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Back in August, Google sent an email out to users of its services, letting them know that Google Assistant as their lead assistant of choice was coming to an end. Once September hit, Google said that it was going to start shutting down Google Assistant and pushing users onto Gemini. The final transition away from... Read the original post: Google Assistant is Gone
Currently, if you use Google Messages and want to make a video call, you can do so with select recipients, but it pushes you to Google Meet and is not really a native video calling experience. While there could technically be a carrier-provided video solution too, I’m not sure I could tell you of one... Read the original post: Google Messages Getting RCS Video Calls
There aren’t many deals that we find that seem too good to be true, yet basically are as good as advertised. When you throw a wireless carrier into the mix of the deal, you then almost always assume the worst. However, Verizon is still running a Pixel 11 Pro deal that really is as good... Read the original post: I’m Still Shocked at the Pixel 11 Pro Being 56% Off
In a surprising turn, the Galaxy S26 series is not the only big series of devices from Samsung starting to receive One UI 9 updates today. The Galaxy S25 series in Korea is also seeing stable updates, which is still very limited in scope, but certainly the beginning of things to come for US units.... Read the original post: Galaxy S25 Ultra One UI 9 Updates: The Beginning
It’s turning out to be a big day for Galaxy S26 One UI 9 updates in the US. Following the release of Android 17 on Unlocked and T-Mobile models, we are now seeing the official rollout extend to other carrier models, starting with Verizon. Moments after we shared news of the Unlocked rollout, Verizon shared... Read the original post: Galaxy S26 Ultra One UI 9 Updates: Verizon
A bigger wave of Samsung One UI 9 Galaxy S26 updates is rolling out this morning after a very targeted update landed on some devices last week. The unlocked Galaxy S26 series versions are seeing the update in the US and most carriers appear to be included. For owners of a Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+,... Read the original post: Galaxy S26 One UI 9 Updates: US Unlocked Models
A fresh round of Samsung September updates are rolling out to some of Samsung’s older devices that are starting to run out of update space. The Galaxy S23 series, as well as the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Flip 5, are all seeing fresh software updates. While the Galaxy S26 series may be receiving an... Read the original post: Samsung September Updates: Galaxy S23, Galaxy Z Fold 5
Your T-Mobile bill is about to become more expensive even if your plan isn’t changing and you think you are a part of some sort of price lock. T-Mobile, once it stopped including fees within its plan prices, opened itself up to a world where they can increase prices at will through those same fees... Read the original post: T-Mobile Fees Increasing on Your Bill for 2nd Time This Year
A Google Health update began rolling out this weekend as v5.09 and it introduces a big set of features that includes support for the new Health Guardian. It also fixes more bugs and brings additional feature changes you’ve been asking for. The new update is rolling out now on Android and iOS, but you’ll also... Read the original post: Google Health 5.09 Update Adds Health Guardian Features
Verizon is hosting a wild case sale at the moment that’ll get you cases for as little as $2. You’ll find more for $4 or $5 too, plus we have them for almost any phone and from various casemaker brands. If you have a few minutes today, you might want to browse and see if... Read the original post: Verizon is Selling $2 Samsung and iPhone Cases, $3 MagSafe Wallets in Big Accessory Sale
Google is running a semi-secret Google Fi promotion that will wipe 75% off the plan price for a full 12 months. The promo is available to select Google Play users and expires pretty soon, so if you were ever interested in Google Fi or like the idea of saving 75% off your plan for the... Read the original post: Secret Google Fi Promo Drops 75% Off Plan Price for Year
As a part of this month’s Pixel Drop, Google shared that it was updating the Pixel VIPs widget with new functionality and an improved look. This widget previously felt quite a bit underdeveloped, so we were curious how big the improvements were. As it turns it, pretty big! When Google announced this significant update to... Read the original post: That Sweet Pixel VIPs Widget Update Arrived
Google Messages is getting a brand new menu this week and it appears to be rolling out widely. The new menu brings more functionality and easier access, as well as a really neat blur effect when active. Google has apparently been testing this menu for some time and we all officially received it this week.... Read the original post: Google Messages Gets a Fancy New Menu
