Apps & Software

5 important Gemini updates from Google I/O that could genuinely save you time

Google's new Gemini features will take all the annoying busywork off your plate

Planning a wedding? Google's new Gemini Spark AI agents might actually help

Dreaming of Project Genie? Google I/O unveils 'Street View,' putting imaginary worlds into ours

Google I/O gets into a Flow: preps Flow Music app and generative editing for on-the-go

Forget CamelCamelCamel: Google's new Universal Cart will track prices and find deals for you

Not just an OS: Gemini Intelligence shines with Android automation this summer

Google just gave me the best reason ever to uninstall Chrome

Google flips the script, reportedly considers putting ads in Gemini app

Android Auto gets a fresh take on Google Maps navigation, teases more Gemini at the Android Show

5 Android Auto settings I always change on any new Android phone

Android Auto bug is making the signal icon vanish for some users

Android's Driving Mode is finally smarter about when it turns on

Something's missing: Android Auto users report a jarring bug in Google Maps

Android Auto may finally let you cast media from your phone

Gemini transforms Android Auto with new AI features for a smarter drive

Gemini for Android Auto is starting to replace Google Assistant

Google starts quietly rolling out an essential button on Android Auto

Here's your first look at more of Google's new 3D emojis for Android 17

Quick Share is getting a useful upgrade for sharing files with iPhones

Android 17: Everything you need to know

5 huge Android 17 upgrades are coming this year — Here are the best new features announced at The Android Show

Android 17 is fixing two things that have annoyed me for years

Google is finally treating Android creators seriously with Android 17

Your Android security and privacy got huge upgrades—The Android Show reveals all

I didn't think the desktop cursor needed reinventing — Googlebooks are proving me wrong

It's time to do some spring cleaning with the Files by Google app to free up storage on your Android phone

Google's new gradient icons for Gmail, Calendar, Drive and more are finally rolling out

Google may be cutting free Gmail storage for new accounts down to 5GB

Gmail's 'Help me write' can now mimic how you speak to create emails for you

I changed my embarrassing Gmail username without losing anything, and you can too

Gmail's new AI Inbox is here, but it'll cost you $250 a month

Gmail is getting a new AI inbox as Google brings Gemini front and center

Gmail might finally let you switch to a new address without starting over

Gmail gives Android users a window into email attachments with this update

Google brings a unified 'Purchases' tab to Gmail ahead of the holiday rush

Google Assistant could shut down for Android Auto in March 2026

Google's song search evolves with a modern Gemini-inspired UI on Android

Google's voice and song search gets a major overhaul on Android after years

Google introduces new tools to help users fight against evolving phishing scams effectively

Google, Gmail, and Meet hit by widespread outage, causing login issues

Google is spicing up its voice list on Search, according to a new leak

New Google AI Pro and $249/month Ultra subscription announced at I/O

Google app on iOS gets a new feature that will 'Simplify' text online

Google officially killed Driving Mode after stripping most of its features in 2024

Get in: Android Auto EVs see AI battery predictions in Google Maps for stress-free plans

'Immersive Navigation' in Google Maps is like opening a new app for the modern era of driving

Google Maps might keep things from you if you don't sign in to an account

Google Maps might get a trial space for new features, and 'Ask Maps' could headline

My walks just got a lot better, as Google says 'Gemini in Navigation' supports more

How to enable and use Google Maps power saving mode

Google Maps gets a major upgrade with Gemini for smooth navigation on Android and iOS

Google Maps gets a Gemini boost to help you navigate the roads like a pro

Here's what the redesigned Google Photos and Maps icons look like

This is the best Google Pay feature you're not using in India

I used this hidden Google Pay feature to automate credit card bill payments

Android’s next update is finally addressing your phone’s biggest battery hogs

Google Wallet is helping Android users effortlessly catch their plane or train

Google Pay's fresh updates will unlock better shopping rewards for Chrome users

Android users get another option to pay later with Klarna on Google Pay

Google Wallet brings digital ID support to UK, more US states

Google Wallet brings real-time train status alerts to Android, and teases I/O 2025

