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 For the wild ones For the wild onesThreads adds vanishing 'ghost posts' on a timer for those one-off hot takesBy Nickolas Diaz Published 
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 Try it yourself! Try it yourself!Meta Ray-Ban Display demos are popping up at an unexpected spotBy Brady Snyder Published 
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 Milestone MilestoneYouTube Music paid out a record $8 billion to the music industry in a yearBy Brady Snyder Published 
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 Small touches matter Small touches matterChrome for Android just got its long-awaited dose of Google’s latest redesignBy Jay Bonggolto Published 
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 Google AI + MLB Google AI + MLBHow Google Cloud and Gemini are powering Fox coverage of the MLB World SeriesBy Brady Snyder Published 
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 Simple switching Simple switchingThis Apple framework will make ditching your iPhone for an Android even easierBy Brady Snyder Published 
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 Coming soon Coming soonAndroid users will soon get to experience OpenAI's viral Sora appBy Brady Snyder Published 
 
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AI
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 Google AI + MLB Google AI + MLBHow Google Cloud and Gemini are powering Fox coverage of the MLB World SeriesBy Brady Snyder Published 
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 Coming soon Coming soonAndroid users will soon get to experience OpenAI's viral Sora appBy Brady Snyder Published 
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 Android & Chill Android & ChillGoogle says its new carbon capture initiative unlocks 'a critical technology pathway to enable a clean, affordable, reliable energy future,' but are initiatives like this a savior or a smokescreen as AI becomes more power-hungry?By Jerry Hildenbrand Published 
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 Only Treats Only TreatsGemini's October drop brings powerful AI upgrades to your work and homeBy Nickolas Diaz Published 
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 Ultimate Guide Ultimate GuideAI in Motion: The Road to AI and the Future of MobileBy AC Staff Published 
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 IDC X AC IDC X ACExclusive: The road to AI — How it will transform our relationship with technologyBy Shruti Shekar Published 
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 Suunto My plan Suunto My planCan the Suunto Coach replace your trainer with AI? I tested it to find outBy Brady Snyder Published 
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 Tell a story Tell a storyGoogle's powerful Veo steps up its creativity in 3.1 version update for 'realism'By Nickolas Diaz Published 
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 Gemini vs. Apple Intelligence Gemini vs. Apple IntelligenceAndroid vs. iPhone: Which platform is better for mobile AI?By Brady Snyder Published 
 
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Android Auto
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 Eyes on the Road Eyes on the RoadGoogle starts quietly rolling out an essential button on Android AutoBy Nickolas Diaz Published 
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 game over game overGoogle may be pulling the plug on Android Auto’s in-car mini-gamesBy Jay Bonggolto Published 
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 Alternative? Alternative?Samsung's alleged 'Auto DeX' leak is an Android Auto variant you might seeBy Nickolas Diaz Published 
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 Share songs n ride Share songs n rideAndroid users can now "Jam" together with this new Spotify featureBy Vishnu Sarangapurkar Published 
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 Coming soon Coming soonI tried Android Auto with Gemini at Google I/O, here's how it wentBy Brady Snyder Last updated 
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 It's getting hot It's getting hotAndroid Auto's UI for climate control support might look like thisBy Nickolas Diaz Published 
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 Might not happen Might not happenLatest Android Auto v14.2 seemingly dashes hopes of smart glasses navigationBy Nickolas Diaz Published 
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 Truly Sci-fi Truly Sci-fiAndroid Auto might let you navigate the road with smart glassesBy Nickolas Diaz Published 
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 Gettin' Chilly Gettin' ChillyAndroid Auto's next update could bring controls for a more comfortable car rideBy Nickolas Diaz Published 
 
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Android OS
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 Simple switching Simple switchingThis Apple framework will make ditching your iPhone for an Android even easierBy Brady Snyder Published 
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 Android 16 Android 16The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE's last major Android upgrade is reaching usersBy Brady Snyder Published 
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 GenAI is here to stay! GenAI is here to stay!GenAI is emerging, and it could make the phone's form factor feel irrelevantBy Nandika Ravi Published 
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 Solved SolvedGoogle rolls out Android 16 Beta 3.1 to fix bootloop issues for Pixel usersBy Nickolas Diaz Published 
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 Beta gets better Beta gets betterThe latest Android 16 QPR2 beta makes it easier to add app shortcuts to home screenBy Sanuj Bhatia Published 
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 Spruced up! Spruced up!Galaxy S23 FE sees major One UI 8 update: Customize your lock screen and moreBy Nandika Ravi Published 
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 Your phone your rules Your phone your rulesLineageOS 23 brings Android 16 to over 100 devices despite Google’s holdupsBy Jay Bonggolto Published 
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 Live Search Live SearchGoogle Search goes "Live" with this new feature that we didn't know we neededBy Nandika Ravi Published 
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 Put a party hat on my dog! Put a party hat on my dog!Google expands exclusive Pixel 10 feature to Android users in the USBy Nandika Ravi Published 
 
