Google and Alphabet Watch: Insights on Google's ecosystem, including Android, Gmail, Chrome, plus other bets and innovations coming from Mountain View.
First look: Google's latest generative model comes with a ridiculous name, but it's powered by a surprisingly serious engine. Nano Banana Pro recently debuted inside Gemini bringing a major jump in image generation quality – and judging by the last week's worth of community samples, Google's image outputs aren't just competent… they're worryingly impressive, too.
What just happened? The long-running legal dispute between Epic Games and Google appears to be over after both companies agreed to a settlement. The agreement terms will see a number of long-lasting changes introduced to the Google Play Store globally, including giving consumers access to third-party stores and alternative payment systems, as well as lower fees for developers.