TechCrunch Daily Crunch Threads is targeting podcasters
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Nov 12, 2025 Explore the latest Google Pixel features, including a battery-saving maps mode and enhanced AI photo editing tools. Discover how Google is ramping up scam detection with new safeguards. Learn about Threads' ambitious move to cater specifically to podcasters, featuring new profile links and feed styling. This episode is packed with tech updates that promise smarter tools for everyday users.
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Pixel Drop Focuses On Battery And Safety
- Google's Pixel Drop adds notification summaries, a low-power Maps mode, and on-device scam detection expansion.
- These features aim to improve battery life, reduce notification noise, and broaden scam protection internationally.
Google Photos Gets Deeper AI Editing
- Google Photos adds AI-powered edits, an Ask button, templates, and Nano Banana style transfers.
- Personalized edits and natural language search expand creative and discovery tools across iOS and Android.
Threads Targets Podcasters To Grow Engagement
- Threads is actively targeting podcasters to become the go-to place for show discussions and creator engagement.
- Capturing podcast communities could materially narrow Threads' user gap with rival social platforms.