Google has confirmed a bug in Android 17 that causes homescreen widgets to disappear for some Pixel owners. The issue, linked to the Work Profile, affects users who have upgraded to the stable Android 17 update. Reports of the problem date back to February, and affected users have found temporary workarounds, but a proper fix is expected in a future software update. Google has acknowledged the issue and assured a solution is coming soon.

Google Health has rolled out a major v5.02 patch for Android and iOS devices, bringing several updates to the app. The patch includes easier reordering of key metrics, a separate tab for recorded naps, and more sleep data updates. The "Today" tab has also been upgraded with more metrics and reordering controls. Additionally, Hourly Activity has returned to the Google Health app, allowing users to track their step goals per hour. The update is rolling out in [...]

Google is opening Dataland, the world's first AI arts museum, in Los Angeles on June 20. Located in The Grand LA, the 25,000-square-foot museum is a collaboration with media artist Refik Anadol and features an inaugural exhibition, Machine Dreams: Rainforest, powered by an AI model trained on natural world data. The museum generates real-time visuals, soundscapes, and scents, all powered by Google's Gemini models running on Google Cloud. The event also includes an AI Artist Residency, providing [...]

Google has updated Gemini Live with Memory access, allowing it to recall past chats and information from Connected Apps. This update enables Gemini Live to provide more tailored responses and securely remember key details across different sessions. The feature is currently available in English in the US and helps Gemini Live achieve feature parity with the main chat experience. Gemini Live follows the same permissions as Gemini, and the update was added to the support page after [...]

Google Photos is expanding its AI-powered "Edit with Ask Photos" feature to five new countries, bringing the total number of supported regions to nine. The feature, also known as conversational editing, allows users to make photo adjustments through the Google Photos app using text-based prompts. The expansion includes regions such as South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, the UK, and Canada, with the functionality rolling out now to Android users in these areas. The feature was initially launched in [...]

Android 17 brings a refined user experience to Google's software, with a focus on usability and consistency across devices. The update introduces a novel way to use floating windows with bubbles, usable parental controls, and customization tweaks. While not groundbreaking, the features in Android 17 are enough to excite Pixel users. The stable build is now available on eligible Pixels, with other manufacturers' devices to follow in the coming months.

HSBC has entered a multi-year partnership with Google Cloud to develop and deploy artificial intelligence tools across its global operations. The agreement covers work in wealth management, financial crime risk management, and internal decision support. HSBC will work with Google Cloud and Google DeepMind engineering teams on AI tools and programmes using Gemini models. The bank expects the partnership to support over 200 AI use cases over the next two years, with selected initiatives potentially returning over [...]