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Latest articles by Nickolas Diaz

Oh, happy day: Samsung might've started One UI 9 tests on the Galaxy S25
By Nickolas Diaz published
Get going An internal build of One UI 9 was reportedly spotted for the Galaxy S25 series.

Google Chrome tests another massive change to Search that puts AI in front
By Nickolas Diaz published
Significance Google reportedly started testing a huge change to Chrome's Search experience that's all about AI, not a list of relevant links.

Amazon clears the air about its AI-generated images when you're trying to find a specific product
By Nickolas Diaz last updated
Not the way Amazon announced a set of visual search features, and its AI-generated images are the most questionable.

Rumors kick up Xiaomi 18 Pro hype, and it's exactly what we expected
By Nickolas Diaz published
Run it back Xiaomi's next flagship series gets caught up in rumors, and they claim the Dynamic Back Display is returning with some sweet upgrades.

Samsung could return Snapdragon chips to Galaxy Z Flip 8 in 'some' areas
By Nickolas Diaz published
A pair of chips Galaxy Z Flip 8 rumors returned, and they suggest Qualcomm is back on the table.

Samsung Health app is all new: preps features to take the guesswork out of your wellbeing
By Nickolas Diaz published
All-New Samsung announced that a revamped Health app is on the way to users, highlighting a host of new features.

Google gets a dose of social media with 'Search Profiles' to capture new audiences
By Nickolas Diaz published
Follow on Google Google rolls out "Search Profiles," giving users a touch of social media in their Discover feed for videos and more.

Google Home's latest update brings AI 'Memory' for your fur babies at home
By Nickolas Diaz published
For the dogs and cats Google Home keeps its streak, rolls out "Pet Memory" and feature expansions to more users.

After this database listing, it looks like the 'Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra' is for real
By Nickolas Diaz published
The real deal An important certification for a "Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra" might've just cemented its existence.

Google opens the Fitbit Air to creativity: now you can make your own bands
By Nickolas Diaz published
Start Drawing Google opened the design guidelines for the Fitbit Air, meaning designers can create bands and accessories for the fitness tracker.

Samsung's getting fit: early rumors spark Galaxy Fit 4 interest, but launch will have to wait
By Nickolas Diaz published
Get Fit Rumors suggest consumers could get another dose of Samsung's Galaxy Fit tracker series later this year.

Google's got a quick Android 17 Beta 4.1 rolling out to address issues before launch
By Nickolas Diaz published
Toiling away Google's Android 17 received a Beta 4.1 patch for enrolled testers ahead of its expected debut in mid-2026.

Meta AI was used to steal many high-profile Instagram accounts, and people want answers
By Nickolas Diaz published
Aided by AI Meta's AI was reportedly responsible for aiding hackers in stealing user Instagram accounts, as no human workers are part of the process.

Android's big June Drop keeps kids safe this summer, adds 'Fake Call' protections for phones
By Nickolas Diaz published
Hot Summer A big June Android Drop is on the way to phones this week, and Google detailed safety features for kids, call protections for phones, and more.

Samsung is changing how you turn off your Galaxy in One UI 9 for your protection
By Nickolas Diaz published
Keeping you protected Samsung was spotted adding changes to the power-off process of phones in One UI 9, and it has the users' security in mind.

The launch date for Google's 'Home Speaker' might've broken cover
By Nickolas Diaz published
Mark your calendar? A retailer's online listing for the Google Home Speaker seemingly revealed its mid-June launch date.

Xiaomi might have a 'Privacy Display' on the way that's all software
By Nickolas Diaz published
Same, but different Xiaomi is supposedly looking to mirror Samsung's Privacy Display, but how it could go about it is completely different.

Thinborne is already talking Pixel 11 cases, and this one little change is significant
By Nickolas Diaz published
Is this a sign? Thinborne revealed a set of Pixel 11 cases early, and one case features a wider camera bar cutout, which could point to Pixel Glow.

One UI 9 Watch beta rumored: Samsung might have health reports ready and waiting
By Nickolas Diaz published
Looking ahead Early rumors say Samsung is preparing to enlist Galaxy Watch users for a One UI 9 Watch beta.

Android tablets have a problem: Chrome's not working, but Google's racing to fix it
By Nickolas Diaz published
Error, error, error Android tablet users report problems with Chrome, as an error message renders the browser inoperable.

Samsung could slowly trickle more missing Galaxy AI features on the Galaxy S25
By Nickolas Diaz published
Closing the gap Hold up; rumors claim Samsung could introduce more of the Galaxy S26's AI features on the Galaxy S25 next month.

Camera events in Google Home can be your next automation in this late May patch
By Nickolas Diaz published
Getting better Another selection of Gemini for Home and smart home app updates roll out to Google's users.

Meta unveils app subscriptions: 'Plus' plans precede 'Meta One' tests for AI and creators
By Nickolas Diaz published
Subscriptions aplenty Meta announced a series of "Plus" plans for its main apps and teased a "Meta One" test for creators, businesses, and AI.
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