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Your phone, your rulesGoogle AI is creeping into every app on your phone. Here is how to disable itBy Sanuj Bhatia Published -
Gemini takes the wheelGoogle is upgrading in-car Assistant to Gemini, and it’s more than just a refreshBy Jay Bonggolto Published -
AI AI AI AI AI AI AIMeta's Q1 2026 earnings are in, and it looks like Zuckerberg's blank check for AI spending is raising some eyebrowsBy Nicholas Sutrich Published -
No copy-paste neededGemini can now generate PDFs, Word, and Excel files so you don't have toBy Sanuj Bhatia Published -
Moto AIMotorola Moto AI: Features, availability, settings, and moreBy Derrek Lee Last updated -
Split easyThe app Splitwise is the best hack to split group trip expenses in 2026By Namerah Saud Fatmi Published -
Busy AINow, Gemini might get proactive with timely, personalized 'suggestions'By Nickolas Diaz Published
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AI
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Moto AIMotorola Moto AI: Features, availability, settings, and moreBy Derrek Lee Last updated -
Busy AINow, Gemini might get proactive with timely, personalized 'suggestions'By Nickolas Diaz Published -
Automated AI futureWorkspace Intelligence is Google's agentic AI era for true assistance with GeminiBy Nickolas Diaz Published -
The right priceGoogle builds on its hotel price tracking for Android with a summer updateBy Nickolas Diaz Published -
It's all about youEasy as pie: Google's Gemini uses your memories for AI photos that feel personalBy Nickolas Diaz Published -
Welcome, macOSMac, meet Gemini: Google's AI gives Apple's macOS a 'native' experience for sharing and moreBy Nickolas Diaz Published -
New look, who disTom's Guide just got a massive upgrade, and it's making it easy to find the tech you're looking forBy Derrek Lee Published -
Doing the mostLeaked 'Your Day' feature for Gemini looks like a proactive, personal additionBy Nickolas Diaz Published -
AI meets WorldNiantic Spatial maps reality with 'machine-readable' data, so AI sees the world as you doBy Nickolas Diaz Published
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Android Auto
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Smarter driving5 Android Auto settings I always change on any new Android phoneBy Roydon Cerejo Published -
Android Auto bug is making the signal icon vanish for some usersBy Sanuj Bhatia Published -
Finally fixedAndroid's Driving Mode is finally smarter about when it turns onBy Sanuj Bhatia Published 3 Comments -
Where'd it go?Something's missing: Android Auto users report a jarring bug in Google MapsBy Nickolas Diaz Published -
It might finally happenAndroid Auto may finally let you cast media from your phoneBy Sanuj Bhatia Published -
Gemini-fiedGemini transforms Android Auto with new AI features for a smarter driveBy Nandika Ravi Published -
Bye, Assistant!Gemini for Android Auto is starting to replace Google AssistantBy Brady Snyder Published -
Eyes on the RoadGoogle starts quietly rolling out an essential button on Android AutoBy Nickolas Diaz Published -
game overGoogle may be pulling the plug on Android Auto’s in-car mini-gamesBy Jay Bonggolto Published
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Android OS
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Head to the ShowGrab a seat: Google's next Android Show premieres soon, and there's major hypeBy Nickolas Diaz Published 2 Comments -
QPR testing startsAndroid 17 isn't out yet, but Google is already testing its first big updateBy Sanuj Bhatia Published -
One step closerAndroid 17 hits a major milestone as Google releases its last 'scheduled' betaBy Sanuj Bhatia Published -
Tap, tap, overlapTap n' go: Android's rumored 'Tap to Share' UI might've just broken coverBy Nickolas Diaz Published -
AC PollsWe asked, you answered: Android users pick between gestures and 3-button navigation, and the top choice might surprise youBy Derrek Lee Published 4 Comments -
Payout beginsGoogle's $135M Android data settlement is getting closer, and you can now set your payout methodBy Sanuj Bhatia Published 7 Comments -
