Gemini is getting smarter with apps, YouTube videos, and your camera

Samsung is one of the best-selling Android smartphone brands, so it's no surprise that Google works closely with them. During the launch of the Galaxy S25 series today, Google unveiled several upgrades to Gemini, some of which are exclusive to Samsung devices and Pixel phones. These include enhancements to Gemini Live and the introduction of Project Astra capabilities in the Gemini app.

## Gemini Live will let you chat conversationally about images, files, and videos

Gemini Live
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APKMirror is no longer allowing downloads of TikTok, Lemon8, citing US Bill H.R.7521, setting a dangerous precedent for sideloading

Currently, you are unable to view the APKMirror web page. Instead, you get the following message shown in the screenshot below.

> Tiktok downloads are currently blocked in the United States due to the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act.

https://i.imgur.com/fxF8lAN.png

The link in this statement leads to the following page, containing the bill that was passed:

https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/7521

This sets a dangerous precedent goi...

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We’re accelerating the Android XR platform with a new agreement with HTC.
https://blog.google/feed/android-xr-htc-agreement/

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What are your thoughts?
https://youtube.com/watch?v=46_57OXcz4g

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Google has just announced the ability to chain actions in Gemini and it could change the way we use AI for good
https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/google-has-just-announced-the-ability-to-chain-actions-in-gemini-and-it-could-change-the-way-we-use-ai-for-good

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Google rejects feature request for arbitrary DNS-over-HTTPS support
https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/331250145#comment7

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Android Developers Blog: The future is adaptive: Changes to orientation and resizability APIs in Android 16
https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2025/01/orientation-and-resizability-changes-in-android-16.html

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Android enhances theft protection with Identity Check and expanded features
https://security.googleblog.com/2025/01/android-theft-protection-identity-check-expanded-features.html

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Epic will expand its mobile game store by helping cover developer iOS fees
https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/23/24349542/epic-games-third-party-developers-apple-google-europe

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Android Developers Blog: The First Beta of Android 16
https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2025/01/first-beta-android16.html

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Perplexity now has a mobile assistant on Android
https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/23/24350488/perplexity-ai-mobile-assistant-android

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A Look Back at 2024: F-Droid's Progress and What's Coming in 2025
https://f-droid.org/2025/01/21/a-look-back-at-2024-f-droids-progress-and-whats-coming-in-2025.html

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What's the first version of android you ever used and what device?

I was curious about what people's first android device was and what version it was running? I started out very early with the T-Mobile G1 and 1.5 cupcake. I was a very early user and contributer on XDA wayyy back in the day. ...

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Google agrees to crack down on fake reviews for UK businesses
https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/24/24350932/google-cma-cracks-down-fake-reviews-uk-businesses

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TeXmacs beta released for Android
https://www.texmacs.org/builds/

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[Exclusive] ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE full specifications and complete design revealed
https://www.91mobiles.com/hub/asus-rog-phone-9-fe-specifications-design-exclusive/

https://redd.it/1i91b6y
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Xiaomi 15 Ultra leaks in hands-on image
https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_15_ultra_leaks_in_handson_image-news-66248.php

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Why Isn't Samsung Talking About the Galaxy S25's Satellite Connectivity?
https://www.pcmag.com/news/why-isnt-samsung-talking-about-the-galaxy-s25s-satellite-connectivity

https://redd.it/1i92v20
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The first 3rd party plex client for android, VidHub support Emby, Jellyfin, Plex Now.

Guys, I build this app for 3 years, and I keep getting user's messages to support android.

For the geeks in this community, if you watch movies with your own hosted service, local disk, or service like Emby, Jellyfin, Plex, or webdav, samba. Feel free to have a try with vidhub. If you have used infuse/Kodi, yes, it is kind of similar with infuse/Kodi, but with more different features.


Features:

If you host your movie or tv show streaming by yourself, no matter the video is in your local di...

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Update | Chic pastel icons
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dev.lknninex.chic.pastel

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vivo X200 review
https://gsmarena.com/vivo_x200-review-2790.php

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