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Google: No, We’re Not Secretly Using Your Gmail Account to Train Gemini

Google has hit back at claims circulating on social media that accuse the tech giant of training its Google Gemini AI on users' emails without their permission. In a statement shared with The Verge, Google called reports "misleading," saying that the company has “not changed anyone’s settings. Gmail Smart Features have existed for many years, and we do not use your Gmail content for training our Gemini AI model.”
https://www.pcmag.com/news/google-no-were-not-secretly-training-gemini-on-your-gmail-account

Google launches Nano Banana Pro, an updated AI image generator powered by Gemini 3

Google on Thursday rolled out Nano Banana Pro, its latest image editing and generation tool, continuing the company’s momentum after launching its new Gemini artificial intelligence model earlier this week. “It’s incredible at infographics. It can make slide decks. It can take up to 14 different images, or five different characters, and sort of keep that character consistency,” [Josh Woodward] said.
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/11/20/google-nano-banana-pro-gemini-3.html

Google will let ‘experienced users’ keep sideloading Android apps

Google says that it’s softening its plan to require every Android developer — even outside of the Play Store — to verify their identity, a move which critics warned could kill sideloading for good. The company now says it’s developing a workflow to allow “experienced users” to install apps from unverified developers. Google is also working on a new developer account type for students and hobbyists, which won’t have to go through “full verification requirements,” but will only allow app installs on “a limited number of devices.”
https://www.theverge.com/news/819835/google-android-sideloading-experienced-users-developer-verification

We now have a Nintendo Store app for iOS and Android

Nintendo has released an official Nintendo Store app, allowing more fans to access the eShop on iPhone, iPad, and Android devices. Five years after exclusively launching in Japan as the “My Nintendo” app, Nintendo has now expanded the iOS and Android experience under a new name to other regions, including the US, UK, Canada, and most of Europe.
https://www.theverge.com/news/814054/nintendo-store-app-ios-android-games-shop

These are the new Google Photos and Maps icons with a gradient redesign

image via 9to5google.com

Following the ‘G’ and Gemini icons, Google is updating its logos for the AI era. Here’s a sneak peek at the new gradient icons for Google Photos and Maps. The gradient G also expanded beyond Search to represent “all of Google” (the brand and company). Additionally, the company said how it will “continue this update across more products, platforms and services over the coming months.”
https://9to5google.com/2025/11/02/google-photos-maps-gradient-icon/

How to use Google Meet’s new AI makeup tool

Google Meet has a new AI-powered makeup filter that lets you apply lipstick without opening a real tube. Launched on Oct. 13, the tool is an expansion of the video call platform's "Touch Up" feature added in 2023. Google Meet's new feature allows users to add basic makeup filters that mimic foundation, blush, lipstick, mascara, and eyeshadow.
https://mashable.com/article/google-meet-ai-makeup-tool

Google’s gradient ‘G’ icon, design is going company-wide

image via 9to5google.com

After introducing for Google Search in May, the gradient ‘G’ icon will now be used across the company. Google used “brighter hues and gradient design” to “symbolize the surge of AI-driven innovation and creative energy across our products and technology.” The aim was to stay “true to Google’s iconic four colors,” with the last design refresh taking place 10 years ago.
https://9to5google.com/2025/09/29/google-g-gradient-company-icon/