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The Hindu
4 days ago
- The Hindu
Google announces new AI editor for quicker photo fixes
As Google this week celebrates ten years of its Photos offering, the company launched a redesigned AI-powered editor that consolidates multiple tools and features for easier photo fixes. The new AI editor gives users suggestions to fix their images, and brings major editing tools to one location. These can be used for overall edits as well as to get suggestions or edits for specific parts of an image. Google also announced that tools such as Reimagine and Auto Frame, which were launched as part of the AI-powered Magic Editor offering for Pixel 9, would be coming to more devices. These GenAI features will be placed near other standard photo editing controls. Google said the new editor would begin rolling out globally to Android devices next month while iOS users will get the update later in the year. In addition to this, Google announced an easier way to share photo albums with others. Users can now generate QR codes to let people near them easily view albums or even get photos printed. Those with the QR code can also add photos. 'Today, more than 1.5 billion people use Google Photos each month, with over 9 trillion total photos and videos stored. Every month, you perform more than 370 million searches, share 440 million memories and edit 210 million photos,' said Shimrit Ben-Yair, Vice President, Google Photos & Google One in the post.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Google I/O 2025: Google announces new 'AI Ultra' subscription plan: Price, benefits and all other details
Google, at I/O 2025, announced its premium AI subscription plan , Google AI Ultra , on May 20, 2025, for $249.99 (around Rs 21,380) per month, positioning it as a 'VIP pass' to the company's most powerful AI capabilities. First-time subscribers can receive 50% off for the first three months. The plan targets filmmakers, developers, and creative professionals demanding the highest level of access to Google's AI ecosystem, according to Shimrit Ben-Yair, Vice President of Google Photos and Google One. Google AI Ultra plan benefits for the subscribers by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Her heart is not functioning properly; please help her! Donate For Health Donate Now Undo Google AI Ultra subscribers will receive expanded access to the Gemini app with the highest usage limits for Deep Research and video generation through Veo 2, with early access to the upcoming Veo 3 model. In the coming weeks, subscribers will also gain access to a new enhanced reasoning mode called Deep Think in 2.5 Pro. The subscription includes Flow, an AI filmmaking tool utilizing Google DeepMind's advanced models, enabling 1080p video generation and advanced camera controls. Ultra subscribers also receive Whisk, a visualization tool that can transform images into eight-second videos. Additional benefits include 30TB of storage across Google services, an individual YouTube Premium subscription , and early access to Gemini in Chrome starting tomorrow. Google renames AI Premium plan to AI Pro, and adds new benefits Google's existing AI Premium plan, now renamed Google AI Pro , will receive upgrades at no additional cost. These include access to Flow's AI filmmaking capabilities with the Veo 2 model and early access to Gemini in Chrome. The company also announced expanded access to free Google AI Pro subscriptions for university students in Japan, Brazil, Indonesia, and the United Kingdom, in addition to the United States. Google AI Ultra is currently available in the US, with plans to launch in additional countries soon. AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Google hits 150 million users for subscription service with help of AI
By Kenrick Cai SAN FRANCISCO: Alphabet's Google One subscription service, which charges consumers for cloud storage and artificial intelligence features, recently crossed 150 million subscribers, the company told Reuters. That represents a 50% increase since February 2024, when Google One crossed 100 million subscriptions nearly six years after the service launched. The same month, Google introduced a $19.99 a month plan with access to AI capabilities unavailable for free users. The company continues to offer Google One subscription tiers for file storage, but without most AI features, at lower prices. The new AI tier accounted for "millions" of subscriptions, according to Shimrit Ben-Yair, a vice president at Google in charge of the subscription service. Google One is part of Alphabet's effort to diversify beyond advertising, which accounted for more than three-quarters of its $350 billion in overall 2024 revenue. Alphabet's success with subscriptions could play a key role in its long-term financial outlook as it grapples with the threat of AI chatbots, like OpenAI's ChatGPT or Google's own Gemini, to its search engine stronghold. AI offerings caused a decline in searches on Apple's Safari browser for the first time ever, an Apple executive said during court testimony last week. The iPhone maker is looking to introduce AI-powered search options, a blow for Alphabet, which lost $150 billion in market value that day. Unlike with search engines, AI interfaces have yet to find a seamless way to incorporate ads. Many companies are instead charging users through subscriptions or based on product usage. Investors have questioned how Google will adapt. "Just like you've seen with YouTube, we'll give people options over time," CEO Sundar Pichai said in February when asked efforts to monetize Gemini during an earnings call. "For this year, I think you'll see us be focused on the subscription direction."
