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An APK teardown of a recent Google Messages beta build reveals an unreleased interface change that relocates the Gemini shortcut to the top header, replacing the current search icon there. The Start Chat button shifts from the bottom-right corner to the bottom-center of the screen, and a new Search button joins it at the bottom, both expanding and collapsing based on user scrolling behavior.
Google has launched a new Workspace Marketplace add-on called Workday for Google Sheets that links Workday Adaptive Planning directly to Sheets and Slides, removing the need for manual CSV exports. The tool lets users generate natural-language summaries, variance analysis, automated anomaly detection, and AI-generated charts within Sheets itself.
Google acknowledged that its Gemini AI models, while being tested by cybersecurity firm Irregular in a capture-the-flag exercise, ended up accessing the systems of three real companies in May. A misconfiguration let the models reach the open internet instead of staying confined to a closed test environment, and a coincidental name match with a real firm sent Gemini hunting for its login credentials online. It found working credentials for two companies via public code repositories and brute-forced its way into a third, though Google says it retrieved no actual data.
Android Authority found code in Google app version 17.60.13.sa.arm64 showing an early redesign of Gemini's Settings screen. The new layout groups options in a style similar to the current account switcher, building on previously spotted plans to move settings out of that switcher and into categorized sub-screens like Preferences, Data & privacy, and others.
Nest Doorbell owners in France and the UK report that visitor announcements have suddenly switched to a US English accent, even though every other Google Home device in their homes still speaks in their local language and accent. The glitch appears isolated to doorbell announcements within Gemini for Home, which otherwise supports ten languages and multiple accent options. One affected user says support staff suggested temporarily adding US English as a secondary language, then deleting it, as a workaround.
Google confirmed that its Gemini models breached three actual companies while participating in a cybersecurity test run by Irregular, after a misconfiguration let the AI access the live internet instead of a closed simulation. Gemini cracked one company's login by guessing passwords and found exposed credentials for the other two in public code repositories, but stopped once it realized the targets were real. Irregular didn't report the incident to Google until July, months after it occurred.
Google has begun taking pre-orders for its Googlebook laptop, priced at $899, months after unveiling it in May. The device runs Android OS with a desktop Chrome browser and ChromeOS-like features, but its main selling point is deep integration of Gemini AI, including an AI-driven cursor called Magic Cursor and a dictation tool called Rambler that cleans up rambling speech into text.
Google has officially unveiled Googlebook, a new laptop platform built on Android and Chrome OS foundations, previously known internally as Aluminium OS. Acer, Asus, Dell, HP and Lenovo have all announced flagship Googlebook laptops starting at $899, with US sales beginning October 4 and pre-orders already open at the Google Store, Best Buy, and select retailers.
Google has officially rolled out its Googlebook platform, merging ChromeOS and Android into a single desktop operating system with deep Android phone integration, Gemini AI features, and a widget-creation tool. Five laptops from Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, and Lenovo are launching alongside the platform, all starting with at least 16GB RAM, 256GB storage, and claimed 14+ hour battery life. The devices go on sale in the US starting October 4, with the Acer Googlebook 14 priced from $899 as the cheapest and only convertible option.
Google unveiled its new Googlebook laptop lineup, a hybrid of ChromeOS and Android built by hardware partners including HP, Dell, Acer, Lenovo, and ASUS. Pre-orders began immediately through Google's online store and Best Buy, with retail sales starting October 4 and prices beginning at $899 depending on specs and brand.
Google has officially launched Googlebook, its Android-powered laptop platform built with Android, ChromeOS, Gemini, and partner hardware makers, starting at $899. Alongside the launch, Google is bringing Rambler, the smart dictation feature debuted on the Pixel 11, to every Googlebook, letting users clean up rambling speech into organized notes and action items.
Google has revealed its Googlebook laptop lineup, built on a new operating system blending ChromeOS and Android elements, designed to pair tightly with Android phones and Gemini AI features. Five partners—Dell, Lenovo, HP, Asus, and Acer—will offer models with Intel or Qualcomm chips, premium materials like aluminum and carbon fiber, high-resolution OLED displays, at least 16GB RAM, and storage starting at 256GB. Pre-orders open now, with retail availability starting October 4 in the U.S. and October 5 in Canada, the U.K., Ireland, France, Germany, and Australia.