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Gmail
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 Sleigh Bells ring... Sleigh Bells ring...Google brings a unified 'Purchases' tab to Gmail ahead of the holiday rushBy Nickolas Diaz Published 
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 new UX style new UX styleGmail's new Material 3 Expressive design is secretly hitting some inboxesBy Jay Bonggolto Published 
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 Quick reply Quick replyGmail will now let you react to emails with emojisBy Brady Snyder Published 
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 Mail upgrades Mail upgradesGmail's new search results prioritize relevant emails over recent onesBy Brady Snyder Published 
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 Gone phishing Gone phishingGmail could start rejecting suspicious emails even before they reach your inboxBy Steven Shaw Published 
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 How to recover lost Google contacts for AndroidBy Mick Symons Last updated 
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 7 best Gmail for Android tips and tricksBy Harish Jonnalagadda Published 
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 How to set up out of office replies in GmailBy Jeramy Johnson Published 
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 How to download all of your Gmail attachments at onceBy Namerah Saud Fatmi Published 
 
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Google Assistant
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 Stay in the know Stay in the knowGoogle introduces new tools to help users fight against evolving phishing scams effectivelyBy Nandika Ravi Published 
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 Google Outage Google OutageGoogle, Gmail, and Meet hit by widespread outage, causing login issuesBy Nandika Ravi Published 
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 New voices New voicesGoogle is spicing up its voice list on Search, according to a new leakBy Nandika Ravi Published 
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 New Google AI plans New Google AI plansNew Google AI Pro and $249/month Ultra subscription announced at I/OBy Vishnu Sarangapurkar Published 
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 Easy-peesy Easy-peesyGoogle app on iOS gets a new feature that will 'Simplify' text onlineBy Nandika Ravi Published 
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 Bye ByeGoogle officially killed Driving Mode after stripping most of its features in 2024By Brady Snyder Published 
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 Google Vs DOJ Google Vs DOJGoogle disagrees with US judge's ruling, says it could impact users at largeBy Nandika Ravi Published 
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 AI Mode gets Gemini-ed AI Mode gets Gemini-edGoogle's AI Mode gets Gemini's multimodal powers making it a visual search expertBy Nandika Ravi Published 
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 Gotta catch 'em all! Gotta catch 'em all!Google just turned your Search into a Pokédex for EasterBy Nandika Ravi Published 
 
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Google Maps
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 ETA at a glance ETA at a glanceGoogle Maps is adding a nifty chip to show how long it'll take you to get homeBy Sanuj Bhatia Published 
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 Assistant is out Assistant is outYour next Google Maps navigation could be planned by GeminiBy Jay Bonggolto Published 
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 Smoother EV driving Smoother EV drivingRivian partners with Google Maps for enhanced EV navigation experienceBy Vishnu Sarangapurkar Published 
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 Save from Screenshots Save from ScreenshotsGoogle Maps for iOS simplifies saving locations from screenshotsBy Vishnu Sarangapurkar Published 
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 Fake reviews Fake reviewsGoogle Maps doubles down on preventing fake reviewsBy Nandika Ravi Published 
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 now looking sharp now looking sharpGoogle Maps is giving your ETA screen a glow-up on AndroidBy Jay Bonggolto Published 
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 Too soon? Too soon?Google Maps taps Gemini for an 'Ask about place' chip with directions and moreBy Nickolas Diaz Published 
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 More deets More deetsGoogle Maps might predict more than just the traffic for you soonBy Nandika Ravi Published 
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 Executive order Executive orderGoogle Maps to rename 'Gulf of Mexico' to 'Gulf of America' following Trump executive orderBy Nandika Ravi Published 
 