Express Tribune
16-05-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Alphabet's Google One hits 150 million subscriptions amid shift to AI-powered services
Listen to article Alphabet's Google One service has surpassed 150 million subscribers, the company told to the media, marking a major leap in its shift toward subscription revenue as it faces rising pressure from AI competitors. The milestone reflects a 50% jump in subscribers since February 2024, when Google One reached 100 million users. That same month, Google launched a $19.99-a-month premium tier offering exclusive artificial intelligence features. The AI-powered plan has already attracted "millions" of users, said Shimrit Ben-Yair, a Google vice president overseeing the service. Google One continues to offer cheaper storage-only plans, but the AI tier marks Alphabet's clearest effort yet to monetise its artificial intelligence tools directly. Subscriptions are playing a growing role in Alphabet's strategy to reduce reliance on advertising, which generated over 75% of its $350 billion revenue in 2024. The success of Google One comes as Alphabet confronts a shift in consumer behaviour. AI chatbots like OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's own Gemini are beginning to alter how users search for information—threatening Google's dominance in online search. In a recent court testimony, an Apple executive confirmed that searches on Safari declined for the first time, partly due to AI tools. Apple is developing its own AI search options, intensifying the competitive threat to Alphabet. Alphabet lost $150 billion in market value after the testimony. Unlike traditional search, AI platforms currently lack a clear model for advertising. Many tech companies, including Alphabet, are now leaning into subscription or usage-based pricing models. CEO Sundar Pichai addressed monetisation during a February earnings call. 'Just like you've seen with YouTube, we'll give people options over time,' he said. 'For this year, I think you'll see us be focused on the subscription direction.'
Hindustan Times
16-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Google hits 150 million users for subscription service with help of AI
Alphabet's Google One subscription service, which charges consumers for cloud storage and artificial intelligence features, recently crossed 150 million subscribers, the company told Reuters. That represents a 50% increase since February 2024, when Google One crossed 100 million subscriptions nearly six years after the service launched. The same month, Google introduced a $19.99 a month plan with access to AI capabilities unavailable for free users. The company continues to offer Google One subscription tiers for file storage, but without most AI features, at lower prices. The new AI tier accounted for "millions" of subscriptions, according to Shimrit Ben-Yair, a vice president at Google in charge of the subscription service. Google One is part of Alphabet's effort to diversify beyond advertising, which accounted for more than three-quarters of its $350 billion in overall 2024 revenue. Also Read Alphabet's success with subscriptions could play a key role in its long-term financial outlook as it grApples with the threat of AI chatbots, like OpenAI's ChatGPT or Google's own Gemini, to its search engine stronghold. AI offerings caused a decline in searches on Apple's Safari browser for the first time ever, an Apple executive said during court testimony last week. The iPhone maker is looking to introduce AI-powered search options, a blow for Alphabet, which lost $150 billion in market value that day. Unlike with search engines, AI interfaces have yet to find a seamless way to incorporate ads. Many companies are instead charging users through subscriptions or based on product usage. Investors have questioned how Google will adapt. "Just like you've seen with YouTube, we'll give people options over time," CEO Sundar Pichai said in February when asked efforts to monetize Gemini during an earnings call. "For this year, I think you'll see us be focused on the subscription direction." One more thing! We are now on WhatsApp Channels! Follow us there so you never miss any updates from the world of technology. To follow the HT Tech channel on WhatsApp, click here to join now! First Published Date: 16 May, 07:15 IST
