See what you missed in Daily Tech Insider from Aug. 31–Sept. 4.

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Google is rolling out AI-powered Battery usage summaries to Pixel 10 and Pixel 11 phones to help users understand what may be draining battery life.

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Google gives Gemini agentic video understanding, cutting token use and analysis costs by selectively inspecting the most relevant parts of videos.

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Google’s September Android update adds five features across Gemini, Find Hub, Keep, and Messages, but availability depends on your Android version.

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Google Pics is rolling out to eligible Workspace customers with AI image generation, editing tools, and admin controls enabled by default.

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Google raises the TV Streamer price to $149.99 as component costs rise, changing how it compares with Roku, Amazon and Walmart streaming alternatives.

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Google’s Pixel 11 Pro Fold and Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold8 take different approaches to productivity, portability, durability, and everyday use.

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Galaxy users report Google Messages RCS error 3100 after changing phones or carriers. Learn Google’s recommended steps and why they may not work.

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Walmart is rolling out Apple Pay, Google Pay and other contactless payments at stores nationwide, ending its long-standing reliance on Walmart Pay.

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Google’s new Android verification flow adds a 24-hour wait for apps from unverified developers as broader identity checks approach.

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Waymo reveals custom 5nm AI chips built to process sensor data inside its robotaxis as the company scales its autonomous driving fleet.

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See what you missed in Daily Tech Insider from Aug. 17–21.

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Google tests AI-powered smartphone photos to estimate body composition and insulin-resistance risk, hinting at a new path for blood sugar tracking tools.

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Eligible US college students can get Google AI Pro free for a year, including higher Gemini limits, study tools, and 5TB of storage.

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At the same $1,099 starting price, Google and Apple split on camera reach, AI, pro video tools, update commitments, and ecosystem fit.

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Google Play Points members may find Pixel 11 discounts worth more than $100. Here’s how to check your account and what to know before buying.

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Android phones can now power real desktop-style setups, but supported desktop modes and extreme hardware mods are very different beasts.

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Google now lets Gemini users disable visible AI watermarks while keeping invisible SynthID markers and C2PA credentials embedded for transparency.

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Google Meet can use Gemini to capture in-person conversations and turn them into a Google Doc with summaries and action items.

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