Google April 2026
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Pixlel 11 Pro XL renders show Google going all-in with new camera bar
Pixel 11 Pro XL renders complete our preview of this year's non-foldable models.
A jury says Meta and Google hurt a kid. What now?
Lawmakers won’t regulate social media, but a new series of injury lawsuits is showcasing how users can sue the companies for negligence. What this means for speech online is complicated.
Google Home’s latest update makes Gemini better at understanding your commands
Controlling Gemini is now “more natural and reliable.”
Your Samsung TV is getting a massive upgrade for free with Google Cast
Samsung TVs are finally getting Google Cast on newer and some older models, making casting from Android and Chrome devices seamless.
8 things Google’s Whoop competitor needs before I’ll buy it
Google’s screenless Fitbit band could rival Whoop, but only if it delivers accuracy, battery life, and useful insights.
Google creates confusion with a “new” Wear OS 6.1 update
Google's developer docs list "new" Wear OS 6.1 features, including time zone detection, despite the update launching in late 2025.
Check your inbox: Google Fi is giving $20 credit for this week’s service outage
Along with the credit, Google Fi has apologized for the recent outage.
Google embraces the future, mandates 64-bit apps for Wear OS
Google has announced that all Wear OS apps published on the Play Store should have 64-bit versions. Here's what that means.
Google just doubled your cloud storage (and then some) on AI Pro plan
Google has announced that it's upgraded the cloud storage for its AI Pro plan from 2TB to 5TB at no extra cost.
Nomad’s first Tracking Card Air with Find Hub support is here with 7-month battery life
Nomad's Tracking Card Air is now available in a Find Hub variant that lasts two months longer than the Find My version.
9to5Mac Daily: April 1, 2026 – iOS 18 update, Siri multitasking
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts...
Google questions family’s X-rated Gemini account-ban story: It doesn’t work that way
A family claims they lost all their Google accounts following a teenage son's erotic Gemini encounter, but Google raises new doubts.
Get the Google Pixel 10 at a record-low price and save $250
The Google Pixel 10 is a premium smartphone for those who don't need all the bells and whistles. Check out this deal and see if it's for you.
Teenager’s X-rated Gemini Live encounter gets whole family’s Google accounts banned
One UK family is dealing with the fallout of losing access to their Google accounts, following a teenage child's X-rated Gemini Live session.
Google Meet is making an important change to who can download recordings
You'll soon have to start disabling Google Meet downloads manually.
Come to IKEA for new Matter smart home devices, stay for this trendy $10 Bluetooth speaker
IKEA just launched new smart home lights and sensors that work with Google Home, plus a $10 Bluetooth speaker that keeps things simple.
Google Photos finally arrives on Samsung TVs, but not all models
Google Photos integration has rolled out to eligible Samsung TVs. The new integration takes full advantage of the biggest screen in your home.
Siri in iOS 27: Everything We Know
We're only months away from our first look at Apple's smarter, redesigned version of Siri. iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 will focus on an entirely revamped version of Siri, and rumors about what we can expect are picking up. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. There's a chatbot version of Siri in the works that will change the way that we use Apple's personal assistant.
No Pixel phone? Google’s got a backup way to update your Pixelsnap Charger
Google's got some robust manual update options available for Pixelsnap Charger owners who might not be using Pixel phones.
Gmail’s new AI Inbox is finally here, but only if you pay $250 a month
Google is rolling out the Gmail AI Inbox beta for AI Ultra subscribers, turning emails into actionable to-dos and organized topics.
New Chrome Zero-Day CVE-2026-5281 Under Active Exploitation — Patch Released
Chrome patches 21 flaws including exploited CVE-2026-5281 in Dawn, marking fourth zero-day fixed in 2026, reducing active attack risk.
Apple to Issue Rare iOS 18 Software Update for DarkSword Exploit
Apple on Wednesday will issue software updates to devices still running iOS 18 to protect them from an exploit called DarkSword, which can silently take over an iPhone if it visits a website infected with the malicious code.
Google Attributes Axios npm Supply Chain Attack to North Korean Group UNC1069
Google links Axios npm supply chain attack to UNC1069 after trojanized versions 1.14.1 and 0.30.4 spread WAVESHAPER.V2, impacting multiple OS.