I let Gemini take care of my houseplants, and they’ve never looked better

I used to lose more plants than I kept alive. Then I started asking Gemini for help, and my indoor jungle finally began to thrive.

Shimul Sood     July 14

I underestimated this NotebookLM feature until it completely changed how I study

A looming exam finally convinced me to try NotebookLM's Mind Maps. Now, it's the first feature I use whenever I start a new notebook.

Shimul Sood     July 14

If you shoot RAW, Snapseed just solved one of your biggest headaches

Snapseed's latest Android release adds support for most major RAW formats, plus in-tool undo and redo controls.

Pranob Mehrotra     July 14

Pixel Watch permission error won’t go away, but there’s a weird fix

Pixel Watch owners are stuck with a Fitbit permission error that won't disappear, even after a factory reset. Thankfully, one user has found an odd workaround that actually works.

Rachit Agarwal     July 13

Google Home Speaker (2026) review: Smarter and punchier, with a subscription pinch

The latest edition of the Google Home Speaker serves a compelling mix of rewarding voice controls, surprisingly punchy audio output, and the most advanced suite of smart home features that you can get on a speaker under a $100 budget.

Faiz Aly     July 13

This Android malware can spy on your screen, read your texts, and control your phone remotely

A new version of RedHook Android malware uses your phone's own built-in debugging tool to take remote control of your device without needing root access or a USB cable.

Manisha Priyadarshini     July 13

The Pixel 11 may finally ditch Samsung’s modem for better battery life and connectivity

An FCC filing suggests Google's Pixel 11 could finally ditch Samsung's modem for better battery and connectivity.

Shikhar Mehrotra     July 13

New Pixel 11 leak reveals colors, specs, and a surprise accessory ahead of launch

With the Pixel 11 a month from its August 12 debut, a leaked set of retailer listings just revealed colors, specs, and a hint at Google's first ever item tracker

Manisha Priyadarshini     July 13

The best phones in 2026: our 14 favorite smartphones right now

Here are the best smartphones on the market today, from the Galaxy S26 Ultra to the iPhone 17. if you're shopping for a new phone, this roundup is for you.

S. Kumar Manglam     July 13

Google just beat its own Prime Day Pixel 10 Pro deal, and the Pixel 11 may explain why

Google has dropped the 128GB Pixel 10 Pro to $699, beating its Prime Day price as inventory thins ahead of the expected Pixel 11 announcement in August.

Paulo Vargas     July 13

Acer’s new Android phone lets you take better selfies with a rear display

Acer has quietly launched the Sospiro A15 with a 1.88-inch rear screen, a 64MP camera, Android 16, and a 5,000mAh battery. Here's everything the new budget phone offers

Rachit Agarwal     July 13

Google’s next foldable just leaked in its most elegant color yet

Google’s Pixel 11 Pro Fold has appeared in a classy new Pine finish, accompanied by a slimmer body and a cleaner version of its familiar camera island.

Vikhyaat Vivek     July 13

Anthropic is giving away Claude Fable 5 at no extra cost for a limited time

Anthropic is offering paid Claude subscribers free access to Claude Fable 5 until July 19, after which continued use will require separate usage credits.

Moinak Pal     July 12

The Pixel 11 is almost here, and these are the 3 upgrades I’m begging Google to make

The Pixel 11 is just around the corner, and Google has a chance to fix three long-standing issues that have held the Pixel experience back for years.

Shimul Sood     July 12

Google’s new Magic Pointer Play Store listing reveals a Gemini shortcut built for Googlebooks

Google’s newly surfaced Magic Pointer listing reveals a Gemini-powered cursor for Googlebooks, but incompatible Android devices mean the feature remains an early preview rather than something consumers can try today.

Paulo Vargas     July 11

Google may finally ditch Samsung’s modem in the Pixel 11, and Tensor G6 could be better for it

Google’s Pixel 11 FCC paperwork contains a MediaTek reference, suggesting Tensor G6 may abandon Samsung’s Exynos modem in pursuit of better battery efficiency and stronger everyday connectivity.

Paulo Vargas     July 11

Your Google Voice calls just got an AI note-taker, and a cheaper price tag

Google Voice is bringing Gemini's AI note-taking to phone calls, plus new standalone plans that let anyone with a Gmail account run a professional phone system without Workspace subscription.

Rachit Agarwal     July 10

Your Google AI Studio apps can finally have polished, presentable web links

Google AI Studio now lets users assign personalized ai.studio addresses to full-stack web apps deployed through Cloud Run.

