Google has officially began rolling out Android 17, with its proprietary Pixel ecosystem securing first-in-line access before the mobile OS migrates to the broader Android landscape later this year. Coinciding with the software debut, Google announced that Gemini Intelligence, the company’s highly anticipated, context-aware AI architecture built to execute complex, multi-step workflows, will land on…
LedgerAI, an AI governance platform. (Image supplied) South African AI governance platform LedgerAI is expanding its reach to Android and Huawei mobile devices. Founded by Vuyo Nkadimeng and Zanele Simelane, the platform enables companies to assess AI governance risks, track compliance obligations and generate evidence-based documentation for audits and regulatory reviews. Head developer Nkadimeng said the…
“Project Aura” and now simply branded as Aura, will go on sale later this year. Unveiled at the Augmented World Expo (AWE) in Long Beach, California, the device represents an ambitious step forward for Google’s homegrown augmented reality platform. Read: Siri AI: A deep dive into Apple’s new intelligent assistant The Aura glasses are engineered…
Google is expanding its desktop ecosystem by bringing Gemini in Chrome directly to Android devices. Announcing the rollout during The Android Show: I/O Edition livestream, the tech giant confirmed that the chatbot integration will launch next month, embedding a dedicated AI interface directly into the mobile browser. Read: Bandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech Tuesday:…
Google has declared 2026 a landmark year for the Android ecosystem, and while much of that focus remains on smartphones, the company is proves that the “biggest year ever” extends directly into the driver’s seat. During its latest Android Show: I/O Edition, the tech giant unveiled a comprehensive overhaul for both Android Auto and cars…
Google’s mission to refine its mobile operating system takes a significant leap forward with Android 17. While last year’s update focused on the notification experience and a large-screen desktop mode, the 2026 release leans heavily into Gemini integration, specifically through advanced app automations. However, for users less interested in AI, Android 17 introduces several high-impact…
Perplexity is expanding its presence in the mobile space with the launch of its AI-powered browser, Comet, now available for download on Android. The new app brings the core features of its desktop counterpart, establishing Comet as one of the first major AI-centric browsers available on a mobile platform. Read: Discovery Bank partners with Luno…
Devices and equipment worth over R500 000 have been confiscated. A joint operation in Lenasia on 5 November resulted in the successful seizure of hundreds of illegal streaming devices valued at more than R500 000. This is according to DStv operator MultiChoice, which notes the operation was led by the Johannesburg Hawks Serious Commercial Crime…
A major announcement from Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Summit confirms that Google is finally merging its Android and ChromeOS platforms to create a new operating system for computers. Read: Xiaomi launches 17 series with secondary displays and huge batteries Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon revealed the plan, and Sameer Samat, Google’s head of the Android Ecosystem, provided a…
Image for illustration purposes only The Android operating system, owned by internet advertising giant Google, is the most used computing platform in the world. Google acquired Android in 2005 and chose to make much of the platform open source, ensuring a wide range of device manufacturers could ship smartphones by abstracting away the software layer,…