Google released a new Android 17 QPR2 Beta update today as Beta 6. All of the still-supported Pixel phones from the Pixel 6a up through the Pixel 10 series are included. For some reason, Google doesn’t show that the Pixel 11 is officially supported, even though it joined last month with Beta 5. If you... Read the original post: Android 17 QPR2 Beta 6 Update Released for Pixel Phones
About a week ago, Samsung announced that its stable One UI 9 update was ready to be rolled out across the globe on the Galaxy S26 series. We assumed at the time that Korea would get the update first before the rollout expanded to places like the US. While we haven’t seen much movement on... Read the original post: Galaxy S26’s One UI 9 Update is Sort of Here in the US
Today, Google Photos announced that it is rolling out 5 upgrades to your experience, giving you power over photos with Gemini Spark, access to your digital closet, new Moods to style things with, new Remix templates, and an upgraded markup tool. Some of this new stuff you’ve heard of before, but this is Google acknowledging... Read the original post: Google Photos Getting 5 Fun Feature Upgrades
One of the big announcements that accompanied the launch of the Pixel Watch 5 was called Health Guardian. This was a set of features that proactively monitor your health and wellness, all while working quietly in the background 24/7. The Health Guardian lives within Google Health and will give you a monthly summary of your... Read the original post: Pixel Watch’s “Health Guardian” is Rolling Out to Your Watch
Google believes its new Pixel 11 phones are ready to handle more work for you, which means you are ready to trust that Gemini can take care of routine tasks, like phone calls. Yep, you read that correctly – we’re at the point where Gemini is going to call on your behalf because you have... Read the original post: Pixel 11 Gets “Call for Me” Feature to Let Gemini Make Calls For You
You may open Google Messages today and find a message at the top that appears to be from…Google Messages. This is not a hack or error or anything weird, but it is Google attempting to start a chat with you that’ll inform you of new features as they rollout. The box appeared for me above... Read the original post: Google Messages Wants You to Talk to It
This might come as a bit of a shock, but Verizon currently has the best Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL deals we have seen to date. Verizon is taking hundreds of dollars off of each phone and there’s really just one requirement – you have to sign-up for their Simplicity Plan. Verizon... Read the original post: Verizon’s Pixel 11 Pro Deal Drops $620 Off With No Trickery
Disney+ prices are increasing once again, only a year after the previous increase. If it wasn’t obvious already, inexpensive streaming is never coming back and these things will only continue to see similar increases from one year to the next. Disney+ really did increase prices last September/October and is back with another increase for September... Read the original post: New Disney+ Price Increase: Here’s How Much You’ll Pay
As a part of YouTube’s annual “Made on YouTube” event, they dove into several new features you’ll soon be able to experience from your browser to your TV. They also mentioned that over half of the top 100 creators on YouTube now find TV as their most watched interface, which is pretty wild to think... Read the original post: YouTube Teases 3 Neat New Features
YouTube hosted an annual event today where it showcased several upcoming changes to the various YouTube properties, including YouTube Music. For YouTube Music, the news out of the show was pretty light, but there are 2 items that Google felt were necessary to point out. The first is Ask Music, which is going to be... Read the original post: YouTube Music Adds 2 New Features
Samsung may have issued new updates to the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra only a week ago, but they are back with yet another update. We assume this is a bug-fixer and it must have been an important one to show up this quickly. The updates include a changelog that... Read the original post: Here’s a Newer Galaxy Z Fold 8 Update for You
Today, Qualcomm announced its next two chipsets to power all of the upcoming flagship-level phones going forward. Those chips will be called Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 features, specs The chip you probably care about is the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen... Read the original post: Qualcomm’s New Chips Include Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
Google unveiled its first wave of Googlebook laptops this week. The pricing surprised a few people, with the laptops starting at $899 and quickly jumping over $1,000 for some models. We have full Googlebook details here if you missed it, but essentially, they are designed to be perfect pairings with your Android phone. If you’re... Read the original post: Googlebook Reactions: Who Are These $899+ Laptops For?
