My Android 16 home screen is officially a vibe, thanks to the new system themes
…screen feeling less alive — I've seen Pixel devices with Material You before, and I didn't love it. I know this is integrated on Samsung, and I haven't been able…
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6 Android features that were hyped as game-changers and quietly disappeared
…Google launched it in 2016 and spent years integrating it into Android, Wear OS, Android Auto, Nest displays and speakers, Google TV, and even third-party smart home devices. It was the…
I finally found the only weather app that actually knows when it's going to rain in my neighborhood
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We challenged Samsung's paid Galaxy AI, and it worked (sort of)
…It's context-aware, proactive, and fully integrated into the OS. You can bet the Pro version — the one that can order groceries or handle your finances — will be the first thing…
How a four-finger claw grip made me obsessed with mobile gaming again
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I almost ignored the Gemini button in Chrome, but now it saves me hours every week
…Google's Gemini lineup is tiered — Nano runs on-device, Flash prioritizes speed and efficiency, Pro handles a broad range of tasks, and Ultra is the powerhouse designed for the most demanding…
Google and Apple finally fixed the worst thing about texting an iPhone
…Not only was RCS 4.0 bringing long-awaited features to our messaging apps, but end-to-end encryption was being tested between Android and iOS devices. Even though it was technically…
Pixel phones keep getting better, so why do battery complaints still follow them?
…unique rely heavily on on-device AI processing, machine learning, and background intelligence. Features like Call Screen, Live Translate, Recorder transcriptions, Circle to Search, Gemini integrations, Now Playing, adaptive brightness, adaptive battery…
I found a Gemini feature so good, I deleted a bunch of apps
…While Gemini 3 now handles many tasks on-device when you're offline, getting full real-time integration for things like flight updates still requires a stable internet connection. However, the trade…
This smartphone browser might finally kill Chrome on your Windows laptop (and it's not what you think)
…The web browser also has Samsung Pass integration. It means you can autofill credentials and personal information across devices. The browser uses Perplexity to understand the context of the page you are…