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AI
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Similar VibesGoogle's AI Mode tipped to gain a 'Live' feature similar to Gemini By Nickolas Diaz Published 5 May 25 -
Green (AI) thumbHow Gemini Live's video support helped me grow plants in the desert By Brady Snyder Published 3 May 25 -
Research helperNotebookLM gets Gemini 2.5 Flash as it prepares to launch as a standalone app By Brady Snyder Published 3 May 25 -
Pro or Ultra?Google One AI could have more tiers on the way, like a 'Gemini Ultra' plan By Nickolas Diaz Published 2 May 25 -
AI smartsHow to use Gemini Live's camera and screen sharing features By Brady Snyder Published 2 May 25 - More with AI ModeGoogle Search AI Mode opens up to more people with new features By Nandika Ravi Published 1 May 25
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A no brainerGemini app brings access to 'key actions' on your Android and iOS home screen By Nickolas Diaz Published 1 May 25 - Advancing GeminiGoogle teases 'new possibilities' inbound for Gemini updates during I/O 2025 By Nickolas Diaz Published 30 April 25
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All about AIThe Gemini app is becoming more like NotebookLM in April's Workspace feature drop By Brady Snyder Published 23 April 25
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Android Auto
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It's getting hotAndroid Auto's UI for climate control support might look like this By Nickolas Diaz Published 30 April 25 -
Might not happenLatest Android Auto v14.2 seemingly dashes hopes of smart glasses navigation By Nickolas Diaz Published 21 April 25 -
Truly Sci-fiAndroid Auto might let you navigate the road with smart glasses By Nickolas Diaz Published 10 April 25 - Gettin' ChillyAndroid Auto's next update could bring controls for a more comfortable car ride By Nickolas Diaz Published 7 March 25
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Rough around the EdgesThis could be how Gemini works with Android Auto, but it needs more time By Nickolas Diaz Published 5 March 25 -
Finding the best route...Android Auto users report issues with TomTom GO, but devs say a fix is coming By Nickolas Diaz Published 3 February 25 -
Can I get a ride?Gemini is hitching a ride on Android Auto to your car By Nickolas Diaz Published 3 September 24 -
drive safelyThis Android Auto update cuts down on distractions when you're driving By Jay Bonggolto Published 5 March 24 -
The struggles continueGoogle Assistant stalls for Android Auto users By Nickolas Diaz Published 10 February 24
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Android OS
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New looksAndroid's leaked battery status indicator bears a striking resemblance to iOS By Brady Snyder Published 5 May 25 -
Furthering Security'Intrusion Detection' might help Android 16 users catch suspicious phone activity By Nickolas Diaz Published 5 May 25 -
Secure Digital IDsGoogle makes it easier to share digital credentials on your Android phone By Vishnu Sarangapurkar Published 5 May 25 -
New OSAndroid 16's UI redesign reportedly shows its face in massive leak By Nickolas Diaz Published 30 April 25 -
AI video summariesNew One UI 8 leak shows off AI Video Summarize tool By Nandika Ravi Published 29 April 25 -
Surprise, surprise!Google is giving us a look at what's next for Android ahead of I/O By Nandika Ravi Published 28 April 25 -
Final roll out!?Samsung's One UI 7 finally resumes expanding to more regions, including India By Vishnu Sarangapurkar Published 23 April 25 -
Needy much?Google paid Samsung hefty amounts of money to preinstall Gemini By Nandika Ravi Published 22 April 25 -
Cool 3D WeatherWeather app is getting a much needed revamp with One UI 8, leak suggests By Vishnu Sarangapurkar Published 22 April 25
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Gmail
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Quick replyGmail will now let you react to emails with emojis By Brady Snyder Published 30 April 25 - Mail upgradesGmail's new search results prioritize relevant emails over recent ones By Brady Snyder Published 20 March 25
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Gone phishingGmail could start rejecting suspicious emails even before they reach your inbox By Steven Shaw Published 13 February 24 -
How to recover lost Google contacts for Android By Mick Symons Last updated 31 August 22 -
7 best Gmail for Android tips and tricks By Harish Jonnalagadda Published 3 February 22 -
How to set up out of office replies in Gmail By Jeramy Johnson Published 20 December 21 -
How to download all of your Gmail attachments at once By Namerah Saud Fatmi Published 10 December 21 -
Google is restoring one of Gmail's useful features on the web By Jay Bonggolto Published 31 October 21 -
Gmail gets several new features to keep better track of who you're emailing By Derrek Lee Published 21 October 21
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Google Assistant
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ByeGoogle officially killed Driving Mode after stripping most of its features in 2024 By Brady Snyder Published 25 April 25 -
Google Vs DOJGoogle disagrees with US judge's ruling, says it could impact users at large By Nandika Ravi Published 21 April 25 - Google AIGoogle Gemini AI: 2.0, Live, features, connected apps, and more By Michael L Hicks Last updated 14 April 25
