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Spectrum and Xfinity Mobile users to get satellite texting with select Android phones
Satellite messaging Verizon became the first carrier to bring satellite texting to Google Pixel 9 and Samsung Galaxy S25 users, and now more carriers are following suit.
Gmail's new search results prioritize relevant emails over recent ones
Mail upgrades Gmail's upgraded search algorithm will factor in recency, most-clicked emails and frequent contacts, rather than solely focusing on chronological order.
Samsung expands list of Galaxy phones and tablets set to get One UI 7
Coming Soon An update from Samsung Newsroom in Singapore confirms 15 more Galaxy devices will get the boost to One UI 7.
Google Messages will eventually let you delete RCS chats for everyone
UNDO Google Messages might steal a fan-favorite iMessage feature in the future, allowing users to delete RCS chats for everyone.
Google is reportedly switching from Samsung to TSMC for the Tensor G5. Why could this be a big deal?
Chip change Google is reportedly making a manufacturing shift with its next-generation Tensor processors, switching from Samsung Foundry to TSMC. Here's what it all means.
Google Pixel 9a vs. iPhone 16e: Features or form factor?
iOS vs. Android Google's new Pixel 9a keeps a sub-$500 price point and adds a ton of features, but how does it compare to the pricier iPhone 16e? Let's find out.
Google Pixel 9a vs. Nothing Phone 3a Pro: The sensible and enthusiast picks
Something or nothing? Google's new Pixel 9a might not have the flashy specs of the Nothing Phone 3a Pro, but it's a more reliable handset in North America.
You can finally use Gemini without a Google account, but there's a catch
Private access Gemini has long required a Google account for access, but it's now following the footsteps of ChatGPT by dropping that requirement on the web.
The first Snapdragon 8s Elite phones could launch next month, leaker claims
Upcoming launch Qualcomm's upcoming budget chip, the Snapdragon 8s Elite, could be hitting shelves in select smartphones starting in April 2025.
Google rolls out Android 16 Beta 3.1 patch with crucial bug fixes
Bugs squashed Android 16 Beta 3.1 is becoming available for Pixel devices enrolled in the Android Beta Program with fixes for a few annoying bugs.
Nothing Phone 3a vs. Phone 2a: Setting the standard again
Midrange showdown With only a slight price hike and many more features, the Nothing Phone 3a is a more well-rounded mid-ranger than the Nothing Phone 2a.
Nothing Phone 3a Pro vs. Phone 2a Plus: More than meets the eye
Pro or plus? Nothing's Phone 3a Pro is holistically a better smartphone than the Phone 3a, whereas the Phone 2a Plus only had a chip upgrade compared to the Phone 2a.
Nothing's Essential Space is the AI hub Pixel Screenshots should've been
AI helper Essential Space is a unified area for AI help on the Nothing Phone 3a series, and every other brand should take notice.
Google Calendar's web client gains a Gemini in Workspace side panel
AI planner A Gemini side panel is rolling out as part of Google Calendar's web client, and it'll try to be your AI personal assistant.
Google Home Max will soon lose support for a critical safety feature
Losing features Nest Aware subscribers can be alerted if their Google Home Max hears a dangerous sound, but that functionality will be gone in a few months.
Google wants to use your search history to personalize Gemini responses
Search history In a beta version of the Google app, a Gemini Personalization model has been found that leverages a user's search history for more insightful responses.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge tipped to cost roughly $1,000, weigh 162 grams
Pricey pick Samsung's Galaxy S25 Edge will be thinner than most flagships and miss a few features, but still carries a high price tag.
Honor Magic V4 specs have leaked, and the Oppo Find N5 should be scared
Fight! Honor's upcoming Magic V4 foldable is set to measure under 9mm when folded and pack an impressive camera system, per the latest leaks.
Google is bringing widgets to phone lock screens with Android 16 QPR1
Early preview Google is bringing lock screen widgets from the Pixel Tablet to all Android phones with the Android 16 QPR1 update this year.
Project Astra joins Gemini arm as Google gears up for a public launch
Coming soon Google is planning to release Project Astra, and it's becoming part of Gemini ahead of that crucial move.
Android 16 Beta 2.1 gives us a sneak peek at Live Updates
Quick access Live Updates, which are persistent notification widgets similar to Apple's Live Activities, are working in Android 16 Beta 2.1.
Pixel Camera 9.8 rolls out alongside the March Feature Drop with new tweaks
Space photos Aside from the new features arriving as part of a Pixel Feature Drop, Pixel Camera 9.8 tweaks the settings menu.
Samsung wants to avoid a bendgate disaster with a durable Galaxy S25 Edge
Big reveals There's a lot of speculation about Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge specs, but a Samsung executive says something to watch is the phone's durability.
