Johnny Flores
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![App Drawer on Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uEQBAr4qFKJnokD7EuzAGS-320-80.jpg)
New ChromeOS update allows users to take more control over their location
By Johnny Flores published
Enhanced privacy controls Users will be able to take control over geolocation and microphone and camera access.
![Android 14 Easter egg on a Pixel 8 Pro](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tnZYT9CK7MaivrNEDJhLmn-320-80.jpg)
Gmail gets Predictive Back feature on Android 14
By Johnny Flores published
New feature alert Gmail version 2024.03.03.x will be required to take advantage of it.
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The new Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 3 Mobile Platform brings on-device GenAI to more phones
By Johnny Flores published
More on-device GenAI The new Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 3 will bring generative AI to more phones and will first be integrated with OnePlus, realme and SHARP devices.
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reMarkable's new update takes advantage of the cloud
By Johnny Flores published
Better file management The update is rolling out today, and brings multiple quality of live improvements.
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The NUU B30 Pro 5G is a budget smartphone with impressive specs
By Johnny Flores published
Great specs, affordable price The phone will retail for $300, and it has some great specs, including a variable refresh rate.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 FE may drop this key feature to bring the price down
By Johnny Flores published
The Galaxy Z Fold 6 FE might not carry pen input functionality.
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Google Messages gets new emoji reaction effects
By Johnny Flores published
The feature which is available to SMS and RCS helps bring brevity to chats.
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Google Home for Web getting camera history and clip editor in new update
By Johnny Flores published
These new updates will make the web experience more robust and in line with the app.
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Meta working on generative AI model to power Reels and more, says head of Facebook
By Johnny Flores published
More video for you Meta is looking toward Generative AI to help unify its videos across Feeds, Groups, and Reels.
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Google One reportedly to begin including Fitbit Premium and Nest Aware
By Johnny Flores published
Google One continues to increase its value, this time by adding fitness and home security to an already wide array of features.
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Google Search receives robust update that fights against spam
By Johnny Flores published
Google is rolling out a new update that will help bring high-quality content to search users and combat low-effort spam.
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Google Pixel March 2024 update rolling out with tons of bug fixes
By Johnny Flores published
Bug fixes The update is available to Android 14 users beginning today and brings improvements and bug fixes.
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YouTube’s Picture-in-Picture could soon expand to non-Premium users
By Johnny Flores published
The feature, which is free for U.S. devices, could soon be making its way across the world if recent social media threads are any indication.
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Why AI could make app-based smartphones a thing of the past
By Johnny Flores published
App-ocalypse? A world without traditional smartphones is coming sooner than you expect as companies make shift to AI
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Signal users can now keep their phone numbers provide with usernames
By Johnny Flores published
More privacy The features, currently in beta, will allow users to connect without ever having to share a number.
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AI is the next big thing to come for your wallet
By Johnny Flores published
The Gemini Era Living in the AI era, here's a deep dive into the many ways big tech companies are likely to dig into your wallet.