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Users say ‘Gemini as the Google Assistant is a disaster’
Android Authority
51 min ago
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Users say ‘Gemini as the Google Assistant is a disaster’

Google forced Gemini on Assistant users, and they're not happy about it.

9to5Mac Daily: October 8, 2026 – iPad mini rumors, iCloud+
9 to 5 Mac
12 h ago
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9to5Mac Daily: October 8, 2026 – iPad mini rumors, iCloud+

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts...

Google just gave Gemini a new role to fill at work, and it’s a big one
Android Authority
13 h ago
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Google just gave Gemini a new role to fill at work, and it’s a big one

Your next coworker might be AI, and it already has email.

Older Pixel watches are losing free cellular access to several safety features
The Verge
13 h ago
3

Older Pixel watches are losing free cellular access to several safety features

Emergency features will still work on cellular if you pay for a mobile plan.

Amazon’s latest tablets finally come with the Google Play Store baked right in
Android Authority
14 h ago
1

Amazon’s latest tablets finally come with the Google Play Store baked right in

The top-of-the-line Alexa Tablet 12 Pro will be available with an optional Nanomatte finish for reduced display glare.

Save $300 on the top-spec Google Pixel 11 Pro XL in its first discount
Android Authority
14 h ago
1

Save $300 on the top-spec Google Pixel 11 Pro XL in its first discount

Amazon cuts 18% off the Pixel 11 Pro XL 1TB, making Google's big 2026 flagship a much more tempting prospect.

Google’s AI note-taking app transcribes your meetings completely offline
The Verge
16 h ago
1

Google’s AI note-taking app transcribes your meetings completely offline

Google AI Edge Foresight can also summarize your meetings and “enhance” your notes.

Amazon Unveils New iPad Rivals With Alexa+ and Google Play
Mac Rumors
16 h ago
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Amazon Unveils New iPad Rivals With Alexa+ and Google Play

Amazon today announced a new lineup of Alexa Tablets, introducing three aluminum tablets with Google Play access, integrated Alexa+, and prices starting at $229.99 to compete with Apple's iPad lineup. The new tablets run Android, moving away from Amazon's Fire OS and its separate app store. Google Play support brings access to apps such as YouTube, Gmail, and Google Docs, addressing a longstanding limitation of Amazon's tablets.

Google Maps could give Ask Maps a key chat-sharing upgrade
Android Authority
16 h ago
2

Google Maps could give Ask Maps a key chat-sharing upgrade

A future Maps update could significantly overhaul sharing Ask Maps conversations with the help of links.

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Google is launching a one-stop Gemini agent for your work tasks
The Verge
17 h ago
1

Google is launching a one-stop Gemini agent for your work tasks

The enterprise-focused Gemini agent handles work from a single interface.

iPad has competition from Amazon's new Alexa tablets
Apple Insider
17 h ago
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iPad has competition from Amazon's new Alexa tablets

Amazon is taking on Apple's iPad lineup with three new Alexa tablets that pack larger displays, built-in AI features, and prices starting at just $229.99.

You can now run Googlebook OS on your Mac, unofficially of course
Android Authority
18 h ago
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You can now run Googlebook OS on your Mac, unofficially of course

An open-source installer script lets Apple Silicon Mac owners test Google's new desktop OS inside a virtual machine.

Google Maps is launching its own take on the Michelin Guide, and you’re the star
Android Authority
19 h ago
1

Google Maps is launching its own take on the Michelin Guide, and you’re the star

Google Maps is spotlighting 2026's popular eateries and biggest food trends.

Advertising texts in Google Messages aren’t what we want — these 5 fixes are
Android Authority
20 h ago
1

Advertising texts in Google Messages aren’t what we want — these 5 fixes are

From better RCS cross-compatiblity to improved theming, there's plenty for Google to work on.

Your Pixel can turn into a mini TV studio, now in 11 more apps
Android Authority
22 h ago
1

Your Pixel can turn into a mini TV studio, now in 11 more apps

Google is expanding Pixel's Connected Camera feature to Zoom, Teams, Slack, and other popular work apps.

Android Canary 2610 arrives with new Pixel customization options and a missing HiLight feature
Android Authority
Yesterday
2

Android Canary 2610 arrives with new Pixel customization options and a missing HiLight feature

The latest experimental build gives us an early look at where Google could take Pixel customization and notifications next.

Google Wallet’s new card stack design has one very annoying problem
Android Authority
Yesterday
2

Google Wallet’s new card stack design has one very annoying problem

The new UI hides the one detail some users need the most.

Fuel prices added to Google Maps as petrol and diesel costs soar
BBC News Technology
Yesterday
2

Fuel prices added to Google Maps as petrol and diesel costs soar

A search for forecourts will now display their pricing, using the government's Fuel Finder scheme.

Google's SynthID AI Detector is Now Available to Everyone
Mac Rumors
Yesterday
2

Google's SynthID AI Detector is Now Available to Everyone

Google today said it is making its SynthID Detector available to everyone for identifying content created using AI. SynthID Detector first rolled out to members of the media last year, and it is now available worldwide in English. SynthID Detector is a website that lets users upload a photo, video, or audio file to determine whether it has a SynthID watermark that identifies it as AI-generated.

Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 Score 4/10 for Repairability
Mac Rumors
Yesterday
2

Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 Score 4/10 for Repairability

Repair site iFixit this week continued taking apart the latest Apple devices, this time tearing down the Apple Watch Series 12 and the Apple Watch Ultra 4. The Apple Watch Ultra 4 has no repairability changes. There are copious amounts of glue between the casing and the display for waterproofing, and getting to the battery has to be done through the screen. It's easy to slice through the display cable when attempting to pry the device open.

Where the heck is Android 17 QPR1 for Google’s Pixel 11 phones?
Android Authority
Yesterday
2

Where the heck is Android 17 QPR1 for Google’s Pixel 11 phones?

The wait for Android 17 QPR1 on Pixel 11 phones just keep getting longer.

Google Photos has a new button to let you start editing videos with a single tap
Android Authority
Yesterday
1

Google Photos has a new button to let you start editing videos with a single tap

Google Photos finally gives videos their own quick edit option.