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Google has quietly launched Instant Games, an HTML5 games hub, on select Android devices. The platform offers quick, no-download gaming experiences directly from the search app, aiming to boost casual gameplay accessibility.

Google’s Gemini AI will access deeper app data on Android devices, even if users opt out. This raises privacy concerns as the new feature bypasses traditional permissions to enhance AI capabilities.

Motorola expands its Moto G-series with a new entry that surprises fans. Offering improved specs and fresh features, it aims to redefine value in the mid-range smartphone market while staying true to the brand’s reliable legacy.

Google Photos may soon suggest photos to delete, according to an APK teardown. The feature aims to help users free up storage by identifying duplicate or low-quality images, enhancing photo management efficiency.

Chrome on Android is finally receiving a long-awaited UI update, more than a year after iOS users got the redesign. The refreshed interface aims to improve navigation and enhance user experience across devices.

Google Chrome for Android now features a bottom address bar, enhancing one-handed use and accessibility. This design change aims to streamline navigation, reflecting user feedback and modern smartphone ergonomics.

Google is considering broader access to its Gemini AI on Android devices, sparking privacy concerns among experts and users. The move raises questions about data security and user control in AI interactions.

Google Home’s upcoming update may allow users to pin weather and Air Quality Index (AQI) data for quick access, according to an APK teardown. This feature aims to enhance convenience for daily environmental checks.

Google’s Gemini AI will soon function as your Android assistant even with ‘Activity’ tracking disabled, enhancing privacy without compromising usability. This marks a significant step in balancing user control and smart assistance.

Aravind Srinivas of Perplexity asserts Google designed Android to safeguard its ad empire, not to advance AI. He calls for a fundamental OS reengineering to support an agentic future amid rising competition with Apple.