Gemini now lets you shop Walmart and Sam’s Club products without leaving the chat

Walmart has partered with Google to let users browse and purchase products within Gemini.

Pranob Mehrotra     January 12

If you use Android, Windows 11’s Resume feature might get useful

Windows 11’s Resume feature may finally matter for Android users. Microsoft is outlining broader support for third party apps, which could make it easier to continue tasks on your PC with fewer dead ends.

Paulo Vargas     January 12

Google’s Gemini AI will go shopping for you without hopping between sites and apps

This new agentic shopping experience, accessible in Gemini and AI Overviews, will also includes the convenience of loyalty point rewards while it automatically pulls shipping details from Google Wallet.

Nadeem Sarwar     January 11

OnePlus Pad Go 2 review: a solid Android tablet to sway iPad fans

The OnePlus Pad Go 2 goes up against the iPad, and some specs are comparable though it drops a few balls.

Tom Bedford     January 10

Android 17’s native app lock may also hide notifications from locked apps

Android 17 is shaping up to include a native app lock feature, with new Canary build changes revealing how notifications from locked apps may appear on the lock screen.

Shikhar Mehrotra     January 8

You can now use three of Gmail’s best AI features for free

Google is rolling out AI-assisted Gmail tools that were once locked behind paid tiers, and you don't need to spend a dime on getting a paid Google One subscription to get them.

Shikhar Mehrotra     January 8

Nothing Phone (3) drops to $639, saving you $160 on a standout Android flagship

Save 20% on the Nothing Phone (3) (2025), now $639 (was $799). Unlocked 256GB Android 15 phone with Snapdragon 8s Gen4, AMOLED display, 5150mAh battery, four 50MP cameras, and Glyph Interface.

Omair Khaliq Sultan     January 7

Gemini will let you change Google TV settings with voice commands

Gemini is getting a bigger role on Google TV, bringing visual-rich answers, photo remix tools, and simple voice commands for adjusting settings without digging through menus.

M. Priyadarshini     January 5

The Android phones I’m most looking forward to in 2026 are not from Samsung or Google

Samsung and Apple delivered some big surprises in 2025, but next year, it’s the more exotic labels that have me excited about smartphone innovations.

Nadeem Sarwar     December 29, 2025

Don’t ignore your Pixel 10 Pro flashlight, community raises questions

A Reddit report claims a Pixel 10 Pro’s flashlight lens melted, leaving a dark crater-like mark near the LED. It’s unverified, but easy to check, document, and escalate if you see similar damage.

Paulo Vargas     December 29, 2025

Google might let you adjust the name of your Gmail address, at last

Google is quietly testing a feature that lets users change their Gmail username, starting with a limited rollout in India and potentially expanding worldwide.

Shikhar Mehrotra     December 25, 2025

Soon, Chrome will let you opt out of data sharing automatically

A new Chrome Platform Status entry shows Google working on Global Privacy Control support, aligning the browser with California privacy laws and stronger, enforceable opt-out signals.

Moinak Pal     December 25, 2025

Where IS Santa right now? He’s not far away…

It’s Christmas Eve, and as the night approaches, the chorus of ‘When is Santa coming?’ will be ringing throughout the house. NORAD believes he’ll be in your airspace between 9-12PM, but we know the rules… only if you’re asleep. If you’re wondering where he is right now, then check out the resources we’ve been using […]

Gareth Beavis     December 24, 2025

Gemini could soon handle tasks in the background without holding your screen hostage

Gemini may soon stop interrupting your workflow. Google is developing a change that lets the assistant continue handling requests in the background, allowing users to move between apps without losing progress.

Manisha Priyadarshini     December 24, 2025

NotebookLM could soon turn your study notes into classroom lectures

Google is testing a new Lecture mode in NotebookLM that can turn your notes and documents into long, spoken lectures. The feature aims to explain material out loud, making studying feel more like attending a real class.

Manisha Priyadarshini     December 24, 2025

Google finally stops your valet from reading your WhatsApp in the car

Android Automotive’s new Sensitive App Protection lets drivers lock individual apps with a PIN, enhancing privacy in shared cars without compromising essential functions.

Moinak Pal     December 24, 2025

Snag Google One AI Pro at half-price before it disappears

Google's New Year promo slashes 50% off Google One premium and AI Pro annual plans.