How ToI always add these 6 quick settings tiles to my Android phone when setting it up for the first timeBy Namerah Saud Fatmi Published -
Multitasking is finally realAndroid 17 Beta 3 finally brings the desktop multitasking we’ve been waiting forBy Jay Bonggolto Published -
New Canary buildThe next Android update may finally undo some of Google's worst decisionsBy Sanuj Bhatia Published
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Gmail
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New address, same inboxI changed my embarrassing Gmail username without losing anything, and you can tooBy Sanuj Bhatia Published 2 Comments -
That's a steep priceGmail's new AI Inbox is here, but it'll cost you $250 a monthBy Sanuj Bhatia Published -
Gemini takes overGmail is getting a new AI inbox as Google brings Gemini front and centerBy Sanuj Bhatia Published 2 Comments -
A long-awaited featureGmail might finally let you switch to a new address without starting overBy Sanuj Bhatia Published -
Get a previewGmail gives Android users a window into email attachments with this updateBy Nickolas Diaz Published -
Sleigh Bells ring...Google brings a unified 'Purchases' tab to Gmail ahead of the holiday rushBy Nickolas Diaz Published -
new UX styleGmail's new Material 3 Expressive design is secretly hitting some inboxesBy Jay Bonggolto Published -
Quick replyGmail will now let you react to emails with emojisBy Brady Snyder Published -
Mail upgradesGmail's new search results prioritize relevant emails over recent onesBy Brady Snyder Published
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Google Assistant
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Bye, AssistantGoogle Assistant could shut down for Android Auto in March 2026By Brady Snyder Published -
New look!Google's song search evolves with a modern Gemini-inspired UI on AndroidBy Nandika Ravi Published -
New look!Google's voice and song search gets a major overhaul on Android after yearsBy Nandika Ravi Published -
Stay in the knowGoogle introduces new tools to help users fight against evolving phishing scams effectivelyBy Nandika Ravi Published -
Google OutageGoogle, Gmail, and Meet hit by widespread outage, causing login issuesBy Nandika Ravi Published -
New voicesGoogle is spicing up its voice list on Search, according to a new leakBy Nandika Ravi Published -
New Google AI plansNew Google AI Pro and $249/month Ultra subscription announced at I/OBy Vishnu Sarangapurkar Published -
Easy-peesyGoogle app on iOS gets a new feature that will 'Simplify' text onlineBy Nandika Ravi Published -
ByeGoogle officially killed Driving Mode after stripping most of its features in 2024By Brady Snyder Published
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Google Maps
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Don't stressGet in: Android Auto EVs see AI battery predictions in Google Maps for stress-free plansBy Nickolas Diaz Published -
It's just like new'Immersive Navigation' in Google Maps is like opening a new app for the modern era of drivingBy Nickolas Diaz Published -
Limiting features?Google Maps might keep things from you if you don't sign in to an accountBy Nickolas Diaz Published -
Test runGoogle Maps might get a trial space for new features, and 'Ask Maps' could headlineBy Nickolas Diaz Published -
Out on a walkMy walks just got a lot better, as Google says 'Gemini in Navigation' supports moreBy Nickolas Diaz Published -
Better battery lifeHow to enable and use Google Maps power saving modeBy Brady Snyder Published -
Let's go thereGoogle Maps gets a major upgrade with Gemini for smooth navigation on Android and iOSBy Nickolas Diaz Published -
Let's go thereGoogle Maps gets a Gemini boost to help you navigate the roads like a proBy Nickolas Diaz Published -
Double RainbowHere's what the redesigned Google Photos and Maps icons look likeBy Nickolas Diaz Published
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Google Pay
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How ToThis is the best Google Pay feature you're not using in IndiaBy Harish Jonnalagadda Published -
