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9to5google.com > 02/05/2026 > google-gemini-super-bowl

Google airing Gemini ad at the Super Bowl: ‘New Home’ [Video]

Google airing Gemini ad at the Super Bowl: ‘New Home’ [Video]1+ hour, 55+ min ago   (192+ words) At the Super Bowl " sorry, I mean "Big Game" " this Sunday, Google is airing an ad all about the Gemini app." That's followed by "fill this empty room with Ben's stuff" to demo Nano Banana Pro's image generation, while editing…...

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9to5google.com > 02/05/2026 > realme-reportedly-hit-with-layoffs-following-oppo-merger

Realme reportedly hit with layoffs following Oppo merger

Realme reportedly hit with layoffs following Oppo merger5+ hour, 21+ min ago   (163+ words) Following a merger with Oppo that has resulted in Realme becoming a sub-brand of the smartphone maker, a new report reveals layoffs inside of the company. Realme and Oppo announced in January that Realme would be merged into Oppo and…...

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9to5google.com > 02/05/2026 > spotify-page-match-plays-audiobooks-where-you-left-off-reading

Spotify's 'Page Match' feature plays audiobooks where you left off reading

Spotify's 'Page Match' feature plays audiobooks where you left off reading7+ hour, 11+ min ago   (226+ words) Spotify's new feature called "Page Match" is supposed to help with that. Using your phone's camera, Spotify can determine what timestamp in the audiobook you're at using text recognition. Once scanned, the option to play the audiobook from that exact…...

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9to5google.com > 02/04/2026 > alphabet-q4-2025-earnings

Alphabet reports Q4 2025 revenue of $113.8 billion

Alphabet reports Q4 2025 revenue of $113.8 billion1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (202+ words) Alphabet today announced Q4 2025 earnings with $113.8 billion in revenue. These numbers range from October to December and wrap up the fiscal year. Revenue is up 18% from $96.5billion in Q4 2024, with operating income at $35.93 billion and net income of $34.46 billion for this quarter (versus…...

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9to5google.com > 02/03/2026 > gemini-screen-automation-insight

Gemini ‘screen automation’ will place orders, book rides for you on Android [APK Insight]

Gemini ‘screen automation’ will place orders, book rides for you on Android [APK Insight]1+ day, 19+ hour ago   (203+ words) It's been clear for a while that Google is working to let Gemini control your Android phone, and we now have some details on how this "screen automation" will work. The Google app 17.4 beta contains strings about a "Get tasks…...

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9to5google.com > 02/03/2026 > gemini-tools-menu-labs

Gemini Tools menu adds Labs section, Personal Intelligence toggle

Gemini Tools menu adds Labs section, Personal Intelligence toggle2+ day, 6+ hour ago   (191+ words) As the Gemini app picks up more features, Google is improving organization of the Tools menu on the web with Experimental Labs. Previously, the Tools menu on gemini.google.com was just one long list that displayed up to eight…...

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9to5google.com > 02/02/2026 > the-sideload-020

The Sideload 020: AI-powered haircuts and cocktails

The Sideload 020: AI-powered haircuts and cocktails3+ day, 1+ hour ago   (255+ words) Will Sattelberg is an editor and podcaster at 9to5Google. He's been covering all things Android since 2021 when he joined the team at Android Police, serving as both News Editor and Phones Editor throughout his tenure. Prior to professionally covering Android and…...

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9to5google.com > 02/02/2026 > gemini-live-floating-redesign

Gemini Live rolling out floating pill redesign on Android

Gemini Live rolling out floating pill redesign on Android3+ day, 3+ hour ago   (259+ words) Since launch, Gemini Live has primarily been a fullscreen experience, but Google is now rolling out a floating pill redesign on Android. At the moment, exiting the fullscreen Gemini Live interface gives you a pill-shaped indicator in the status bar…...

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9to5google.com > 01/31/2026 > google-ai-plus-downgrade

Should you downgrade to Google AI Plus?

Should you downgrade to Google AI Plus?4+ day, 23+ hour ago   (411+ words) Google AI Plus came to the US this week as the more affordable alternative to AI Pro, which previously served as the entry point to premium Gemini features. Whether it's worth downgrading comes down to how you use Google AI....

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9to5google.com > 01/31/2026 > new-google-messages-features

What new Google Messages features are rolling out [January 2026]

What new Google Messages features are rolling out [January 2026]5+ day, 2+ hour ago   (515+ words) Like other Google apps, Messages for Android A/B tests many features. It can take the RCS/SMS client a rather long time to actually launch new functionality in stable. From various reports, Google announcements, and devices we've checked, this…...