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Microsoft to roll out Teams app on Google's Android Auto next month
Economic Times
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1y ago
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Microsoft is set to launch a Teams app for Google's Android Auto platform next month. The app will enable users to make calls, join meetings, and send messages while driving, all through voice commands or the car's touchscreen. This move aims to enhance productivity and collaboration on the road, as the app can seamlessly integrate with other Microsoft 365 services and allow users to access shared documents and calendars.
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Google unveils Gemini on Messages, gen-AI in Android Auto
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1y ago
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Google showcased generative AI updates at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The updates include integrating the Gemini chatbot into Google's Messages app on Android devices, allowing for SMS drafting and meeting scheduling. Generative AI is also being used in Google's Android Auto platform to summarize text messages while the vehicle is in motion. Other announcements include accessibility features in Google's Lookout app and enhancements to screen reading features in Google Lens and Maps. Google joined Microsoft, Qualcomm, and Amazon in making announcements related to generative AI.
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Google I/O will be an AI show
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2m ago
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Google's I/O 2025 conference emphasizes AI advancements over Android updates, continuing a trend seen in recent years. Google's focus on AI features, like Gemini, suggests an industry-wide shift towards integrating AI into consumer tech at a rapid pace. Despite less emphasis on Android during the conference, Google's strategy to roll out features via updates ensures broader access across devices. This approach addresses past criticisms about slow Android feature rollouts, while AI developments take center stage.
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A new Microsoft Teams update will now let you really express yourself — but you might need to be careful exactly how you do it
Techradar
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1y ago
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Microsoft Teams is working on an update that will allow users to add video clips and audio snippets in replies to channel posts. Currently available when replying to chat messages, this addition aims to help users express themselves in team channels more effectively. Users will be able to record and attach video clips or audio-only clips to channel posts or replies. The update is expected to roll out in April 2024 and will be available on Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS platforms. Microsoft has been introducing various improvements to enhance the messaging experience in Microsoft Teams. This includes the ability to hide general channels and the introduction of a "private line" feature.
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Google loses fight on Android Auto access as EU court backs Italian watchdog
Economic Times
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5m ago
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Europe's top court sided with Italy's antitrust authority, deeming Google's refusal to grant Enel's e-mobility app access to Android Auto an abuse of market power. Google was fined 102 million euros by Italy for blocking Enel's JuicePass on Android Auto. While Google cited security concerns, the EU court emphasized that denying app interoperability can be abusive for dominant platforms. The ruling may guide similar future scenarios, with Google having since resolved the issue.
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Google limits on access to Android Auto may breach EU rules, court adviser says
Economic Times
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11m ago
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An adviser to the European Court of Justice has stated that Google's refusal to allow an e-mobility app developed by Enel access to its Android Auto platform could potentially violate competition rules. The adviser's stance supports the viewpoint of Italy's antitrust authority, which fined Google €102 million ($113.18 million) for allegedly favoring Google Maps while blocking Enel's JuicePass on Android Auto. The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) is expected to rule on the case in the coming months.
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Windows 11’s new update will add a bunch of AI features
The Verge
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16d ago
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Microsoft is introducing new AI features to Windows 11, including the Copilot Vision tool that can scan and analyze content across open apps and webpages. Users can engage with Copilot Vision through questions and task completion guidance. Exclusive features for Snapdragon-powered Copilot Plus PCs include an AI “agent” for natural language tasks, an AI-powered sticker generator in Paint, and enhanced functionalities in the Snipping Tool. These updates are set to roll out over the next month.
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Now You Can Message Google Gemini From Any Android Phone
Gizmodo
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1y ago
Medial
Google has announced new AI features for Android users, including the ability to access Gemini, a virtual assistant, directly from Google Messages. This allows users to draft messages, plan events, and pin ideas without installing the Gemini app. Other AI features include Android Auto summarizing long texts and providing possible replies, Lookout on Android offering AI descriptions of photos, and enhanced screen reader support for Lens in Google Maps. In addition, the next Wear OS update will enable Android watch wearers to access tickets and transit directions from their wrist, and Health Connect will aggregate third-party health data into the Fitbit app.
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Gemini is about to slide into your DMs
The Verge
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1y ago
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Google has announced a series of updates for Android and apps. The new updates include the ability to chat with Google's chatbot, Gemini, directly within the Google Messages app. Android Auto will now provide text and chat summaries, as well as suggest replies and actions. Additionally, there are new accessibility features for visually impaired individuals, such as screen reader enhancements in Google Maps and AI-generated descriptions for images in Lookout. Other updates include an easier way to switch output devices when using Spotify on Android and support for handwritten annotations in Google Docs.
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Elon Musk’s X launches Beta roll out of X TV app: All you need to know | Mint
Livemint
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11m ago
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Tech billionaire Elon Musk has announced the beta roll out of the X TV app, aiming to transform X into a video-first platform. The app is currently available on Android TVs and will soon be accessible on Amazon Fire TV, Google TV, and LG. Musk's X TV app is anticipated to challenge popular video-sharing platform YouTube, with strategic alliances being forged with influential figures in the industry. This move marks a significant leap forward, providing new opportunities for creators, advertisers, and partners on the X platform.
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Google celebrates 10 years of Google Photos with new editing tools
Arstechnica
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2m ago
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Google Photos celebrates its 10th anniversary by introducing new AI-enhanced editing tools. Launched as a stand-alone service in 2015, the platform now hosts 9 trillion photos and has 1.5 billion monthly users. Its new features include AI-based photo editing suggestions, Reimagine, and Auto Frame, which offer innovative ways to enhance images. Additionally, album sharing is upgraded with QR code functionality. The new editing tools will roll out to Android in June and iOS later this year.
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