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AI Mode gets Gemini-edGoogle's AI Mode gets Gemini's multimodal powers making it a visual search expert By Nandika Ravi Published 7 April 25 -
Gotta catch 'em all!Google just turned your Search into a Pokédex for Easter By Nandika Ravi Published 7 April 25 -
Spring cleaningGoogle is dialing back more Assistant features on Android and Nest devices By Jay Bonggolto Published 18 March 25 - Google AssistantGoogle Assistant explained: Tricks, devices, and latest updates By Michael L Hicks Last updated 6 May 24
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Name that tuneHow to use Google Assistant to identify songs By Derrek Lee Last updated 23 February 24 -
Generative AIGoogle Bard explained: Gemini, Assistant with Bard, availability, and controversies By Michael L Hicks Last updated 1 February 24
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Google Maps
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Fake reviewsGoogle Maps doubles down on preventing fake reviews By Nandika Ravi Published 8 April 25 -
now looking sharpGoogle Maps is giving your ETA screen a glow-up on Android By Jay Bonggolto Published 1 April 25 -
Too soon?Google Maps taps Gemini for an 'Ask about place' chip with directions and more By Nickolas Diaz Published 28 March 25 -
More deetsGoogle Maps might predict more than just the traffic for you soon By Nandika Ravi Published 26 March 25 -
Executive orderGoogle Maps to rename 'Gulf of Mexico' to 'Gulf of America' following Trump executive order By Nandika Ravi Published 29 January 25 - Enhanced navigationAbsolutely game-changing Google Maps update will cut down on wrong turns By Michael L Hicks Published 31 October 24
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Faster route my a**Is anyone else sick of this unreliable Google Maps tool? By Michael L Hicks Published 20 July 24 - Earth DayHow to find eco-friendly routes and EV charging stops in Google Maps By Michael L Hicks Last updated 20 April 24
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Earth Day 2024How to find and support eco-friendly businesses on Google Maps for Earth Day By Adam Doud Last updated 18 April 24
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Google Pay
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Easier accessGoogle Wallet brings digital ID support to UK, more US states By Nandika Ravi Published 29 April 25 - Now arriving at...Google Wallet brings real-time train status alerts to Android, and teases I/O 2025 By Nickolas Diaz Published 16 April 25
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Next stop is...Londoners can join the Google Pay 'Tube Challenge' for badges and city lore By Nickolas Diaz Published 1 April 25 -
How to add vaccine cards and medical info to Google Wallet By Michael L Hicks Published 18 May 23 -
How to send and request money using GPay By Jerry Hildenbrand Published 27 October 22 -
Google Pay: How it works, where it's available, and how it compares to Wallet By Mark Knapp Published 18 May 22 -
Google Pay may add crypto cards to attract its 'Next Billion Users' By Michael L Hicks Published 19 January 22 -
Google Pay shouldn't be so terrible in 2022 By Joe Maring Published 3 December 21 -
Google Pay drops plans to offer Plex bank accounts after drawn-out waitlist By Derrek Lee Published 1 October 21
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Google Play Store
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Gone for good!Google Play Store just lost a ton of apps, but this is actually a good thing By Nandika Ravi Published 2 May 25 - Safe spaceGoogle Play Store will get more tools to protect users from scammy apps By Nandika Ravi Published 26 March 25
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Another bug?Play Store update 'bugs' several Android users with recurring notifications By Nandika Ravi Published 18 March 25 -
Keep upHow to update Android apps on your phone By Christine Persaud Published 28 October 24 -
The more you knowGoogle Play Services: What is it, and how does it keep your Android phone safe? By Namerah Saud Fatmi Last updated 17 March 24 -
App managementUninstalling Android apps on other devices is about to become a lot easier By Michael L Hicks Published 7 November 23 -
Google Play: Everything you need to know By Michael L Hicks Published 31 May 23 - Google to sweep outdated Play Store apps under the rug in the name of security By Michael L Hicks Published 7 April 22
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Google Play Store is dropping carrier billing support for Verizon By Jay Bonggolto Published 27 January 22
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Meta
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Blend goes widerInstagram's latest Blend Direct Messages feature is seeing a wider rollout By Vishnu Sarangapurkar Published 5 May 25 -
EarningsMeta's Q1 2025 earnings show major AI priority shift, Ray-Ban success By Michael L Hicks Published 30 April 25 -
Conversational AINew Meta AI app provides a Llama 4-powered challenge to Gemini By Michael L Hicks Published 29 April 25 -
Meta layoffsMeta layoffs strike again, impacting its Reality Labs division By Nandika Ravi Published 25 April 25 -
