Acer has announced the Acer Aspire 3 (2025) in India at a budget price point for buyers who are students or those who don’t want to spend a lot on a Windows laptop. The laptop comes powered by the Intel Celeron N4500 chipset, an LCD display, and much more. Here are all the details.
Acer Aspire 3 (2025): Price, Availability
Acer Aspire 3 (2025) is available starting from Rs 15,990 on Flipkart. It comes in three storage variants: 128 GB, 256 GB, and 512 GB. From January 24 to January 26, it will be available at a discounted price of Rs 14,990.
Acer Aspire 3 (2025): Specifications
The Aspire 3 sports an 11.6-inch HD Acer ComfyView LED-backlit LCD screen, also promising reduced glare for a comfortable viewing experience. The laptop is powered by an Intel Celeron N4500 Processor paired with integrated Intel HD graphics. It comes with 8GB of DDR4 RAM which is upgradable to 16GB. It comes with up to 512GB storage.
The laptop is backed by a 38Wh Li-Ion battery. Furthermore, the Aspire 3 is equipped with a 720p HD webcam and dual stereo speakers, making it ideal for virtual meetings and online classes. It offers connectivity options including three USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, a USB Type-C port, an HDMI port, and a microSD card reader.
With Bluetooth 4.2, students can easily connect their wireless headsets or earphones. It also allows quick and seamless file transfers to Android smartphones using the Quick Share feature. It further equips Microsoft Precision-certified touchpad and moisture-resistant design. It has a slim 16.8 mm profile and weighs at around 1 kg.
G-SHOCK has announced the launch of the Storm Chaser MTG-B2000YST-1A Limited Edition watch in India. The watch was launched in the US and European markets back in November 2024. As per G-SHOCK, the “highly distinctive MTG-B2000YS design takes inspiration from storm chasers — those intrepid meteorological researchers who head straight into extreme weather like tornadoes and supercell thunderstorms.”
The MTG-B2000YST-1A is priced at Rs 94,995 and is available at Casio and G-SHOCK retail stores across India. It is also sold online through Casio’s official website.
G-SHOCK Storm Chaser MTG-B2000YST-1A: Features
The MTG-B2000YST-1A showcases a striking design with a rainbow ion-plated bezel, a carbon frame, and a mixed-color resin Band inspired by stormy skies. The bezel blends blue and silver ion plating to symbolize shifting weather patterns, while its layered construction of carbon and glass fiber evokes the appearance of lightning streaks. Adding to its dynamic aesthetic, a phosphorescent layer provides a glow-in-the-dark effect, simulating flashes of lightning.
Soft urethane is used for the band, delivering flexibility and durability. Molding it with mixed colors of resin captures the look and intensity of extreme weather conditions. One can even download the CASIO WATCHES App to pair with your smartphone via Bluetooth. It further comes with Multiband 6, Solar charging system, and high-brightness LED light.
The watch is 20 bar water resistant as well and gets additional features like battery level indicator, countdown timer, a 24-hour stopwatch, approximately 300 world time cities, phone finder, daily alarm, full auto-calendar, and more. The watch has a Spherical Glass with Sapphire crystal protection and anti-reflective coating. The watch has an approximate runtime of 5 months.
After informing last year that the next version of Android would come sooner than the usual timeline, Google has now released the first beta of Android 16. Android 16 Beta 1 comes with a set of new features and improvements, such as the Live Updates feature alongside better app scaling for devices with larger displays like foldables and tablets.
In a blog post, Google said that “users expect apps to work seamlessly on all their devices, regardless of display size and form factor.” To that end, Android 16 is phasing out the ability for apps to restrict screen orientation and resizability on large screens. This is similar to features OEMs have added over the last several years to large screen devices to allow users to run apps at any window size and aspect ratio.
On screens larger than 600dp wide, apps that target API level 36 will have app windows that resize. Developers should check their apps to ensure their existing UIs scale seamlessly, working well across portrait and landscape aspect ratios.
Further, Android 16 Beta 1 enables a new feature called Live Updates. These are a new class of notifications that help users monitor and quickly access important ongoing activities. “The new ProgressStyle notification template provides a consistent user experience for Live Updates, helping you build for these progress-centric user journeys: rideshare, delivery, and navigation. It includes support for custom icons for the start, end, and current progress tracking, segments and points, user journey states, milestones, and more,” the blog post read.
