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Google Might Soon Remind You to Take Breaks While Talking to Gemini: Report

Google is reportedly working on a new wellness feature for Gemini. As per the report, the Mountain View-based tech giant is testing short break reminders that will be shown to users when they have been chatting with the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot for a while. The mindfulness alert was reportedly spotted in the latest beta version of the Google app, and the message states that users should not think Gemini is human.

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Google Photos Now Lets Users in India Edit Images Using Text or Voice Prompts

Google is bringing its AI-based photo editing tools to Google Photos users in India. The update allows Android users to make edits by describing changes through text or voice commands. Backed by Gemini, the features include conversational edits, personalised adjustments for people in photos, and creative scene transformations using Nano Banana. The tools work on devices with at least 4GB RAM and Android 8.0 or higher, support several Indian languages, and add content credentials to identify AI-edited images.

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Google Is Making the Transition Between AI Overviews and AI Mode Easier

Google is making two new additions to the artificial intelligence (AI) features in Search. The Mountain View-based tech giant has now added the Gemini 3 AI model to both AI Overviews and AI Mode, making them more performant than before. Additionally, the company is also making it easier to transition from the results page to AI Mode.

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Samsung's Privacy Screen Feature to Curb Shoulder Surfing Unveiled After Multiple Leaks; Expected to Debut With Galaxy S26 Series

Samsung, on Wednesday, announced that it will soon bring a new privacy layer to Galaxy devices. The privacy feature is claimed to curb shoulder surfing, making it difficult for others to peep into a user's phone, offering a higher level of security. While the South Korean smartphone maker has yet to reveal how the feature works, it says that it will ship with multiple settings, allowing users to adjust the level of visibility, assign specific apps for the privacy layer, and other parts of their smartphone experience.

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Xiaomi 17 Max Leak Reveals Anticipated Launch Timeline, Notable Camera Upgrades

Xiaomi’s 17-series portfolio currently includes four models. Now, leaks suggest that Xiaomi is preparing to introduce another model known as the Xiaomi 17 Max. A fresh leak from China suggests its possible launch timeline and camera details. It is tipped to launch in the second quarter of this year. It could feature a triple rear camera unit including a 200-megapixel telephoto sensor.

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Google Pixel Users Report Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Connectivity Issues After January 2026 Update

Google’s January 2026 update for Pixel smartphones has triggered complaints from users reporting Wi-Fi and Bluetooth failures after installation. According to online reports, the issue affects several models, including the Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 10 variants, with some users also experiencing camera issues, battery drain, and broken settings pages. Standard troubleshooting has not helped most users. While Google has acknowledged the complaints, it has not shared a fix timeline. The update mainly included bug fixes and performance improvements.