S. Kumar Manglam     July 10

My old Pixel keeps getting AI features Apple wants a newer iPhone for

My Pixel 8a keeps gaining AI tools while Apple’s newest model leaves the standard iPhone 17 behind, and that gap says plenty about long-term support.

Paulo Vargas     July 10

You can now check if a Google ad was made using AI

Google is adding an AI transparency label to ads on Search, YouTube, and Discover, letting you check if an ad was made with generative AI.

Manisha Priyadarshini     July 10

Android can now back up more of your phone, but Google is also letting you say no

Android is adding granular switches for message and device backups while testing automatic Documents uploads to Google Drive, giving users more control over what gets saved and what consumes their cloud storage.

Paulo Vargas     July 10

Google just changed how it grades the AI models you use for Android coding

Google resets its Android Bench leaderboard with a new testing framework and eight new models.

Pranob Mehrotra     July 9

AI image generators have escaped nightmare fingers and entered the fake premium era

I tested Meta Muse, Gemini Nano Banana 2, and ChatGPT Images 2.0. The obvious AI failures are fading, but the new flaws are harder to laugh off.

Paulo Vargas     July 9

Google Home’s latest update makes it easier for you to start using automations

Google Home version 4.20 adds pre-built automations you can turn on with a tap, making one of the app's most useful features easier to use for automation newbies.

Pranob Mehrotra     July 8

Google Photos can now turn your ordinary videos into AI-generated works of art

Google has introduced Video Remix for Google Photos, a new Gemini-powered feature that transforms ordinary videos with AI-generated lighting, artistic styles, and background changes in just a few taps.

Varun Mirchandani     July 8

Google’s Pixel Watch 5 may not escape the 2026 price hikes

Pixel Watch 5 pricing has leaked ahead of Google’s August event, and the numbers point to small increases for select models.

S. Kumar Manglam     July 8

Android 17’s new video standard fixes one of HDR’s biggest problems

Android 17 brings a new HDR standard called Eclipsa Video that promises consistent, comfortable HDR playback across every screen.

Rachit Agarwal     July 8

A broken Galaxy Fold 5 just became the Pixel desktop future I want Google to steal

A DIY DeX box built from a broken Galaxy Fold 5 makes Google’s Pixel desktop ambitions look timid, unfinished, and weirdly overdue.

Paulo Vargas     July 8

Android’s background data habit is now written into Google Play’s fine print

Google’s updated Play terms explain how Android system services can use cellular data in the background, even while phones are locked. Users get clearer wording, but less certainty over data and updates.

Paulo Vargas     July 8

Google’s Pixel 11 price hike may come disguised as a storage upgrade

A new leak suggests the Pixel 11 series could get a 100 euro price hike, but the regular and Pro models may soften the blow with 256GB base storage.

Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam     July 7

America’s 250th anniversary time capsule includes an iPhone 17 Pro Max

America's 250th anniversary time capsule includes an iPhone 17 Pro Max, an AI-generated prediction, and dozens of historic artifacts to represent life in 2026.

Moinak Pal     July 5

The AI phone era is coming, and the weird brands may not survive it

AI could make phones smarter, but it may also make the smartphone market less forgiving for smaller, stranger brands.

Paulo Vargas     July 5

Android desktop mode made me miss my laptop in record time

Android desktop mode can turn a phone into a nearly usable workstation, but one workday with WordPress, browser tools, and a pile of accessories made the laptop look mercifully honest.

Paulo Vargas     July 4

Android 17 makes a strong case for ignoring Android version numbers entirely

Android 17 has useful changes, but when the best everyday update is a Quick Settings button that finally makes sense again, the annual version number starts looking pretty hollow.

Paulo Vargas     July 4

Amazon quietly upgrades its Fire HD 10 tablet with a whopping 1GB of RAM

Amazon has refreshed the Fire HD 10 with an extra gigabyte of RAM, extending the life of its flagship tablet instead of launching an all-new model.

Moinak Pal     July 3

Chrome is getting better at understanding the breaks and punctations you never say out loud

Chrome 151 Beta introduces automatic punctuation for voice recognition, allowing the browser to infer commas and periods from natural speech without spoken commands.

Moinak Pal     July 3

Google Maps could soon order food for you using Gemini

Google Maps is reportedly developing a Gemini-powered feature that could let users discover restaurants and place food orders without leaving the app.

Moinak Pal     July 3

OxygenOS made OnePlus phones special. Now, it might go away forever

OxygenOS and Realme UI are reportedly being discontinued, with all future OnePlus and Realme devices moving to OPPO's ColorOS globally, effectively ending both skins.

Shikhar Mehrotra     July 3