Next, Android 16 advances support for the playback, creation, and editing of high-quality media, a critical use case for social and productivity apps. Android 16 introduces support for the Advanced Professional Video (APV) codec which is designed to be used for professional level high quality video recording and post production. The APV codec standard has the following features:
Support for HDR10/10+ and user-defined metadata
Perceptually lossless video quality (close to raw video quality)
Low complexity and high throughput intra-frame-only coding (without Pixel domain prediction) to better support editing workflows
Support for high bit-rate range up to a few Gbps for 2K, 4K and 8K Resolution content, enabled by a lightweight entropy coding scheme
Frame tiling for immersive content and for enabling parallel encoding and decoding
Support for various chroma sampling formats and bit-depths
Support for multiple decoding and re-encoding without severe visual quality degradation
Support multi-view video and auxiliary video like depth, alpha, and preview
It further adds support for “Camera Night mode scene detection”, an API that was confirmed earlier to be coming soon and how Instagram will be utilising it as well. Other notable additions in Android 16 include:
“Android 16 adds low-level support for rendering and measuring text vertically to provide foundational vertical writing support for library developers. This is particularly useful for languages like Japanese that commonly use vertical writing systems.”
“Android 16 adds setFieldRequired to AccessibilityNodeInfo so apps can tell an accessibility service that input to a form field is required.”
“Samsung just launched new Gemini Extensions on the S25 series, demonstrating new ways Android apps can integrate with the power of Gemini. We’re working to make this functionality available to more apps with more OEMs on more devices across more form factors.”
”Android 16 includes the new RangingManager, which provides ways to determine the distance and angle on supported hardware between the local device and a remote device. RangingManager supports the usage of a variety of ranging technologies such as BLE channel sounding, BLE RSSI-based ranging, Ultra-Wideband, and WiFi round trip time.”
“Android 16 brings predictive back support to 3-button navigation for apps that have properly migrated to predictive back. Long-pressing the back button initiates a predictive back animation, giving users a preview of where the back button takes them.”
Android 16 Beta 1: Supported Pixel Devices
Android 16 Beta 1 (BP22.250103.008) system images with the January 2025 security patch are now available to download for the Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel Tablet, Pixel Fold, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8a, Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, Pixel 9 Pro Fold, and Pixel Pro Fold, as well as the Android Emulator.
Leak suggests that Google will release the stable version of Android 16 on June 3.
YouTube has announced a slew of new experimental features such as high-quality audio for YouTube Premium users. “We’re rolling out new experiments and features that give Premium users even more options to enhance how they watch their favourite content – from creator shows to music videos to podcasts,” said YouTube.
YouTube Premium members can now opt into multiple experimental features at once. YouTube is also adding several new ones for Premium members to try:
High-quality audio: Premium members will experience new audio enhancements, enjoying high-quality 256kbps audio on music videos with more clarity and depth.
Picture-in-Picture for YouTube Shorts on iOS: The feature allows users to watch their favourite Shorts while browsing other apps or checking messages.
Smart Downloads for YouTube Shorts on iOS: You will have recommended Shorts selected and automatically downloaded for offline viewing.
“Jump ahead” on web: Previously available on mobile devices, you can now seamlessly skip ahead to the best parts of a video while browsing on web browsers.
Faster playback speeds on mobile: Soon, you will be able to fine-tune your viewing experience with expanded playback speed options up to 4x on mobile devices.
In addition, YouTube is starting to roll out a new offer in the US that lets users save on YouTube Premium when purchased with a Google One Premium plan or higher. For a lower price, you can have ad-free YouTube, 2 TB Cloud Storage with Google One, and other Google One member benefits.
Then, YouTube is also expanding Ask Music to Android subscribers in the UK and Ireland. With the feature, one can describe the kind of music they’re in the mood for – whether it’s “upbeat workout tracks,” “relaxing jazz,” or “new indie discoveries” – and Ask Music will generate a personalised radio station based on that.
Further, the conversational AI tool will soon also expand to iOS. This assistive tool can answer questions about the video you’re watching, suggest related content, and more — all without interrupting your playback experience.
Perplexity has announced the launch of the Perplexity AI Assistant on Android. Perplexity says that the Assistant uses reasoning, search, and apps to help a user with daily tasks. Perplexity Assistant, now available for Android devices through the Perplexity app, is capable of performing “multi-app actions,” according to the company. These actions include tasks such as hailing a ride or searching for a song.