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Google Pay
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 On Time On TimeGoogle Wallet is helping Android users effortlessly catch their plane or trainBy Nickolas Diaz Published 
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 Quick Taps Quick TapsGoogle Pay's fresh updates will unlock better shopping rewards for Chrome usersBy Nickolas Diaz Published 
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 Pay Your Way Pay Your WayAndroid users get another option to pay later with Klarna on Google PayBy Nickolas Diaz Published 
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 Easier access Easier accessGoogle Wallet brings digital ID support to UK, more US statesBy Nandika Ravi Published 
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 Now arriving at... Now arriving at...Google Wallet brings real-time train status alerts to Android, and teases I/O 2025By Nickolas Diaz Published 
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 Next stop is... Next stop is...Londoners can join the Google Pay 'Tube Challenge' for badges and city loreBy Nickolas Diaz Published 
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 How to add vaccine cards and medical info to Google WalletBy Michael L Hicks Published 
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 How to send and request money using GPayBy Jerry Hildenbrand Published 
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 Google Pay: How it works, where it's available, and how it compares to WalletBy Mark Knapp Published 
 
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Google Play Store
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 The Order Stands The Order StandsUS Supreme Court upholds Google Play Store changes amid ongoing Epic Games lawsuitBy Nickolas Diaz Published 
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 More games, more prizes More games, more prizesAndroid users can unlock new rewards with Google's revamped Play PointsBy Nickolas Diaz Published 
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 race against time race against timeGoogle is scrambling for an emergency hold after Epic’s court victoryBy Jay Bonggolto Published 
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 Victory VictoryEpic Games for Android will be available on Google Store following court rulingBy Nickolas Diaz Published 
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 no more oops moments no more oops momentsGoogle Play Store’s new swipe gesture is here to save you from accidental buysBy Jay Bonggolto Published 
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 Apps A Plenty Apps A PlentyMajor Google Play Store update grabs your attention with 'browse pages' and moreBy Nickolas Diaz Published 
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 Gone for good! Gone for good!Google Play Store just lost a ton of apps, but this is actually a good thingBy Nandika Ravi Published 
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 Safe space Safe spaceGoogle Play Store will get more tools to protect users from scammy appsBy Nandika Ravi Published 
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 Another bug? Another bug?Play Store update 'bugs' several Android users with recurring notificationsBy Nandika Ravi Published 
 
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Meta
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 For the wild ones For the wild onesThreads adds vanishing 'ghost posts' on a timer for those one-off hot takesBy Nickolas Diaz Published 
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 Try it yourself! Try it yourself!Meta Ray-Ban Display demos are popping up at an unexpected spotBy Brady Snyder Published 
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 Rewind your Reels Rewind your ReelsInstagram is finally adding a YouTube-like watch history for ReelsBy Sanuj Bhatia Published 
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 More Protections More ProtectionsMeta preps AI Safety update for teens that lets parents breathe easierBy Nickolas Diaz Published 
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 Threads levels up Threads levels upThreads is rolling out group chats and expands messaging to the EUBy Jay Bonggolto Published 
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 Reels first Reels firstInstagram tests a 'Home' tab with short-form content before anything elseBy Nickolas Diaz Published 
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 Meta AI app has a new 'Vibes' feed, full of AI-generated videos you can remixBy Nickolas Diaz Published 
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 IDC x AC IDC x ACExclusive: Meta's new smart glasses are great and everyone should be worriedBy Jitesh Ubrani Published 
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 Stay in touch Stay in touchWhatsApp's new translation feature bridges language barriers in chatsBy Nickolas Diaz Published 
 
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Spotify
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 Rocky Music Rocky MusicSpotify's having major issues on Samsung and Google phones—this is whyBy Nickolas Diaz Published 
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 Got a request? Got a request?Spotify's AI DJ takes requests in a new way on Android with prompts to get you startedBy Nickolas Diaz Published 
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 Step into lossless Step into losslessHow to enable Spotify Lossless audio on your smartphoneBy Tshaka Armstrong Published 
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 Just ask ChatGPT Just ask ChatGPTSpotify in ChatGPT lets Android create entire playlists without lifting a fingerBy Nickolas Diaz Published 
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 Leadership shuffle Leadership shuffleSpotify's top leadership changes hands as Ek exits CEO roleBy Jay Bonggolto Published 
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 Musically Upgraded Musically UpgradedSpotify just gave free users a major upgrade, and it's rolling out nowBy Nickolas Diaz Published 
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 No sound lost No sound lostSpotify 'Lossless Listening' lets Premium subscribers hear every refined noteBy Nickolas Diaz Published 
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 Talk about Music Talk about MusicSpotify gets its own DMs for music-lovers sharing tracks and podcastsBy Nickolas Diaz Published 
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 Increased to Innovate Increased to InnovateSpotify prices are going up for Premium subscribers in these regionsBy Nickolas Diaz Published 
 
