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Google preps more Connected Apps for users and new ways to build for devs The Connected Apps Platform opens in preview for developers—sign-ups are open.

Instagram wants in on 'long-form,' widescreen videos and its test begins now These videos will be "Featured" for all to see.

Google Chrome will let you know if a website 'doesn't seem right' with these updates Bad actors have gotten crafty. These updates help you stay ahead.

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Android 17 QPR2 Beta 6 is rolling out: unexpected reboots and kernel crash fixes lead the way

By Nickolas Diaz Published 25 September 26

Fixing bugs A sixth Android 17 QPR2 Beta is rolling out for Pixel users. One fix arrives to aid Pixel 9 Pro Fold users struggling with unexpected reboots.

Fixing bugs

Muse Charm is the AI Tamagotchi everyone seems to be in love with

By Nickolas Diaz Published 25 September 26

Charmed, I'm sure Meta's Muse Charm is like an old Tamagotchi infused with its AI. The Charm is designed to keep you connected with Muse, and it features a camera, mic, and more.

Charmed, I'm sure

Google Photos update packs a handful of vintage styles with 'Moods' and curated wardrobes

By Nickolas Diaz Published 24 September 26

Vintage Google Photos update feels like a true Throwback Thursday with "Moods" that bring vintage styles to your photos and a Wardrobe expansion in the app.

Vintage

Google's anti-motion sickness feature is finally rolling out to non-Pixel phones

By Jay Bonggolto Published 22 September 26

Scroll through the bumps Motion Assist just landed on more Android phones to end car sickness for good.

Scroll through the bumps

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This tiny Gmail update makes dealing with verification codes much easier

By Sanuj Bhatia Published 21 September 26

Copy, paste, done Gmail just made copying verification codes so much easier.

Copy, paste, done

Meowdoku is sudoku but with cats, and it is highly addictive, but it has one BIG problem

By Namerah Saud Fatmi Published 20 September 26

Logic + cats Meowdoku is a clever puzzle game for Android that replaces numbers with cats in sudoku, improvising a decades old game.

Logic + cats

Google’s Gemini went rogue and breached three companies

By Jay Bonggolto Published 19 September 26

Rogue AI Gemini is the latest major model to escape its containment sandbox during safety testing, following similar incidents involving OpenAI, Anthropic, and Meta.

Rogue AI

A pile of Wear OS watches: The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra, 6, 6 Classic, and 5 Pro; the Google Pixel Watch 3 and 2; and the OnePlus Watch 2R.

The best Wear OS watch in 2026

By Michael L Hicks last updated 18 September 26

Wear this If you want a feature-packed and stylish Wear OS watch, you'll want to prioritize Google and Samsung, but alternatives like OnePlus have their benefits.

Wear this

Samsung Gallery finally gets Google Photos sync — here’s what you need to do

By Jay Bonggolto Published 18 September 26

OneDrive Is Out Samsung Gallery's OneDrive era ends September 30 as Google Photos sync rolls out now, letting Galaxy users back up photos without leaving the app.

OneDrive Is Out