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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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Galaxy S26 Gets Scam Detection With Gemini AI to Protect You From Scam Calls and Texts

Google's Scam Detection feature, previously exclusive to Pixel phones, now arrives on Samsung's Galaxy S26 series. Using Gemini AI, the feature analyzes calls and texts in real-time to identify fraud patterns, alerting users with audio and haptic warnings. The expansion marks a shift from Pixel exclusivity, though initial rollout is limited to US English speakers.

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Galaxy S26 Gets Scam Detection With Gemini AI to Protect You From Scam Calls and Texts

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Google's Circle to Search now identifies multiple objects at once, powered by Gemini 3

Google upgraded Circle to Search with Gemini 3, enabling multi-object search capabilities on Samsung Galaxy S26 and Pixel 10 devices. The update allows users to identify and search for multiple items in a single image simultaneously, whether shopping for entire outfits or exploring complex scenes like coral reefs. A new virtual try-on feature integrates directly into the search overlay.

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Google's Circle to Search now identifies multiple objects at once, powered by Gemini 3

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Google's Gemini AI now automates multi-step tasks on Android while Apple's Siri features stall

Google launched AI task automation for Gemini on Android, letting users delegate ride-hailing and food delivery orders on Pixel 10 and Samsung Galaxy S26 devices. The beta feature runs apps in a secure virtual window, requiring user approval before final submission. Meanwhile, Apple continues delaying similar Siri capabilities announced at WWDC 2024.

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Google's Gemini AI now automates multi-step tasks on Android while Apple's Siri features stall

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New app detects smart glasses nearby as privacy concerns mount over hidden cameras

A new Android app called Nearby Glasses can detect when someone nearby is wearing camera-equipped smart glasses by scanning their Bluetooth signatures. The app emerged after studies showed nearly 20% of smart glasses users have filmed others without consent, raising urgent questions about privacy in an era of invisible surveillance technology.

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New app detects smart glasses nearby as privacy concerns mount over hidden cameras

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Samsung Galaxy S26 adds Perplexity AI agent with 'Hey Plex' wake word in multi-agent push

Samsung is integrating Perplexity into its Galaxy AI ecosystem for the upcoming Galaxy S26 series, allowing users to summon the AI agent using 'Hey Plex' voice commands. The partnership marks a strategic shift toward a multi-agent ecosystem where users can choose between Perplexity, Google Gemini, and Samsung's Bixby assistant. With deep system access to native apps and third-party applications, this integration positions Samsung as a key distribution channel in the competitive AI smartphone market.

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Samsung Galaxy S26 adds Perplexity AI agent with 'Hey Plex' wake word in multi-agent push

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AI Apps Leak 1.5 Million Images as Security Flaws Expose Millions of Android Users

A popular Android AI app exposed over 12 terabytes of user data, including 1.5 million images and 385,000 videos, through a misconfigured Google Cloud Storage bucket. Cybersecurity researchers warn that 72 percent of AI apps analyzed show similar security vulnerabilities, raising concerns about how these rapidly deployed tools handle user privacy.

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AI Apps Leak 1.5 Million Images as Security Flaws Expose Millions of Android Users

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Samsung overhauls Bixby with AI smarts in One UI 8.5, ahead of Galaxy S26 launch on Feb. 25

Samsung has launched a beta program for its overhauled Bixby AI voice assistant in One UI 8.5, introducing natural language understanding and real-time web search capabilities. The update transforms Bixby into a conversational device agent that can control device settings without requiring exact commands. Available now in six markets including the US, the new Bixby will debut alongside the Galaxy S26 at Samsung's Unpacked event on February 25.

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Samsung overhauls Bixby with AI smarts in One UI 8.5, ahead of Galaxy S26 launch on Feb. 25

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Google Play AI systems block 1.75 million malicious apps as deterrence strategy takes hold

Google blocked 1.75 million policy-violating apps from its Play Store in 2025, a significant drop from 2.36 million in 2024. The company credits AI-powered protections and stricter developer verification for deterring bad actors before they attempt to publish harmful apps. Google Play Protect identified 27 million new malicious apps outside the store, while enhanced fraud protection now covers 2.8 billion Android devices across 185 markets.

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Google Play AI systems block 1.75 million malicious apps as deterrence strategy takes hold

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PromptSpy Android Malware Taps Gemini AI to Adapt Across Devices and Evade Removal

Security researchers at ESET have discovered PromptSpy, the first known Android malware using generative AI during execution. The malware leverages Google's Gemini chatbot to interpret device interfaces and maintain persistence, while deploying a VNC module for remote access. Targeting users in Argentina through fake banking sites, PromptSpy demonstrates how threat actors are integrating AI to make malware more adaptive and difficult to remove.

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PromptSpy Android Malware Taps Gemini AI to Adapt Across Devices and Evade Removal

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Samsung rolls out One UI 8.5 beta 5 for Galaxy S25 ahead of official Galaxy S26 launch

Samsung has released One UI 8.5 beta 5 for Galaxy S25 owners in the US, marking one of the final testing phases before the official launch. The 548MB software update includes a Bixby version upgrade, signaling the imminent arrival of Samsung's revamped AI assistant powered by Perplexity AI. The full release is expected alongside the Galaxy S26 series on February 25.

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Samsung rolls out One UI 8.5 beta 5 for Galaxy S25 ahead of official Galaxy S26 launch

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Google reveals Glimmer design system for Android XR AI glasses ahead of 2026 launch

Google has detailed its Glimmer design language for Android XR AI glasses, introducing a physics-aware UI philosophy built specifically for transparent displays. The system prioritizes voice-first interaction, eye-tracking, and glanceable transient UI elements that appear only when needed, marking a departure from traditional Material Design principles.

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Google reveals Glimmer design system for Android XR AI glasses ahead of 2026 launch

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Google expands Gemini AI split-screen to regular phones, ending constant app switching

Google is expanding Gemini AI's split-screen feature beyond foldables to regular Android smartphones. The update allows users to run Gemini alongside another app, enabling contextual assistance without switching apps. A new "Share screen and app content" option lets the AI chatbot analyze content on the second screen and answer queries in real time.

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Google expands Gemini AI split-screen to regular phones, ending constant app switching

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Google I/O 2026 scheduled for May 19-20 with Gemini and AI breakthroughs taking center stage

Google has confirmed dates for its annual developer conference, Google I/O 2026, scheduled for May 19-20 at Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California. The event will focus heavily on AI breakthroughs and Gemini AI model updates across Android, Chrome, Search, and Workspace. Developer registration is now open for both in-person and online attendance.

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Google I/O 2026 scheduled for May 19-20 with Gemini and AI breakthroughs taking center stage

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Kakao forms strategic partnership with Google to advance on-device AI and XR integration

Korea's mobile platform giant Kakao has announced a strategic partnership with Google to collaborate on on-device AI services and embed its technologies into Google's extended reality devices including AI glasses. The partnership will focus on optimizing Kakao's Kanana chatbot for Android while exploring new interfaces for XR form factors.

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Kakao forms strategic partnership with Google to advance on-device AI and XR integration

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