Google 10 August 2025 - 30 January 2026

Galaxy S26 leak hints Google’s Pixel scam-call screening is coming — and CallCore is the tell
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Galaxy S26 leak hints Google’s Pixel scam-call screening is coming — and CallCore is the tell

Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S26 may support Google’s Android CallCore, potentially bringing Pixel-exclusive scam-call protection to Samsung’s flagship, according to Android Authority. Evidence includes a software flag found in Galaxy S26 Ultra log files. Details on regional availability, carrier restrictions, and Samsung’s chosen dialer app remain unclear.
January 31, 2026
Google’s ‘Aluminium’ ChromeOS switch: Will your Chromebook get the Android-based update?
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Google’s ‘Aluminium’ ChromeOS switch: Will your Chromebook get the Android-based update?

Google VP John Maletis said many current Chromebooks cannot run the new Android-based “Aluminium” software due to hardware limits, with no official list of supported models yet. A leaked video showed the software running on an HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook with Android-style features. The transition has raised concerns about lost ChromeOS functions and support gaps for schools and businesses.
January 30, 2026
Hidden Google Maps gestures: 6 shortcuts that speed up navigation — including one-hand zoom
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Hidden Google Maps gestures: 6 shortcuts that speed up navigation — including one-hand zoom

Android Police and Taiwan’s TechNews published guides on overlooked Google Maps gestures, including one-handed zoom, two-finger rotate, and tilt. Google’s help pages confirm these shortcuts and note a recurring issue: accidental map rotation or tilt can persist until manually reset. Developer docs say some gestures may be disabled in third-party apps. No new features have launched; coverage focuses on existing tools.
January 19, 2026
January 2026 Google System Update rolls out: Play services 26.01 brings cross‑device Wallet history, plus Play Store 49.7 and WebView 144 fixes
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January 2026 Google System Update rolls out: Play services 26.01 brings cross‑device Wallet history, plus Play Store 49.7 and WebView 144 fixes

Google’s January 2026 Google System updates are rolling out to Android devices, Wear OS, TV, Auto, and ChromeOS. Users can now view Google Wallet transaction history across devices, including online purchases with virtual card numbers. The Play Store adds a new reward choice option. Android WebView receives security and privacy fixes.
January 13, 2026
Google Gemini Leak Reveals Direct NotebookLM Import, Connected App Shortcut, and Two‑Way Sync
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Google Gemini Leak Reveals Direct NotebookLM Import, Connected App Shortcut, and Two‑Way Sync

Fresh leaks on November 24 reveal Google is developing deep integration between Gemini and NotebookLM, including importing full notebooks into Gemini chats and sending Gemini conversations directly into NotebookLM. Code teardowns show new options for attaching NotebookLM content in Gemini and two-way sync features. TestingCatalog and Dataconomy report these changes signal a move toward a unified AI workspace.
November 24, 2025
Google’s Bold Move: 15 Superfans to Test an Unreleased Pixel Phone
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Google’s Bold Move: 15 Superfans to Test an Unreleased Pixel Phone

Google has invited 15 members of its Pixel Superfans group to test unreleased Pixel smartphones before launch, according to Bloomberg and The Verge. Participants must sign strict NDAs and use camouflaging cases in public. Testers will give feedback on design and features, likely influencing the Pixel 11 expected in 2026. This marks the first time Google has let external fans handle prototype Pixel devices.
October 21, 2025
How Large Language Models Are Reshaping Business, Coding, and Automation
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The AI Revolution Is Here: How Large Language Models Are Reshaping Business, Coding, and Automation

By 2025, 95% of U.S. companies are using AI, with over 60% of brand owners deploying generative AI in marketing. ChatGPT reached 1 million users in five days after launch. Google, Meta, OpenAI, and Anthropic released major models in 2023–2024, including GPT-4 Turbo and Gemini. AI agents could automate over 8 million U.S. operational jobs, affecting the $250 billion BPO sector.
August 10, 2025