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The Wear OS 5.1 preview is now available — and it's based on Android 15
By Brady Snyder published
New features Google released the Wear OS 5.1 preview for developers, and it's surprisingly Android 15-based.
Ask Jerry: Why are there old photos in my Google Drive?
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Ask Jerry Have a question about the tech in your life? If so, maybe we can get them answered!
Google app for iOS now adds Search links to third-party websites unless they opt-out
By Brady Snyder published
Intrusive or innovative? Web publishers can opt out via a provided form, but changes might not take effect for up to 30 days.
Samsung begins rolling out One UI 6 Watch for older Galaxy Watch models
By Brady Snyder published
Energy Score A few of our favorite Galaxy Watch 7 features are coming to older models as One UI Watch 6 rolls out.
Android 15 is rolling out to OnePlus Open in the U.S. next week
By Brady Snyder published
Coming soon OnePlus already brought OxygenOS 15 to the OnePlus 12 and OnePlus Pad, and the Open is next.
Here's how Google will help you score Black Friday deals with Shopping, Lens, and more
By Brady Snyder published
Deal hunting Google wants to give you a few ideas about how to use its service to get Black Friday and Cyber Monday steals.
How to install the Android 16 beta on your phone
By Harish Jonnalagadda last updated
The 2025 version of Android is can now be previewed, and here's how you can get started.
Australia's proposed social media ban for kids is a 1950s solution to a 2024 problem
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Android & Chill Nobody ever said being a parent was supposed to be easy.
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