Perplexity Assistant has access to the web, enabling it to perform tasks such as finding the correct date and time for an event and creating a calendar entry, according to Perplexity. It is also multimodal, utilizing your phone’s camera to answer questions about your surroundings or the content on your screen.
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Additionally, the assistant maintains context across actions. For instance, it can research local restaurants and automatically reserve a table, streamlining tasks seamlessly, the company explains.
Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas acknowledged in a series of posts on X that certain Perplexity Assistant actions “might not always work” but assured users that the company is working to address these issues in the coming months. The company says that Perplexity AI Assistant will be free for now for Perplexity users in 15 languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Hindi.
Other major players in the mobile assistant field, such as Google, are also going all in with their AI assistants. Google recently unveiled a load of new features for Gemini on Android which are actually beneficial for users considering Gemini is more tightly integrated within the Android operating system allowing it to perform actions other assistants may not be able to.
One of the latest features of Gemini is that it is now accessible on your Samsung devices with a simple press of the side button. While you still get the ability to access it through a corner swipe, this is an additional way to invoke Gemini on Samsung devices.
Samsung has unveiled new AI technology at the Galaxy Unpacked event where it launched the Galaxy S25 series. The new technologies are backed by Samsung’s vision of “AI for All.” The company aims to use the Ambient Sensing Technology for SmartThings to simplify and enhance everyday life.
“The mission of SmartThings has always been to bridge the gap between cutting-edge technology and ease of use for consumers. Our core tenets are security, ease of use, saving time and money, and care for your family. We understand that every household is unique, which is why we are introducing Home AI—a feature that gathers insights from everyday life to create personalized experiences to fit your needs, transforming your home into a smarter, more efficient space,” said the company in a SmartThings blog post.
With Ambient Sensing Technology for SmartThings, the company plans to use advanced sensor technology, like motion and sound sensor devices in your home, to recognize you and understand your daily activities like cooking, exercising, sleeping, etc. so your home can create the perfect environment for you.
This ambient sensing technology would enable your home to understand you and your surroundings to help you live a better life. It collects, integrates, and analyzes diverse data and securely stores it on your local home network. These are a few examples of what this new technology can do :
Health Insight and Lifestyle Recommendations: SmartThings will provide real-time feedback to help you stay healthy. Been sitting too long? Expect a gentle reminder to get up and move.
Human Detection and Activity Monitoring: SmartThings uses its Sensors to detect activities like push-ups, sleeping, or even working at your desk. It can recommend better routines for your life, and build the best environment for the activity.
SmartThings is designed to elevate your smart home experience by intuitively adapting to your daily routines. For instance, during a workout, it can identify the type of exercise you’re performing, provide guidance on your form, and recommend the ideal duration for optimal results.
Post-workout, SmartThings leverages sound-sensing devices like the Music Frame to detect the noise of hair drying. This triggers the robot vacuum to clean up any fallen strands, ensuring a tidy space effortlessly.
After a long day, unwinding in your favorite chair becomes even more seamless. As you approach, SmartThings recognizes your presence and takes care of the details—dimming the lights, switching on your reading lamp, and setting the room to your preferred temperature for maximum comfort.
The Ambient Sensing technology for SmartThings extends to even the smallest household moments. For example, it can detect when your miniature pinscher jumps onto the couch, automatically activating the air purifier to clear allergens and maintain a healthy environment.
Generative AI in Map View
Further, SmartThings will be equipped with Gen AI technology that enables a deeper understanding of your home’s unique layout and environment adding more personalization to your Map View. The new features this technology enables include:
Enhanced User Experience: This personalized map allows for more intuitive navigation and interaction within your smart home. For example, the system might adjust your lighting or temperature settings based on your proximity to certain areas or objects.
Personalized Map View: You will be able to use your phone camera to capture images of objects like chairs, and other elements in your space so your Map View can match your style and space.
The Ambient Sensing Technology for SmartThings and Generative AI in Map View are planned to rollout throughout 2025 and 2026 and will be integrated in most Samsung products like its Televisions, Refrigerators, and more.
Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy S25 Edge design at the Galaxy S25 series launch event. The Galaxy S25 Edge is potentially the Galaxy S25 Slim that has been in the rumour mill for a while now. However, the design showcased by Samsung is completely different from the Galaxy S25 Slim design that was leaked earlier this month.
