Highlights new Android metric to track excessive battery drain developed with Samsung’s input and refined by developers wake lock sessions over 2 hours will be flagged apps crossing 5% threshold in 28 days get warnings Sujit Ram’s expert view on Google’s stricter app standards policy effective March 1, 2026 Google Play Introduces Battery Drain Monitoring…
Highlights Chrome on Android introduces Audio Overview, powered by generative AI Works like a podcast-style summary of web pages Accessible via the Read Aloud menu in Chrome Different from standard Read Aloud, which only reads text word-for-word Rolling out gradually with Chrome build 140.0.7339.124 Google is bringing a fresh twist to browsing on Android with…
Simplified & Original Content (Approx. 350 words): Get ready, Pixel fans! Leaked details hint at what Google might charge for its upcoming Pixel 10 phones in Europe, and there’s exciting buzz around a possible price drop for the foldable model. A trusted tech source, Roland Quandt, shared potential European prices online. Here’s the rumored lineup: Pixel 10:…
Got a Pixel 6a with a dying battery? Google is stepping up with fixes and cash for users hit by battery troubles. If your phone drains too fast or gets hot while charging, you might qualify for a free repair or cash payout. What’s the Problem? Many Pixel 6a owners reported rapid battery drain. Phones got unusually hot during charging. Google confirmed…
Google’s Pixel 7 phones can no longer be sold in Japan – and newer models (Pixel 8 and 9) might soon follow. This shocking ban stems from a major patent battle with South Korean tech company Pantech. Why the Ban Happened Court Order: In June 2025, Tokyo’s District Court banned sales of Pixel 7 phones. Patent Dispute: Pantech…
A major security flaw in Google’s account recovery system let hackers find your linked phone number in under 20 minutes—without your knowledge! Security expert Brutecat discovered the bug and alerted Google, who fixed it quickly. How the Hack Worked Attackers combined Google’s recovery tools to guess your number. They used automated scripts to try every possible…
Google Launches Affordable Pixel 9a with State-of-the-Art Specs Google has unveiled its latest smartphone, the Pixel 9a, the most affordable in the Pixel 9 series. Priced at $499 or approximately 49,999 Indian rupees, it’s out in April. Japan’s official store has the Pixel 9a listed but pricing is not available yet. Design and Build: A…
Google has updated the Find My Device app and added a new feature that improves user connectivity and safety. The new “People” tab lets you share your real-time location with contacts, beyond the original purpose of finding lost devices. Key Features Real-Time Location Sharing: Like Google Maps, the “People” tab allows you to share your…
Google has announced it will be phasing out the old Google Assistant on Android devices and replacing it with Gemini AI by the end of this year. This will extend beyond smartphones to tablets, headphones, and smartwatches that currently use Google Assistant. As of now, Android users have the choice between the classic Google Assistant…
Enhanced AI Models for Diverse Needs Gemini 2.0 Series: Introduced in January, the Gemini 2.0 series features three specialized versions tailored for different tasks. “2.0 Flash” optimizes daily tasks, “2.0 Flash Thinking” tackles complex queries, and “2.0 Pro” excels in advanced processing tasks like programming and mathematics. Imagen 3: This new image generation AI produces…
