I thought Google would change its policy — but no, existing payments policy pages haven’t changed. Instead, the news Google can no longer force you into Play Billing is on a separate page, one that doesn’t show up when I type “Play Billing” or “require billing” into the search console.
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Google’s Nest cams now use AI to tell you what they see, not just show you. Only sometimes it tells me about things that aren’t there.
Enabling the browser’s “enhanced autofill” option will offer to save more information when you submit forms, according to Google’s support page, such as your driver’s license, passport, or vehicle details. This update is available globally today in all languages. Google says it plans to support more autofill data types “over the coming months.”

At least according to Big Tech’s latest earnings calls.
9to5Google spotted that iOS users can now pick between “Fast” or “Advanced” translation models, with the latter recommended for “complex translations” — though Google says it’s text-only, and limited to select languages.
It’s one of the app’s more explicit moves to an AI-first design, along with the introduction of Duolingo-style language learning.

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With a 7,500mAh battery, this phone killed my battery anxiety for good.












