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Android 17 QPR3 Beta 1 gives us an early look at next year’s Pixel updates Android 17 QPR3 Beta 1 is here to fix your Pixel’s worst bugs.

Chrome for Android might soon force a biometric scan before filling your passwords Google revives biometric autofill in Chrome Canary after abandoning it last year.

'Samsung Sound' is no more: app prepares for shutdown and future integration The company wants to bring this app's key features into SmartThings.

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Google Messages just became a lot more fun with new chat themes, but it could learn a thing or two from Apple Messages

By Derrek Lee Published 1 September 26

Spice things up Google Messages is finally letting you spice up chats with themes, but the new feature doesn't go far enough.

Spice things up

Google adds shared Keep notes and custom themes to Messages

By Jay Bonggolto Published 1 September 26

Keep it in chat Google's September Android Drop lets you edit shared Keep notes and set custom themes right in Google Messages.

Keep it in chat

No tracker tag? Gemini can now store item locations right in Find Hub

By Jay Bonggolto Published 1 September 26

Never lose it again Gemini will soon be able to remember where you stashed tagless essentials like passports using quick voice notes and photo tags in Find Hub.

Never lose it again

Android 17 QPR2 Beta 4 is shaping up to be Google’s best beta yet

By Jay Bonggolto Published 1 September 26

Beta 4 means business Android 17 QPR2 Beta 4 brings a smoother Pixel experience, fixes plenty of bugs, boosts scam protection, and gets Google one step closer to the stable release.

Beta 4 means business

Is it AI? Instagram gets crystal clear with a reworked AI-generated profile label

By Nickolas Diaz Published 31 August 26

If it's AI, say so No more guesswork. Instagram is getting crystal clear about AI-generated content with a new label users must adhere to, or face the consequences.

If it's AI, say so

Transparent Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses with transitions lenses from the side

Meta just closed another loophole that could let its smart glasses record discreetly

By Sanuj Bhatia Published 27 August 26

Another loophole closed Meta just closed another loophole for secret recording on its AI glasses.

Another loophole closed

After Meta's $16 billion settlement, changes are headed to Facebook, Instagram for being addictive

By Nickolas Diaz Published 26 August 26

Changing Many U.S. states say Meta's social media platforms have "harmed" younger users with addictive tendencies, and after a huge $16 billion settlement, change is coming.

Changing

Nothing OS 5.0 drops with Android 17 and on-device app building

By Jay Bonggolto Published 26 August 26

A fresh Glyph era Nothing OS 5.0 drops today with a cleaner look and Android 17 goodies, though the flashiest lock screen and home screen updates won't land until October.

A fresh Glyph era

Google Pay and Apple Pay are finally coming to Walmart

By Jay Bonggolto Published 21 August 26

The Tap Wall Falls Walmart is finally embracing Apple Pay and Google Pay, with tap-to-pay rolling out August 24 and reaching all U.S. stores by the end of 2026.

The Tap Wall Falls