Apple has officially entered a multi-year collaboration with Google to base its next generation of foundation models on Gemini technology, marking a significant shift in its AI strategy.
Hidden code within the latest Google Photos update suggests that users may soon have more control over their media syncing. A new "Backup schedule" feature has been spotted, which could allow users to specify exactly when their photos and videos are uploaded to the cloud, moving away from the current always-on automatic syncing model.
Google is changing its long-standing quarterly release cycle for Android source code, moving to a biannual schedule in 2026 to improve platform stability.
European antitrust regulators are expected to rule on Google’s massive takeover of cybersecurity firm Wiz by February 10, with a multibillion-dollar breakup fee on the line.
Google is pushing back its plan to retire Google Assistant in favor of Gemini, giving Android users more time to stick with the classic voice assistant.
Microsoft AI chief Mustafa Suleyman has openly acknowledged that Google’s Gemini model outperforms Copilot in certain areas, marking a rare moment of candor in the competitive AI race.
Google’s head of XR, Juston Payne, has shared the company's long-term strategy for the Android XR ecosystem. During an interview at "Android Day: XR Edition," Payne described the platform as the next major computing shift, focusing on integrating Gemini AI into various form factors ranging from mixed reality headsets to lightweight, everyday smart glasses.
The US House Committee on Homeland Security has asked Google and Apple to explain how they are preventing apps that track ICE and CBP officers from appearing on their platforms, citing safety concerns for federal personnel and past links to violent incidents.