How ToI used this hidden Google Pay feature to automate credit card bill paymentsBy Harish Jonnalagadda Published -
No more drainAndroid’s next update is finally addressing your phone’s biggest battery hogsBy Jay Bonggolto Published -
On TimeGoogle Wallet is helping Android users effortlessly catch their plane or trainBy Nickolas Diaz Published -
Quick TapsGoogle Pay's fresh updates will unlock better shopping rewards for Chrome usersBy Nickolas Diaz Published -
Pay Your WayAndroid users get another option to pay later with Klarna on Google PayBy Nickolas Diaz Published -
Easier accessGoogle Wallet brings digital ID support to UK, more US statesBy Nandika Ravi Published -
Now arriving at...Google Wallet brings real-time train status alerts to Android, and teases I/O 2025By Nickolas Diaz Published -
Next stop is...Londoners can join the Google Pay 'Tube Challenge' for badges and city loreBy Nickolas Diaz Published
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Google Play Store
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It's a problemGoogle puts apps that'll drain your battery on blast in updated Play Store listingsBy Nickolas Diaz Published -
A downgrade to downgradingGoogle just made uninstalling system app updates more complicatedBy Sanuj Bhatia Published -
Free cashHere's when Google Play Store users will get an automatic cash settlement payoutBy Brady Snyder Published 3 Comments -
You win!Focus Friend and Pokémon TCG Pocket shine in Google Play's Best of 2025 awardsBy Nickolas Diaz Published -
Find it fasterGoogle Play enhances search with new 'Where to watch' streaming featureBy Sanuj Bhatia Published -
No more siftingGoogle's upcoming review search feature might soon help you save time on the Play StoreBy Jay Bonggolto Published -
Gift cards go greenYou can now send Starbucks and Disney gift cards straight from Google PlayBy Jay Bonggolto Published -
Epic v. GoogleGoogle and Epic's settlement proposal could finally end the multi-year Play Store disputeBy Brady Snyder Published -
Ditch the scrollPlay Store’s new AI summaries could help you spot the best apps fasterBy Jay Bonggolto Published
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Meta
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AI AI AI AI AI AI AIMeta's Q1 2026 earnings are in, and it looks like Zuckerberg's blank check for AI spending is raising some eyebrowsBy Nicholas Sutrich Published -
new oversightMeta gives parents a way to see what their teens are asking its AIBy Jay Bonggolto Published -
Three-point beast?Meta's Threads is going live with chats for big moments, like the NBA FinalsBy Nickolas Diaz Published -
The Meta Quest 3 is about to be hit with a major price hike — grab the VR headset before it's too lateBy Patrick Farmer Published -
Visual overhaulWhatsApp Web themes might soon come to save us from boring gray bubblesBy Jay Bonggolto Published -
Quick EditFirst DMs, now replies: Instagram lets you edit pesky typos out of your commentsBy Nickolas Diaz Published -
For the peopleMeta's new LLM, Muse Spark, wants to take its AI into a 'people first' eraBy Nickolas Diaz Published -
Playing catch-upWhatsApp’s big update fixes the three things users have been yelling about for yearsBy Jay Bonggolto Published 3 Comments -
The RulingJury finds Meta, YouTube 'negligent' in trial over addictive social mediaBy Nickolas Diaz Published 2 Comments
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Spotify
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Spotify drives engagement the right way, expands into 'Fitness' with PelotonBy Nickolas Diaz Published -
A worthy upgradeSpotify looks brand new on tablets with a design rework that makes total senseBy Nickolas Diaz Published -
Reading is goodSpotify, Bookshop expand to US, and 'Page Match' gets huge language supportBy Nickolas Diaz Published -
Podcasts this timePodcasts meet Spotify's Prompted Playlists for curious Premium US beta testersBy Nickolas Diaz Published -
A vast webIt's in the SongDNA: an 'immersive' Spotify test that lets you discover everyone involvedBy Nickolas Diaz Published -
