NASDAQ:GOOGL 5 November 2025 - 3 December 2025

HSBC trades near record high after Google Cloud AI tie-up
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HSBC trades near record high after Google Cloud AI tie-up

HSBC shares rose 0.13% to 1,411.40p in London at 09:15 BST, near their 52-week high. The bank announced a multi-year AI partnership with Google Cloud, aiming for over 200 new use cases in two years. UK inflation held at 2.8% in May ahead of the Bank of England’s rate decision. The FTSE 100 slipped 0.18% to 10,475.54.
June 17, 2026
Android’s QR Code Scanner Redesign Returns in Play Services 25.46.32 – What’s New and How to Get It (December 3, 2025)
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Android’s QR Code Scanner Redesign Returns in Play Services 25.46.32 – What’s New and How to Get It (December 3, 2025)

Google has resumed rolling out its redesigned Android QR code scanner through a Google Play Services update, after pulling it earlier this year. The new interface, featuring a bottom pill-shaped control bar, began appearing on more devices as of December 3, 2025. The update is tied to version 25.46.32 but remains unavailable to some users. Rollout is gradual and server-side.
December 3, 2025
Android 16 QPR2 December 2025 Update: AI Notification Summaries, New Customization Tools and Full Pixel Device List
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Android 16 QPR2 December 2025 Update: AI Notification Summaries, New Customization Tools and Full Pixel Device List

Google has released the Android 16 QPR2 update for Pixel phones and tablets, including the December 2025 security patch. The update introduces AI-powered notification summaries, a smarter notification organizer, expanded customization options, and revamped parental controls. Google is shifting to multiple major Android updates per year, moving away from its annual release cycle.
December 3, 2025
6 Hidden Pixel UI Tweaks (Plus Today’s Big Android Changes) You Need to Try – December 2, 2025
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6 Hidden Pixel UI Tweaks (Plus Today’s Big Android Changes) You Need to Try – December 2, 2025

Google is rolling out an update to the Recorder app on Pixel phones, adding a renamed “Auto Clear Voice” feature, clearer UI, and a new account switcher. The December 2025 Google System Update brings refreshed Material 3 Expressive interfaces and redesigned QR and document scanners. Company-managed Pixel phones now allow IT admins to archive RCS messages for compliance, with logs of sent, received, edited, and deleted messages.
December 2, 2025
Google Play Store Update: Delete These Spyware Apps Now and Lock Down Your Android (November 30, 2025)
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Google Play Store Update: Delete These Spyware Apps Now and Lock Down Your Android (November 30, 2025)

Security researchers found 239 malicious Android apps on Google Play, downloaded 42 million times from June 2024 to May 2025. Google has begun removing spyware-like and ad-fraud apps after reports of surging malware and privacy risks. Forbes and tech outlets warn that even legitimate-looking apps may collect sensitive data without clear disclosure. Google plans stricter controls on anonymous developers and sideloaded apps.
November 30, 2025
How to Use Your Android Phone as a Light & Sound Meter in 2025 (And How Accurate It Really Is)
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How to Use Your Android Phone as a Light & Sound Meter in 2025 (And How Accurate It Really Is)

A MakeUseOf feature highlighting Android phones’ ability to measure light and noise is going viral. Decibel meter apps are climbing Google Play charts, with Sound Meter App: Decibel Meter updated November 21. The global market for smartphone sound level meters is projected to reach $210 million by 2031. New York has launched an official app turning residents’ phones into urban noise monitors.
November 30, 2025
CISA Issues Urgent Spyware Warning For iPhone And Android — How To Secure Your Smartphone Today (November 28, 2025)
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CISA Issues Urgent Spyware Warning For iPhone And Android — How To Secure Your Smartphone Today (November 28, 2025)

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has warned that advanced spyware is targeting iPhone and Android users through messaging apps like Signal, WhatsApp, Telegram, and SMS. Attackers use techniques such as malicious QR codes, fake app updates, and zero-click exploits to compromise devices. CISA urges especially high-risk users to tighten smartphone security immediately.
November 28, 2025
Android PDF Ad Scam: Fake ‘Update PDF App’ Pop-Ups Are Flooding Phones With Junk Apps (Nov 28, 2025)
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Android PDF Ad Scam: Fake ‘Update PDF App’ Pop-Ups Are Flooding Phones With Junk Apps (Nov 28, 2025)

A deceptive ad in WPS Office on an Android phone mimicked a system alert, prompting a user to install multiple junk PDF apps from Google Play. The issue was resolved only after uninstalling WPS Office, which had served the misleading ad. Experts warn similar tactics are used by malware and banking trojans. Google’s enforcement of ad policies remains inconsistent.
November 28, 2025
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
Android TV Sideloading Is Changing: 6 Essential Apps to Install Before Google’s New Rules Bite
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Android TV Sideloading Is Changing: 6 Essential Apps to Install Before Google’s New Rules Bite

Google will require verified developer accounts for all Android app installations on certified devices starting in 2026, affecting sideloading on Android TV and Google TV. Users will face new warnings and extra steps to install apps from unverified sources. The change follows Google's report of 50 times more malware in sideloaded apps than those from Google Play. Early access for developer verification begins October–November 2025.
November 22, 2025
Google Nano Banana Pro Explained: Gemini 3’s 4K AI Image Generator, Pricing, Safety & How to Use It (Nov 21, 2025)
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Google Nano Banana Pro Explained: Gemini 3’s 4K AI Image Generator, Pricing, Safety & How to Use It (Nov 21, 2025)

