Google announced that it will integrate the Bard AI chatbot into Google Assistant
The company described the feature as combining Bard’s “generative reasoning” with Assistant’s “personalized help” to provide more contextually aware responses for users. Assistant with Bard will integrate with some of the company’s existing apps, such as Gmail and Docs, to help users find and summarize information.
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Google launched Android 14 for Pixel phones
The latest Android version adds customizable lock screens, better passkey support, and new on-device health features. There are also big accessibility improvements, both for the hard of hearing and those with vision problems.
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Samsung is rumored to be developing its own mobile GPUs
According to a rumor, Samsung’s System LSI team might be looking to end its partnership with AMD for mobile GPUs. System LSI is the division of Samsung Electronics that makes Exynos processors.
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Google added emoji reactions in Gmail
The feature is similar to how most of us use emoji to react to social media posts. It has begun rolling out to Android devices and will appear on iOS devices and the web in the coming months.
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New products
Google Pixel 8
Pixel 8 has a 6.2-inch FHD+ display, Tensor G3 processor and 8 GB of RAM. It will come with a 4,575mAh battery.
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Oppo A2X
The phone will have a 6.56-inch HD+ screen, MediaTek processor, 8 GB or 12 GB of RAM and 128 GB or 256 GB of storage. It will come with a 5,000mAh battery.
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