YouTube will let you search for things you see in Shorts
YouTube will let you search for things you see in Shorts You can circle, highlight, or tap the item you want to search for. | Image: YouTube YouTube is bringing Lens to Shorts. The feature, which will roll out in beta in the coming weeks, will let you search for more information about the animals, […]
Gemini can now watch Google Drive videos for you
Gemini can now watch Google Drive videos for you Google’s latest Drive features can give Workspace users more information about the videos they’ve saved. A Gemini AI feature that summarizes documents and PDFs in Google Drive is now expanding to video files, allowing users to gain insights about what’s in the video without having to […]
WhatsApp is working on an easier way to log out
WhatsApp is working on an easier way to log out WhatsApp is developing a solution for users to take a break from the messaging service without nuking their account data. A new “Logout [internal]” option spotted in the WhatsApp 2.25.17.37 beta release by Android Authority presents users with the choice to sign out on their […]
Google says Instagram fixed a battery drain issue on Android
Google says Instagram fixed a battery drain issue on Android If you’ve been having unusual battery drain issues on your Pixel phone lately, Instagram might be to blame. In a new support post, Google says that Instagram has updated its app to address the issue. The fix comes in Instagram version 382.0.0.49.84, which you can […]
Google Photos adds Pixel-exclusive AI features to redesigned editor
Google Photos adds Pixel-exclusive AI features to redesigned editor The UI redesign focuses on putting more of Google’s AI editing tools in front of users. Google Photos is being overhauled with more AI features that help users quickly edit their images without requiring advanced skills or professional apps. The redesigned Photos editor puts several AI […]
Samsung’s One UI 8 beta arrives on Galaxy S25 phones
Samsung's One UI 8 beta arrives on Galaxy S25 phones Samsung’s One UI 8 beta arrives on Galaxy S25 phones One UI 8 includes updates to Quick Share and the Reminder app. Samsung has launched its beta test of One UI 8, the company’s customized take on Android 16. The beta is available now on […]
Google CEO Sundar Pichai on the future of search, AI agents, and selling Chrome
Google CEO Sundar Pichai on the future of search, AI agents, and selling Chrome Today, I’m talking with Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai. We recorded this conversation in person after the Google I/O developer conference last week in what’s becoming a bit of a Decoder tradition. This is the third year that we’ve done […]
Gemini in Chrome feels like a small step toward Google’s agentic era
Gemini in Chrome feels like a small step toward Google's agentic era Gemini in Chrome feels like a small step toward Google’s agentic era Gemini will automatically surface recommended prompts when you select it. I spent my morning with Gemini in Chrome, the new integration that puts the AI-powered assistant right in your browser. Instead […]
Android Auto will get Spotify Jam and support for video apps and web browsers
Android Auto will get Spotify Jam and support for video apps and web browsers Spotify gets new templates for Android Auto. Android Auto is getting more than just Google’s Gemini assistant after the Google I/O developer conference. The company has also announced or otherwise shown off a slew of changes coming to the infotainment operating […]
Google’s Veo 3 AI video generator is a slop monger’s dream
Google's Veo 3 AI video generator is a slop monger's dream Google’s Veo 3 AI video generator is a slop monger’s dream These boots were not made for walking, but you can use AI to make them do it anyway. Even at first glance, there’s something off about the body on the street. The white […]