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Ah, bummer: Google is putting an end to the free YouTube background playback loophole
Fun's over Google says background playback will remain a YouTube Premium feature.
Google Messages might restore edit history, and I couldn't be more relieved
Feature revival Google is likely restoring the RCS message edit history feature, a tool for transparency that was removed during a 2025 app redesign.
Gemini might finally fix one of the reasons why I haven't switched yet
The missing piece The upcoming tool allows conversational history to be downloaded and uploaded into Gemini.
You can watch a 'Video Overview' of your NotebookLM research on Android now, and more
Watch & Learn NotebookLM is bringing more AI-generated magic to help users study and learn on Android with videos.
Google takes down an invisible network that was secretly using your phone's internet
Proxy army dismantled Google just crippled IPIDEA, freeing millions of hijacked devices and cutting off a major cybercrime pipeline.
Apple Creator Studio may not be an Adobe killer, but it does exactly what I need — I'm ditching my Creative Cloud Pro subscription
Targeted Apple does enough with Creator Studio to justify switching over from Adobe, even though the utilities aren't available on Android.
The best Wear OS watch
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.
My walks just got a lot better, as Google says 'Gemini in Navigation' supports more
Out on a walk Google expands a hands-free Gemini navigation feature in Maps to help more users who are walking or cycling.
I couldn't be happier, as Windows 11's cross-device resume update offers more for Android
Cross-Device Windows 11 is prepping a new update that focuses on expanding its cross-device resume feature for Android phones.
Meta had a record year in 2025, yet the company plans to spend even more money in 2026 despite massive Reality Labs restructuring
Removed from reality Meta's Q4 2025 was the company's strongest quarter yet, ending an impressively successful financial year but raising questions about 2026 spending.
