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Google details MCP-like ‘AppFunctions’ that let Gemini use Android apps

Following the Gemini automation announcement today, Google is detailing how all this works under the hood on Android.

Gemini Can Now Book You an Uber or Order a DoorDash Meal on Your Phone. Here’s How It Works

Starting with the Samsung Galaxy S26, Google’s Gemini can automate tasks in popular mobile apps. We got a live demo of the ...

Google Gemini can book an Uber or order food for you on Pixel 10 and Galaxy S26

Google’s Gemini AI is getting one step closer to being more like an actual assistant. Starting with some Pixel 10 phones and ...

I developed an app without code in seconds — it's my favorite Google experiment yet

You'll also identify where the experience feels subpar. When you have the time, it's also worth exploring apps inside Google's experimental ecosystem. Beyond Opal, the Mixboard cracked my style, and ...

Fake ad blocker breaks PCs in new malware extension scam

Chrome and Edge users warned about NexShield browser extension scam that causes crashes and tricks users into installing ...
The Hacker News

Microsoft Discloses DNS-Based ClickFix Attack Using Nslookup for Malware Staging

Microsoft details a new ClickFix variant abusing DNS nslookup commands to stage malware, enabling stealthy payload delivery and RAT deployment.
TechCrunch

Google’s Gemini app has surpassed 750M monthly active users

Google’s AI chatbot Gemini has surpassed 750 million monthly active users (MAUs), according to the company’s fourth-quarter 2025 earnings. This figure illustrates the rapid consumer adoption of Gemini ...
The Hacker News

Microsoft Warns Python Infostealers Target macOS via Fake Ads and Installers

Microsoft has warned that information-stealing attacks are "rapidly expanding" beyond Windows to target Apple macOS environments by leveraging cross-platform languages like Python and abusing trusted ...
CNBC

Apple, Google host dozens of AI ‘nudify’ apps like Grok, report finds

Apple and Google's app stores are hosting dozens of "nudify" apps that can take people's photos and use AI to generate nude images of them, according to watchdog group Tech Transparency Project. After ...
Engadget

AI Mode in Google search can now pull context from your other apps

After adding Personal Intelligence to Gemini as an opt-in experience, Google has announced that it’s also integrating the feature into AI Mode in Search. What Personal Intelligence does is pull ...
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Google app finally redesigns voice search on Android

Google is rolling out a significant redesign and modernization of voice search on Android. Voice search can be accessed from the homescreen widget (including the Pixel Launcher) or any Google Search ...
CNBC

Google launches Personal Intelligence feature in Gemini app, challenging Apple Intelligence

Google said its new Personal Intelligence tool is in beta in its Gemini app, and will be coming to AI Mode later this year. The feature connects Google apps to provide more personalized answers to ...