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Google Gemini Live takes on Siri via a standalone iOS app

Google is increasing the competition with Siri and Apple Intelligence on iPhone, by releasing a standalone iOS app for Gemini.

Malcolm Owen | 20 hours ago

US Department of Justice considering a break-up of Google after monopoly ruling

The Department of Justice is seeking to break Google into several parts to solve its search monopoly, with the company divesting itself of Android and Chrome as a possible solution.

William Gallagher | 1 month ago

Google Gemini e-mail searches arrive ahead of Apple Intelligence

After initially adding Gemini AI-based searches to Google Workspace Gmail on Android, it's now being brought to iOS, as Google continues to build its lead on Apple Intelligence.

Malcolm Owen | 1 month ago

iPhone RCS still isn't widely supported, and is waiting on carriers to act

Google thought Apple adopting RCS would fix everything, but the messaging protocol is still a distant second to iMessage thanks to a lack of carrier support, device support, and encryption.

Wesley Hilliard | 1 month ago

New Chrome update will help iPhone users keep track of tabs

Google is preparing even more updates to Chrome on iOS, all designed to help users manage their tabs while browsing on an iPhone.

Malcolm Owen | 2 months ago

How to get on Google's 'Ask Photos' waitlist for iPhone

Apple iPhone users can now join the waitlist for Google's new feature that brings AI-powered, natural language search to Google Photos. Here's how to sign up.

Andrew Orr | 2 months ago

Facebook ad partner may have tried to listen into your conversations

If you ever thought that Facebook was listening in on your conversations to hit you with targeted advertising, you may have been right.

Malcolm Owen | 2 months ago

Big-name publishers are refusing to let Apple Intelligence train on data

Website owners have a simple mechanism to tell Apple Intelligence not to scrape the site for training purposes, and reportedly major platforms like Facebook and the New York Times are using it.

William Gallagher | 2 months ago

How to seamlessly switch from Google Photos to iCloud Photos

Apple and Google have announced a new tool to import photos from Google Photos to iCloud Photos on Apple platforms. Here's how to use it.

Chip Loder | 3 months ago

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US may seek Google breakup or data share after search monopolization ruling

The US DOJ ruled Google is an illegal monopolist, which could result in breaking up the parent company Alphabet or requiring data sharing with rivals while undercutting Google Gemini's advantage.

Wesley Hilliard | 3 months ago

Flagship smartphone showdown - Apple iPhone 15 Pro vs Google Pixel 9 Pro

Google's latest smartphone, announced on August 13, was a pre-emptive strike on the iPhone 16 Pro. Here's how the Pixel 9 Pro and Pro XL fare against Apple's existing iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max.

Malcolm Owen | 3 months ago

Set-top showdown: Apple TV 4K vs Google TV Streamer compared

Google TV Streamer is Alphabet's updated replacement for discontinued Chromecast. Here's how it fares versus the Apple TV 4K.

Malcolm Owen | 3 months ago

Google's new Nest Learning Thermostat works with HomeKit through Matter

Google has announced a sleek fourth version of its Nest Learning Thermostat, alongside a Nest Temperature Sensor, and since they support Matter, both can work with Apple HomeKit.

William Gallagher | 3 months ago

Judge rules Google is a search and advertising monopoly

Google violated antitrust law in the United States, a federal judge has ruled, with Google ruled by the court to have monopolized advertising and search.

Malcolm Owen | 3 months ago

Google adds Chrome AI features that can search your browsing history

Google is rolling out a trio of new features for the Chrome browser in macOS, aiming to improve your web-surfing experience using AI.

Malcolm Owen | 3 months ago

Google gives up on Chrome plan to ditch third-party cookies

Four years after declaring it wanted to block third-party cookies in Chrome, Google has confirmed it won't block the online trackers after all.

Malcolm Owen | 3 months ago

UK opens probe into risks of using Apple Wallet and rivals

A pair of UK regulatory bodies have launched a joint and all-encompassing investigation into digital wallets, including Apple Wallet, concerning fees, anti-competitive actions, and harm if they stop working.

William Gallagher | 3 months ago

Google is finally adding a speedometer to Google Maps on iPhone

Half a decade after it introduced the features on Android, Google now plans to add both a speedometer and speed limits detail to its Google Maps on iOS.

William Gallagher | 4 months ago

Google wants to cut its reliance on Apple for search revenue

Facing a potential court ruling that would force Google to stop paying to be the iPhone's default engine, the company is increasingly trying to lessen its dependence on Apple.

William Gallagher | 4 months ago

Apple fined in South Korea for collecting users' data without their consent

Apple and Google's business interests in Korea have been fined for violating a law on collecting location data, but it's not clear why Apple got dinged.