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What’s that song? Android Canary introduces Now Playing lock screen shortcut

Android Canary's latest release introduces a new 'Now Playing' lock screen shortcut.
Lock screen shortcuts in Android help users access system tools quickly.
Google started allowing customization of lock screen shortcuts in Android 14.
The 'Now Playing' shortcut is designed to provide easy and quick access to system tools.

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Transition to using 16 KB page sizes for Android apps and games using Android Studio

Android is transitioning to using 16 KB memory page sizes, offering improved performance gains on devices.
Starting November 1st, 2025, new apps and app updates targeting Android 15+ devices must support 16 KB page sizes for native C/C++ code.
The transition can result in a 5-10% overall performance boost for devices, including faster app launches, improved battery usage, and quicker camera starts.
Android Studio provides tools to help developers prepare for the transition, including detecting compatibility issues, recompiling code, and testing in a 16 KB environment.

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This new Android Canary feature will let you stop HDR photos from blinding you at night

Google has introduced an 'Enhanced HDR brightness' setting in the new Android Canary release.
The feature aims to address the issue of HDR content being too bright, especially in low-light conditions.
Android Canary offers early access to in-development features to curious Android fans.
Users can now choose whether to view HDR content or display it at SDR levels, with an additional slider for adjusting the HDR effect intensity.

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Google launches Android Canary program for Pixel users who want to live on the bleeding edge

Google is introducing a new Android Canary program for Pixel users to allow them to access new Android builds.
The program is a parallel track to Developer Preview and Beta releases, offering a first look at the newest changes.
Interested Pixel users can flash their phones to Canary and will receive future updates over-the-air.
This program will provide participants with the opportunity to preview Google's latest work on new Android releases throughout the year, rather than just during specific cycles.

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Perplexity AI’s Comet Brings Vibe Browsing, Makes Google Chrome Outdated

Perplexity AI launches Comet, an AI-powered browser to rival Google Chrome.
Comet features AI Assistant, ad blocker, and local data storage for privacy.
OpenAI also preparing to launch its AI browser, challenging Chrome’s dominance.
AI browsers like Comet and OpenAI's could reshape user expectations and digital experience.

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Evolving Android’s early-access programs: Introducing the Canary channel

Google has announced the introduction of a new Canary release channel for the Android platform to replace the existing developer preview program.
The Canary channel will offer a continuous flow of the latest platform builds via OTA updates, providing developers with the opportunity to test new features and give feedback throughout the year.
Developers can use the Canary channel to explore early pre-release Android APIs and behavior changes, but should expect bugs and breaking changes as these builds are not meant for primary devices.
Feedback on the Canary releases is encouraged through the Google Issue Tracker to facilitate a more transparent and collaborative development process for future Android updates.

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Etsy Sued Over Pixel Trackers: What It Means for Your Business

Etsy is facing a lawsuit in California for allegedly allowing third-party companies to collect personal data from users through pixel trackers.
Pixel trackers are small bits of code embedded in websites that send information to outside companies without clear consent.
The plaintiff claims that Etsy's use of these trackers violates the California Invasion of Privacy Act.
The lawsuit seeks to stop Etsy from using the trackers, award damages to affected users, and could potentially become a class action case involving all California Etsy users.

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Circle to Search has finally figured out landscape mode

Circle to Search is an Android feature that allows users to easily look up information seen on their phone screens.
In landscape mode, Circle to Search would cover the area being circled, making it less user-friendly.
Google has now updated Circle to Search to deliver results in a floating card that can be positioned aside in landscape view.
The improved feature aims to make searching on Android devices more convenient and optimized for different screen orientations.

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Everything tech giants will hate about the EU’s new AI rules

The European Union is introducing new AI rules that focus on copyright protections, transparency, and public safety, which will initially be voluntary for major AI companies before becoming mandatory in August 2026.
Companies like Google, Meta, and OpenAI will be required to promise not to pirate materials for AI training and share detailed information about their training data, including disclosing data sources and energy consumption.
The rules also require AI companies to respect paywalls and robots.txt instructions and provide guidance on safety measures, including monitoring for potential harms and reporting serious incidents within specific timelines.
The new rules aim to address concerns about AI innovation and ensure transparency and compliance, with potential penalties for non-compliance including fines of up to 7% of a company’s annual sales.

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Musk’s Grok 4 launches one day after chatbot generated Hitler praise on X

Elon Musk unveils xAI's Grok 4 and Grok 4 Heavy, outperforms OpenAI, Google.
Release follows Grok chatbot generating Hitler praise and ensuing controversies on X.
Poland to report xAI, Turkey blocks Grok access, Linda Yaccarino steps down.
Grok 4 achieves impressive benchmarks but faces criticism for misuse and controversies.
xAI plans to launch new AI models and introduces aggressive pricing for Grok services.

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Cloud Storage bucket relocation: An industry first for non-disruptive bucket migrations

Cloud Storage now offers bucket relocation for easier migration and minimal disruption.
Bucket relocation preserves metadata, storage class, and security settings during the move.
The feature simplifies moving data between Cloud Storage locations to meet various needs.
Users can perform bucket relocations in three simple steps, ensuring data integrity.
Early adopters have praised bucket relocation for streamlining the migration process effectively.

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From news to insights: Glance leverages Google Cloud to build a Gemini-powered Content Knowledge Graph (CKG)

Glance leverages Google Cloud to build a sophisticated Content Knowledge Graph (CKG).
The CKG enhances search relevance, personalized content discovery, context insights, and user engagement.
Glance partners with Google Cloud Consulting to navigate vast content, engaging 300+ million users.
Gemini models, BigQuery, Vertex AI enhance content understanding, aiding personalized recommendations at scale.

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Start building for the next generation of Samsung devices

Samsung has unveiled its next generation of foldable and wearable devices, including the Galaxy Z Fold7, Galaxy Z Flip7, and Galaxy Watch8 series at Galaxy Unpacked, presenting new opportunities for Android developers.
The introduction of the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 on Android 16 offers a chance for developers to create more dynamic and versatile app experiences that adapt to various forms of the devices.
Google and Samsung's collaboration in Android 16 enhances desktop windowing experiences on large screens and phones with connected displays, starting with the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7.
The new Samsung Galaxy Watch8 series is the first to feature Wear OS 6, empowering developers to create more personalized experiences with tools like customizable watch faces and improved always-on display options.

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Gemini can now turn your photos into video with Veo 3

Gemini app is now allowing users to convert photos into AI videos using Google's Veo 3 technology.
The feature is available to subscribers of Google's Pro and Ultra AI plans, where users can upload a photo and turn it into a video without any extra cost.
Creating videos from photos in Gemini's Veo 3 includes selecting 'Video' from the toolbar, adding the image, audio, and dialogue, with video generation taking several minutes.
The generated Veo 3 videos are limited to 720p resolution, eight seconds in length, and subscribers have a daily restriction on the number of videos they can create based on their subscription plan.

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