On the sidelines of the Galaxy S25 series launch event, Samsung showcased the Galaxy S25 Edge design but didn’t let the visitors use the device itself. By the looks of it, the device appears to be extremely slim, which will likely be its main selling point. Slimness was also supposed to be Galaxy S25 Slim’s USP, hinting that the S25 Edge is indeed the S25 Slim.
The back of the device has dual rear cameras in a protruded camera island. Below the two cutouts sits the flash. The buttons reside on the right spine and one can also notice the Antenna lines, suggesting the device will have an aluminium frame. The bottom side will likely have the mic, speaker grille, and a USB-C port. The front of the device appears to have quite thin bezels as well.
Samsung didn’t let anyone experience the device but merely gave a first look at what is to come. It is unclear when the device will launch, but it should be sometime later this year. Rumours suggested that the Galaxy S25 Slim will launch in May, so it is likely that Samsung will introduce the Galaxy S25 Edge during the same timeline.
Leaks said that the S25 Slim will also have the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy Chipset under the hood. The camera setup on the rear includes a 200MP HP5 primary camera, a 50MP JN5 ultra-wide angle camera, and a 50MP telephoto lens with 3.5X optical zoom as per leaks, but considering the S25 Edge only has dual rear cameras, we may not see the telephoto lens. There’s up to 12GB RAM and the device will run on Android 15-based One UI 7 as per a report. Further, considering it’s a slim device, the device may sport a battery that’s about the size of the S25 or lesser than the S25+.
Samsung has debuted its Galaxy S25 series worldwide, and in India particularly, the brand hasn’t drastically increased the starting prices of its latest S-series devices, including the Galaxy S25 Ultra. However, there are countries where you can get the Galaxy S25 Ultra for a cheaper price than India. Here we have compiled a list of the top five cheapest countries to buy the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. If you are planning to travel to these regions or you can get the devices from a relative or a friend, you can get a much better deal than buying them from India itself.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: India Prices
In India, the price of the Galaxy S25 Ultra starts at Rs 1,29,999 for the 12GB + 256GB model, Rs 1,41,999 for the 12GB + 512GB trim, and Rs 1,65,999 for the 12GB + 1TB trim. Coming to the cheapest countries to buy the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, these include:
South Korea
In Samsung’s home market, the Galaxy S25 Ultra starts at KRW 16,98,400, converting to Rs 1,02,100. That’s a difference of about Rs 28,000 compared to India price which is huge. The 12GB + 1TB model in South Korea costs KRW 21,27,400, which is approximately Rs 1,27,900, making it cheaper by Rs 38,100 compared to the price of the same variant in India.
Not only that, but South Korea gets a 16GB + 1TB model of the Galaxy S25 Ultra which costs KRW 22,49,500, converting to Rs 1,35,300. That’s only Rs 5,300 costlier than the base model in India, and cheaper by Rs 30,700 compared to the Indian pricing of the top-end 12GB + 1TB model.
In the USA, the Galaxy S25 Ultra starts at $1,299 which converts to Rs 1,12,233 in Indian Rupees. Compared to the Indian pricing of the same 256GB model, that’s a difference of about Rs 17,766 which is a significant one. The 1TB version costs $1659.99 which is approximately Rs 1,43,400. That’s about Rs 22,600 cheaper than the Indian price of the 1TB model.
Vietnam
In Vietnam, the Galaxy S25 Ultra has the following prices:
12GB + 256GB: 33,390,000 VND (approx Rs 1,15,074)
12GB + 512GB: 37,490,000 VND (approx Rs 1,29,204)
12GB + 1TB: 44,790,000 VND (approx Rs 1,54,362)
For the base model when compared to Indian pricing, the Galaxy S25 Ultra is cheaper by around Rs 15,000, while the top-end model is cheaper by approximately Rs 11,300.
Taiwan
In Taiwan, the S25 Ultra starts at NT$ 43,900 (approx Rs 1,15,919) for the 256GB trim while the 1TB model costs NT$ 56,900 (approx Rs 1,50,200). The base model is cheaper by approximately Rs 14,000 while the top-end model is cheaper by Rs 15,799.
Singapore
In Singapore, the Galaxy S25 Ultra starts at SGD 1,828 (approx Rs 1,16,470) and tops out at SGD 2,368 (approx Rs 1,50,900). These prices are lower than Indian prices similar to how they are in Taiwan.
These were the top 5 cheapest countries to buy the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. However, keep in mind that the tax applied in each country could further affect these prices. Moreover, note that the warranty of the devices would be limited to the country you buy the device from.
