Google October 2026
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Google is rolling out a redesigned search bar in the Google app
It's also labeling buttons for Search Live and Nano Banana.
Users say ‘Gemini as the Google Assistant is a disaster’
Google forced Gemini on Assistant users, and they're not happy about it.
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
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
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
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
Google AI Edge Foresight can also summarize your meetings and “enhance” your notes.
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
A future Maps update could significantly overhaul sharing Ask Maps conversations with the help of links.
Google is launching a one-stop Gemini agent for your work tasks
The enterprise-focused Gemini agent handles work from a single interface.
Amazon’s new Kids Tablets let parents manage access to the Google Play store
You know, for kids.
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
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
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
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
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
The new UI hides the one detail some users need the most.
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
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
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?
The wait for Android 17 QPR1 on Pixel 11 phones just keep getting longer.
Android’s physical navigation buttons are back on Googlebooks, but not the way you think
An oldie but a goodie — and kind of a necessity-die.