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Latest articles by Nickolas Diaz

Well, this sucks: Samsung might not offer its free storage upgrade anymore
By Nickolas Diaz Published
It's... gone? A major rumor claimed Samsung might take away its free storage upgrade for its upcoming Galaxy foldables.

Google opens Pixel Care Plus enrollment for the Pixel 10 and 9, but time is short
By Nickolas Diaz Published
Another chance Google announced a mini-event for the Pixel 9 and 10, opening Pixel Care Plus enrollment for a limited time.

Managed Accounts are free on Spotify: this is everything parents need to know
By Nickolas Diaz Published
Hit Play Spotify brings Managed Accounts to all parents for free, providing more access to a music-only experience for young users.

Samsung teases what's new and fresh for the Galaxy Watch 9 before Unpacked
By Nickolas Diaz Published
Coming up Samsung drummed up Galaxy Watch 9 teasers, highlighting major upgrades to solve what the Watch 8 lacked.

Get your Galaxy S26: One UI 9 Beta 4 rolls out, aiming to fix several Android 17 bugs
By Nickolas Diaz Published
Here's 4 Samsung rolled out its next beta for One UI 9 for Galaxy S26 users, and there's hope that an official launch is next.

Google Images turns 25: celebrate with a 'dynamic gallery,' Nano Banana in AI Overviews
By Nickolas Diaz Published
Celebrate Google Images celebrated its twenty-fifth anniversary, and the company is rolling out two major updates to all users.

Global phone market dropped in Q2 2026, and the holiday season might not help it later
By Nickolas Diaz Published
Downward trend Research data says the phone market dropped once again in Q2 2026, and the rest of the year looks sour, as it will likely continue to drop.

BigMe already has competition for its latest E Ink hybrid phone before launch
By Nickolas Diaz Published
New Challenger Hisense posted teasers for its hybrid E Ink phone, offering a detachable LCD to compete with BigMe's next launch.

Meta pulls Muse Image AI from Instagram following huge privacy uproar
By Nickolas Diaz Published
Taken away Meta responds to user unrest over Muse Image by removing the AI from Instagram, as an uproar over a lack of privacy quickly surfaced.

The Galaxy Tab S12 Plus looks familiar in leaked live image—not sure that's a good thing
By Nickolas Diaz Published
Early look A report claimed the Galaxy Tab S12 Plus is passing through certification hoops in South Korea, and a live image reportedly leaked, too.

Worries over a pricier Galaxy S27 might've caused S26 sales to surge for Samsung
By Nickolas Diaz Published
Changing times The Galaxy S26 series sees a massive spike in sales in South Korea for Samsung, and it could be due to concerns over its next phone line.

DuRoBo's Moodi just brought competition to Boox's weirdest accessory
By Nickolas Diaz Published
Click-click DuRoBo announced the Moodi: a small, wireless page-turner for e-readers and more that delivers a gentle, satisfying clicking experience for long reading sessions.

Focus on key stats in Google Health: July update drops tiles and more on Android
By Nickolas Diaz Published
Stay Healthy Google Health is rolling out a massive update on Android that brings a wide selection of important health stats to its main tab and more focus on naps.

BigMe's Hibreak Dual 2 looks like a better step in the right direction—will launch soon
By Nickolas Diaz Published
Another go BigMe started teasing a Hibreak Dual 2, which is set to deliver a comfortable E Ink display and a colorful LCD for users.

Gemini won't cut you off as much, and its reliability improved in Google Home
By Nickolas Diaz Published
Gemini can help Google Home's rolling out a huge July update that makes Gemini a much better listener (and speaker) and an aid for all of us watching the FIFA World Cup.

'Video Remix' in Google Photos reimagines reality into your ideal scenario
By Nickolas Diaz Published
Remixed videos You don't have to imagine what could be different with videos, as Video Remix rolls out for Google Photos, bringing AI flair to recorded memories.

Meta's Muse Image can use public Instagram profiles for AI creations
By Nickolas Diaz Published
Just takes a prompt Meta AI introduced users to Muse Image, a new image generator that lets users create and share on Instagram and WhatsApp.

The first post-Android 17 update is rolling out for Pixels with security and bug fixes
By Nickolas Diaz Published
Rolling out Google's rolling out an important update for Pixel phones, serving as its first Android 17 update since its June launch.

'Galaxy Buds On' could be the name of Samsung's rumored 'clip-on' earbuds
By Nickolas Diaz Published
Clip and go Conflicting rumors hit Samsung's alleged bone conduction earbuds, as tipsters throw around two names after a major app discovery.

Enter a new era: Samsung Galaxy Unpacked confirmed for July, reservations begin
By Nickolas Diaz Published
Open & Unpack Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked is ready to surprise in mid-July in London, and consumers can begin submitting their reservations.

Rumors say Honor's alleged 'Wide' foldable competitor has a top-notch battery
By Nickolas Diaz Published
Looking to stun Honor's "Wide" fold rumors returned, suggesting the device could feature similar displays to Huawei's model and a massive battery.

Budget phones projected to take a hit amid pressure from soaring memory prices
By Nickolas Diaz Published
Something's gotta give Researchers tell how memory costs in 2026 will continue to wound the budget phone market, as companies scramble to turn a profit.

These Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leaks make me think the brand wants to go all-in this year
By Nickolas Diaz Published
Look at this Xiaomi's next Pro Max looks like it wants to make waves when it launches with key upgrades over the 17 series.
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