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Google quietly releases free offline AI dictation app that polishes speech into clean text

Google has quietly launched AI Edge Eloquent, a free offline-first AI dictation app for iOS that transcribes speech in real time and automatically removes filler words. The app runs entirely on-device using Gemma-based models, requires no subscription, and includes optional cloud processing via Gemini for enhanced text cleanup.

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Google quietly releases free offline AI dictation app that polishes speech into clean text

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Gemini on Android Auto handles complex tasks and transforms the driving experience

Google Gemini has rolled out to Android Auto and Google Maps, replacing Google Assistant with advanced conversational AI. Real-world testing reveals the AI assistant for driving excels at multi-step questions, email searches, calendar management, and music playback control. While occasional bugs appear, users report being genuinely impressed by its capabilities.

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Gemini on Android Auto handles complex tasks and transforms the driving experience

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Google Photos expands AI Enhance globally while testing split versions to reduce choice fatigue

Google Photos is rolling out its AI Enhance feature to all Android users worldwide after initially launching on select Pixel devices. The AI-powered feature automatically adjusts lighting and color, crops images, and improves composition with a single tap. Meanwhile, Google is testing two versions—AI Enhance I and AI Enhance II—to address user choice fatigue and potentially reduce compute costs.

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Google Photos expands AI Enhance globally while testing split versions to reduce choice fatigue

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Samsung confirms Galaxy S25 will get Galaxy S26 AI features through One UI 8.5 update

Samsung has responded to user frustration by confirming that Galaxy S25 devices will receive advanced Galaxy AI features through the upcoming One UI 8.5 update. The software update for Galaxy S25 will include AI-powered call screening, Agentic AI improvements, and a smarter Bixby, among other capabilities first introduced on the Galaxy S26 series.

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Samsung confirms Galaxy S25 will get Galaxy S26 AI features through One UI 8.5 update

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Google Maps brings AI-powered EV trip planning to Android Auto for 350+ electric vehicles

Google Maps now offers AI-powered EV trip planning on Android Auto, addressing range anxiety for electric vehicle owners. The feature uses advanced energy models to predict battery consumption across 350+ EV models from 16 brands, including Audi, BMW, Kia, and Mercedes-Benz, while factoring in real-time traffic, road elevation, and weather conditions.

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Google Maps brings AI-powered EV trip planning to Android Auto for 350+ electric vehicles

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WhatsApp update adds AI features to draft replies, edit photos, and manage two accounts on iPhone

WhatsApp rolled out a major update introducing AI-powered tools that draft context-aware chat replies and edit photos directly within conversations. iPhone users can now run two accounts simultaneously, a feature Android has had since 2023. The update also enables cross-platform chat transfer between iOS and Android for the first time, along with enhanced storage management tools.

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WhatsApp update adds AI features to draft replies, edit photos, and manage two accounts on iPhone

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SEBI Partners Google to Verify Apps and Track Finfluencers Using AI to Combat Financial Fraud

The Securities and Exchange Board of India has joined forces with Google to introduce verified badges for stock trading apps on Google Play and deploy artificial intelligence tools to track finfluencers violating regulations. With over 1.33 lakh misleading posts flagged and 66 fake apps taken down, the initiative aims to protect retail investors from cyber fraud in the investment space.

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SEBI Partners Google to Verify Apps and Track Finfluencers Using AI to Combat Financial Fraud

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Google Translate adds AI pronunciation coach to score your accent and improve speaking skills

Google Translate is evolving beyond simple translations with a new AI-powered pronunciation practice feature. Discovered in a recent APK teardown, the tool lets users record their speech, receive accuracy scores, and get feedback on their accent. The feature includes phonetic breakdowns in a user-friendly format, moving Google closer to becoming a comprehensive language learning tool.

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Google Translate adds AI pronunciation coach to score your accent and improve speaking skills

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Nothing Phone (4a) Gets Nothing OS 4.1 Update With AI Eraser and Live Updates

Nothing has rolled out Nothing OS 4.1 for the Phone (4a) series, introducing on-device AI Eraser capabilities, Android 16's Live Updates on the Glyph Bar, a new Relaxation Hub with digital well-being modes, and enhanced lock screen customization. The software update aims to improve everyday usability and focus across the system.

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Nothing Phone (4a) Gets Nothing OS 4.1 Update With AI Eraser and Live Updates

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Gemini task automation rolls out to Galaxy S26 and Pixel 10 with app control for ordering food

Google's Gemini can now handle ordering food and booking rides on Galaxy S26 and Pixel 10 devices through a new task automation feature. The AI assistant takes control of apps like Uber Eats and DoorDash, completing multi-step processes based on simple voice commands, though users must confirm final checkout for security.

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Gemini task automation rolls out to Galaxy S26 and Pixel 10 with app control for ordering food

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Google launches Android Bench to rank AI models best suited for coding Android apps

Google unveiled Android Bench, a new benchmark and leaderboard that evaluates how well AI models handle real-world Android app development tasks. Gemini 3.1 Pro topped the rankings with a 72.4% score, followed by Claude Opus 4.6 and GPT-5.2 Codex. The benchmark tests models on tasks sourced from GitHub repositories to help developers pick the right AI tools.

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Google launches Android Bench to rank AI models best suited for coding Android apps

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Airtel and Google Deploy AI-Powered RCS Spam Protection to Combat Digital Fraud in India

Bharti Airtel has partnered with Google to launch AI-powered spam protection on Rich Communications Services messaging in India. The collaboration integrates Airtel's network intelligence with Google's RCS platform to add sender verification, malicious link filtering, and real-time threat detection for Android users via the Google Messages app.

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Airtel and Google Deploy AI-Powered RCS Spam Protection to Combat Digital Fraud in India

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Honor Magic V6 foldable phone debuts with massive battery and ultra-slim design at MWC 2026

Honor unveiled the Magic V6 at Mobile World Congress 2026, positioning it as a direct challenger to Samsung and Google's foldables. The device packs a 6,600mAh silicon-carbon battery into an 8.75mm body, making it one of the slimmest foldables available. It's the first foldable phone to run Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor and features IP68/IP69 water and dust resistance—rare for folding devices.

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Honor Magic V6 foldable phone debuts with massive battery and ultra-slim design at MWC 2026

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Google unveils AppFunctions to let Gemini automate tasks across Android apps

Google introduced AppFunctions and a UI automation framework that enable Gemini to execute tasks directly within Android apps. Starting with Galaxy S26 and Pixel 10 devices, users can ask Gemini to find photos, manage calendars, or order food without manually opening apps. Android 17 will expand these AI agent capabilities to more users and developers.

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Google unveils AppFunctions to let Gemini automate tasks across Android apps

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Google launches dedicated Gemini Enterprise app to bring AI agents to workplace mobile devices

Google has released a standalone Gemini Enterprise mobile app designed specifically for business users, replacing the former Google Agentspace platform. The invite-only app addresses limitations in the standard Gemini app by offering full access to corporate Google Workspace extensions, secure workplace controls, and agentic AI capabilities for non-technical employees.

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Google launches dedicated Gemini Enterprise app to bring AI agents to workplace mobile devices

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