Google Play is adding a way for anyone to build a personal app and run it on their own device through the Play Store. The update also brings new discovery tools, social features for players, and family controls. Google describes the goal as moving from “there's an app for that” to “there's an app for me.”
Launch your own app without a developer account
Using Google AI Studio, you can vibe-code a custom Android app. Because many of these apps start as personal projects, Google Play now lets you launch them on your own device. These creations stay private, secure, and...
Windows Photos opens images up to 30% faster
Windows 11 is getting three new Photos experiences, a Gallery, a native Editor, and a redesigned Viewer, which start rolling out to Windows Insiders today. The Viewer opens photos up to 30% faster. If your pictures are spread across your PC, OneDrive, and iCloud, the new Gallery brings them together.
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Everyone looks great, the lighting is just right, and then someone blinks. Adobe is adding new tools to Lightroom on mobile for common photo frustrations, including fixing a shot where one person blinked and extending the edges of an image to fit the right aspect ratio for social sharing. Adobe says these tools help you get the result you want in a few taps.
The first is Open Eyes. When Lightroom automatically detects closed eyes in a photo, it presents the Open Eyes icon as a Quick Action, so you can choose to generate the fix. In one tap, Open Eyes creates a natural-looking result on any...
Microsoft is releasing new Windows 11 Insider Preview builds across its Beta, Experimental, and Release Preview channels, and the release coincides with the launch of a new range of Windows 11 devices powered by the NVIDIA RTX Spark chip. Microsoft says it “never been a better time” to join the Windows Insider Program, and it expects a new group of Insiders and devices to join and help shape Windows.
The builds cover several Windows versions. On the Beta channel, Windows 11 Insiders get Build 26220.9739. The Experimental channel gets Build 26340.9750. Insiders on specific...
Studying for exams can feel overwhelming, so Google has added three new features to Gemini Notebook to make learning more structured and engaging.
The first is the Short Video Overview, a 60-second video that helps you unpack a tricky concept. It's easy to watch on the go or share with a classmate. The second is the Interactive Learning Overview, which you create under Reports when you have dozens of notes, lectures, and readings to review. It walks you through your material step by step and combines summaries with studio outputs such as slides, quizzes, and flashcards, all grounded...
Canonical has released Ubuntu 26.10, codenamed “Stonking Stingray,” which adds Myna, an opt-in speech-to-text agent that runs on local models. The release also completes the move to Rust-based coreutils, adds post-quantum package signing, and strengthens Microsoft Entra ID sign-in. Canonical describes it as an interim release that builds on established ground while looking toward the future.
Speech-to-text and the first step toward an AI-driven desktop
Myna is the first milestone of the AI roadmap Canonical set out earlier this year. Named after the Myna bird, known for its...
Android's earthquake warning system now covers more than 200 countries and regions, up from 98. The system, which launched in 2021, has already sent over one billion alerts and is designed to give people a few seconds of warning before shaking starts. Those seconds can be enough to take cover and protect yourself and your loved ones. Panama and Guatemala are among the new locations.
The Android Earthquake Alerts System is, in Google's words, “the world's largest mobile-based earthquake detection network.” Its purpose is to make early warnings possible at scale. Google is also...
Scammers have gotten more sophisticated, but so have the tools we use to stop them. Circle to Search on Android can review suspicious text messages to help you identify potential scams before you click a link or share your personal information.
Checking a suspicious message
A hand tapping a phone screen — Google
To give it a try, long-press the home button or navigation bar on your Android device to activate Circle to Search, then draw a circle around the message you're unsure about. You'll see an AI Overview with guidance and insights, including suggested next steps.
Acting on the...
Cars with Google built-in, available across 16 brands and more than 100 models, are getting a redesigned Google Play experience and new entertainment apps. Drivers can get more from their trips without a phone, whether they're parked or driving.
Key Features at a Glance
Redesigned Google Play: Featured apps, what's new, and app details appear on the homepage, and a single tap downloads an app.
Curated browsing: Streamlined navigation and collections help you compare apps for audio, video, gaming, and more.
Adaptive layout: The Google Play layout adjusts to the shape, orientation, and size...