Finally here!Instagram finally launches Edits app for both Android and iOS users By Nandika Ravi Published 22 April 25 -
RefinementsWhatsApp tests a video and voice call upgrade with more privacy and emojis By Nickolas Diaz Published 8 April 25 - AI beastsMeta is coming for Google and OpenAI with its fresh Llama 4 models By Jay Bonggolto Published 8 April 25
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Upgraded AI AvatarWhatsApp rolls out feature that lets you create AI versions of yourself By Vishnu Sarangapurkar Published 7 April 25 -
Seeing changeMeta's Llama 4 model is running behind schedule, but we might see it soon By Nickolas Diaz Published 4 April 25
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Spotify
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Gadget WeeklyI wish Spotify would augment Jam sessions with features like comments and reactions By Namerah Saud Fatmi Published 23 April 25 -
Free until it isn'tSpotify takes the fight to Audible with 200,000 'free' audiobooks, but there's a catch By Michael L Hicks Published 8 November 23 -
Spotify announces employee layoffs amid organizational restructuring By Derrek Lee Published 25 January 23 -
Spotify update brings support for the Android 13 media player By Vishnu Sarangapurkar Published 16 December 22 -
Spotify Wrapped 2022 gets unwrapped with new 'Listening Personality' types By Derrek Lee Published 30 November 22 -
DealsHeads up: this epic Walmart deal could get you six free months of Spotify Premium By Patrick Farmer Published 13 May 22 -
Poll: What is your favorite music streaming service? By Derrek Lee Published 2 February 22 -
Spotify vs. Apple Music By Keegan Prosser Published 21 January 22 -
How to block other users from following you on Spotify By Keegan Prosser Published 20 January 22
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Whistleblower calls out Twitter for spambots and mishandling user data By Derrek Lee Published 24 August 22 -
What is free speech? By Jerry Hildenbrand Published 30 April 22 -
Twitter makes it easier to search for Communities on the web By Derrek Lee Published 18 March 22 -
Massive Twitter outage ends after about 90 minutes By Michael L Hicks Published 11 February 22 -
House committee summons Meta, Alphabet, Twitter and Reddit over Capitol riot By Jay Bonggolto Published 15 January 22 -
Twitter wants to turn the Explore page into yet another TikTok clone By Michael L Hicks Published 8 December 21 - How to remove a follower on Twitter without blocking them By Keegan Prosser Published 21 November 21
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Twitter had the best reaction to Fleets still being up on shutdown day By Derrek Lee Last updated 16 November 21 -
Twitter Blue premium subscription expands to the U.S., New Zealand By Michael Allison Published 9 November 21
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Wear OS
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Look, it's GeminiSmall change in Wear OS shows it's ready to kick the Assistant for Gemini By Nickolas Diaz Published 1 May 25 -
April updateSamsung rolls out April updates to older Galaxy Watch models By Vishnu Sarangapurkar Published 1 May 25 -
Wear OS WeeklyGalaxy vs. Pixel Watch: The battle of the faces By Michael L Hicks Published 24 April 25 -
Future of Wear OSWear OS 6: Eligible watches, One UI 7 Watch, Gemini, & more By Michael L Hicks Last updated 22 April 25 -
Portable AIGemini on Wear OS should stick to the Assistant status quo, mostly By Michael L Hicks Published 14 April 25 -
Wear thisBest Wear OS watch 2025 By Michael L Hicks Last updated 11 April 25 -
Wear OS WeeklyThe Wear OS 5.1 update mess has me annoyed and looking for solutions By Michael L Hicks Published 11 April 25 -
Scam Detection on the wristGoogle expands Scam Detection feature to Pixel Watch 3 and its predecessor By Vishnu Sarangapurkar Published 8 April 25 -
April Wear OS updateGoogle's April update for Pixel Watch 3 fixes delayed notifications bug and more By Vishnu Sarangapurkar Published 8 April 25
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Youtube
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Cheaper Premium costsNew YouTube Premium tier sounds perfect for couples By Nandika Ravi Published 5 May 25 -
New lookYouTube is bringing custom multi views and a redesign to its TV app By Nandika Ravi Published 24 April 25 -
YouTube Music tests new Spotify-like lyrics sharing feature By Vishnu Sarangapurkar Published 22 April 25 -
I'm sorry Dave, I can't do thatHave a YouTube music family plan? Be careful about accepting free trials By Nicholas Sutrich Last updated 18 April 25 -
April Showers...YouTube preps smart Shorts creation features with AI for creative additions By Nickolas Diaz Published 4 April 25 -
Finally!YouTube cracks down on fake movie trailer channels by disabling ad revenue By Nandika Ravi Published 2 April 25 - Trying something outYouTube's notification test impacts channels you rarely interact with By Nickolas Diaz Published 27 March 25
- Big upgradesYouTube Music's personalized radio stations are getting even smarter By Brady Snyder Published 26 March 25
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Blurry videos?YouTube's video stream is glitching out for some viewers By Jay Bonggolto Published 20 March 25
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