Pranob Mehrotra     December 24, 2025

Your Nest cameras just got better at identifying faces and pets

Google’s plans to level up your smart home experience aren’t limited to bringing Gemini to your devices. The company is also upgrading its Google Home app to make your Nest camera footage far more useful. According to a new Nest help forum post, the latest update for the Google Home app brings improvements for the […]

Pranob Mehrotra     December 23, 2025

Splat turns your photos into coloring pages, and it signals a bigger trend

Retro’s Splat app turns your photos into AI coloring pages for kids, with quick style options and print or on-screen modes. It also signals a wider push for kid-friendly generative AI play.

Paulo Vargas     December 23, 2025

Your Android phone may soon offer smart suggestions based on your activity

With the Pixel 10 series, Google introduced Magic Cue, an AI-powered feature that analyzes how you use your phone and offers tailored suggestions and app actions to make everyday tasks quicker and smoother. So far, it has been limited to Google’s latest flagships, but the company appears to be working on bringing something similar to […]

Pranob Mehrotra     December 23, 2025

Android’s Find Hub now lets you switch up map views for easier device tracking

Google is rolling out an update for Android's Find Hub, which introduced a new option to switch map layers for additional information.

Pranob Mehrotra     December 23, 2025

This unlocked Pixel 10 Pro Fold deal finally makes going foldable feel (somewhat) reasonable

The unlocked Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold with 256GB storage is down to $1,399 at Best Buy, $400 off the usual $1,799 price, making Google’s flagship foldable a much easier upgrade to justify.

Omair Khaliq Sultan     December 22, 2025

Chrome will soon tell you what you were reading a while ago with tab-aware AI

Google Chrome is gaining smarter AI features that let it understand what you are reading, summarize content across tabs, and help you get work done without jumping between pages.

Shikhar Mehrotra     December 22, 2025

You can once again access movies purchased from Google Play and YouTube on Movies Anywhere

Movies Anywhere has restored Google as a partner service, and users can now access their Google Play and YouTube movie purchases on the platform.

Pranob Mehrotra     December 22, 2025

Android might finally stop making you tap twice for Wi-Fi

Android 16 code hints Google could restore one-tap Wi-Fi and mobile data toggles, potentially ending the unpopular Internet tile introduced in Android 12.

Moinak Pal     December 21, 2025

Google confirms Gemini will fully replace Assistant on phones in 2026

Google’s shift from Assistant to Gemini on smartphones is delayed, meaning users can continue using Assistant while Google fine-tunes Gemini for a full mobile rollout.

Moinak Pal     December 19, 2025

Brits are now trauma-dumping on AI, government confirms

A full third of UK citizens have turned to artificial intelligence for emotional support, companionship, or social interaction, according to a new report from the government’s AI Security Institute (AISI). The data shows that nearly one in 10 people are using systems like chatbots for emotional purposes on a weekly basis, with 4% engaging with […]

Moinak Pal     December 19, 2025

NotebookLM can turn your messy data into structured tables for Google Sheets

NotebookLM’s new Data Tables feature automatically organizes information from your sources into structured tables that can be exported to Google Sheets or Docs cutting out hours of manual copy-paste work.

Manisha Priyadarshini     December 19, 2025

Launching my first NotebookLM AI-generated podcast taught me one thing you must avoid

Can NotebookLM make a podcast? yes, it can. Will the podcast sound like real humans? Not really.

John Brandon     December 19, 2025

ChatGPT for Android may soon let you jump into specific chats faster

ChatGPT for Android may soon add home screen shortcuts for specific conversations. An APK teardown suggests OpenAI is testing an "Add to home screen" option that opens a chosen chat directly.

Paulo Vargas     December 19, 2025

Gemini can now help you spot AI-generated videos

Google is expanding Gemini's AI content detection capabilities to include video content.

Pranob Mehrotra     December 19, 2025

Androidify now lets you turn your custom Android Bot into a watch face

Google is rolling out an update for its Androidify app that lets users turn their custom avatars into watch faces.

Pranob Mehrotra     December 19, 2025

Your Pixel could soon get better at avoiding accidental pocket dials

Google appears to have addressed a long-standing accidental touch issue on its Pixel lineup, and a fix is underway.

Pranob Mehrotra     December 18, 2025

Your Snapchat Memories can be beat-synced in seconds, if you’re on iPhone

Snapchat is rolling out Snapchat Quick Cut iOS, a Lens-powered tool that turns Memories or Camera Roll clips into beat-synced videos fast. Android support is promised "soon," but Snap hasn’t shared dates.

Paulo Vargas     December 18, 2025