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Free ride is overInsane Gemini 3 Pro demand forces Google to cap access
ByJay BonggoltoPublished
Wacky learningGoogle decks out its arts & culture app with AI 'World Toon Video,' Art Chats
ByNickolas DiazPublished
AI everywhereYouTube might soon let you tweak your suggested content with AI prompts
BySanuj BhatiaPublished
Bugg-yPixel 10's Quick Share update creates Wi-Fi connection nightmare
ByNandika RaviPublished
Search away!Google's testing the bottom search bar in Circle to Search for effortless queries
ByNandika RaviPublished
AC LabsE-reader fans owe it to themselves to use this 100% free, ad-free e-book app
ByNicholas SutrichPublished
Pricey!Spotify might raise prices again for US users in early 2026
ByNandika RaviPublished
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AI
Group project?Google could be secretly training Gemini to focus on user 'Projects'
ByNickolas DiazPublished
Tech TalkHere's why you shouldn’t trust AI when doing your Black Friday shopping
ByJerry HildenbrandPublished
Gemini for HomeThis Google Home update improves Gemini's voice assistant and simplifies AI descriptions
ByBrady SnyderPublished
NotebookLM importsGemini could support NotebookLM notebook imports in a future update
ByBrady SnyderPublished
Gemini 3Gemini 3 is Google's 'most intelligent model' and it's available now
ByBrady SnyderPublished
Gemini upgradesEverything Google added to the Gemini app in November, from Gemini 3 to Nano Banana Pro
ByBrady SnyderPublished
Complexities removedPerplexity's Comet for Android is an AI browsing companion for anything online
ByNickolas DiazPublished
Banana ProNano Banana goes Pro with refined design consistency and accuracy in the Gemini app
ByNickolas DiazPublished
Gemini AgentGoogle's Gemini Agent can orchestrate complex tasks on your behalf in the Gemini app
ByBrady SnyderPublished
Android Auto
Gemini-fiedGemini transforms Android Auto with new AI features for a smarter drive
ByNandika RaviPublished
Bye, Assistant!Gemini for Android Auto is starting to replace Google Assistant
ByBrady SnyderPublished
Eyes on the RoadGoogle starts quietly rolling out an essential button on Android Auto
ByNickolas DiazPublished
game overGoogle may be pulling the plug on Android Auto’s in-car mini-games
ByJay BonggoltoPublished
Alternative?Samsung's alleged 'Auto DeX' leak is an Android Auto variant you might see
ByNickolas DiazPublished
Share songs n rideAndroid users can now "Jam" together with this new Spotify feature
ByVishnu SarangapurkarPublished
Coming soonI tried Android Auto with Gemini at Google I/O, here's how it went
ByBrady SnyderLast updated
It's getting hotAndroid Auto's UI for climate control support might look like this
ByNickolas DiazPublished
- Might not happen
Latest Android Auto v14.2 seemingly dashes hopes of smart glasses navigation
ByNickolas DiazPublished
Android OS
- Bugg-y
Pixel 10's Quick Share update creates Wi-Fi connection nightmare
ByNandika RaviPublished
- Search away!
Google's testing the bottom search bar in Circle to Search for effortless queries
ByNandika RaviPublished
Drawing CloserQuick Share teams up with AirDrop: How Google solved the file-sharing divide
ByNickolas DiazPublished
Coming soon?Android might copy Apple's NameDrop to make contact sharing easier
ByBrady SnyderPublished
FTFYAndroid 16 QPR2 Beta 3.3 finally fixes annoying Pixel lock-screen bug
ByJay BonggoltoPublished
RegiStarSamsung's latest Good Lock update fixes Back Tap unreliability
ByBrady SnyderPublished
Inbox managementAndroid users can now pin up to 20 chats in Google Messages — here's how
ByBrady SnyderPublished
Multiple earbudsHow to use Bluetooth audio sharing on a Google Pixel phone
ByBrady SnyderLast updated
Smarter idle screensAndroid's upcoming feature could make the always-on display actually useful
ByJay BonggoltoPublished
Gmail
Get a previewGmail gives Android users a window into email attachments with this update
ByNickolas DiazPublished
- Sleigh Bells ring...
