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The Pixel 11 may look exactly how I expected it would—that's not a bad thing
By Nickolas Diaz published
This is a Pixel Pixel 11 expectations started coming to the forefront with a set of alleged renderings ahead of a (hopeful) summer launch.

Gemini 3.1 Flash Live is a massive boon to the AI's real-time assistance for you and me
By Nickolas Diaz published
Use your voice Google's Gemini 3.1 Flash Live rolled out a noteworthy voice-based update to Gemini Live for all users.

Android 17 Beta 3 finally brings the desktop multitasking we’ve been waiting for
By Jay Bonggolto published
Multitasking is finally real Android 17 Beta 3 finally delivers floating windows for any app, splits your Wi-Fi and mobile toggles, and hits platform stability.

One big Google Translate update made its way onto iOS amidst an Android expansion
By Nickolas Diaz published
Goodbye, barrier Shattering language barriers became a lot easier, as Google Translate's Live Translate greets iOS users and more Android users in other countries.

I stay safe and protect my hearing with these Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 features
By Brady Snyder published
How To Wearing earbuds can be dangerous if you play your music too loud or lose awareness of your surroundings. These Pixel Buds Pro 2 features can help.

I see you, Gemini: Google TV rolls out handy features for 'Deep Dives' and sports-lovers
By Nickolas Diaz published
What's the score? A handful of Gemini for Google TV features just dropped for users, and it's got something sports-lovers will enjoy.

Don't trust your Pixel Watch steps after the latest firmware update (Update: fixed)
By Jay Bonggolto last updated
Phantom stats Pixel Watch’s latest update is inflating steps and breaking Fitbit stats, leaving users with unreliable health data.

It looks like Google was quiet about the Pixel 9a getting 'screen-off' fingerprint scanning
By Nickolas Diaz published
Screen-off Google Pixel users report that a convenient fingerprint reading feature is making its way onto a mid-range phone.

Best Google Pixel phones 2026
By Andrew Myrick last updated
Pixel Perfect Google's current line-up of phones is among the finest you can get in the world of Android. Here are some of the best Google Pixel phones you should consider.

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.

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.

Google Messages is getting the one feature I’ve actually wanted for years
By Jay Bonggolto published
Live tracking Google Messages now lets you share your live location in chats, making meetups easier.

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.

Google Labs’ Stitch is a design canvas that turns your voice into an app
By Jay Bonggolto published
Design by description Google’s Stitch lets you build app UIs from simple prompts, speeding up design fast, but it could also lead to generic, same-looking apps if everyone relies on AI too much.

Call off the search - these are the best cheap Android phones on the market today
By Nicholas Sutrich last updated
Affordable and awesome Want to save up as much cash as possible when purchasing a new phone? We're here to help you find the best budget Android phone for all your needs.

Your medical history is coming to Fitbit whether you're ready or not
By Jay Bonggolto published
No more fake sleep Fitbit’s finally getting smart by linking your actual medical records and fixing its lying sleep tracker.

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.

Google's Gemini for Home is finally useful enough to not drive you crazy
By Jay Bonggolto published
Trimming the fat Google finally taught Gemini for Home to talk less and work up to 40% faster, delivering smarter alarms and slick automations without all the annoying chatter.
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