Before the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, we suspected that the OnePlus 13 would be a major threat to Samsung’s Ultra flagship as it offers nearly the same specifications but at a much cheaper price point. Now that the Galaxy S25 Ultra has launched and the official specifications are out, do we feel the same or is the S25 Ultra coming out to be a better device? Let’s have a look.
Display
The OnePlus 13 5G sports a 6.82-inch QHD+ (3168 x 1440 pixels) 120Hz 3D AMOLED LTPO display. Furthermore, there is support for 4500 nits of peak brightness, adaptive refresh rate, 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut, 93.5% screen-to-body ratio, Dolby Vision support, and Crystal Shield ultra-ceramic glass protection.
The display on the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a 6.9-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2x panel with dynamic Refresh Rate from 1Hz to 120Hz, 240Hz touch sampling rate, Eye comfort shield, and up to 2600 nits of peak brightness. Further, there’s an in-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. Corning Gorilla Armor 2 protects this panel.
While both these panels offer the same Resolution and refresh rate, they are calibrated differently with different approaches towards the tuning of the panel. While the panel on the OnePlus 13 is brighter, the S25 Ultra sports Corning Gorilla Armor 2 that provides a unique anti-reflective finish which makes a major difference in real world use, as we noticed on the S24 Ultra. The Gorilla Armor 2 combines Corning’s glass-ceramic with a Proprietary anti-reflective surface treatment, helping to ensure advanced drop protection alongside anti-reflection surface treatment and scratch resistance.
Overall, we’d give them a draw if it comes to display, as both of them sport quite capable panels suitable for different types of users.
Processor & Software
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the OnePlus 13 are powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Chipset but Samsung has tuned the chipset for its own device for slightly better performance which would be hardly noticeable in real world use. They have LPDDR5x RAM and UFS 4.0 storage but with OnePlus 13, you get more RAM options while the S25 Ultra sticks to 12GB RAM in all its models.
If you want sheer raw performance, then the OnePlus 13 offers more RAM that will help those who are into multitasking. While the S25 Ultra could also handle the same with ease, the OnePlus 13 would obviously perform better in keeping more apps in memory due to its superior hardware capabilities.
As for software, OxygenOS 15 on OnePlus 13 has greatly improved in terms of performance and features, and so has One UI 7 on Galaxy S25 Ultra. They both have their plus and minus points and are a subjective matter as each user prefers a different design, feel, and set of features in terms of software. While the OnePlus 13 will receive 5 OS updates and 6 years of security patches, Samsung promises 7 years of both, which clearly makes it the better option in long term. For those who want a larger set of AI features as well, One UI 7 is also better at that compared to OxygenOS.
Cameras & Battery
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra gets a quad-camera setup at the rear, including a 200 MP primary wide camera with dual pixel AF, OIS, f/1.7 aperture, paired with a 50MP ultra-wide camera with 120-degree FoV, f/1.9 aperture, a 50MP telephoto camera with 5x Optical Zoom support, OIS, f/3.4 Aperture and a 10MP telephoto sensor with 3x optical zoom support, OIS and f/2.4 aperture. In addition, there’s a 12MP front sensor with an f/2.2 aperture for selfies and video calls.
The OnePlus handset has a triple camera setup at the rear including a 50MP f/1.6 Sony LYT-808 primary sensor with two-axis OIS, a 50MP f/2.0 Samsung JN5 ultra-wide angle sensor, and a 50MP f/2.6 Sony LYT-600 periscope telephoto camera with OIS, 3x Optical Zoom support and 120x Digital Zoomsupport. On the front, there is a 32MP f/2.4 Sony IMX615 sensor for selfies and video calls.
We haven’t used the devices side-by-side to compare the results in real world situations. Theoretically, the Samsung handset would perform better in taking zoomed-in shots due to the extra telephoto sensor but again, we can’t confirm the same unless we use them both. On paper, both the devices’ camera setup are capable and flagship-level.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra packs a 5000mAh battery which supports 45W wired charging, 15W wireless charging and reverse wireless charging as well. The OnePlus 13 is backed by a 6000mAh battery that supports 100W SuperVOOC charging, 50W wireless charging with magnetic charging support, 10W reverse wireless charging and 5W reverse wired charging.
Clearly, the OnePlus 13 is better pick if you want to have a bigger battery. Not only that, but the battery is made of the latest silicon carbon technology and it also supports faster wired and wireless charging compared to the Galaxy S25 Ultra.
