Brady Snyder

Texting from anywhere Google is working on satellite messaging for Android, and it appears Android 15 beta users with a T-Mobile data plan can already use it.

Scam likely There were a lot of AI features announced at Google I/O 2024 that probably didn't need to exist, but the AI scam detection alerts are actually a great thing that will help a lot of people.

Global Accessibility Awareness Day Google is adding eight new features to Lookout, Look to Speak, Google Maps, and Android on Global Accessibility Awareness Day.

Early access Android 14 just became available for the OnePlus Open two months ago, but now the foldable users can try out Android 15 Beta 1.

Google Assistant replacement? With its new GPT-4o model, OpenAI proved it's still the company to beat when it comes to AI. Google might have something to say about that at I/O 2024, however.

Safe tracking The two companies have a new industry standard for detecting unknown Bluetooth trackers.

GPT-4o killer? Right after OpenAI demoed its new voice assistant with vision, Google is teasing I/O 2024 announcements with software that looks eerily similar.

Easy fixes Google already sells replacement parts and tools for its Pixel phones through an iFixit partnership. One day, it hopes you won't even need specialized tools.

Android desktop environment Google is internally experimenting with running ChromeOS on Android using the Android Virtualization Framework and an external monitor.

Surround sound References to Spatial Audio have been spotted in ChromeOS code, though the feature isn't working just yet.

The future of Xperia A research firm revealed that Sony's mobile sales fell hard and fast last year, losing out to Apple and Google even in its home market of Japan.

New search engine in town At a time when Google is being heavily criticized for its Google Search practices, OpenAI might be readying an alternative option.

Does it matter? The Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) revealed Matter 1.3, which adds support for new kinds of devices, like more home appliances and EV chargers.

Offline finding With the new Find My Device network, the latest Pixel flagships are gaining support for offline finding, and Google is explaining more about how it works.

Gone for good Fossil seems to have run out of smartwatch stock, as you can no longer buy smartwatches from the brand's website, and we now have one less Wear OS brand.

AI skimming After previewing an AI-assisted feature for YouTube called "jump ahead" in March, it's now showing up in a wider test for Premium susbcribers.

At Last We're finally seeing the fully-customizable Google TV remote button launch, but it's on a streaming box from Walmart — not Google.

Chip refresh MediaTek's latest flagship chipset is here, and unsurprisingly, it's all about improved AI performance.

Bug Fixes Google Pixel Watch owners can now update their smartwatches with the latest May 2024 security patch, which includes security fixes and not much else.

Epic v. Google After winning its antitrust case against Google, Epic gave a list of its proposed demands to the court. Now, Google has its counter, and the company unsurprisingly disagrees.

Spotify seems determined to be the next Epic and go to war with Apple. But the company's argument is extremely flawed, and Spotify would genuinely be better off working on itself.

Market analysis Counterpoint Research has released its market analysis for smartphones shipments in the first quarter of 2024, and it's Samsung coming out on top.

Safe downloading Google previewed a plan to mark official government apps as such in the Play Store, and now it's rolling out with support for thousands of apps.

Done Deal After finally gaining regulatory approval last week, T-Mobile completed a deal that includes the acquisition of Mint Mobile, Ultra Mobile, and wholesale provider Plum.

New TicWatch Pro? Mobvoi will reveal its newest smartwatch in a matter of days, and it looks to be a TicWatch Pro refresh. Here's what we know from the brand's cryptic teaser.