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Recently, Google advised Pixel 6A owners to download a specific update for their device to address a heating issue that users have reported. After the update was downloaded, battery capacity was reduced.

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.

Google is developing a new feature called " Battery Health Assistance", which is expected to launch with Android 16. So, what should you know about it?

Previously, we mentioned that the Google NotebookLM app is available on both iOS and Android. Now, Google has released more features for the app. So, what should you know about it?

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.

One of the issues that is often discussed among Google phone users is the mediocre processor chip. The previous Tensor chip used a processor from Samsung, while the Snapdragon chip in Samsung's flagship devices came with TSMC fabrication. Google could produce its Tensor chips with TSMC. So, what should you know about it?

If you thought you'd heard the end of Donald Trump's tariffs, think again. Last week, the US President claimed he told Apple's Tim Cook to not build iPhones in India. Trump wants all smartphones to be built in the US, and he's prepared to impose a new tariff to get his way.

At the Google I/O event, Google announced that the Password Manager feature in the Chrome browser can now change passwords automatically. The password will be changed if it detects that the password you are using is weak or compromised. So, what should you know about it?

Android 16 will have a desktop mode similar to Samsung DeX. This was revealed a few months ago after the Android 16 Beta was given to developers. Yesterday, Google finally showed the final design for this desktop mode and some of the features it will support. So, what should you know about it?

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.