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Google fixes one of Android’s biggest backup gaps, and I think it’s long overdue
By Jay Bonggolto published
Backup blind spot Android’s February update finally backs up your Downloads folder to Google Drive, closing a long-ignored gap.

Watch Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra tell shoulder surfers to get lost
By Jay Bonggolto published
Integrated stealth mode Samsung’s new teaser shows a killer new privacy screen that blocks nosy strangers, but you’ll probably have to buy the most expensive model to get it.

YouTube's missing comments might be yet another adblocker deterent
By Nickolas Diaz published
Changing the game YouTube users claimed that the platform is changing its tactics against adblockers by removing the comments.

YouTube's latest experiment means the bell icon might not actually do anything
By Jay Bonggolto published
less notification fatigue YouTube's testing a change that ignores your "All" notifications setting if you don't actually watch the channel, so only engaged fans get push alerts now.

Android 17 Beta 1 brings two small but useful Pixel Launcher UI changes
By Sanuj Bhatia published
Two changes that matter Android 17 Beta 1 adds shortcut customization and the option to hide At a Glance in Pixel Launcher.

Gemini hits Google Docs with a familiar 'audio summary' update for chill vibes
By Nickolas Diaz published
Listen in Google Docs started rolling out a Gemini update that brings its summarization capabilities in the form of "audio summaries."

A 'Wide' Galaxy Z Fold animation seems to be on the loose in Samsung's software
By Nickolas Diaz published
A Wide Test Samsung's alleged "Wide Fold" seemingly made an early animation appearance in its One UI 9 test build.

Android 17 Beta 1 is now rolling out after a brief delay
By Sanuj Bhatia last updated
The next phase begins Google has released Android 17 Beta 1 with a stronger push toward adaptive apps and big-screen optimization.
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