Google brings a unified 'Purchases' tab to Gmail ahead of the holiday rush
ByNickolas DiazPublished
- new UX style
Gmail's new Material 3 Expressive design is secretly hitting some inboxes
ByJay BonggoltoPublished
Quick replyGmail will now let you react to emails with emojis
ByBrady SnyderPublished
- Mail upgrades
Gmail's new search results prioritize relevant emails over recent ones
ByBrady SnyderPublished
Gone phishingGmail could start rejecting suspicious emails even before they reach your inbox
BySteven ShawPublished
How to recover lost Google contacts for Android
ByMick SymonsLast updated
7 best Gmail for Android tips and tricks
ByHarish JonnalagaddaPublished
How to set up out of office replies in Gmail
ByJeramy JohnsonPublished
Google Assistant
Bye, AssistantGoogle Assistant could shut down for Android Auto in March 2026
ByBrady SnyderPublished
New look!Google's song search evolves with a modern Gemini-inspired UI on Android
ByNandika RaviPublished
New look!Google's voice and song search gets a major overhaul on Android after years
ByNandika RaviPublished
Stay in the knowGoogle introduces new tools to help users fight against evolving phishing scams effectively
ByNandika RaviPublished
Google OutageGoogle, Gmail, and Meet hit by widespread outage, causing login issues
ByNandika RaviPublished
New voicesGoogle is spicing up its voice list on Search, according to a new leak
ByNandika RaviPublished
New Google AI plansNew Google AI Pro and $249/month Ultra subscription announced at I/O
ByVishnu SarangapurkarPublished
- Easy-peesy
Google app on iOS gets a new feature that will 'Simplify' text online
ByNandika RaviPublished
ByeGoogle officially killed Driving Mode after stripping most of its features in 2024
ByBrady SnyderPublished
Google Maps
Let's go thereGoogle Maps gets a major upgrade with Gemini for smooth navigation on Android and iOS
ByNickolas DiazPublished
Let's go thereGoogle Maps gets a Gemini boost to help you navigate the roads like a pro
ByNickolas DiazPublished
Double RainbowHere's what the redesigned Google Photos and Maps icons look like
ByNickolas DiazPublished
Real-time lane intelligenceGoogle Maps and Polestar fix the worst part of highway driving
ByJay BonggoltoPublished
- ETA at a glance
Google Maps is adding a nifty chip to show how long it'll take you to get home
BySanuj BhatiaPublished
Assistant is outYour next Google Maps navigation could be planned by Gemini
ByJay BonggoltoPublished
Smoother EV drivingRivian partners with Google Maps for enhanced EV navigation experience
ByVishnu SarangapurkarPublished
- Save from Screenshots
Google Maps for iOS simplifies saving locations from screenshots
ByVishnu SarangapurkarPublished
Fake reviewsGoogle Maps doubles down on preventing fake reviews
ByNandika RaviPublished
Google Pay
No more drainAndroid’s next update is finally addressing your phone’s biggest battery hogs
ByJay BonggoltoPublished
On TimeGoogle Wallet is helping Android users effortlessly catch their plane or train
ByNickolas DiazPublished
Quick TapsGoogle Pay's fresh updates will unlock better shopping rewards for Chrome users
ByNickolas DiazPublished
Pay Your WayAndroid users get another option to pay later with Klarna on Google Pay
ByNickolas DiazPublished
Easier accessGoogle Wallet brings digital ID support to UK, more US states
ByNandika RaviPublished
- Now arriving at...
Google Wallet brings real-time train status alerts to Android, and teases I/O 2025
ByNickolas DiazPublished
Next stop is...Londoners can join the Google Pay 'Tube Challenge' for badges and city lore
ByNickolas DiazPublished
How to add vaccine cards and medical info to Google Wallet
ByMichael L HicksPublished
How to send and request money using GPay
ByJerry HildenbrandPublished
Google Play Store
You win!Focus Friend and Pokémon TCG Pocket shine in Google Play's Best of 2025 awards
ByNickolas DiazPublished
Find it fasterGoogle Play enhances search with new 'Where to watch' streaming feature
BySanuj BhatiaPublished
No more siftingGoogle's upcoming review search feature might soon help you save time on the Play Store
ByJay BonggoltoPublished
Gift cards go greenYou can now send Starbucks and Disney gift cards straight from Google Play
ByJay BonggoltoPublished
Epic v. GoogleGoogle and Epic's settlement proposal could finally end the multi-year Play Store dispute
ByBrady SnyderPublished
Ditch the scrollPlay Store’s new AI summaries could help you spot the best apps faster
ByJay BonggoltoPublished
- Age checks go live
Google Play users must now verify their age to keep downloading certain apps
BySanuj BhatiaPublished
The Order StandsUS Supreme Court upholds Google Play Store changes amid ongoing Epic Games lawsuit
ByNickolas DiazPublished
More games, more prizesAndroid users can unlock new rewards with Google's revamped Play Points
ByNickolas DiazPublished
Meta
Early dealsMeta reveals its Black Friday offers early with Ray-Ban Meta and Meta Quest 3S deals
ByBrady SnyderPublished
Trade-in dealsMeta is piloting a trade-in program for Ray-Ban and Oakley smart glasses — here's how it works
ByBrady SnyderPublished
ShakeupMeta's chief AI scientist is leaving the company after 12 years to create a startup
ByBrady SnyderPublished
Ruled in favorMeta cleared of monopoly claims as judge highlights competition with TikTok
ByNickolas DiazPublished
Not so fastGot a $100 off code from Meta that didn't work? You're not alone — here's what happened
ByBrady SnyderPublished
One inbox for allYou might soon message non-WhatsApp users — here’s how Meta plans to pull it off
ByJay BonggoltoPublished
Finally!Meta boosts older smart glasses with new Garmin and Strava features for fitness enthusiasts
ByBrady SnyderPublished
Trolls-awayMeta's Threads ups its game with new controls to keep trolls at bay
ByNandika RaviPublished
AI splurgingZuckerberg explained when AI glasses will become 'profitable' during earnings call
ByMichael L HicksPublished
Spotify
- Pricey!