The big update that landed on Pixel phones last week arrived as Android 17 QPR1 and with some new Pixel Drop features. We had been testing this update through 9 different beta versions as Google worked to dial in bugs and get it to a polished state before releasing to the masses. Now that everyone... Read the original post: Latest Pixel Update Either Greatest Ever or Buggiest Ever
Clicks Communicator, the phone that was originally pitched as a secondary device to your main phone, is getting a few upgrades before it launches and reservation holders won’t have to pay anything extra. The makers of this phone now don’t appear to know how to categorize it any longer, but at least it’s still on... Read the original post: Clicks Communicator Gets More RAM, Bigger Battery
Adobe Premiere debuted on iOS last year and quickly brought in over 25,000 ratings, as users flocked to get more powerful video editing software for those situations on-the-go. Why it has never released on Android is anyone’s guess, although that does change today. Adobe Premiere has launched on Android. Adobe Premiere on Android is free,... Read the original post: Adobe Premiere Lands on Android
A fresh Google Play Services update is rolling out, labeled as v26.37. Inside, it confirms the arrival of Motion Assist, which is the new feature designed to assist users with preventing motion sickness. Also inside are bug fixes for Google Health, as well as a easier way to find the Driving Do Not Disturb feature.... Read the original post: Google Play Services Update Brings Motion Assist
Batteries for the upcoming Galaxy S27 Ultra and Galaxy S27 Pro are going through regulatory approvals, and thanks to that, we’re getting an idea for how big Samsung is going for 2027. Things are looking good for Samsung fans. For the Galaxy S27 Ultra, which is the flagship lineup’s flagship device, the size is shown... Read the original post: Battery Size Upgrades Inbound for Galaxy S27 Ultra and Pro
Gmail on both iOS and Android is getting a new Copy Code button for 2FA emails, allowing you to completely skip opening up those emails. Freakin. Clutch. When those emails come in, you’ll see the new button, along with the code, directly in your inbox. When you tap the button, the code is copied to... Read the original post: Gmail’s New ‘Copy Code’ Button Speeds Up Authentication
Foldables, while growing in popularity, remain a very niche space in the global smartphone market. Specifically, Counterpoint’s data says that just 2% of the global smartphone market is made up of foldables, which is an incredibly small number considering Samsung has been making well-made phones that you can fold in half for 7 years. Samsung... Read the original post: Foldables Account for Just 2% of Smartphone Market
The first wave of Googlebook laptops are now up for pre-order via Google Store and select retailers in the US. There are five models to choose from, all designed to be your Android phone’s best friend. Googlebook laptops are designed specifically for Android users. The cool selling feature is that a user can be using... Read the original post: First Wave of Googlebooks Up for Pre-Order, Start at $899
With all the talk about the upcoming release of Apple’s iPhone Duo, it sounds like that noise has made Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 even more popular. I get why too! In our review, we found few flaws and absolutely loved the form factor. It really is the best way to do a book-style foldable.... Read the original post: Here’s $250 Off Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8
Google launched CC in late 2025 as a personal, AI-powered assistant. CC is evolving into what is now an AI agent capable of handling schedules and tasks for an entire family. By providing the agent with its very own Google account and giving up to six people access to its power, CC can manage calendars,... Read the original post: CC Becomes AI Agent for the Whole Family
Google added in a fun Buffalo Bills easter egg into Google Search this week, which is great timing considering the Bills just played last night. They beat the Lions, which many of you probably already know if you follow the football happenings. Anyway, if you search for the Buffalo Bills, you’ll see a little curled... Read the original post: Google Search Adds Buffalo Bills Easter Egg
Google has begun pushing out its new Noto 3D emoji across Google and Android products, so they celebrated the moment with a fun little write-up on several of the decisions that were made in order to create these new little characters that we all use so often on phones. It’s a fun read from the... Read the original post: Google Gave Us An Emoji’s Butt
