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Somehow, we already have Pixel 9 cases
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Surprise! The Google Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro are still several months away, but case makers are already hard at work crafting accessories for Google's next flagship phones.
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ChatGPT rumored to take on Google with its own search engine
By Nickolas Diaz published
Competition Rumors claim that OpenAI is developing an AI-backed search engine to compete with Google.
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Multiple leaks reveal what to expect from the Xperia 1 VI and Xperia 10 VI
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
More Xperia Leaks Sony has a launch event planned for May 17, at which we could see the flagship Xperia 1 VI; however, new leaks spoil some of the fun.
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Multitasking on tablets with Android 14 just got a whole lot better
By Nickolas Diaz published
Intuitive Google has upgraded a key multitasking feature for its tablet through Android 14.
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Latest ChromeOS update expands Fast Pair support, improves Wi-Fi, and more
By Nickolas Diaz published
May update Google has detailed its latest ChromeOS update for Chromebooks, which includes several changes.
![Caseborne clear case for Google Pixel 7a](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BK3D58UFB4SHpEZwXf7sdP-320-80.jpg)
Forget the 8a, this is the historic Google Pixel 7a deal that you've been waiting for — up to 50% off!
By Patrick Farmer published
Pixel savings For a limited time, Best Buy is slashing up to 50% off the Google Pixel 7a when you activate the phone on their site.
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WhatsApp Communities gain new features to help its members stay more organized
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Create events WhatsApp has announced new features for the Communities section, and more tools to stay organized are said to be coming in the next few months.
![Google Messages left-panel menu](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qEBpNmWm4DdEDy7sbyynw4-320-80.jpg)
Google Messages is ditching reply and birthday reminders features
By Jay Bonggolto published
no more nudges Google Messages dropped the "Nudge" and birthday reminder features from its newest beta version.
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