Latest Apps & Software News
Android 17 beta 2 is already here, and it's quietly a big update
Bubbles everywhere The update adds floating app bubbles, cross-device Handoff support, a privacy-focused contacts picker, and fixes for reboot and freezing issues.
Nano Banana 2 is now Google's default image generation model, and it's a big step up
A serious upgrade The upgraded model adds Pro-level quality with Flash-like speed, including 4K support and better text rendering.
YouTube Premium's cheap Lite tier gets a little more for 'most videos'
Lite, not compromise YouTube Premium Lite detailed an update for subscribers, which brings two welcome features to the plan.
Wear OS can now send life-saving earthquake alerts without your phone
Standalone protection The update allows Wear OS watches to deliver emergency alerts without being paired to a smartphone.
Google just doubled its AI reasoning power with the surprise launch of Gemini 3.1 Pro
Logic over loudness Gemini 3.1 Pro boosts reasoning and agent-style AI, aiming to solve complex tasks, cut prompt babysitting, and turn Gemini from a chatbot into a real productivity engine.
Instagram wants Reels first, but we might get a 'Your Feed' option that's crazy customizable
Watching Reels Instagram was reported to have started an overseas test for a new Reels-focused "Your Feed" tab with heavy customization.
New AI? Bixby is sporting some fancy new upgrades in Samsung's One UI 8.5 Beta
Making moves Samsung highlighted its upgrades for Bixby in its latest One UI 8.5 Beta 5 update.
Google Maps might keep things from you if you don't sign in to an account
Limiting features? Google Maps users reported strange problems, as the app started "limiting" access to useful features.
