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Instacart, YouTube Music join a Connected Apps expansion in Google's AI Mode
By Nickolas Diaz Published
Completing tasks Google expands its Connected Apps experience in AI Mode to include AI-assisted grocery shopping, playlist creations, and more.

Our best look at Pixel Glow just came from a Pixel 11 Google Store teaser
By Nickolas Diaz Published
Glowing The Google Store's official Pixel 11 teaser animations showcased its Pixel Glow design for the first time.

Google opens Pixel Care Plus enrollment for the Pixel 10 and 9, but time is short
By Nickolas Diaz Published
Another chance Google announced a mini-event for the Pixel 9 and 10, opening Pixel Care Plus enrollment for a limited time.

Google might be preparing a much-needed redesign for the Android Auto media player
By Jay Bonggolto Published
Shuffle without the struggle Google could finally shrink Android Auto's giant album art in the media card so you can shuffle and like songs without menu-diving.

Google Images turns 25: celebrate with a 'dynamic gallery,' Nano Banana in AI Overviews
By Nickolas Diaz Published
Celebrate Google Images celebrated its twenty-fifth anniversary, and the company is rolling out two major updates to all users.

You can now spot AI-generated Google ads, if you know where to look
By Jay Bonggolto Published
AI Labels Are Here Google is adding AI labels to ads across Search, YouTube, and Discover, but while it's a win for transparency, third-party AI disclosures still rely on advertisers playing fair.

Pixel 11 Pro Fold FCC filing hints at Google's biggest modem upgrade yet
By Jay Bonggolto Published
The modem plot twist Google could finally ditch Samsung's terrible modems for a MediaTek upgrade in the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, giving us the reliable signal and all-day battery life we actually deserve.

Gemini won't cut you off as much, and its reliability improved in Google Home
By Nickolas Diaz Published
Gemini can help Google Home's rolling out a huge July update that makes Gemini a much better listener (and speaker) and an aid for all of us watching the FIFA World Cup.

The Pixel Watch 5 could come with an unwelcome surprise for buyers
By Sanuj Bhatia Published
Price hike arrives Bad news for those waiting for Pixel Watch 5: the latest leak points to a higher price tag.

'Video Remix' in Google Photos reimagines reality into your ideal scenario
By Nickolas Diaz Published
Remixed videos You don't have to imagine what could be different with videos, as Video Remix rolls out for Google Photos, bringing AI flair to recorded memories.

The first post-Android 17 update is rolling out for Pixels with security and bug fixes
By Nickolas Diaz Published
Rolling out Google's rolling out an important update for Pixel phones, serving as its first Android 17 update since its June launch.

Pixel 11 leak reveals double the storage and a price hike you won't like
By Jay Bonggolto Published
More storage more money Pixel 11 could double its base storage to 256GB, but leaked prices suggest you'll pay more for the upgrade.

Your Android phone backup now counts against your Google storage — but the impact is smaller than you think
By Sanuj Bhatia Published
Quiet change Google giveth the free backup, and Google taketh it away.

Let us know: Are you Team Google, Team Android, or both?
By Derrek Lee Published
AC Polls Google is one of the largest companies in the world, and Android is the most widely used OS. But are you a fan of either? Let us know in our latest poll.

Google Maps is about to start ordering your takeout for you
By Jay Bonggolto Published
Food ordering reimagined Google Maps could soon let Gemini order food for you, potentially replacing delivery apps.

Platform Stability reached: Android 17 QPR1 Beta 6 is here for Pixels, quickly after Beta 5
By Nickolas Diaz Published
It's been one week Google rolled out Beta 6 for Pixel users testing Android 17 QPR1, in preparation for the full quarterly drop.

Does the Fitbit Air support automatic activity detection?
By Brady Snyder Published
Automatic Air The Google Fitbit Air includes all the sensors needed to track workouts, but can it do that automatically? Here's what you need to know.

Gemini Omni is 'like Nano Banana for video' and I couldn't believe the results
By Brady Snyder Published
Google AI Gemini Omni lets me generate a video from any mix of text, images, audio, and video on my Pixel — here's how you can too.

PSA: Samsung Messages app on your Galaxy phone will stop working this month
By Sanuj Bhatia Published
Last call The Samsung Messages app will stop working on most Galaxy phones this month.

Google thinks you’re too lazy to read your own notes, launches AI video summaries instead
By Jay Bonggolto Published
Instant video summaries Google's upgraded NotebookLM uses its lightning-fast new AI to turn your massive, boring research docs into punchy 60-second video summaries.
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