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Pixel Camera 9.8 rolls out alongside the March Feature Drop with new tweaks
Space photos Aside from the new features arriving as part of a Pixel Feature Drop, Pixel Camera 9.8 tweaks the settings menu.
Samsung wants to avoid a bendgate disaster with a durable Galaxy S25 Edge
Big reveals There's a lot of speculation about Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge specs, but a Samsung executive says something to watch is the phone's durability.
Older Google Pixel phones are feeling faster after subtle kernel update
Speed boost Google updated the Linux kernel for older Pixel phones with aging Tensor chips, and user reports are loving the major upgrade.
Deep Research could be the next Gemini feature to hit free users, per report
Research assistant What will be the next Gemini Advanced feature to join the free version? One Android code sleuth thinks it'll be Deep Research.
Google takes home 'Smartphone of the Year' award at MWC for the second straight year
Big winners Google's Pixel 9 Pro smartphone and Gemini assistant earned big honors at MWC Barcelona 2025, including the company's second straight "Smartphone of the Year."
Google TV survey previews how Gemini Live is coming to the big screens
AI everywhere Google wants to know how Google TV users want AI integrated with the operating system in its latest Google TV Advisors club survey.
Samsung says One UI 7 will launch in April, announces beta programs for more devices
Roll out! After a lot of anticipation, One UI 7 finally has a target release month. Plus, owners of Galaxy phones and tablets can try out the beta on more devices.
Samsung could give the Galaxy Z Flip 7 a battery boost
Longer lasting Samsung is reportedly gearing up to include a significantly larger batter on the Galaxy Z Fold 7 than the current model.
I used the Nothing Phone 3a and 3a Pro — here's what I want to see from Phone 3
Wishlist Nothing switched things up by releasing the Phone 3a and Phone 3a Pro before the flagship Phone 3 — there are things it should improve on.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 needs apps like Photoshop to succeed — here's why
Photoshop on Android Adobe is bringing a web client and mobile version of Photoshop to Android. They're key to making top-dollar Android tablets worth it.
Every Android flagship should steal this AI feature on the Samsung Galaxy S25
Private AI Samsung has an excellent toggle that lets you opt-out of all Galaxy AI features that don't run on-device — Apple and Google should copy that.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs. iPhone 16 Pro Max: All about speedy performance and AI
Formidable flagships The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra will likely arrive next month, is here, so how does it compare to the iPhone 16 Pro Max?
How to automatically delete OTPs in Google Messages
Auto declutter Almost everything online requires SMS authentication via a one-time password (OTP) these days. Luckily, Google Messages can automatically delete them.
Samsung Galaxy S25 vs. OnePlus 13: Take your pick of 2025's flagships
Future flagships Both the OnePlus 13 and Samsung Galaxy S25 are powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite, but which model is best?
Samsung launches the Galaxy A56 5G, A36 5G, and A26 5G with 'Awesome Intelligence'
A-series Samsung just announced the Galaxy A26 5G, A36 5G, and A56 5G with what it calls "Awesome Intelligence" — but you'll have to wait for the best one.
The eighth Google Store is set to open in Washington DC later this year
More stores Google already had two Google Store locations in the pipeline, but another is set to join them — this time in the nation's capital.
Google Pixel 8a vs. iPhone 16e: Which midranger is the best value?
Pixel perfect Apple's new iPhone 16e might look decent on paper, but the Google Pixel 8a could be the better value. Here's how the two midrangers compare.
Gemini's free version now supports saved info for personalized responses
Free features Google is making Gemini's "saved info" feature free, which allows users to provide information that'll help personalize the chatbot's responses.
OnePlus Watch 3 pre-orders are arriving with an apology letter
Mistakes meda To its credit, OnePlus has owned up to its mistake after misprinting "Meda in China" on its early Watch 3 devices. That now includes a printed apology letter.
Android 16 Beta 2.1 is here to fix a set of annoying bugs
Bugs? Squashed. Android 16 Beta 2 rolled out earlier this month, and now Google has a small patch fixing a major issue forcing Pixel phones to reboot.
Google has a fix for Pixel's 'Now Playing' bug, plans an update
Fix incoming Now Playing is a helpful Pixel feature, but it's been broken of late. Now, Google is here with a fix coming in a future update.
It's now easier to delegate Google Voice calls and transfer your number
Simpler calling Google Voice is getting two key updates aimed to make using the phone service in personal and business settings easier.
One UI 7 beta builds for the Samsung Galaxy S23 spotted on test servers
OS upgrades Following the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6, One UI 7 beta builds for the Galaxy S23 have appeared — signaling a beta program is nearing.
