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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.

For the full scope, Fitbit's AI health coach can now read your medical records to help
By Nickolas Diaz published
This is important Fitbit's in-depth AI health coach is taking its smarts to another level with your medical records.

Less fatigue: Boox launches thin Go 10.3 (Gen 2) E-Ink tablet that's easy on the reading eyes
By Nickolas Diaz published
Turn the page Boox announced the arrival of the Go 10.3 (Gen 2) E-Ink tablet, which is a massive boon to users looking to read and work.

Personal Intelligence for the masses: Google rolls it out in AI Mode and more across the U.S.
By Nickolas Diaz published
It's a personal thing Google's Personal Intelligence rolls out to all free-tier U.S. users for AI assistance in AI Mode, the Gemini app, and more.

All to your liking: Spotify's 'Taste Profile' beta puts you in charge of the music you find
By Nickolas Diaz published
Your taste Your musical tastes can change, and Spotify is giving you the keys to drive that ship wherever it might lead you with this beta.

Samsung apparently started One UI 9 tests, and I'm crying in my lack of One UI 8.5
By Nickolas Diaz published
Getting ahead Samsung has allegedly started testing its Android 7-based OS, One UI 9, ahead of its Galaxy users receiving One UI 8.5.

'Wide' Galaxy Z Fold inbound, and these alleged specs have us curious
By Nickolas Diaz published
Wider rumors Could this be what a "Wide" Galaxy Z Fold offers consumers? This rumor says so, but there's still time left.

Nothing's Essential Space update puts the info that matters to you front and center
By Nickolas Diaz published
Essential Nothing's Essential Space got a major upgrade for all of its latest phones.

Instagram says your chat privacy is going away, as its encryption vanishes soon
By Nickolas Diaz published
Bye-bye Instagram confirmed that it will no longer protect user chats with a strong encryption layer, leaving their privacy exposed.

Your Galaxy Z Flip 8 might leave out a battery upgrade this year
By Nickolas Diaz published
You look familiar... Samsung's battery upgrade run might end this year, as Galaxy Z Flip 8 rumors say things are looking same-same.

'Verts on Disney Plus' want you swiping all day to find the next big thing to watch
By Nickolas Diaz published
Verts! Disney Plus announced "Verts," its solution to driving more user engagement with short-form videos about shows and movies, with more to come.

Lucky number seven? Samsung drops yet another Galaxy S25 One UI 8.5 beta
By Nickolas Diaz published
Yes... another Samsung was spotted pushing a seventh One UI 8.5 beta to its year-old flagships overseas.

Samsung 'concerned' over potential mobile business losses due to memory costs
By Nickolas Diaz published
Should we be worried? Samsung was reported to have been growing "concerned" over potential losses due to the rising costs of memory and more.
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