The last Pixel foldable we reviewed was the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, since that was the big refresh from Google after some of its foldable ideas debuted on that original Pixel Fold. It’s crazy to think that it has been a couple of years, but we thought it might be a good time to revisit... Read the original post: Pixel 11 Pro Fold Review: Good Foldable That’s Feeling Dated
Amazon is hosting another enticing deal on the Pixel 11, this time offering the 512GB model for the 256GB price. That’s $120 in savings, without you having to do anything special at all. We love that. The Pixel 11 with 512GB of storage typically runs a whopping $1019. Amazon is selling it for $899, saving... Read the original post: DEAL: Snag Pixel 11 512GB for 256GB Price ($899)
Google isn’t the only Android phonemaker sending out updates this week. Samsung is pushing fresh September updates to the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra that bring the September Android security patch. As you may have guessed, these updates appear to be pretty minor and only include those new patches, at... Read the original post: Galaxy Z Fold 8 and 8 Ultra Grab Fresh September Updates
Screen savers in Android allow your phone to display different types of content while your phone is charging. You can opt to only display them when the phone is charging vertically or even limit it to wireless charging only. Building on that, Google is offering up new screen saver enhancements inside of Android 17 QPR1... Read the original post: Android 17 QPR1 Brings Screen Saver Enhancements
The latest Android 17 QPR2 beta build is available for Pixel devices this afternoon, labeled as Beta 5. It’s available for Pixel devices dating back to the Pixel 6a through the newest Pixel 11 series. If you’re curious where the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro is, look here. Here are the details. Release date... Read the original post: Android 17 QPR2 Beta 5 Released for Pixel Phones
Android 17 QPR1 is a big update, which we’ve told you about a number of times throughout the past day. Most of the changes come as bug fixes (there are over 20 fixes) and there are some new items through a Pixel Drop, but Google also included a bunch of minor tweaks here and there... Read the original post: Android 17 QPR1 Added Really Sweet Vibration Patterns to Ringtones
Following yesterday’s big quarterly update for all Pixel phones, Google has another update available that you may as well grab as soon as you can. The September Google Play system update is rolling out as you read this. For those who missed the fun yesterday, Google not only gave us a large Android 17 QPR1... Read the original post: Your Pixel Has Another Update: September Google System Update Rolling Out
This might have been a big week for Google’s Pixel devices, but Google Home just jumped-in to steal a bit of the spotlight. We have at least 15 improvements on the way to the Google Home app, as well as the Gemini for Home experience. While most of the changes today aren’t new features, Google... Read the original post: Google Home Gets 15+ Major Improvements
Anyone looking for a great deal on a very specific model of the Pixel Watch 5, this could be one to check out. Amazon currently has the new Pixel Watch 5 (41mm, LTE, Obsidian) at $100 off its usual price, making it just $399. That’s the price of the WiFi-only model, but as you’ll find... Read the original post: DEAL: Pixel Watch 5 (41mm, LTE) is $100 Off, Down to $399
After months and months of testing in a beta program, Samsung began pushing the stable and official One UI 9 update to the Galaxy S26 series today. This massive update not only brings the latest changes from Samsung’s One UI 9, it is also an update to Android 17. One UI 9 first debuted on... Read the original post: Samsung One UI 9 Update Rolling Out to Galaxy S26 Series
Alongside this month’s big Pixel phone update, Google is also rolling out a fresh update to the Pixel Watch 2, Pixel Watch 3, and Pixel Watch 4. The update introduces several changes, like a bundle of new gestures, Gemini personalization, and more. The new September Pixel Watch update is rolling out as builds CP3A.260905.002 (Watch... Read the original post: September Pixel Watch Update Rolling Out
As a homeowner, there is no greater fear than unexpected electrical or plumbing issues. A lot of times, walls are in the way of these issues, so you won’t even know that there is something wrong until its too late. Many professionals use thermal cameras to spot these hidden problems, but for the most part,... Read the original post: Rision Thermal Camera Attachments are Quite Cool
