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Google’s AI push is changing what it means to buy an Android phone

Google’s AI push is changing what it means to buy an Android phone

[ad_1] Joe Maring / Android Authority Scan through this year’s Google I/O announcements, and you’ll find two defining, interlocking themes. AI now permeates nearly every Google product; Search, Shopping, and even YouTube have all received the Gemini treatment to varying degrees. Likewise, Android’s Gemini app is set for an overhaul with a new “Neural Expressive” …

Searching for Cancer Cures Is Part of Google’s AI Story. It Deserves to Be More Than a Footnote

Searching for Cancer Cures Is Part of Google’s AI Story. It Deserves to Be More Than a Footnote

[ad_1] One hour and 45 minutes into the Google I/O keynote, I suddenly sat upright in my chair. The CEO of Google DeepMind and Alphabet’s Isomorphic Labs, Demis Hassabis, was on stage talking about Gemini for Science and the work his team is doing to solve meaty, difficult real-world problems with AI. It’s important, compelling …

Android 17 cracks down on apps that play surprise audio in the background

Android 17 cracks down on apps that play surprise audio in the background

[ad_1] Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Android 17 is introducing stricter rules for apps that play audio in the background. Apps will need to be actively in use or use approved background services to control audio playback. The change aims to reduce random, unexpected audio playback, which can lead to potentially embarrassing moments for …

Honor partners with world record holding marathon runner Sebastian Sawe

Honor partners with world record holding marathon runner Sebastian Sawe

[ad_1] Today Honor has announced that it’s partnering up with Kenyan marathon runner Sebastian Sawe, who currently holds the world record in marathon by going under two hours (1:59:30 to be exact). Sawe will be Honor’s newest brand ambassador. Honor refers to him as its “Global Chief Running Partner”. Maybe that should be “Global Chief …

Sony’s 1000X The Collexion headphones are here, and pricey

Sony’s 1000X The Collexion headphones are here, and pricey

[ad_1] TL;DR After weeks of leaks, the Sony 1000X The Collexion headphones are official. They feature a bespoke driver unit, upgraded faux leather material all around, and DSEE Ultimate for AI upscaling. You can buy them starting today for $649. After a few weeks of teasers, leaks, and more leaks, Sony has officially launched its …

Demis Hassabis said this might be the ‘foothills of the singularity.’ What?

Demis Hassabis said this might be the ‘foothills of the singularity.’ What?

[ad_1] Welcome to a “profound moment for humanity,” according to Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis, who closed out Google I/O’s keynote presentation on Tuesday, saying: Google’s cutting-edge research and products will help unlock AGI’s incredible potential for the benefit of the entire world. When we look back at this time, I think we will realize …

The Most Important Announcements from Google I/O 2026

The Most Important Announcements from Google I/O 2026

[ad_1] Google’s annual developer conference has grown so large that it has been split into two in recent years. The tech behemoth held an event last week dedicated to its Android mobile operating system, Googlebooks and more. Today’s event was devoted to the rest of its platforms.  The common theme uniting both is the company’s AI tools, …

‘Ask YouTube’ brings AI-powered conversational search to video, adds Gemini Omni to Shorts

‘Ask YouTube’ brings AI-powered conversational search to video, adds Gemini Omni to Shorts

[ad_1] Google is completely revamping its search experience, and that doesn’t stop at YouTube. Like the rest of Google, YouTube’s search bar is getting infused with AI tools like “Ask YouTube,” a feature that is supposed to give users a more sophisticated search experience. “With Ask YouTube, you can ask more complex search queries, such …

This new Android camera app fixes “fake” phone photos

This new Android camera app fixes “fake” phone photos

[ad_1] TL;DR VWFNDR + MBL is a new camera app that captures unprocessed Bayer RAW DNG (and JPEG) files to skip modern computational photography pipelines and preserve real-world imperfections. The app utilizes the open C2PA standard to provide a tamper-evident record, proving the image was taken by a real camera and not generated or altered …