Verdict
The OnePlus 13 and the Galaxy S25 Ultra are both versatile flagships. However, if you are short on budget and want a flagship experience where sheer raw performance paired with an overall decent experience is what you are looking for, the OnePlus 13 is a far superior pick, starting at Rs 69,999 for the base 12GB + 256GB model, Rs 76,999 for the 16GB + 512GB trim, and Rs 89,999 for the 24GB + 1TB version.
All these models cost less than the Galaxy S25 Ultra, which only starts at Rs 1,29,999 for the 12GB + 256GB model, and costs Rs 1,41,999 for the 12GB + 512GB trim, and Rs 1,65,999 for the 12GB + 1TB trim.
However, if you are looking for the Samsung flagship experience with software that can last for years, S-Pen support, and don’t have any budget restrictions, then the S25 Ultra might suit you better.
Samsung just released the Galaxy S25 series and Google didn’t miss the opportunity to pack in some of its new Gemini features, Circle to Search updates, and more within the Galaxy S25 series. Here are all the new Gemini features and everything else Google has announced alongside the Galaxy S25 series launch.
New Ways to Launch Gemini, New Extensions for Samsung Devices
One of the latest features of Gemini is that it is now accessible on your Samsung devices with a simple press of the side button. While you still get the ability to access it through a corner swipe, this is an additional way to invoke Gemini on Samsung devices.
Further, in addition to Google Maps, YouTube, Google Messages, Spotify and more, Google is introducing new Gemini Extensions for Samsung Reminder, Samsung Calendar, Samsung Notes and Samsung Clock. This means you can ask Gemini to tell you about an upcoming appointment, save a note or set a reminder on your Samsung device to take advantage of these extensions.
In a single prompt, you can now ask Gemini to take multiple actions across apps and services for tighter integration within One UI. For example, if you’re looking for outdoor restaurants nearby and want to share the options with a friend, Gemini can connect to Google Maps to find the perfect spots and draft a ready-to-send text via Google Messages.
Making Gemini Live More Multimodal, Samsung Now Bar Capabilities
Starting to roll out today, you can now add images, files and YouTube videos to the Gemini Live conversation, making Live more multimodal, personal and contextual to you.
Google also highlights Samsung’s new Now Bar. For sports fans, Galaxy S25’s Now Bar will ensure you are clued into all the action by bringing key match updates about the teams you follow on Google right to your lock screen. With a single glance at your phone, you’ll know when a match is on and be able to follow live with scores and more. If you want to dive deeper, simply tap the card to get perspectives, stats and news on Google Search.
With Google Maps in the Now Bar, you can also save time and stay on schedule. See directions at a glance when you’re on the go and get timely notifications on events, like when to leave for an appointment based on current traffic.
Next up, Google is expanding AI Overviews to even more visual searches on Circle to Search so you can quickly and easily see a snapshot of information about your search with links to learn more from the web. Whether you circle an image of a viral dish, a landmark or a rare antique you saw online, you’ll get an AI Overview for more responses.
And Circle to Search now has one-tap actions, so it’s easier to get things done on your phone. Circle to Search automatically identifies phone numbers, email addresses and URLs on your screen. Simply tap the chip that appears to call, email or visit a website.
New Accessibility Features
For those with hearing issues, Google has brought Bluetooth LE Audio features to Galaxy S25 devices. This update enables hands-free calling, easy-to-use personalized audio adjustments and a low-latency connection to GN Hearing and Oticon Intent hearing aids when paired with a Galaxy S25 device using Android 15.
And for people who are blind or have low vision, TalkBack 15 on Galaxy S25 devices will now be compatible with braille displays that use HID, a popular way to connect to Bluetooth devices. Following feedback from the community, this compatibility will ensure people can use their braille displays without additional steps, making Galaxy S25 devices even more accessible. In the coming weeks, TalkBack on Galaxy S25 devices will also provide more detailed image descriptions, powered by Gemini models.
Galaxy Watch for Kids Experience
Finally, with Google Family Link, parents can use their phone to set up and manage Galaxy Watch7 LTE smartwatches with a Galaxy Watch for Kids experience. This allows parents to approve contacts, monitor their child’s watch’s location, manage apps and set up school time to limit distractions during school hours. This update starts rolling out today in the U.S. with support from major carriers including AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon.
