Google has introduced Gemini 3.1 Pro, the newest evolution in its Gemini series of artificial intelligence models aimed at helping developers, enterprises and everyday users solve the hardest problems in AI. The model builds on the reasoning and multimodal capabilities first seen in Gemini 3, and is now rolling out across key Google platforms and interfaces.

In a continuous effort to combat online scams, Google has just rolled out a new functionality: Circle to Search and Google Lens can now help you detect scam messages and suspicious texts. Instead of just searching for definitions or images, these tools will analyse messages — like SMS, chat app texts, or social-media DMs — to determine if they might be scams.

Google Cloud has officially launched Gemini Enterprise, its most advanced, fully integrated agent-based AI platform, designed to help organisations automate complex workflows and unlock new levels of productivity. Now available globally—including Malaysia—Gemini Enterprise combines the power of Google’s Gemini AI models with real-time organisational data, enabling employees to orchestrate intelligent, multi-step AI agents that can perform sophisticated business tasks.

Google is adding a new layer of protection to Android with the rollout of developer verification for all apps installed on certified Android devices. Announced by Suzanne Frey, VP of Product, Trust & Growth for Android, this initiative aims to curb the rise of malware and scams from sideloaded apps by ensuring every developer is verified before their app reaches users.

Google is officially kicking off its next hardware season with the ‘Made by Google’ 2025 event set for 20 August 2025. The company began sending out invites with the tagline “See what’s new from Pixel”, confirming a 10 a.m. PT livestream. The event is expected to unveil Google's latest Pixel devices and ecosystem updates.

Combining Chrome OS with Android? Well, according to sources, Google is planning a major revamp to create a unified platform tailored for tablets, laptops, and other large?screen devices. This initiative is part of a multi?year project aimed at boosting Android’s competitiveness while streamlining internal engineering efforts.

Today, Google has officially launched Android 16, and it's rolling out to Pixel devices first. There are a couple of new features, such as Live Updates, accessibility improvements, stronger security, and windowed multitasking.

You read that correctly. Starting on 15 June 2025, Google has announced that Google Play gift cards will no longer be available for purchase in Malaysia. However, users who have purchased gift cards prior to this date can redeem them and use their Google Play balance until 31 January 2026.

Believe it or not, Google has rolled out and expanded AI services. Although it says the new AI Ultra subscription plan is available in the US today, the company unveiled the price at a staggering RM1,229.90 in Malaysia. There is also a quarterly plan, which is RM614.90 per month.

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.