Nickolas Diaz
Nickolas is always excited about tech and getting his hands on it. Writing for him can vary from delivering the latest tech story to scribbling in his journal. When Nickolas isn't hitting a story, he's often grinding away at a game or chilling with a book in his hand.
Latest articles by Nickolas Diaz
![The YouTube app listing on the Google Play Store, running on a Google Pixel 8 Pro](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Fm9BFBYs92bPuYnziBKnnk-320-80.jpg)
YouTube viewers are in for alternating video thumbnails as part of a new test
By Nickolas Diaz published
Take your pick YouTube detailed a new test for creators that will display multiple thumbnails to viewers.
![Back view of OnePlus 12 Glacial White showing camera modules](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4GR3343oZHUMjLpwHYnSr6-320-80.jpg)
OnePlus 13 leaks spills its ultrawide and periscope camera sensor upgrades
By Nickolas Diaz published
Upgrades A leak speculated on the potential specifications surrounding the OnePlus 13's triple camera array sensors.
![Spotify Premium on an Android phone.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nS4bjbyKmiSYtyq4VFAYJF-320-80.jpeg)
Spotify's HiFi tier is reportedly on the way as an 'add-on' for existing plans
By Nickolas Diaz published
Soon? A report claimed that Spotify will introduce its HiFi tier as an add-on for existing users.
![The bright display on the Google Pixel 8 Pro](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iFxrYrRukaE8MFpeEAkidD-320-80.jpg)
Google Pixel's June security patch packs battery, charging, and camera fixes
By Nickolas Diaz published
Fixes & Updates Google has started rolling out its June security patch for eligible Pixel phones.
![The Porcelain Google Pixel 8 Pro on the basement stairs](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mHgAJ5vvUQhfVEZ3gfK3Sg-320-80.jpg)
New Pixel feature drop brings display port support, caller lookup, and more
By Nickolas Diaz published
Hello, June Google detailed its June Pixel feature drop, involving Find My Device and the Pixel Tablet.
![The vibrant display of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nzWWocqmTAkz7iYBZByzoX-320-80.jpg)
The Galaxy S24 series picks up an average June security patch
By Nickolas Diaz published
Average Samsung has started rolling out its June security patch to carrier-locked Galaxy S24 devices.
![Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZwZzadwT5AJobkusMMpnzg-320-80.jpg)
Galaxy Buds 3 Pro leak hints at a possible Apple-style redesign
By Nickolas Diaz published
A familiar approach An alleged rendering of the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro surfaced and suggests an Apple-like redesign.
![LG OLED TV Netflix Originals.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hckMS4oXmVWDfzhVqp9RFG-320-80.jpg)
Opening Netflix might look different as it tests smart TV UI changes
By Nickolas Diaz published
Still watching? Netflix detailed some upcoming changes for its home screen experience on smart TVs.
![The Galaxy S24 Plus lying face down on rocks](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NAgWD6zM6wmGVrUqUWknrm-320-80.jpg)
Galaxy S24's Slow-mo feature to gain an HDR boost and more in One UI 6.1.1
By Nickolas Diaz published
Making it better A Samsung moderator confirmed that the Galaxy S24's Instant Slow-mo will receive a notable boost in the next update.
![The larger cover display of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Efbq8s7t7vMpS5SMPuNjFN-320-80.jpg)
More Samsung Unpacked promo imagery leaks, spills Watch and Ring
By Nickolas Diaz published
Samsung Summer Another pack of Samsung product leaks involved its summer Unpacked promotional material.
![onn. Google TV 4K Streaming Box product lifestyle](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/23bLDhnM2gUdZqpSn25EnV-320-80.jpg)
Google TV introduces another set of ads for advertisers through its network
By Nickolas Diaz published
What's on? Google highlighted new ways advertisers can reach new heights through its TV network with ads.
!["Galaxy AI is here" in white font on a grey background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/L3quxmvqF9QotvkCNqsbmN-320-80.jpg)
Galaxy AI experience will be further optimized for Samsung’s upcoming foldables
By Nickolas Diaz published
AI Optimized A Samsung executive teased new optimizations for its upcoming foldable phones and more for Galaxy AI.
![Find My Device list of devices on phone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3vBXxerD7i88m5jioaP76S-320-80.jpg)
Google might bring AR directions and UWB support to Android's Find My Device
By Nickolas Diaz published
Turn right... Google was spotted working on AR-based directions and UWB tracker support for its Find My Device app.
![Google Messages left-panel menu](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qEBpNmWm4DdEDy7sbyynw4-320-80.jpg)
Google brings 911 RCS texting capabilities to Messages across the US
By Nickolas Diaz published
Google announced that it will bring 911 texting capabilities through RCS chats to Android.
![Google Messages blue logo](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ziZDiSfrJmLq6TJoFTB57F-320-80.jpg)
Google Messages is hiding your drafted texts when you leave a conversation
By Nickolas Diaz published
Curious... Google Messages was spotted hiding a user's drafted text in the conversation list.
![Google Maps on Android Auto](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Uih6DXPKuhDrKVKigxXgoC-320-80.jpg)
Android Auto's issues caused by Google Maps beta nabs a quick fix
By Nickolas Diaz published
Severe problems Google started rolling out a patch to address the severe problems on Android Auto caused by the Maps beta.
![Google Drive web gets dark mode](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2QiuuNUyS4KYbeiDi5mTJJ-320-80.jpg)
Google Drive could get better at document scanning with a new save option
By Nickolas Diaz published
High-Quality Images Google could implement a new document scanning save option for Drive.
![Android 15 logo](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/g9Bi4RbHqqdWBpSRdhqiWg-320-80.jpg)
Android 15 Beta 2.2 hammers away 'Private Spaces' issues and NFC
By Nickolas Diaz published
More to fix Google started rolling out Android 15 Beta 2.2 to enrolled Pixel testers.
![Spotify on the Pixel 4 XL.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XDtnK264C4iAnNGKy7pd2S-320-80.jpeg)
Spotify could follow YouTube Music with its own Gemini extension
By Nickolas Diaz published
More Music A dive into the latest version of the Google app shows signs of an upcoming Spotify extension.
![The Google Gemini app](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QUuejB6p5fokJUFyse3swb-320-80.jpg)
Gemini starts spouting nonsense on the web and Android as reports flood in
By Nickolas Diaz published
Ssdfhsjdhfsjfsd Users report odd instances of gibberish from Google's Gemini in its responses to queries.
![The Motorola Edge (2024) in its black colorway.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/76qxf6tdQ2FtCrseTRdQSg-320-80.jpg)
New Motorola Edge pushes the midrange envelope with a premium design
By Nickolas Diaz published
Love a new phone Motorola debuted its new Edge (2024) midrange device, which hits the shelves on June 20.
![OnePlus 12 back against colorful background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KP77ktFmGJABimSRhbDnmE-320-80.jpg)
OnePlus 13 might miss this charging feature as more specs leak
By Nickolas Diaz published
Bye-bye Rumors regarding the OnePlus 13 have surfaced and suggest consumers could miss a notable feature.
![Google Tensor chipset](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EaoAeW4F79dXrN8CgLrbPE-320-80.jpg)
Pixel 9's Tensor G4 chipset specs leak
By Nickolas Diaz published
Minimal Google's Pixel 9 series appeared for its benchmark test and its Tensor G4's details appeared in full.