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Grandfathered YouTube Premium account owners will soon pay more
By Samuel Dunsiger published
Immunity is over The relief from the recently increased YouTube Premium prices that grandfathered accounts enjoyed is now over.

Meta is testing promising new AI features on Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp
By Samuel Dunsiger published
Upping the AI game Meta is upping its AI efforts as the company is testing 20 new generative AI features.

Meta is breaking up the love between Instagram and Facebook Messenger chats
By Samuel Dunsiger published
Pulling the plug Meta is removing the cross-app feature of chatting with your Facebook friends via Instagram.

Google TV gives users holiday love with its own version of an advent calendar
By Samuel Dunsiger published
Holiday spirit Google TV is getting festive with its own advent calendar with holiday content suggestions for users.

Spotify cuts 1,500 jobs in another round of layoffs
By Samuel Dunsiger published
More disappointing layoffs Spotify is not yet done laying off its employees, with another round of layoffs that cut 1,500 jobs.

Google Chat is getting a major UI update for Android and iOS devices
By Samuel Dunsiger published
Navigating the waters Google Chat is introducing a redesign to its mobile app to match similar treatment to the web version.

Google Messages is working on cosmetic upgrades for the text compose field, new profile UI
By Samuel Dunsiger published
A messaging makeover It looks like the latest beta will include some key design changes for the RCS-powered messaging app.

Google's Chrome Web Store redesign is now publicly available
By Samuel Dunsiger published
A modern makeover After being only available in limited preview, Chrome Web Store's redesign is finally live.

Gmail for Android may soon make it easier to unsubscribe from spam emails
By Samuel Dunsiger published
The war against spam It's been tipped off that the next iteration of Gmail for Android will include a new Unsubscribe button.

Google News is axing magazine support next month
By Samuel Dunsiger published
Say goodbye to magazines Google News is shutting down its magazine support service starting in December.

Google Drive gets an updated homepage that makes it easier to see your files
By Samuel Dunsiger published
Some TLC for Google Drive Google Drive is giving its mobile app homepage a visual refresh for Android and iOS users.

A cool new Android gaming phone is launching soon
By Samuel Dunsiger published
Launch date confirmed It hasn't been long since we saw the introduction of the Red Magic 8 Pro series and now it looks like its successor is about to be unveiled.

Google Play tightens rules for Android app developers, with some elbow room
By Samuel Dunsiger published
New rules Google has announced new Play Store measures for Android app developers, in a bid to keep unsafe apps at bay.

Gmail tests redesign on Android with a chat-style UI for replying to emails
By Samuel Dunsiger published
A chat-like UI Gmail's latest upgrade on Android is introducing a chat-style UI that makes it easier to respond to emails.

Google launches a new tool to track shopping deals ahead of the holidays
By Samuel Dunsiger published
Show me the bargains! Google is helping users offset the financial stress of the holiday season with a new hub that will aggregate shopping deals.

Photo Stack on Google Photos aims to clean up your library, and here's a first look
By Samuel Dunsiger published
Spring cleaning A new decluttering feature for Google Photo was recently announced and now we're getting our first look.

Visible brings eSIM free trial to Android devices
By Samuel Dunsiger published
No credit card needed After only being offered to iOS users, Verizon sub-brand Visible is now extended its eSIM free trial to Android devices.

Google turns off-the-shelf ANC earbuds into heart rate monitors
By Samuel Dunsiger published
A heart-stopping technology A study from Google's research team details a new technology that turns existing ANC earbuds into cardiac monitors.

Meta introduces ad-free plans for Facebook and Instagram users in Europe
By Samuel Dunsiger published
No more ads As a means to satisfy EU regulators, Meta is rolling out an ad-free subscription plan to Facebook and Instagram users in Europe.

Google Bard can now summarize multiple emails at once for you
By Samuel Dunsiger published
Too many emails Google Bard's latest upgrade focuses on making your inbox less overwhelming.

Microsoft Edge on Android Canary now gives one-tap web page summaries with its AI tool
By Samuel Dunsiger published
One-tap summaries Microsoft's AI-powered Copilot feature is getting a front seat in the latest upgrade of the Edge for Android Canary build.

Samsung aims to sell 20 million foldables in 2024
By Samuel Dunsiger published
An ambitious goal As competition rages among brands like Samsung, Google, Motorola, Xiaomi and Huawei, Samsung wants to sell 20 million foldables next year.

Google Assistant gets a Wear OS Tile with command shortcuts
By Samuel Dunsiger published
Custom commands The tech giant is rolling out a new Google Assistant Tile to smartwatches with Wear OS 3 and 4.

Google adds more accessibility options across Maps, Search, and Chrome
By Samuel Dunsiger published
Accessibility updates galore On the heels of Google's Magnifer accessibility app making its debut on the Pixel 8 series, the tech giant is taking accessibility to the next level on its suite of platforms.