Neowin News Feed for: Google

Browser vendors pen open letter to Microsoft saying "enough is enough"

Usama Jawad — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:38:01 +0000

A coalition of browser makers says Microsoft has crossed a line, and its latest public challenge could spark change. Read more...

Site owners in the UK can now opt out of Google AI Search results

David Uzondu — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:06:02 +0000

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published new requirements forcing Google to allow publishers in the UK to opt out of having their content used in Google AI Search features. Read more...

Google makes Fitbit Air blueprints public so anyone can design bands and accessories

David Uzondu — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:48:01 +0000

Google has published public accessory design guidelines for the Fitbit Air tracker, saying it "can't wait to see the creativity, color, and innovation" makers bring to the device. Read more...

Google Chrome 149.0.7827.54 (offline installer)

Razvan Serea — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 03:40:01 +0000

Google Chrome is a browser that combines a minimal design with sophisticated technology to make the web faster, safer, and easier. Google Chrome is one of the best solutions for Internet browsing Read more...

Google wants to pay Play Store developers for code to train its AI

David Uzondu — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 01:38:01 +0000

As Gemini lags behind tools like Claude Code and Copilot, Google is trying a different strategy, paying developers for access to high-quality, real-world codebases to train its AI models. Read more...

You'll soon be able to share chats, canvases, and more from Gemini app via Google Drive

David Uzondu — Fri, 29 May 2026 06:30:01 +0000

Google has announced a new update to the Gemini app that will let users securely share chats, canvases, and generated media via Google Drive. Read more...

Report: Apple wants to run its AI locally on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, and even Apple Watch

Ivan Jenic — Thu, 28 May 2026 16:12:01 +0000

While everyone is building AI data centers, Apple wants to run AI locally on your iPhone, Mac, or even Apple Watch. But how capable can a local model be, even coming from Apple? Read more...

YouTube will automatically label AI videos soon

Usama Jawad — Thu, 28 May 2026 07:14:01 +0000

YouTube is finally cracking down on deceptive AI-generated videos with automatic labels for realistic AI content and more visible disclosures. Read more...

Google Chrome 148.0.7778.217 (offline installer)

Razvan Serea — Thu, 28 May 2026 06:58:01 +0000

These are the new features coming to Google Search

Aditya Tiwari — Wed, 27 May 2026 19:56:02 +0000

Google has dropped some new features for Google Search. You can now add preferred sources for AI Overviews and AI Mode. Read more...

Google might face a record fine in the EU over abusing market dominance

Hamid Ganji — Tue, 26 May 2026 05:20:01 +0000

The EU Commission is reportedly preparing to impose the highest-ever fine under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) on Google over anticompetitive practices. Read more...

Google's 3D video calling platform gets a new experimental feature

Aditya Tiwari — Wed, 20 May 2026 19:26:01 +0000

At Google I/O 2026, Google's futuristic video-calling tech got a new feature to improve the experience when talking to non-Beam users. Read more...

The real reason everyone stays on Chrome despite its terrible privacy track record

Paul Hill — Wed, 20 May 2026 12:00:01 +0000

Other browsers are obsessed with constant redesigns and cramming features down your throat. Here is how keeping things boring helps Google Chrome dominate the market. Read more...

Google Chrome 148.0.7778.179 (offline installer)

Razvan Serea — Wed, 20 May 2026 03:50:01 +0000

Google bets on new design language, agents for Gemini, and Android Halo

Aditya Tiwari — Tue, 19 May 2026 21:22:01 +0000

At Google I/O 2026, Google announced the latest updates to the Gemini app: a new design language and personalized AI agents. Read more...

Google's Nano Banana just got a powerful sibling called Gemini Omni Flash

Aditya Tiwari — Tue, 19 May 2026 19:38:02 +0000

Building on the success of Nano Banana, Google has launched a freshly baked AI model family that can "create anything from any input." Read more...

Here's are the new YouTube features announced at Google I/O 2026

Aditya Tiwari — Tue, 19 May 2026 18:45:20 +0000

At Google I/O 2026, Google introduced two new features for YouTube. There is now a new AI chatbot on the video-sharing platform. Read more...

Google announces Gemini 3.5 Flash, its "strongest" coding model yet

David Uzondu — Tue, 19 May 2026 18:44:56 +0000

Google today, at I/O 2026, unveiled Gemini 3.5 Flash, claiming it "rivals flagship models to deliver frontier performance for agents and coding." Read more...

These 13 Google products now have more than 1 billion users each

Aditya Tiwari — Tue, 19 May 2026 18:36:01 +0000

At Google I/O 2026, CEO Sundar Pichai revealed that 13 products and services have more than 1 billion users. Read more...

Google silently kills unlimited Gemini access as strict new usage limits roll out

Paul Hill — Tue, 19 May 2026 16:04:02 +0000

Think Google Gemini is completely free? Think again. A sudden rollout introduces strict message limits that might completely change how you use the AI. Read more...

Google I/O 2026: Here's when and where you can watch Google's official keynotes

Aditya Tiwari — Mon, 18 May 2026 17:48:01 +0000

Google I/O 2026 is just around the corner. Here's when and where you can livestream the official keynotes to get updates on new features in Android, Chrome, AI, and more. Read more...

