Google’s AI Mode in Search now lets you plan, write, and code on its own Canvas

Google Search has updated Canvas inside AI Mode, a workspace powered by Gemini that already lets users draft and refine documents, to now support coding projects and interactive tools. With the latest ...
InfoWorld

JetBrains introduces Java to Kotlin converter for Visual Studio Code

In a bid to ease the adoption of its Kotlin programming language by Java developers, JetBrains has introduced a Java to Kotlin converter extension for Microsoft’s Visual Studio Code editor. Long ...
Android

Android 17 Beta 1 Restores a Fan-Favorite Pixel Search Bar Design

Google’s Android 17 Beta 1 introduces a refreshed Pixel Launcher search bar that ditches the thick Material You borders for a more translucent, minimalist look. The new design resembles an earlier ...
Android Authority

Circle to Search may be about to change how you experience its output

Circle to Search makes it easy to ask Google about what you’re seeing on your screen. Current Circle to Search results prioritize Google’s AI Overview. A new Circle to Search workflow could instead ...
Wall Street Journal

Google to Get EU Instructions on Sharing of Search Data, Android AI Tools

The European Union will tell Alphabet’s GOOGL0.64%increase; green up pointing triangle Google how to give competitors access to search data and Android AI tools as it prepares guidance on complying ...
TechRepublic

Google’s New Update Refreshes Android Voice Search UI

Google’s convenient, hands-free voice search on Android is getting a major UI overhaul, proving that even subtle refinements matter. For years, voice search was the quiet workhorse of the Android ...
ExtremeTech

Google Rolls Out Redesigned Voice Search on Android

Google has started to roll out a redesign of its voice search function on Android, retiring the four-dot waveform animation that has represented the feature for years. The new interface has a gradient ...
Android

Google App's Voice Search Finally Receives a Major Redesign on Android

Google app’s Voice Search is finally getting a major redesign on Android. This change modernizes the interface with some subtle tweaks. You will now see a large Google “G” logo at the top center of ...
9to5google

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 ...
InfoQ

Android Studio Otter Boosts Agent Workflows and Adds LLM Flexibility

A monthly overview of things you need to know as an architect or aspiring architect. Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with ...
Computerworld

An instant Android search upgrade

Sometimes, you stumble onto a digital discovery of some sort and need a touch of time to wrap your head around if or how it could help you. Other times, you slap something new onto your favorite phone ...