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You can finally use Gemini without a Google account, but there's a catch
By Brady Snyder published
Private access Gemini has long required a Google account for access, but it's now following the footsteps of ChatGPT by dropping that requirement on the web.

Verizon US is first to get satellite texting to any device with select Android smartphones
By Nickolas Diaz published
Only a select few Verizon highlighted satellite text messaging arriving for U.S. consumers first for "select" devices.

EU Commission finds that Google Search and Play Store fail to comply with the Digital Markets Act
By Nandika Ravi published
DMA dilemma Google has been under the EU Commission's fire since March 2024, and now two of its products have been found to breach the DMA.

The first Snapdragon 8s Elite phones could launch next month, leaker claims
By Brady Snyder published
Upcoming launch Qualcomm's upcoming budget chip, the Snapdragon 8s Elite, could be hitting shelves in select smartphones starting in April 2025.

Check out how to watch the Future Games Show 2025 Spring Showcase
By Nickolas Diaz published
World Premier Details about the Future Games Show Spring Showcase have been confirmed.

These Google-certified Pixel 9 screen protectors shouldn't mess with your fingerprint
By Nickolas Diaz published
Google-certified Google detailed a list of "certified" screen protectors for the Pixel 9 and its fingerprint unlock.

Google rolls out Android 16 Beta 3.1 patch with crucial bug fixes
By Brady Snyder published
Bugs squashed Android 16 Beta 3.1 is becoming available for Pixel devices enrolled in the Android Beta Program with fixes for a few annoying bugs.

All LTE Pixel Watches finally begin receiving Google's Wear OS 5.1 update
By Nickolas Diaz published
Finally onboard Google started pushing its Wear OS 5.1 update to its LTE Pixel Watches.
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