The Latest Breaking News from Google

The Google Pixel 9a's exact release date is already known, report claims

According to a new report, the Google Pixel 9a will debut in March, over a month earlier than the Pixel 8a did last year.

Android Central · Jan 29, 2025

Google slips into the Year of the Snake with a colorful Lunar New Year Doodle

Google's Year of the Snake Doodle made a colorful appearance.

Android Central · Jan 29, 2025

Samsung launches its 'Magnetic Wallet' for the Galaxy S25's new Qi2 world

Samsung has listed its official "Magnetic Wallet" in its store for the Galaxy S25 series.

Android Central · Jan 29, 2025

The Google Play Store is reportedly crashing for Android users across devices

Reports claimed the Play Store is crashes for users across devices.

Android Central · Jan 29, 2025

DeepSeek blocked from some app stores in Italy amid questions on data use

Italian and Irish regulators want answers on how data harvested by chatbot could be used by Chinese government

The Guardian - UK · Jan 29, 2025

I created a Windows 11 virtual machine to test DeepSeek safely – here's how you can do it for free

We show you how to create a Windows 11 virtual machine to safely test out the new DeepSeek AI tool.

TechRadar · Jan 29, 2025

The end of fake VPNs? Google Play Store now shows which VPNs are secure enough to be trusted

Google's new "Verified" is designed to highlight VPN apps that prioritize user privacy and safety. Here's how it works.

TechRadar · Jan 29, 2025

Mexico to question Google over Gulf name change after Trump order

Claudia Sheinbaum says US government does not have right to change name of Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America

The Guardian - US · Jan 29, 2025

Members of London’s Savile Club vote against letting women join

About 53% of members at emergency meeting reject plan to allow women to join 157-year-old institution

The Guardian - UK · Jan 29, 2025

How to use location apps without leaving a trail of data and getting followed everywhere you go

Ever wondered if it's possible to use map apps without forking over location data (and more)? Here's what you need to know.

TechRadar · Jan 29, 2025