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Those who often watch YouTube videos on smartphones are probably used to the standard gestures. A swipe-up on a video enables fullscreen. Another swipe-up brings up the UI, allowing you to check other videos or subscribe to the channel. Well, there's a chance these gestures would change soon.

When Gemini AI launched, some users probably wondered if it could replace Google Assistant. This was confirmed during Google I/O 2024 when the Gemini Utilities extension was revealed. Now, Google has started to roll out the extension to Android devices.

Previously, we shared how Indonesia has officially banned the Apple iPhone 16 Series in the country. Well, now another tech giant is facing a similar treatment, this time being Alphabet Inc.’s Google and its Google Pixel smartphones.

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is particularly useful for performing quick edits on images such as removing objects or expanding the image size compared to the original image. But with us dealing with the issue of fake images, Google is now starting to display information on images edited using AI.

An MLBB Mega Sales, in partnership with Google Play, is happening this coming November and you won't want to miss it. Spend during the campaign for sweet discounts and a chance to win a new smartphone.

Depending on the brand and product class of the Android phone, we get between 2 to 7 years of OS updates. But what happens when you can't update the phone's OS anymore? Not updating your Android phone does come with certain risks and it's important to be aware of these risks. Here are a few things you should take note of.

Earlier this month, Google lost its court case against Epic Games and was ordered to open the Google Play Store to third parties. But Google wants to delay that by appealing for time to implement changes.

The Indonesian Government has requested Google and Apple to block the Chinese e-commerce app Temu in the country on the Play Store and App Store, respectively. This comes after the country banned Temu from operating in the country due to its prices of goods that are too low.

The biggest advantage of larger screens is the ability to fit more apps. For mobile devices, this applies to tablets and some foldable phones. A taskbar greatly helps users with managing apps, so it's great to see Google considering an upgrade there.

The generative AI trend has flourished in 2024, with more companies aiming to develop their own version. For smartphones, Google Gemini is definitely the biggest player in the game now. As such, it's not surprising to see Google adding new features to stay ahead.