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Google Contacts just got its Material 3 glow-up. Rounded containers, pill-shaped action buttons, and a cleaner bottom bar make the app look and feel sharper. Not the flashiest update, but it makes scrolling and tapping through your contacts smoother.
Google is revamping its Phone app with fullscreen calling cards, letting you swap the tiny profile pic for a big, bold image of your choice. You can add a photo from your gallery or Google Photos, adjust it, and even customize fonts and colors. Spotted in the latest beta, this is part of Google’s ongoing push to make the Phone app more fun and personal.
Google Messages just got a major upgrade — you can now delete sent texts from both phones using RCS. A 15-minute window gives you the chance to undo slip-ups, finally putting it on par with WhatsApp and iMessage. Screenshots still survive, but at least awkward late-night texts can vanish.
A 60-year-old man ended up in the hospital after replacing table salt with sodium bromide — on ChatGPT’s advice. He developed paranoia and psychosis before doctors diagnosed bromide poisoning. The case shows how risky it is to use AI for medical guidance, and why chatbots can’t replace real doctors.
Google Messages now has a built-in feature that automatically detects and blurs nude images before you see or send them. It all happens on-device, so nothing gets sent to Google’s servers. Adults can turn it on in settings, while teens and kids get stricter defaults. Could be a solid safety net for younger users, though some might find the warnings annoying in adult chats.
Google Photos might soon tell you if a picture or video was created or tweaked with AI. A hidden ‘threepio’ feature in the latest app version suggests new labels for media origins, from AI-made to untouched camera shots. Powered by Content Credentials, it could make spotting deepfakes and heavy edits way easier—perfect for news, schools, and online selling.
Solos just leveled up its AirGo smart glasses by adding the Ally app from Envision. Now they can read books, menus, and signs out loud, recognize faces and places, answer your questions, and even remember context for later. Plus, all users get a free month of Ally Pro. Stylish, smart, and privacy-friendly — Solos might be the smartest specs out there right now.
Google just dropped Flight Deals, an AI-powered travel tool that hunts down the cheapest flights when you just tell it what kind of trip you want. No more juggling dates and filters — just chat and get results. Beta’s live now in US, Canada, and India.
Google Photos is rolling out a new feature called ‘How Was This Made’ to help you tell if a photo or video is real, edited, AI-altered, or fully AI-generated. It’ll flag suspicious files and use embedded editing history to show you exactly how the media came to be. With deepfakes and fake content everywhere, this could be a game-changer for spotting what’s legit.
YouTube’s new AI age verification system is here, and it’s already causing a stir. If you’re under 18, you might face restrictions—whether or not you like it. Privacy concerns are growing as users are forced to prove their age with government IDs or selfies. Is this the future of online safety, or just another invasion of privacy? 👀