Londoners can join the Google Pay 'Tube Challenge' for badges and city lore

Google Play is getting a huge AI upgrade with Ask Play and Play Shorts

This Google AI tool can now build Android apps from text prompts

Google puts apps that'll drain your battery on blast in updated Play Store listings

Google just made uninstalling system app updates more complicated

Here's when Google Play Store users will get an automatic cash settlement payout

Focus Friend and Pokémon TCG Pocket shine in Google Play's Best of 2025 awards

Google Play enhances search with new 'Where to watch' streaming feature

Google's upcoming review search feature might soon help you save time on the Play Store

You can now send Starbucks and Disney gift cards straight from Google Play

Meta's Muse Spark arrives on AI Glasses Gen 1, Ray-Ban Display waits for now

Meta Connect 2026 confirmed for September, and we're thinking AI and Quest

Meta's AI plans look agentic with a potential Instagram bot that shops for you

Meta can see your Instagram messages now, and it's time to stop using it

Meta's Q1 2026 earnings are in, and it looks like Zuckerberg's blank check for AI spending is raising some eyebrows

Meta gives parents a way to see what their teens are asking its AI

Meta's Threads is going live with chats for big moments, like the NBA Finals

The Meta Quest 3 is about to be hit with a major price hike — grab the VR headset before it's too late

WhatsApp Web themes might soon come to save us from boring gray bubbles

Spotify drives engagement the right way, expands into 'Fitness' with Peloton

Spotify looks brand new on tablets with a design rework that makes total sense

Spotify, Bookshop expand to US, and 'Page Match' gets huge language support

Podcasts meet Spotify's Prompted Playlists for curious Premium US beta testers

It's in the SongDNA: an 'immersive' Spotify test that lets you discover everyone involved

All to your liking: Spotify's 'Taste Profile' beta puts you in charge of the music you find

Spotify's 'About the Song' beta lets you into the stories behind the artist's creation

I'll never stop reading with Spotify, Bookshop's partnership and 'Page Match' on Android

This Spotify update lets us take our lyrics offline, and there's more for users globally

X faces major outage as 78K users report disruption this morning

X's new 'transparent' location labels for accounts have people questioning everything

Facing trouble logging into X? You're not alone — here’s the scoop!

It wasn't just you — X (Twitter) resolved a major outage today

Whistleblower calls out Twitter for spambots and mishandling user data

What is free speech?

Twitter makes it easier to search for Communities on the web

Massive Twitter outage ends after about 90 minutes

House committee summons Meta, Alphabet, Twitter and Reddit over Capitol riot

Google just announced Wear OS 6.1, and it adds a time zone feature I've wanted for years

Spotify on Wear OS just got a big redesign that makes it much easier to use

Wear OS can now send life-saving earthquake alerts without your phone

The best Wear OS watch

A major Wear OS 6 bug is ruining custom watch faces on Pixel and Galaxy Watches

What I expect and want to see from Android smartwatches in 2026

Wear OS in 2025: How Pixel, Galaxy, and OnePlus smartwatches fared against our expectations

Androidify for Wear OS: turn yourself into an Android bot for your Pixel Watch

Google Weather is broken on older Wear OS watches, but a fix is coming

Google's new YouTube AI tools could make AI slop impossible to escape

YouTube on mobile makes livestream ads way less annoying, but there's a caveat

You can now get YouTube Premium for half price with Google AI Pro

YouTube now lets you turn off Shorts

YouTube Premium just got a price hike, and it's not a small one

YouTube tests a couple of speedy, 'on-the-go' features for busy Android viewers

YouTube now works with Android Auto, but not in the way you'd expect

Discovering YouTube videos with 'Previews' is a change it wants to see if you like

A twist like no other: YouTube Shorts lets you 'Reimagine' with Gemini and Veo