With Android 17 QPR1 going stable today and rolling out to all still-supported Pixel phones, this is a good time to remind Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro owners that this will be their final major update. Google has confirmed that this quarterly update will be it, since both devices are scheduled to reach end... Read the original post: This is the Pixel 6 Pro’s Final Big Update
Halfway through the month, Google has released the September update for Pixel phones. We have covered the new features, so if you haven’t seen that, check it out. For those more concerned about existing bugs that have been squashed, then this is for you. Google highlights fixes concerning Google app crashes, a Bluetooth fix, a... Read the original post: September Pixel Update Brings 20+ Fixes
Google has released the September 2026 Pixel update today after a bit of a wait. This is a big quarterly update that has been in testing for months as Android 17 QPR1, so that means it is now stable. These quarterly updates also mean Pixel Drops with new features, and this is indeed one of... Read the original post: 2026 September Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone
The big September Pixel update you’ve been checking for is finally here, and yes, it is the September Pixel Drop as well. It does arrive a bit light in terms of new features, but we also should keep in mind that we got a big Android 17 update in June and this is mostly a... Read the original post: September Pixel Drop Arrived With 2 New Features
GM turned off a good chunk of its potential buyer base when it announced that it would phase-out Android Auto and Apple Carplay support from its infotainment systems. They believed their own in-house system (built on Android Automotive) was all that anyone needed. I’m sure they also saw the potential to force subscriptions of their... Read the original post: GM Gives in and Brings Back Android Auto and Carplay, But Not for Every Vehicle
Each year, the anticipation of your Spotify Wrapped builds because you think that it will confirm your musical tastes are superior to those around you. You can’t wait to run through each slide, screenshot many, and then hit the socials to share the fruits of your elite ear. And then it arrives and you remember... Read the original post: Spotify Adds Setting to Keep Your Kids’ Music Out of Your Yearly Wrapped
Since we have entered the middle of the month of September, you might be wondering where the September Pixel update is. You likely care more about this update because it is expected to be the stable release of the big Android 17 QPR1 and also arrive with new features from a Pixel Feature Drop. For... Read the original post: Where is the September Google Pixel Update?
Ever since the Pixel 11 Pro launched, it has been hard to find the Pixel 10 Pro in-stock from retailers outside of the Google Store. We were sort of hoping to see remaining inventory get big discounts to clear everything out, but they mostly disappeared before that happened. Today, as a part of Google’s birthday,... Read the original post: Here’s $200 Off the Pixel 10 Pro
The new Pixel Watch 5 is a really solid smartwatch option for those on Android, maybe even the best option. Unfortunately, it’s not really much of an upgrade of last year’s Pixel Watch 4, so if you can find the previous generation Google watch on sale, you might as well just buy it instead. Today,... Read the original post: Here’s $120 Off the Pixel Watch 4
The Google Pixel 10a is a solid little phone that packs a lot of features into a desirable package that won’t break the bank. Today, you’ll find it in all colors at one of its best prices ever. The Pixel 10a is currently discounted by $75 for all colors and storage options. With prices of... Read the original post: Here’s $75 Off the Pixel 10a
Need a new case for your brand new Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, or Pixel 11 Pro Fold? All of the official Made by Google Pixelsnap cases are currently discounted. For the regular-shaped phones, you’ll find a 20% off discount, which means a $10 discount off their arguably-high price tags. Instead... Read the original post: Here’s 20% Off Official Pixel 11 Pixelsnap Cases
As a part of our Pixel 11 Pro review, we talked through one of its standout new hardware features, although we noted that it made us sad. I’m talking about HiLight, the new lighting system within the camera bar of all Pixel 11 Pro devices that shipped with extremely limited functionality. HiLight, for those who... Read the original post: Pixel 11 Owners Call HiLight Feature Useless and Downgrade
2026 is the year of price increases on almost everything in the world we want to buy. From groceries to gas and the electronics that accompany our every move, none of it is cheaper than it was a year or two ago. Because we can’t live without most of this stuff, it’s probably in everyone’s... Read the original post: Samsung Adds Galaxy S26 to Certified Re-Newed Program