Spotify might raise prices again for US users in early 2026
ByNandika RaviPublished
Easy switchingSpotify is making it easier to switch with in-app TuneMyMusic playlist transfers
ByBrady SnyderPublished
Pay upSpotify lossless lands in India, and there's the inevitable price hike: it's 40% costlier than Apple Music, and I'm now paying 3x as much as my previous plan
ByHarish JonnalagaddaPublished
Spotify sharingAndroid users can now share their favorite Spotify songs through WhatsApp Status
ByBrady SnyderPublished
Put you on repeat...Spotify can now tell which songs Android users are addicted to
ByNickolas DiazPublished
Rocky MusicSpotify's having major issues on Samsung and Google phones—this is why
ByNickolas DiazPublished
Got a request?Spotify's AI DJ takes requests in a new way on Android with prompts to get you started
ByNickolas DiazPublished
- Step into lossless
How to enable Spotify Lossless audio on your smartphone
ByTshaka ArmstrongPublished
Just ask ChatGPTSpotify in ChatGPT lets Android create entire playlists without lifting a finger
ByNickolas DiazPublished
Partial outageFacing trouble logging into X? You're not alone — here’s the scoop!
ByNandika RaviPublished
Twitter is downIt wasn't just you — X (Twitter) resolved a major outage today
ByBrady SnyderLast updated
Whistleblower calls out Twitter for spambots and mishandling user data
ByDerrek LeePublished
What is free speech?
ByJerry HildenbrandPublished
Twitter makes it easier to search for Communities on the web
ByDerrek LeePublished
Massive Twitter outage ends after about 90 minutes
ByMichael L HicksPublished
House committee summons Meta, Alphabet, Twitter and Reddit over Capitol riot
ByJay BonggoltoPublished
Twitter wants to turn the Explore page into yet another TikTok clone
ByMichael L HicksPublished
How to remove a follower on Twitter without blocking them
ByKeegan ProsserPublished
Wear OS
News WeeklyNews Weekly: Early look at the OnePlus 15R, Wear OS 6 lands on older Galaxy watches, Android Auto gets Gemini's tricks, and more
ByNandika RaviPublished
Wear thisBest Wear OS watch 2025
ByMichael L HicksLast updated
Wear OS WeeklyWear OS 6 is one of the best parts of the Pixel Watch 4
ByMichael L HicksPublished
Pixel Weather takes overGoogle is phasing out the Wear OS Weather app, but for something better
BySanuj BhatiaPublished
Future of Wear OSWear OS 6: One UI 8 Watch, Material 3 Expressive, Gemini, & more
ByMichael L HicksLast updated
Wear OS WeeklyCustom watch faces for the Galaxy Watch 8 and Pixel Watch 4 are fantastic — Here's where to find them
ByMichael L HicksPublished
Fun facesFacer officially returns to the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 in massive update
ByMichael L HicksPublished
Gemini on your WatchGoogle brings the might of Gemini AI to your Pixel Watch
ByVishnu SarangapurkarPublished
Wear OS WeeklyWill last-gen Galaxy and Pixel Watches die this year...and should they?
ByMichael L HicksPublished
Youtube
- AI everywhere
YouTube might soon let you tweak your suggested content with AI prompts
BySanuj BhatiaPublished
DM feature is backYouTube revives in-app direct messaging in surprise test
ByJay BonggoltoPublished
Targeted tracksYouTube Music might finally fix its biggest playlist headache for a long time
ByJay BonggoltoPublished
Piling onWhy YouTube is not working for users of Opera GX with Ad blockers
ByNickolas DiazPublished
Piling onYouTube's not working for users with ad blockers, at least for this one browser
ByNickolas DiazPublished
- AI gets it wrong
YouTube's age verification system is back to calling adults kids
BySanuj BhatiaPublished
Old videos, new lifeYouTube will soon use AI to make low-resolution videos look sharper
BySanuj BhatiaPublished
- A Pop of Fun
YouTube's new 'Like' button animations bring a playful twist to your viewing experience
ByNickolas DiazPublished
MilestoneYouTube Music paid out a record $8 billion to the music industry in a year
ByBrady SnyderPublished