Your tasteAll to your liking: Spotify's 'Taste Profile' beta puts you in charge of the music you findBy Nickolas Diaz Published -
InspiredSpotify's 'About the Song' beta lets you into the stories behind the artist's creationBy Nickolas Diaz Published -
Turn the pageI'll never stop reading with Spotify, Bookshop's partnership and 'Page Match' on AndroidBy Nickolas Diaz Published -
I can show you the...This Spotify update lets us take our lyrics offline, and there's more for users globallyBy Nickolas Diaz Published
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X is down againX faces major outage as 78K users report disruption this morningBy Nandika Ravi Published -
Where are you?X's new 'transparent' location labels for accounts have people questioning everythingBy Nickolas Diaz Published -
Partial outageFacing trouble logging into X? You're not alone — here’s the scoop!By Nandika Ravi Published -
Twitter is downIt wasn't just you — X (Twitter) resolved a major outage todayBy Brady Snyder Last updated -
Whistleblower calls out Twitter for spambots and mishandling user dataBy Derrek Lee Published -
What is free speech?By Jerry Hildenbrand Published -
Twitter makes it easier to search for Communities on the webBy Derrek Lee Published -
Massive Twitter outage ends after about 90 minutesBy Michael L Hicks Published -
House committee summons Meta, Alphabet, Twitter and Reddit over Capitol riotBy Jay Bonggolto Published
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Wear OS
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About timeGoogle just announced Wear OS 6.1, and it adds a time zone feature I've wanted for yearsBy Sanuj Bhatia Published -
A proper upgradeSpotify on Wear OS just got a big redesign that makes it much easier to useBy Sanuj Bhatia Published -
Standalone protectionWear OS can now send life-saving earthquake alerts without your phoneBy Sanuj Bhatia Published -
Wear thisThe best Wear OS watchBy Michael L Hicks Last updated -
Visual messA major Wear OS 6 bug is ruining custom watch faces on Pixel and Galaxy WatchesBy Jay Bonggolto Published -
Wearables WeeklyWhat I expect and want to see from Android smartwatches in 2026By Michael L Hicks Published -
Wearables WeeklyWear OS in 2025: How Pixel, Galaxy, and OnePlus smartwatches fared against our expectationsBy Michael L Hicks Published 2 Comments -
You're green!Androidify for Wear OS: turn yourself into an Android bot for your Pixel WatchBy Nickolas Diaz Published -
Google Weather is downGoogle Weather is broken on older Wear OS watches, but a fix is comingBy Jay Bonggolto Published
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Youtube
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The Premium pressureYouTube on mobile makes livestream ads way less annoying, but there's a caveatBy Jay Bonggolto Published -
Half off YouTubeYou can now get YouTube Premium for half price with Google AI ProBy Sanuj Bhatia Published -
Shorts, gone (almost)YouTube now lets you turn off ShortsBy Sanuj Bhatia Published -
Premium gets pricierYouTube Premium just got a price hike, and it's not a small oneBy Sanuj Bhatia Published 3 Comments -
Trying something newYouTube tests a couple of speedy, 'on-the-go' features for busy Android viewersBy Nickolas Diaz Published -
Sort of supportedYouTube now works with Android Auto, but not in the way you'd expectBy Sanuj Bhatia Published -
Check it outDiscovering YouTube videos with 'Previews' is a change it wants to see if you likeBy Nickolas Diaz Published -
Take this, but make it thisA twist like no other: YouTube Shorts lets you 'Reimagine' with Gemini and VeoBy Nickolas Diaz Published -
This might be itYouTube just approved 30-second unskippable ads for TVBy Sanuj Bhatia Published
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Busy AINow, Gemini might get proactive with timely, personalized 'suggestions'By Nickolas Diaz Published -
Here's a giftGoogle Translate turns 20, and it's making me practice my speech with AIBy Nickolas Diaz Published -
Beach time?Samsung Wallet gets a Trips timeline, so all you've got to worry about is your tanBy Nickolas Diaz Published
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