Google Discover is the lifeblood of the news industry on the internet. Without Google Discover presenting you with the stories it thinks you might be interested in, I’m not sure that half of the news outlets you read would exist today. It plays, in my opinion, the most important role in spreading news, and that’s... Read the original post: How to Fix Your Google Discover Feed
When Google made the Pixel 11 series official, they talked about several new features and hardware changes, like Rambler, Magic Capture, HiLight, and the fun new colors that all devices would ship in. Weirdly, they forgot to mention Pause Point, another Pixel 11 exclusive feature that hasn’t been brought up since May. If we rewind... Read the original post: Pixel 11 Has a Secret “Pause Point” Feature Google Forgot About
Google released a new update to Google Health today as v5.08 on iOS and Android. This is a super minor update that brings “general stability improvements and bug fixes,” as well as 2 other noteworthy changes. The first is that Google Health now requires a Google Account. The migration from Fitbit account to Google Account... Read the original post: Google Health Update Brings End to Fitbit Logins
With the arrival of the Pixel 11 series, it’s clear now that the star of the launch is the new Rambler voice-to-text feature. We’ve talked about it a number of times now, but other new Pixel 11 owners are talking about it just as much. Unfortunately, this is currently a Pixel 11 series feature and... Read the original post: Swiftkey Copies Pixel 11’s Awesome Rambler Feature
Gemini lovers who also use Windows, there is now a dedicated Gemini app for you to download and use on your Windows machine. Sick! Google says that once the Gemini app is downloaded and installed, “Press Alt + Space to summon Gemini instantly from anywhere on your PC whenever you need it. You can get... Read the original post: There’s a Gemini App for Windows Now
Shortly after the launch of the Pixel 11 series and the new Pixel Watch 5, marketing materials from Google included a mystery wearable device that looked like a mix of a Pixel Watch and a slimmed-down fitness tracker. Google never did say what the device was, but we may be a step closer to finding... Read the original post: Is This a New Google Fitbit Device With a Screen?
It was a really big day yesterday, even for those who don’t necessarily care about Apple products. The introduction of a foldable iPhone, called the iPhone Duo (funny name, btw), means a few things. First, phones that can fold in half are really expensive. But also, we could see accessory makers focus on things that... Read the original post: Android Users React to iPhone Duo Announcement
Google is launching something pretty cool for those of us who use a password manager on Android. They have created a system that allows you to import/export passwords and passkeys from one provider to the next without sacrificing on security. And this isn’t just for Google Password Manager. A new transfer system is here that... Read the original post: Google Makes It Super Easy and Secure to Move Your Passwords Around
Need a quick Pixel case deal to jump on today? You can grab an official Pixelsnap case for the Pixel 10 Pro XL for almost 60% off right now. A current (and likely short term) deal drops the Pixel 10 Pro XL Pixelsnap silicone case in Obsidian to just $20.99. They typically retail for $49.99.... Read the original post: Here’s 60% Off Official Pixelsnap Cases for Pixel 10 Pro XL
At the beginning of this month, Google dropped a new Pixel 11 updater on us without saying a word about it. The update, which was only available to the Pixel 11 series, didn’t even make it to Google’s factory images page. In fact, it’s still not there. But weirdly, yesterday, Google posted another September build... Read the original post: Pixel 11 Getting Surprise New Update
Google is no longer selling the Pixel Tablet and it appears to have been discontinued everywhere. The disappointing big-screened device can no longer be purchased, unless you find an obscure retailer looking to rid itself of remaining inventory. First introduced in 2023 as a tablet-with-dock combo device that could be both smart home display and... Read the original post: Pixel Tablet is Gone
iPhone Duo will be talk of the town for a bit, but we wanted to provide Android fans a direct comparison between what Apple is offering and what Samsung offers. We view Galaxy Z Fold 8 as the direct competitor to Cupertino’s new foldable iPhone, and while Google fans probably want to throw the Pixel... Read the original post: Galaxy Z Fold 8 vs. iPhone Duo: Which to Buy?
