News & Reviews:   Google

In the latest development, Google is reported to be introducing a new split-screen mode configuration in the upcoming Android 16 update. According to a report by Android Authority, Google is developing a 90:10 ratio for split-screen mode , where one app will use 90% of the screen space , while the other only 10%. This way, one app can dominate the display space, while providing a small space at the top or bottom for other apps.

Arriving earlier than usual, Google has officially announced the stable release of Android 16. The schedule is for Q2 of 2025, with indications pointing to a potential rollout on 3 June.

Today, Google announced its plans to expand the Gemini AI Assistant beyond smartphones. The big giant tech company wants to integrate it into various Android devices, such as smartwatches, TVs, and even vehicles that support the Android system platform.

Google updated their logo design yesterday, with the rainbow colours that have been used since 2015 being replaced with a rainbow with gradient colours. The update was spotted by 9to5Google after the app was updated. There are no longer any borders between the colours, but instead, there are gradient colours. So, what should you know about it?

It has been a year since Google announced its intention to invest ~RM9.4 billion in Malaysia to build its first-ever Google Data Centre and Google Cloud Region. This week, a news report by Forbes said Google authorised Gamuda with a major contract, worth RM1 billion, to build a data centre in Port Dickson.

If you have been following the iPhone rumours lately, the upcoming iPhone 17 series' alleged design looks very similar to the Google Pixel series. We normally would tell our readers to take it with a pinch of salt, but Google just did it on another level.

If you have an Android tablet, you may have noticed how the software differs from that of an Android phone. Specifically, Android tablets have a taskbar on the home screen for easier multitasking. Google has been working on an Android phone version of this feature, and we have a glimpse of how it currently looks.

For some people, the alternative to laptops is the tablet. But what if you want to work on a mobile app and the tablet's screen is still not big enough? In that case, mirroring your phone to a larger display could be the solution. Samsung DeX works like this, but a more universal option is allegedly being developed.

Today, Samsung Electronics announced that select Galaxy A series phones will soon support AI assistant activation. According to the newsroom, Samsung and Google have been working together, and Galaxy A series users will be able to activate Gemini faster.

OpenAI is reportedly interested in buying the popular web browser, Chrome, if Google is ordered to sell the asset. The statement was made by OpenAI Product Manager Nick Turley during a hearing in the "recovery" phase of the antitrust case trial between Google and the US government, which is currently ongoing. So, what should you know about it?