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November 16, 2025

Google is making it easier for Gemini app users to generate videos from photos

Google has introduced the Ingredients to Video feature from Veo 3 to its Gemini app, effective today. This feature allows users to control various aspects of their video content using reference images and is available exclusively to subscribers of the Google AI Plus, Pro, or Ultra plans. The feature complements the recently rolled out Veo 3.1 video-generation model, which offers enhanced realism, improved audio quality, and greater narrative control. The Ingredients to Video feature was initially launched in the Flow platform and is now integrated into the Gemini app, marking an expansion of its accessibility. The rollout of Veo 3.1 is expected to reach all paid users by next week. Gemini and Veo 3 maintain stricter controls over video generation compared to OpenAI's Sora.

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November 11, 2025

What’s new in Android’s November 2025 Google System Updates [U]

Google's monthly release notes detail updates across its ecosystem, including enhancements to Play services, Play Store, and system updates for various platforms. Google Play services v25.44 (2025-11-10): - Users receive clear information before blocking the Gemini app through Parental Controls. - New developer features enhance Maps-related functionalities within applications. - A live video feature for emergency calls is integrated to enhance user safety. - Users can back up and restore SMS retriever preferences on Android devices. - Updates to system management services improve overall stability across devices. - The Cards QR feature is discontinued in Brazil, streamlining wallet functionalities. Google Play Store v48.8 (2025-11-10): - Users can uninstall applications directly from the Play Store listing. - The Subscription center allows users to view all active subscriptions and accumulated Play Points. Android TV Core Services v7.2.3 (2025-11-03): - New account capabilities for Backdrop and an update to SDK version 36 are introduced. Google Play services v25.43 (2025-11-03): - Improvements to Parent-managed contacts and School Time features facilitate easier supervision. - Enhancements to the Storage section of Google Settings improve user experience. - Support for customizing a camera for image scanning is added. - Additional updates to system management services enhance stability. - Android Autofill now supports storing and retrieving CVV numbers. - Pix payment functionality is available for GBoard users.

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October 12, 2025

Mojang details the biome that broke Minecraft in a new video

Mojang's Cory Scheviak and Jens Bergensten discuss the biome's significance in Minecraft, highlighting the balance between risk and reward in game development. They emphasize the ideal level of destruction and the dynamic between creativity and survival. Players can choose to engage in creative mode with unlimited resources or survival mode, where they mine and craft while facing dangerous mobs. Each playthrough offers a unique adventure, allowing players to shape their own experiences in the game.

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September 4, 2025

Photo-to-video in Google Photos is getting a big upgrade with Veo 3

Google has upgraded its Google Photos app with the Veo 3 video generation model, allowing users to create six-second video clips from photos with improved quality. A new Create tab in the app provides access to various creative tools, including the Veo 3 feature, Remix, Highlight videos, collages, and animations. The photo-to-video capability, which was introduced over a month ago, now replaces the previous Veo 2 model. The Create tab features allow users to convert images into artistic styles, generate themed clips, and create collages and animations. The new features are currently available to users in the United States, with potential plans for a global rollout.

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August 25, 2025

Mojang breaks down Minecraft’s Elder Guardian in a new video feature

Elder guardians in Minecraft are less agile than younger guardians and adopt a menacing stance, targeting intruders with a powerful laser attack that can deal 12 damage points. They have spikes that extend when threatened, causing damage to attackers in close combat. Elder guardians also inflict Mining Fatigue III within a 50-block radius, reducing attack and mining speeds, making escape difficult. Understanding their behavior is crucial for players exploring underwater areas.

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July 20, 2025

Minecraft “The Great Wild | Savanna (Nature Documentary)” video feature

Mojang has released a video inviting players to explore the savanna biome in Minecraft, characterized by tall grasses, gentle hills, and sprawling trees. The savanna is a dynamic environment filled with both dangers and opportunities, where players may encounter predators, llamas, and other characters. It offers a mix of adventure and tranquility, encouraging exploration while requiring vigilance.

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July 11, 2025

Gemini’s new photo-to-video breathes animated life into your memories

Google has introduced a new feature in the Gemini app that allows users to convert still images into dynamic videos using Veo 3 technology. Subscribers of Google AI Pro or Ultra can upload a photo and provide a text description for the video output, including specifying soundscapes. Earlier, Google Cloud launched a similar feature for Honor's 400 series with Veo 2, which required a subscription after a trial period. Veo 3 was highlighted at the I/O 2025 event for its audio capabilities and lifelike video generation, and YouTube is considering integrating it into its Shorts platform. Google has also stated that it has implemented measures to ensure user safety with these AI tools.

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November 24, 2024

Minecraft “The Story Of The Iron Golem” Video Feature

Key developers from Mojang discussed the Iron Golem, a neutral mob in Minecraft that players can construct to protect against hostile entities. Iron Golems are known for their strength and are often created by villagers or generated spontaneously in villages, where they patrol to ensure safety. Their design resembles villagers, symbolizing their role as community protectors. The developers also highlighted the distinct sounds of the Iron Golem, which enhance its personality and player interactions. Additionally, they addressed the mechanics of Iron Farms, player-created structures for resource harvesting, emphasizing the balance between gameplay mechanics and player creativity.

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November 22, 2024

Android app will help deploy first responders faster

The RapidDeploy app is a tool for dispatchers and first responders that enhances emergency response by providing real-time assistance. In a specific incident in Walton County, Florida, Louise Barthel used the app's video feature to share live footage with 911 responders when her husband fell off a boat. This allowed responders to visualize the situation and navigate to her location more efficiently. The app's mapping functionality also helped ensure a swift route to the scene, and responders guided Louise in restarting the boat through the video feed. The RapidDeploy app is currently available for Android users and is offered free of charge.