Apple shared its new hardware line-up for the end of 2026 today, revealing the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, iPhone Duo, new Apple Watch models, and some new AirPods. For those who missed the event and don’t want to re-watch, yet still want to see how the new iPhone 18 Pro compares to... Read the original post: Pixel 11 Pro vs. iPhone 18 Pro: Which to Buy?
It might be iPhone Duo day, but Samsung still has two excellent new foldables it doesn’t want you to forget about. Both the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and Galaxy Z Fold 8 are discounted heavily with no trade-in required. Instead of being an iPhone Duo beta tester, you can go with the best foldables... Read the original post: Skip iPhone Duo and Slap $300 Off Galaxy Z Fold 8
Happy, NFL kickoff day to all of you. Fantasy football has become mostly a hands-off activity for many with the introduction of artificial intelligence. People had AI handle their draft, and now, they can have Google Search take over their sits/starts, waiver-wire targets, and more by linking their fantasy football accounts. Fantasy Football in Search:... Read the original post: Link Your Fantasy Football Account Into Google Search
UPDATE: We’re confirmed as iPhone Duo for the name. Today is Apple’s big day to show off its new hardware for 2026. On the phone side of things, the tech world who follows them closely are all expecting the new iPhone 18 Pro with a similar vibe to the iPhone 17 Pro. Since last year’s... Read the original post: Apple’s iPhone Duo and Ultra Names are so Funny
RCS messaging between Android and iPhones had a major moment earlier this year when both Google and Apple confirmed that they were rolling out end-to-end encryption (E2EE) support for messages sent between their two mobile platforms. We all know how important encryption is for messaging and this was one of the remaining features that made... Read the original post: How to Encrypt RCS Messages Between Android and iPhone
At the beginning of 2026, Google started testing a new feature within Gmail called “Google CC.” This was a Labs feature that would look through your inbox to be able to send you a daily brief that would help you better prepare for all of life’s events. The daily email would show you important dates,... Read the original post: Google Makes Gemini’s Daily Brief a Free Feature
Samsung has been one of the best in the industry at keeping its high-end devices up-to-date over the years. At one point, we regularly referred to them as the “King” of Android updates, even over Google. They may have slipped a bit behind Google, but Samsung is still about as good as it gets for... Read the original post: Samsung One UI Update Schedule: September 2026
Samsung is sharing purchase insights for the latest Galaxy Z8 series, which provides a great look into not only which phone people are buying, but why. As we all might’ve guessed, Galaxy Z Fold 8 has been very popular among buyers, thanks to its form factor, but Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is also accounting... Read the original post: Galaxy Z8 Series Continues to Prove People Love Foldables
When Samsung introduced the Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic in 2021, they arrived as a part of a major moment for Google’s Wear OS. These new watches would not only mark the return of Wear OS on Samsung watches, they were the first to showcase a re-launch of Google’s wearable platform that... Read the original post: Galaxy Watch 4 Classic Updates Come to an End
Officially introduced in August 2022, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 are entering their final year of updates. With that milestone, their update cadence will be reduced from a monthly schedule to a quarterly one. This morning, Samsung updated their mobile security page to show that they have demoted the... Read the original post: Galaxy Z Fold 4 Drops to Quarterly Update Schedule in Final Year
After switching to a quarterly update schedule last year and picking up new software only a few days ago, the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 are done receiving updates. This was an expected move, but it’s still worth noting for owners still hanging on to these 5-year-old devices. The Galaxy Z... Read the original post: Galaxy Z Fold 3 Reaches End of Life for Update Support
There might not have been a long list of new hardware improvements or software features noted by Google when it launched the Pixel 11 series, but there is at least one we’ve pointed out that is top tier. As it turns out, other new owners of a Pixel 11 phone are finding that same feature... Read the original post: New Pixel 11 Owners Keep Discovering Its Best Feature: Rambler