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 Twitter is down Twitter is downIt wasn't just you — X (Twitter) resolved a major outage todayBy Brady Snyder Last updated 
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 Whistleblower calls out Twitter for spambots and mishandling user dataBy Derrek Lee Published 
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 What is free speech?By Jerry Hildenbrand Published 
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 Twitter makes it easier to search for Communities on the webBy Derrek Lee Published 
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 Massive Twitter outage ends after about 90 minutesBy Michael L Hicks Published 
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 House committee summons Meta, Alphabet, Twitter and Reddit over Capitol riotBy Jay Bonggolto Published 
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 Twitter wants to turn the Explore page into yet another TikTok cloneBy Michael L Hicks Published 
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 How to remove a follower on Twitter without blocking themBy Keegan Prosser Published 
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 Twitter had the best reaction to Fleets still being up on shutdown dayBy Derrek Lee Last updated 
 
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Wear OS
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 Wear OS Weekly Wear OS WeeklyWear OS 6 is one of the best parts of the Pixel Watch 4By Michael L Hicks Published 
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 Pixel Weather takes over Pixel Weather takes overGoogle is phasing out the Wear OS Weather app, but for something betterBy Sanuj Bhatia Published 
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 Future of Wear OS Future of Wear OSWear OS 6: One UI 8 Watch, Material 3 Expressive, Gemini, & moreBy Michael L Hicks Last updated 
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 Wear this Wear thisBest Wear OS watch 2025By Michael L Hicks Last updated 
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 Wear OS Weekly Wear OS WeeklyCustom watch faces for the Galaxy Watch 8 and Pixel Watch 4 are fantastic — Here's where to find themBy Michael L Hicks Published 
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 Fun faces Fun facesFacer officially returns to the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 in massive updateBy Michael L Hicks Published 
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 Gemini on your Watch Gemini on your WatchGoogle brings the might of Gemini AI to your Pixel WatchBy Vishnu Sarangapurkar Published 
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 Wear OS Weekly Wear OS WeeklyWill last-gen Galaxy and Pixel Watches die this year...and should they?By Michael L Hicks Published 
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 Early warning Early warningThis new Android feature brings earthquake alerts right to your wristBy Nickolas Diaz Last updated 
 
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Youtube
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 Milestone MilestoneYouTube Music paid out a record $8 billion to the music industry in a yearBy Brady Snyder Published 
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 Less obtrusive player Less obtrusive playerYouTube unveils major overhaul of its video player for Android and iOS usersBy Jay Bonggolto Published 
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 In Moderation In ModerationYouTube's new timer stops you from doom scrolling into procrastinationBy Nickolas Diaz Published 
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 Much improved Much improvedLike Android, YouTube gets more 'expressive' as an overhauled video player rolls outBy Nickolas Diaz Published 
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 breaking language barrier breaking language barrierYouTube Music breaks the language barrier with real-time lyrics translationBy Jay Bonggolto Published 
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 Love it or hate it Love it or hate itYouTube is testing bold mobile UI changes, and users are splitBy Jay Bonggolto Published 
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 Videos in the Lab Videos in the LabAndroid users will now be able to test an unreleased YouTube AI featureBy Nickolas Diaz Published 
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 AI vs. AI AI vs. AIYouTube is giving creators more tools to tackle AI deepfakesBy Sanuj Bhatia Published 
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 language barrier no more language barrier no moreYouTube's new trick automatically re-dubs any video into your native tongueBy Jay Bonggolto Published 
 
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More about Apps & Software
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 Coming soon Coming soonAndroid users will soon get to experience OpenAI's viral Sora appBy Brady Snyder Published 
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 Back again Back againSamsung's pulled One UI 8 update for the Galaxy S23 is now returningBy Brady Snyder Published 
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 Android & Chill Android & ChillGoogle says its new carbon capture initiative unlocks 'a critical technology pathway to enable a clean, affordable, reliable energy future,' but are initiatives like this a savior or a smokescreen as AI becomes more power-hungry?By Jerry Hildenbrand Published 
 
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