.samandroid.com/2025/07/15/google-chromes-new-ai-search-shortcut-in-testing/
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Google Chrome’s new AI Search shortcut in testing
Google is trying out a new feature for Chrome on Android that makes searching with AI easier. In the latest Chrome Beta (version 139.0.7258.32), a new design for the new tab page includes a shortcut for AI Mode right under the search bar. This change aims…
New Gemini Feature: “Tell me about this” simplifies screen searches https://www.samandroid.com/2025/07/15/new-gemini-feature-tell-me-about-this-simplifies-screen-searches/
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New Gemini Feature: “Tell me about this” simplifies screen searches
Google’s Gemini app is getting a handy new tool called “Tell me about this,” which makes it easier to learn about what’s on your phone screen. This feature, spotted in the latest Google app beta for Android, feels similar to Circle to Search but has its own…
Google Messages makes sharing photos easier https://www.samandroid.com/2025/07/15/google-messages-makes-sharing-photos-easier/
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Google Messages makes sharing photos easier
Google Messages is improving how users share photos and videos by addressing a common complaint about its design. Previously, the app combined the camera and gallery into one feature, which frustrated some users who wanted to access each separately. Now,…
Google Keep may soon let you search inside a single note https://www.samandroid.com/2025/07/15/google-keep-may-soon-let-you-search-inside-a-single-note/
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Google Keep may soon let you search inside a single note
Google Keep might soon make it easier to find specific details in your notes. A new feature called “Find in note” could let users search within one note, perfect for those long or detailed ones. Right now, Google Keep only searches across all notes, which…
Google TV app gets a fresh, simple look https://www.samandroid.com/2025/07/15/google-tv-app-gets-a-fresh-simple-look/
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Google TV app gets a fresh, simple look
The Google TV app on Android is getting a small but noticeable update, bringing a cleaner and more modern design. The latest version, 4.39.3356.780959673.5, introduces a few changes inspired by Google’s Material 3 Expressive style, focusing mainly on the…
Simpler previews for Gemini Canvas on mobile https://www.samandroid.com/2025/07/15/simpler-previews-for-gemini-canvas-on-mobile/
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Simpler previews for Gemini Canvas on mobile
Google’s Gemini app is making it easier to check web code previews with its Canvas feature. Instead of jumping to a Chrome tab to see how your code looks, Gemini is testing a new way to show previews right inside the app. This change keeps everything in one…
Google Pixel Watch 4: What’s coming in 2025 https://www.samandroid.com/2025/07/15/google-pixel-watch-4-whats-coming-in-2025/
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Google Pixel Watch 4: What’s coming in 2025
Google’s Pixel Watch 4 is set to launch soon, and new details give us a glimpse of what to expect. The smartwatch will come in two sizes, 41mm and 45mm, with codenames “meridian” and “kenari,” inspired by Star Wars planets. Both sizes will offer Wi-Fi and…
Pixel Watch 4: Slightly bigger battery, same processor https://www.samandroid.com/2025/07/15/pixel-watch-4-slightly-bigger-battery-same-processor/
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Pixel Watch 4: Slightly bigger battery, same processor
Google’s upcoming Pixel Watch 4 is set to bring small but welcome improvements, especially for battery life. According to a trusted source, the 41mm model will have a 327mAh battery, while the 45mm version will feature a 459mAh battery. These are modest boosts…
Rivian teams up with Google Maps for better navigation https://www.samandroid.com/2025/07/15/rivian-teams-up-with-google-maps-for-better-navigation/
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Rivian teams up with Google Maps for better navigation
Rivian has partnered with Google Maps to upgrade the navigation system in its electric vehicles. The new system, rolling out now, keeps Rivian’s unique interface on the 15.6-inch touchscreen but uses Google Maps’ data for more accurate directions. This change…
New accessibility features for Android users https://www.samandroid.com/2025/07/15/new-accessibility-features-for-android-users/
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New accessibility features for Android users
Android’s latest updates bring exciting accessibility improvements to make your phone easier to use. For those who struggle to see small text or icons, Android’s screen magnifier now lets you zoom in on the keyboard and navigation bar. Before, these areas…
Pixel 6a battery update causes issues for users https://www.samandroid.com/2025/07/15/pixel-6a-battery-update-causes-issues-for-users/
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Pixel 6a battery update causes issues for users
Google’s recent mandatory software update for the Pixel 6a, rolled out on July 8, 2025, aimed to fix a battery overheating problem but has left many users frustrated. The update, part of Android 16, reduces battery capacity and charging speed for certain…
Chrome on Android now has a bottom address bar https://www.samandroid.com/2025/07/15/chrome-on-android-now-has-a-bottom-address-bar/
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Chrome on Android now has a bottom address bar
Google has finally made it possible for Chrome users on Android to move the address bar to the bottom of the screen, making browsing easier with one hand. This update, now rolling out to everyone, lets you choose where you want the address bar—top or bottom—based…
Google Home on Wear OS gets custom favorite devices https://www.samandroid.com/2025/07/16/google-home-on-wear-os-gets-custom-favorite-devices/
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Google Home on Wear OS gets custom favorite devices
Google Home for Wear OS now lets you pick your favorite devices for quick access, making it easier to control your smart home from your wrist. This update, announced on July 15, 2025, allows you to set different favorite devices on your smartwatch, phone…
Gemini update arrives for Wear OS smartwatches https://www.samandroid.com/2025/07/16/gemini-update-arrives-for-wear-os-smartwatches/
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Gemini update arrives for Wear OS smartwatches
Google is rolling out its Gemini AI to Wear OS smartwatches, making them smarter and more helpful. This update, now available through the Google Play Store, replaces the older Google Assistant. Users with Wear OS 4 or higher, like those with Pixel Watch,…
Gboard’s emoji and gif picker gets a fresh look https://www.samandroid.com/2025/07/16/gboards-emoji-and-gif-picker-gets-a-fresh-look/
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Gboard’s emoji and gif picker gets a fresh look
Google’s Gboard keyboard app for Android has a new update that makes picking emojis, GIFs, and stickers easier and cleaner. The latest change, now rolling out to all users, brings back a simpler design after some users didn’t like the earlier version. The…
Google One app gets a fresh, user-friendly look https://www.samandroid.com/2025/07/16/google-one-app-gets-a-fresh-user-friendly-look/
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Google One app gets a fresh, user-friendly look
Google is giving its Google One app for Android a makeover with a new design called Material 3 Expressive. This update, spotted in an early preview, brings a brighter and more engaging look to the app, though it’s not yet available to everyone. The revamped…