A potential privacy disaster has hit Google Messages in recent weeks and the rollout of a fix probably isn’t happening fast enough. Over the weekend, several Google Messages users continued to notice that their phones were sending really old messages to recipients alongside new messages. The issue here has been reported numerous times over the... Read the original post: Google Messages Keeps Sending Old Texts to Random People
In mid-2025, Verizon committed to a 3-year price lock on its myPlan plans as a way to help folks lock-in pricing on their wireless plan as everything in the world was becoming more expensive by the day. They’ve since found ways to increase prices through fees, as we expected them to, but the price lock... Read the original post: Verizon’s 3-Year Price Lock Guarantee is Already Gone
The Pixel Watch 5 launched back in August alongside the Pixel 11 series without a lot of major improvements to talk about. Google didn’t try and oversell the Pixel Watch 5, they simply told us about refinements, incoming advanced health tracking features, the new colors, and that Gemini Intelligence is here on some level. We’ve... Read the original post: Pixel Watch 5 Review
Google Translate is getting an upgrade on Android, with the Live Translate service now available in the background. With this change, it means you can continue translating even if you switch apps or if your screen locks. Google highlights that this feature is ideal if you need to take notes while also translating or for... Read the original post: Google Translate Gets Background Live Translation
Samsung Galaxy owners are having a bit of fun this week, showcasing the creative ways they are keeping their devices chilled out during major Android updates. If you’re new to the concept, many phones (not just Galaxy phones) get pretty warm during software updates. Thinking it will help prevent some type of damage, even though... Read the original post: To Keep Galaxy Phones From Overheating During Updates, Owners Get Creative
Gemini Spark, a paid feature for Gemini that allows you to run very complex, multi-step tasks in the background, is getting a big new addition this week. Google Photos is now available to use with Gemini Spark. This is a huge new connection for Spark because it will allow you to request Google Photos-related tasks... Read the original post: Google Photos Picks Up New Superpower
Samsung is putting in big work this week, rolling out the August security patch to a very large number of devices. Each generation of phone has 3+ devices in it, so when it comes to rolling an update out at the same time, we’re now talking roughly 20+ phones at any given time. Props to... Read the original post: So Many Galaxy Updates Rolling Out
I’m always on the hunt for a new mobile game addiction. Thankfully, Google Play has gotten pretty good at recommending titles it thinks I might enjoy. One of the newest recommendations to come across my notifications was How Many Dudes? The game is very easy to pick up and jump into. It reminds me much... Read the original post: How Many Dudes? is the Latest Game Addiction
Back at Google I/O, Google showed off what it believes to be the future of Gmail, Docs, and Keep. That future is mostly a Gemini Live experience within each, where you can talk to those apps to find info, create documents, and organize your life or tasks through Keep. Those experiences are now rolling out... Read the original post: Google Wants You to Just Talk to Gmail, Keep, and Docs
Google detailed its latest AI-powered weather forecasting model this morning, announcing that it’s already rolling out to a handful of Google services that will utilize it the most. Called WeatherNext 3, users will find its forecasting inside of Google Search, Gemini, Maps, the broader Google Maps Platform, and Google Cloud. But how does it differ... Read the original post: Google Apps Get Latest AI Weather Forecasting Model
It’s Galaxy S26 FE launch day and it won’t surprise anyone if a good number of people were looking to upgrade to this phone. If you’re already running a Galaxy FE model, then the S26 FE seems like a perfectly reasonable upgrade. It has the cameras, the AI smarts, plus high quality hardware at a... Read the original post: It’s Galaxy S26 FE Launch Day
Anker has new charging devices out this week, one of which looks pretty great, assuming you don’t mind parting ways with $88. The new Anker MagGo 2 Pro battery pack has big time speeds, a built-in kickstand, is Qi2.2 certified, and will even show some info on a neat little screen. This is a 10,000mAh... Read the original post: Anker’s New MagGo 2 Pro Has 25W Speeds, Cooling System
As a part of the launch of the new Simplicity Plan from Verizon back in June, the carrier also introduced a new loyalty program called Verizon Shine. This is a lot like T-Mobile Tuesdays, with freebies and giveaways on the regular that customers appear to have really taken to. With the NFL season kicking off,... Read the original post: Verizon is Giving Away Free NFL Sunday Ticket