Google launched Nano Banana Pro, its new flagship AI image model, on November 20. The system is rolling out across Gemini, Search, Ads, and Workspace. Early tests show high creative output but reveal moderation issues. Nano Banana Pro targets enterprise users and offers 2K/4K images, improved text rendering, and multi-image blending.
November 21, 2025
Technology News 21.11.2025
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Technology News 21.11.2025

Google says Pixel 10 phones now support direct file transfers with Apple devices using an AirDrop-style protocol. The feature works with iPhone, iPad, and Mac, but only on Pixel 10. Meta’s Quest 3S VR headset is $250 on Amazon for Black Friday, including Gorilla Tag and a three-month game subscription.
November 21, 2025
Technology News 20.11.2025
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Technology News 20.11.2025

Apple’s AirTags four-pack dropped to a record low of $65 ahead of Black Friday, with single tags at $18. Google expanded its Device health & support dashboard to Pixel 6-9 phones in the November 2025 Feature Drop. Samsung cut the Galaxy S25 Ultra price in the UK to £849 with PayPal and trade-in during its Black Friday sale.
November 20, 2025
Google Play Best of 2025: Focus Friend, Pokémon TCG Pocket and the 10 Android Apps You Need Right Now
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Google Play Best of 2025: Focus Friend, Pokémon TCG Pocket and the 10 Android Apps You Need Right Now

Google named Focus Friend by Hank Green as Best App and Pokémon TCG Pocket as Best Game in its Best of 2025 U.S. Play Store awards. Focus Friend, a gamified focus timer, also won Best for Personal Growth. Regional winners were announced worldwide, including District: Movies Events Dining in India. Google highlighted multi-device apps and new book picks among its selections.
November 19, 2025
Android 17 ‘Cinnamon Bun’ Codename Confirmed: Release Timeline, Features, and What’s New in Google’s Next Big Update
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Android 17 ‘Cinnamon Bun’ Codename Confirmed: Release Timeline, Features, and What’s New in Google’s Next Big Update

Google has confirmed “Cinnamon Bun” as the internal codename for Android 17, according to new version strings found in the latest Android Canary build. The entry appears with version code 10000, signaling an in-development release. Android 17 is expected to become API level 37. The codename follows Google’s tradition of dessert-themed internal names.
November 18, 2025
Google Wallet Just Got Faster: 4 Hidden Settings to Turn On Today (Plus the Biggest Digital Wallet News on November 17, 2025)
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Google Wallet Just Got Faster: 4 Hidden Settings to Turn On Today (Plus the Biggest Digital Wallet News on November 17, 2025)

Google Pay launched in the Philippines as digital wallet adoption surges worldwide. New reports highlight hidden Google Wallet settings that speed up tap-to-pay, including making Wallet the default NFC app and enabling lock-screen shortcuts. Analysts point to rapid growth in cross-border payments and fintech platforms.
November 17, 2025
Google Pixel phones finally get native call recording — how to enable it and when it’s legal (November 2025)
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Google Pixel phones finally get native call recording — how to enable it and when it’s legal (November 2025)

Google has begun rolling out native call recording to Pixel 6 and newer phones through the November 2025 Pixel Feature Drop and an updated Phone by Google app. The feature appears in the Call Assist menu, with in-call controls and automatic announcements. Availability depends on local law, and the option may be hidden in some regions. Non-Pixel Android phones can also access call recording, subject to restrictions.
November 15, 2025
Google Camera’s Photo Sphere gets a 2025 spotlight: Android Police shows it still shines—while Pixel pivots to a rebuilt 360° Panorama
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Google Camera’s Photo Sphere gets a 2025 spotlight: Android Police shows it still shines—while Pixel pivots to a rebuilt 360° Panorama

Android Police reported Nov. 9 that Photo Sphere still works for 360° images in 2025 when using the Google Camera app on non‑Pixel phones, showing examples from a Realme device. Google removed Photo Sphere from Pixel cameras in 2023, directing users to third-party apps, and now promotes an upgraded Panorama mode on the Pixel 9 series for similar results.
November 9, 2025
Google Won’t Fix Pixel 9 & Pixel 10 Speakerphone Bug, Frustrating Users
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Google Won’t Fix Pixel 9 & Pixel 10 Speakerphone Bug, Frustrating Users

Google has labeled a persistent speakerphone bug on Pixel 9 and Pixel 10 phones as “Won’t Fix (Infeasible),” citing lack of diagnostic data. The glitch, which began after a May 2025 Phone app update, causes severe lag or failure when toggling speaker mode during calls. Users report the problem on both stable and beta Android 16 builds. Google closed its official issue tracker in late October, directing users to submit new reports.
November 6, 2025
LineageOS 23 Arrives on Pixel 9a and OnePlus 13 – Here’s Why Android Fans Are Excited
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LineageOS 23 Arrives on Pixel 9a and OnePlus 13 – Here’s Why Android Fans Are Excited

LineageOS 23.0, based on Android 16, now officially supports Google Pixel 9a and OnePlus 13. The Pixel 9a was added after a six-month delay, blamed on Google’s slow kernel source release. OnePlus 13 users can upgrade to Android 16 ahead of the official update. The build lacks features from Android 16 QPR1 due to unavailable source code.
November 5, 2025
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