Google may reduce your Gmail storage from 15GB to 5GB, unless you provide your phone number

Usama Jawad — Fri, 15 May 2026 09:58:01 +0000

A new Google experiment is raising questions after some Gmail signups reportedly received far less free storage than expected. Read more...

Google to pay Android users $135 million in settlement. Here's how to claim your payment

Hamid Ganji — Wed, 13 May 2026 14:28:01 +0000

Google has agreed to pay $135 million to nearly 100 million Android users over allegations of data harvesting since 2017. Read more...

Google Chrome 148.0.7778.168 (offline installer)

Razvan Serea — Wed, 13 May 2026 03:46:01 +0000

Google Nest Wi-Fi Pro 6E mesh router is now just $100 on Amazon (plus more deals)

Ivan Jenic — Tue, 12 May 2026 22:32:02 +0000

Google's own 6GHz band Wi-Fi router is now available for half the price on Amazon. We also found some good deals on PC components, peripherals, audio equipment, and more. Read more...

Google introduces Noto 3D, its new emoji set to make digital expression feel more tangible

Fiza Ali — Tue, 12 May 2026 22:16:01 +0000

Google is bringing a shift to everyday messaging, promising a more expressive and immersive way to communicate beyond plain text and static icons. Read more...

Google brings Gemini-powered browsing to Chrome for Android with new AI features

Fiza Ali — Tue, 12 May 2026 20:56:01 +0000

Google is bringing a new upgrade to Chrome for Android, with new AI features that aim to change how users browse, interact with pages, and complete everyday tasks. Read more...

Google tries one more time to stop us from doomscrolling

Aditya Tiwari — Tue, 12 May 2026 19:48:01 +0000

Android has added a new feature to stop you from doomscrolling. It builds on the Digital Wellbeing features we have had for years. Read more...

Android 17 adds new AI tools, Instagram upgrades, and pro video features for creators

Fiza Ali — Tue, 12 May 2026 19:16:01 +0000

Google expands Android's creator toolkit with smarter editing, improved social sharing, and advanced mobile video capabilities for content creators. Read more...

Google unveils Googlebook, a new Gemini-first laptop category powered by a new modern OS

Pradeep Viswanathan — Tue, 12 May 2026 18:48:01 +0000

Unlike its budget-friendly predecessor, the new Googlebook focuses on high-end hardware, directly competing with specialized AI PC features. Read more...

Next-gen Android Auto comes with shape-shifting capabilities and upgraded Gemini

Aditya Tiwari — Tue, 12 May 2026 18:32:01 +0000

At the latest Android Show, Google Maps got several new upgrades, including a revamped user interface and upgraded Gemini features. Read more...

Google announces Gemini Intelligence: Deeper AI integration coming to Android

Pradeep Viswanathan — Tue, 12 May 2026 17:54:01 +0000

Ahead of the annual I/O developer conference, Google just pulled the curtain back on a massive suite of AI features coming to Android devices. Read more...

Apple finally brings end-to-end encryption to RCS on iPhone

Paul Hill — Tue, 12 May 2026 07:26:01 +0000

A massive privacy upgrade is rolling out for cross-platform chats. Find out how Apple's latest beta is changing the way you message Android users. Read more...

Google says no outage but Search may be down with "internal server error"

Sayan Sen — Tue, 12 May 2026 05:18:01 +0000

Google's most useful feature, Search, may be broken at the moment as it is frequently failing to complete user requests. Read more...

Google Finance expands in Europe with AI research and live earnings insights

Fiza Ali — Mon, 11 May 2026 14:44:01 +0000

Google is bringing a wave of new AI features to Finance in Europe, introducing smarter tools designed to reshape the user experience. Read more...

Google's first foldable phone the Pixel Fold 5G is only $450 with this deal

Sayan Sen — Thu, 07 May 2026 21:30:03 +0000

Google's first foldable smartphone, the Pixel Fold 5G 256GB, is now available for just $450 through this deal. Read more...

Google adds automatic livestream fallback for adaptive meetings in Meet

David Uzondu — Thu, 07 May 2026 20:40:01 +0000

Google has announced a new feature that will automatically redirect you to a Google Meet livestream if an adaptive meeting becomes full. Read more...

Google is killing this very popular app used by more than 100 million people

David Uzondu — Thu, 07 May 2026 18:20:01 +0000

Google has announced that it is "consolidating" its health offerings and, as a result, shutting down two very popular apps. Read more...

Google rebrands Fitbit Premium and Health Coach as it launches new Fitbit Air

David Uzondu — Thu, 07 May 2026 16:30:01 +0000

It's finally here. Weeks after teasing a screenless fitness band, Google has introduced its answer to the likes of Whoop: the Fitbit Air. Read more...

Official Windows 11 Registry mod blocks automatic download of 4GB AI model on Google Chrome

Sayan Sen — Thu, 07 May 2026 15:34:01 +0000

This Windows Registry mod prevents Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge from automatically downloading large 4GB AI models in the background. Read more...