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Latest articles by Nickolas Diaz

This one's for you, Galaxy S24: Samsung drops its One UI 8.5 beta on past-gen Galaxy devices
By Nickolas Diaz published
Access granted Older Galaxy phones, like the Galaxy S24, finally received One UI 8.5 beta access.

One big Google Translate update made its way onto iOS amidst an Android expansion
By Nickolas Diaz published
Goodbye, barrier Shattering language barriers became a lot easier, as Google Translate's Live Translate greets iOS users and more Android users in other countries.

Take a breath: purported Oura Ring 5 design details appear, but nothing is set in stone
By Nickolas Diaz published
A prelude? Could this be the Oura Ring 5? Early rumors claimed this is what might take place during its eventual launch.

Jury finds Meta, YouTube 'negligent' in trial over addictive social media
By Nickolas Diaz published
The Ruling Meta, YouTube trial over addictive social media apps led to each being found guilty of "negligence."

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 CPU rumors join the 'powerful' 6 Pro in this early report
By Nickolas Diaz published
Elite, Pro, hello! Thinking of going Pro? Early Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 rumors throw its alleged CPU to the forefront.

Galaxy Z Fold 8 goes 'Wide' in this massive leak with one little sacrifice so far
By Nickolas Diaz published
WIDE fold Ready for Wide? Alleged "Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide" renders have surfaced, and they finally put a face to all we've been hearing.

It's in the SongDNA: an 'immersive' Spotify test that lets you discover everyone involved
By Nickolas Diaz published
A vast web Spotify's Premium test, SongDNA, lets you crawl across a vast web of everyone involved in making your favorite track.

I see you, Gemini: Google TV rolls out handy features for 'Deep Dives' and sports-lovers
By Nickolas Diaz published
What's the score? A handful of Gemini for Google TV features just dropped for users, and it's got something sports-lovers will enjoy.

Galaxy Z Fold 8 looks the same, but leaks say the good stuff might be internal
By Nickolas Diaz published
Looking inside A major Galaxy Z Fold 8 leak might've showcased all the internal changes Samsung could bring (spoiler: one change has been long-awaited).

Xreal's nebulaOS 2.0 update for the Beam Pro is crucial—this is what the huge patch brings
By Nickolas Diaz published
Xreal dropped a major nebulaOS 2.0 patch for the Beam Pro, marking its most significant patch for the device.

Galaxy S27 Ultra might also ghost any S Pen upgrades—if you were wondering
By Nickolas Diaz published
Forget it Any S Pen changes for Samsung's future Galaxy S27 Ultra might've been dashed, as a new report comes to light.

It looks like Google was quiet about the Pixel 9a getting 'screen-off' fingerprint scanning
By Nickolas Diaz published
Screen-off Google Pixel users report that a convenient fingerprint reading feature is making its way onto a mid-range phone.

OPPO puts the Find X9 Ultra and 'global' in the same sentence, teases April debut
By Nickolas Diaz published
Ultra worldwide You read that right. OPPO teased a global debut for the Find X9 Ultra, and I'm getting starry-eyed over what its camera will look like.

Discovering YouTube videos with 'Previews' is a change it wants to see if you like
By Nickolas Diaz published
Check it out Like YouTube's previews? This new test aims to give you some insight into a video's content before you click.

If you're looking for the OnePlus Watch 4, this leak says it just passed a crucial hurdle
By Nickolas Diaz published
The next one We might expect a OnePlus Watch 4 launch soon in 2026, as this rumor claimed it's moving through certification with leaked details.

Ignored no more: Google Messages lets you mention friends to make sure you're heard
By Nickolas Diaz published
Hey, you! Google Messages rolled out "mentions" to help users pierce the chaos in massive group chats on Android.

Amazon wants a smartphone do-over: 'Transformer' project to take over
By Nickolas Diaz published
Once more Wild rumors claimed Amazon is headed back down the smartphone road after the Fire Phone failed over a decade ago.

I'm just as tired as Pixel users are: always-on display is freezing after March patch
By Nickolas Diaz published
Break this loop Pixel users expressed sheer frustrations as the March update locks up their always-on display.

Here's how Google plans to 'balance' a safer Android with side-loading this year
By Nickolas Diaz published
Your choice Google will keep side-loading for Android, but not without an "advanced flow" that will bring "balance" to user safety and the OS' openness.

One-off, silly questions for Gemini might be easier to make if Google's tests are positive
By Nickolas Diaz published
Temp Chat Google might change up a convenient Gemini feature that many users probably weren't using enough.

WhatsApp, Garmin? Fenix, Forerunners users, and more can now chat away with their watches
By Nickolas Diaz published
Chatting watches Garmin taps WhatsApp, says the app will likely be the "first" and "only" of its kind for several select watches.

There's a Nothing OS update for the Phone 4a that makes it useful and so relaxing
By Nickolas Diaz published
Refinements Nothing just detailed a refined OS update for the Phone 4a series that drastically boosts its real-time alerts and more.

A twist like no other: YouTube Shorts lets you 'Reimagine' with Gemini and Veo
By Nickolas Diaz published
Take this, but make it this YouTube Shorts has a new AI feature rolling out that's all about "reimaging" what's possible with AI.
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