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Google AI Pro is a mobile deal I think is hard to beat — here’s why – Android Police

Google AI Pro is a mobile deal I think is hard to beat — here’s why

By Ben Khalesi, Published 4 days ago

Ben Khalesi covers the intersection of artificial intelligence and everyday tech at Android Police. With a background in AI and data science, he enjoys making technical topics approachable for those who don’t live and breathe code. Ben is currently based in Sydney and has four years of professional writing experience across technology and digital industries. Outside work, he enjoys traveling, bouldering, and playing the latest AAA games.

The AI world has quietly agreed that premium AI should be $20 a month.

ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini all charge about the same for access to their best models. But the value you get from each isn’t the same.

Spending $20 on OpenAI or Anthropic gets you a mind in a box. Google, however, is offering a full ecosystem, and that’s what makes their AI Pro deal so hard to beat.

By Andy Boxall, Dec 14, 2025

Breaking down the true value of the AI Pro subscription

Subscribing to ChatGPT Plus means you’re paying for priority access. You get new models and extras for video and image generation.

Other chatbots are more or less similar. You’re essentially paying a consultant, even if you don’t call on them, and sometimes there’s no return on that payment.

Now, let’s take a look at the Google AI Pro plan. It costs the same. However, the makeup of that $20 is completely different because cloud storage is bundled in.

In this day and age, cloud storage is non-negotiable. You simply need it if you have a smartphone.

Photos and videos keep getting bigger. 4K video at 60 frames per second gobbles up gigabytes like it’s nothing. Add in app data, backups, PDFs, and email archives, and it all piles up fast.

Most people eventually reach the 15GB free limit and have no choice but to pay.

Now, Google Drive’s 2 TB plan costs around $10 a month, which makes up about half of the AI Pro price. That means the extra cost to access Gemini comes down to just $10 a month.

For anyone already paying separately for cloud storage and AI, this bundle is unbeatable value. I used to be a ChatGPT subscriber, but the offer was too good not to switch.

If you’re a student, keep an eye out for the free one-year Gemini offer. It’s an even better deal.

Extra perks included with Google AI Pro you shouldn’t miss

When you think it can’t get any better, Google surprises you with more. The Google AI Pro plan includes NotebookLM Plus at no extra cost.

If you haven’t tried NotebookLM yet, you’re missing out on one of this year’s viral hits. It’s a research assistant that lets you upload PDFs and audio files and chat with them to get grounded answers.

Additionally, Google has rebranded its Nest Aware service as Google Home Premium. If you own a Nest Cam, Doorbell, or Hub, you’re likely already paying for this service to access video history and face detection.

With the AI Pro subscription, the Google Home Premium Standard plan is included for free, adding even more value to the package.

Gemini’s Android experience beats standalone AI apps

Economic reasons aside, it’s the user experience where Google AI Pro really stands, especially if you use Android.

We’re moving past the days when AI was something you had to visit on a website. Now, AI is becoming a layer built right into the operating system.

Continue/Read Original Article Here: Google AIG Pro is a mobile deal I think is hard to beat — here’s why

Android Police has proposed a nice Google Maps feature: a co-driving mode that combines navigation and location sharing for groups.

https://www.androidpolice.com/the-simple-google-maps-feature-i-need-for-every-group-road-trip

#GoogleMaps #AndroidPolice #TechNews #GoogleUpdates #Navigation #Android #RoadTrip #GroupTravel #TravelHacks #Driving #AdventurePlanning #TravelTech #FeatureRequest #Wishlist #SmartTravel

El Respaldo de Google Play Services en Android Ahora Cubre Más Tipos de Datos

Google está trabajando en una actualización para Google Play Services que permitirá a los usuarios de Android respaldar más tipos de datos, incluyendo documentos y archivos de la carpeta de descargas, reforzando así la capacidad de la plataforma para restaurar la información en nuevos dispositivos (Fuente Android Police).

Google está preparando una actualización significativa para Google Play Services que mejorará el sistema de respaldo de datos en los dispositivos Android. Según un análisis del código APK realizado por Android Authority, la versión beta 25.32.31 de Google Play Services incluye referencias a una nueva opción de «Descargas» en la página de respaldo de Android. Esta función permitirá a los usuarios respaldar automáticamente documentos y otros archivos de su carpeta de descargas en Google Drive, una capacidad que hasta ahora no estaba integrada de forma tan directa.

Esta novedad busca hacer que la experiencia de respaldo y restauración de datos en Android sea más completa y sin complicaciones. Si bien los usuarios ya podían respaldar fotos, contactos, mensajes y la configuración del dispositivo, la inclusión de la carpeta de descargas como una opción de respaldo automática representa un paso importante para asegurar que los archivos y documentos importantes también estén protegidos en la nube.

Con la creciente cantidad de datos que los usuarios descargan diariamente, esta función garantizará que, al configurar un nuevo dispositivo, no se pierda información valiosa. Aunque la nueva opción no parece estar completamente funcional en la versión beta, su aparición en el código indica que Google busca mejorar la experiencia del usuario y hacer que el proceso de cambio de dispositivo sea aún más fluido, consolidando a Google Drive como la herramienta principal para el respaldo y la restauración de datos en el ecosistema Android.

#Actualizacion #Android #AndroidPolice #CopiaDeSeguridad #Datos #Descargas #GoogleDrive #GooglePlayServices #Respaldo #Tecnologia #arielmcorg #infosertec #PORTADA

I added NotebookLM to my setup – here’s why I’m never going back – Android Police

By Parth Shah, Published 5 days ago

The one tool that changed everything

For ages, I have been on a quest for the ultimate productivity setup, constantly tweaking, adding, and removing tools in an endless cycle of optimization.

Recently, something shifted. I integrated NotebookLM into my daily routine, and it’s been a game-changer.

This isn’t another app review. It’s a testament to why I’m never going back to my old ways. Let me show you how NotebookLM fundamentally transformed the way I work and think.

NotebookLM is an official offering from Google that offers smooth integration with Workspace apps, such as Docs and Slides.

When I tackle a big project, I open a dozen Google Docs documents for research notes, meeting transcripts, client feedback, content drafts, and a few Google Slides presentations for project outlines.

It used to get frustrating and time-consuming when I wanted to find a specific piece of information or cross-reference a detail from a meeting in one document with a point in a slide deck.

That’s where NotebookLM jumped in to combine all my Google Workspace files. Now, for any given project, the first thing I do is create a new notebook in NotebookLM and upload all the relevant Google Docs and Slides files.

Continue/Read Original Article Here: I added NotebookLM to my setup – here’s why I’m never going back Android Police

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It's time for the Chromecast Audio to make a comeback 🔊

There's no cheap, simple way to add streaming capabilities to regular "dumb" speakers these days.

https://www.androidpolice.com/new-chromecast-audio-please/

#ChromecastAudio #Audio #Devices #AndroidPolice #TaylorKerns

The Galaxy S25 reviews are so hard to make sense of. Sure - it's an underwhelming upgrade over the previous generation but who updates every year?

I'm on a Pixel 7 Pro and it's hard to understand whether it'd be a significant upgrade or not since all reviews are so negative... when comparing it to the S24.

Do like #AndroidPolice 's take on it that phone manufacturers need to start publishing press releases rather than hosting large hyped launch events.

#SamsungGalaxy #Android #GooglePixel