You can now ask Gemini to summarize entire Google Drive folders

by dbadmin | Dec 12, 2024 | Google, Google Drive, Google Gemini, News

Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Gemini can now summarize Google Drive folders, giving you a quick overview of what’s inside. It works with various file types, including text documents, PDFs, spreadsheets, and presentations. This feature is rolling out to...

Skip the bulky headset; just give me those Android XR glasses now!

by dbadmin | Dec 12, 2024 | Android XR, AR, Features, Google, Samsung, VR

When I heard about Google’s Android XR plans in conjunction with Samsung, I skimmed through the announcement, looking for any hint of an upcoming pair of XR glasses. Alas, those glasses will have to wait, as Samsung and Google are focused on getting the headset out...

Here’s how you can try out Gemini-enhanced Google Assistant on Nest devices

by dbadmin | Dec 12, 2024 | Google, Google Assistant, Google Gemini, Google Nest Audio, Google Nest Mini, News, smart speakers

Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google has published a support page for how to experiment with “AI-powered answers” from Google Assistant on Nest devices. The Gemini-infused responses allow you to ask follow-up questions, interrupt Assistant, and learn...

Yes, you’ll be able to game on Samsung and Google’s Android XR headset

by dbadmin | Dec 12, 2024 | Android XR, Google, News, Samsung

Google’s Android XR platform will support gaming and feature controller APIs. Samsung’s Project Moohan VR headset will also ship with controllers that will help with gaming. Developers will also be able to easily port existing apps and games to Android XR, though some...

Android XR smart glasses are coming, but you’re in for a wait

by dbadmin | Dec 12, 2024 | Android XR, AR, Google, News, Samsung

Google has confirmed that smart glasses powered by the Android XR platform would be coming “later.” The company said it chose to launch a headset first as it offers more immersion. We’re also guessing that a headset might be less of a risk than smart glasses. Google...

Google tells us how Pixel’s bypass charging feature works

by dbadmin | Dec 12, 2024 | Google, Google Pixel, News

Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority Google has confirmed that Pixel phones with the new 80% charge limit support bypass charging. When 80% charge is detected, the battery stops charging, but current is still used to power the handset. There isn’t a dedicated...