Google Gemini promises 'smarter' browsing on Android version of Chrome in June

GoogleAside from automating multi-step tasks on Android, Chrome users on the mobile platform will soon find it easier to interact with the browser and automate tedious tasks there as well. Starting in late June, Google promises Android users will get a "smarter browsing assistant" with the help of Gemini. The web browser will soon be able to do tasks like booking appointments or tickets or even find and reserve parking spots for you. You can still intervene when needed, but the option is now available for you to let Gemini handle these little chores. It can even help you research, summarize and compare content across different websites.

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Google teases a built-for-AI laptop called Googlebooks

Google wants you to take advantage of Gemini Intelligence with its new laptop line called Googlebooks. According to the tech giant, it helps them move "from an operating system to an intelligence system," offering a device that brings together the "best of Android" with ChromeOS.

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Instagram to upgrade on-device editing on Android

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Catching up with the optimized experience on iOS, Google collaborated with Meta to offer the "best of Instagram to our most advanced Android devices." Refinements include Ultra HDR capture and playback, built-in video stabilization and night sight integrations.

Google said it "completely optimized the capture-to-upload pipeline to ensure your photos and videos remain stunningly sharp when you hit 'post.'" Additionally, Instagram is now "fully optimized" for Android tablets. The tech giant hasn't specified which Android devices are getting the features, but we're hoping to hear more about them soon.

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Google to add Screen Reactions recording feature on Pixel soon

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If you spend a good amount of time on social media, you see reaction videos where people talk over screencapped content. Google plans to bring this feature to its Pixel devices in the summer through a new Screen Reactions feature. The company promised that with "just a few taps," you can easily record yourself and your screen simultaneously. It's unclear which devices will support this feature, but we're sure to hear more about them soon.

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