Brady Snyder

Personalization Google previously announced that it would let you use your own images as playlist thumbnails, and the feature is now rolling out for YouTube Music users.

Simpler streaming After hearing a song you like on Instagram, you can save it to Spotify in just a few taps.

Press pause One part of the court's injunction will still bring required changes starting next month, however.

Don't call it a comeback Google used to offer a Premium Lite subscription tier for YouTube as part of a pilot program, but axed it in 2023. A new iteration could make a comeback.

Safer smartphones We've heard a lot about Theft Detection Lock and other security features coming to Android, and now they're finally here.

Sneak peek Quick Views pull all the important information from an online recipe so you don't even have to click a website.

Xbox everywhere Next month, you'll be able to purchase and play Xbox games via an Android app.

Talk is cheap Samsung's vice chairman of Samsung Electronics' DS Division issued a rare apology to customers, investors, and employees.

Slow and steady Samsung's plan to make One UI integrated throughout its product portfolio comes as it's struggling to release One UI 7.

Cash grab Disney Plus' password-sharing policies are being enforced as of now; here's what you need to know.

Open periphery Meta is discontinuing the Quest Pro soon, and an open facial interface will bring a similar open-air experience to the Quest 3.

Cable-free? The Google TV Streamer doesn't include an HDMI cable in the box, but Google will give you $10 toward one.

rare win Meta first launched the 512GB Quest 3 at the $650 price point, but that's now $150 cheaper as the base storage gets discontinued.

Coming soon? The people want the Pixel Watch Performance Loop, and it keeps popping up despite the band not even being official yet.

Ray-Ban Meta Meta has sneakily become the best smart eyewear company on the planet, and a deal with EssilorLuxottica figures to continue that success.

Too thin? JerryRigEverything is known for torturing tech, and unfortunately for Google, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold just crossed his desk.

Better late than never Motorola has had issues with providing timely Android version updates in the past, but now it's promising five years of upgrades on the Edge 50 Neo.

Expanding support Only a handful of states support digital IDs in Google Wallet, with more on the way. But the company's new idea of supporting national passports could be a better solution.

Gone for good? The second-generation Pixel Stand had finicky support with some new Pixel devices, and it has apparently been pulled from the Google Store as a result.

Simpler sending Samsung is finally doing away with Samsung Messages in a meaningful way, and I hope it’s a sign of what’s to come for the duplicate apps in One UI.

It's about time Compared to companies like Apple and Samsung, it feels like Google really wants to empower users to fix their own devices.

Unimpressive? Samsung's best is still behind the curve, and that's why the Galaxy Z Fold 6 Special Edition might not be the hit the company hopes for.

Necessary or not There are plenty of leaks and rumors surrounding an impending Galaxy S24 FE, but I’m not interested at all.