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Latest articles by Nickolas Diaz

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.

The US phone market struggled in Q1, but one Android maker made serious headway
By Nickolas Diaz Published
Small decline U.S. smartphone market performance reports are out, and it was good news for one Android maker in particular.

'X by Xreal' wants everyone in on AR glasses, launches entry-level pair for gamers, movie-lovers
By Nickolas Diaz Published
They look sweet Xreal debuted an entry-level sub-brand for AR glasses, and its introduction is joined by its first pair of lenses.

Motorola slid affiliate codes into your Amazon orders, now states this was 'unintended'
By Nickolas Diaz Published
A problem Motorola was swiftly accused of hijacking the Amazon app and adding an affiliate link to users' orders, but officially states this was "unintended."

Warnings about removed or unsupported Play Store apps could head to Android
By Nickolas Diaz Published
Keeping you aware It was reported that Google is working on new warnings for apps that have been removed from the Play Store.

Samsung speeds ahead, rolls out One UI 9 Beta 2 for the Galaxy S26 overseas
By Nickolas Diaz Published
Wasting no time Samsung's next One UI 9 beta speeds ahead onto the Galaxy S26 series for one region.

Two years later, Google appeals antitrust ruling for search: cites 'hard work' for top spot
By Nickolas Diaz Published
Appealed Google reportedly submitted an appeal for a 2024 ruling that found it guilty of an "illegal search monopoly."

Missing Fitbit Air update is causing headaches, Google says it'll pick up the pace
By Nickolas Diaz Published
Have you seen this update? Users have gotten their Google Fitbit Air early, and a missing update is causing all sorts of problems.

After waiting for One UI 8.5, users say Samsung axed video features
By Nickolas Diaz Published
Gone One UI 8.5 has arrived, but users say Samsung's missing something, as notable video features have disappeared.

Galaxy Z Fold 8 rumors throw 'Ultra' into the mix, and it's got our heads spinning
By Nickolas Diaz Published
Naming Conundrum Galaxy Z Fold 8 rumors had our heads spinning once they tossed in an "Ultra" tag for the foldable.

Leaked 'Galaxy Z Rollable' patent certainly is different, but not unheard of for Samsung
By Nickolas Diaz Published
Still a concept or no? Rumors bring Samsung's wild rollable phone concept back to the table, as a patent for the "Galaxy Z Rollable" gets spotted.

Original Pixel Fold suffers a display blackout that pins this patch as the culprit
By Nickolas Diaz Published
Problematic Users with the first Pixel Fold are frustrated after recent Google updates have turned their cover displays unresponsive.

These early Galaxy S27 'Pro' leaked specs give us an idea about this mini-Ultra
By Nickolas Diaz Published
Mini Ultra Mini-Ultra? Galaxy S27 Pro rumors surfaced, including leaked details about its display and potential camera options.

Gemini for Home expands: Google opens access to carriers and hardware makers
By Nickolas Diaz Published
Expansion Google's Gemini expanded to more developers, companies, service providers, and more, as it looks to break open access to other device makers.

T-Mobile's network-native AI Live Translation beta is here, and this is just the start
By Nickolas Diaz Published
Intelligent Network T-Mobile stayed true to its word and started rolling out its network-native AI Live Translation feature for customers.

Chatter says Nothing's CMF Phone 3 Pro is delayed, specs and launch leak
By Nickolas Diaz Published
Is it a dynasty? Rumors talk about CMF by Nothing's next budget phone, stating the Phone 3 Pro could switch to a mid-range Qualcomm chip and more.

Wait—was that a Pixel 11 teaser? Theories are buzzing after Google's I/O
By Nickolas Diaz Published
Teaser or not? Users online were buzzing, as they theorized that Google might've given the briefest teaser for the Pixel 11 at I/O 2026.

Meta chops 8,000 in May layoff spree, and it's only getting worse
By Nickolas Diaz Published
Another chunk... gone Reports say Meta has axed 8,000 employees this week, and it looks like the company really wants AI by this point.

Galaxy Z Fold 8 might miss major features, and its display sounds so disappointing
By Nickolas Diaz Published
These rumors fold Additional Galaxy Z Fold 8 series rumors alleged missing features, and it looks like you can forget about a Privacy Display.

Samsung, Google merge fashion and AI for 'Intelligent Eyewear' with Gentle Monster, Warby Parker
By Nickolas Diaz Published
Looking good Samsung and Google partner to announce "Intelligent Eyewear," a new venture for glasses that brings style to AI technology.

Google Workspace just went 'Live' with Docs and Gmail, using your voice for less stress
By Nickolas Diaz Published
I/O Workspace Google I/O 2026 announced a massive selection of Workspace updates that make managing your days easy, stress-free, and oh, so simple.

Dreaming of Project Genie? Google I/O unveils 'Street View,' putting imaginary worlds into ours
By Nickolas Diaz Published
Genie "magic" Google's Project Genie slips into the real-world, thanks to Street View and your imagined prompts for re-created AI places.

Google I/O gets into a Flow: preps Flow Music app and generative editing for on-the-go
By Nickolas Diaz Published
AI crazy Google's AI cascades into Flow and Flow Music, as it announced extreme Omni Flash AI upgrades and apps for mobile.
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