Google and BackMarket’s ChromeOS Flex USB drive wants to keep aging PCs alive

A new ChromeOS Flex USB program from Google and Back Market aims to revive aging laptops by letting users easily install Google’s lightweight operating system.

Manisha Priyadarshini     March 5

Google Play Store will show a warning label if an app excessively drains your Android phone’s battery

Google Play Store will soon flag apps that drain your Android battery, helping users spot power-hungry apps before installing them and pushing developers to improve their inefficient apps.

Rachit Agarwal     March 5

The Nothing Phone 4a Pro makes the Pixel 10a look oh-so-bad at first glance

Nothing's Phone 4a Pro may look like the more exciting option next to the Pixel 10a, but a closer look reveals why Google's mid-ranger still is the more sensible choice.

Pranob Mehrotra     March 5

Google’s AI Mode in Search now lets you plan, write, and code on its own Canvas

Google Search has updated Canvas inside AI Mode, a workspace powered by Gemini that already lets users draft and refine documents, to now support coding projects and interactive tools. With the latest update, you can plan, code, and build small apps directly inside Google Search without switching to separate editors or coding environments. AI Mode […]

Manisha Priyadarshini     March 5

Google Play billing is changing. Here’s why your apps might get cheaper

Google is overhauling Play Store billing with lower fees and external payment options for developers. The changes could mean cheaper in-app purchases and subscriptions for Android users starting this summer.

Paulo Vargas     March 5

NotebookLM now lets you turn your work and ideas into cinematic videos

NotebookLM's latest update upgrades Video Overviews, letting you turn your research notes and documents into cinematic AI videos.

Pranob Mehrotra     March 5

Galaxy S26 vs. Pixel 10 vs. OnePlus 15: Which Android flagship actually deserves your money?

Software depth, raw hardware, or pure Android — the Galaxy S26, Pixel 10, and OnePlus 15 each make a compelling case. Here's who wins what.

Shikhar Mehrotra     March 5

I am using the Google Pixel 10a and it’s a pretty misunderstood phone – in a good way

Soon after Google gave us our first glimpse of the Pixel 10a, it attracted plenty of heat. Looks identical to its predecessor. A no-upgrade chip situation. A similar status for the camera. And display. And battery. That’s a lot to take in.   It’s almost as if Google pulled an Apple. And somehow, did worse.  But […]

Nadeem Sarwar     March 4

How to set up your calling card on an Android phone and customize it

Android users can now personalize their call screen with a new Calling Card feature in the Google Phone app. Here is a guide to setting it up and customizing how your contacts appear.

Manisha Priyadarshini     March 4

Your Pixel’s Now Playing tool is now a standalone app with a history you can actually use

Your Pixel's Now Playing tool is now a standalone app with a history tab that logs every song your phone has identified and lets you play tracks in Spotify or Apple Music.

Paulo Vargas     March 4

How to share the location of your lost luggage with airlines using Android’s Find Hub

Find Hub on Android now lets you share your lost luggage location directly with airlines using a secure link, a year after iPhones got the feature.

Paulo Vargas     March 4

One of 2025’s most powerful camera phones is getting a successor, and it’s going global

OPPO confirms the Find X9 Ultra’s global debut, bringing advanced dual periscope cameras, massive battery upgrades, and a Hasselblad-tuned imaging system to international flagship buyers.

Moinak Pal     March 4

This fake Google Security check can steal your passwords. Here’s how to stay safe

A new phishing campaign is impersonating Google’s account security checks to trick users into installing a malicious web app that steals passwords, passcodes, and other sensitive data directly from the browser.

Manisha Priyadarshini     March 3

March Pixel Drop and Android updates bring long-awaited features to your phone

Google’s March 2026 Pixel Drop enhances Circle to Search and introduces smarter restaurant recommendations through Magic Cue and Gemini, alongside broader Android ecosystem updates like Find Hub improvements.

Varun Mirchandani     March 3

iPhone 17e brings big upgrades, but it’s still not the obvious choice over Pixel 10a

The iPhone 17e adds faster performance, MagSafe, and more storage, but the Pixel 10a counters with a smoother 120Hz display, smarter AI features, an extra ultrawide camera, and a bigger battery. Here’s why Google’s midranger still feels like the better buy.

Pranob Mehrotra     March 3

Gemini is getting smarter and a lot less annoying for smart home voice controls

Google is rolling out Gemini for Home updates that makes commands smarter and more accurate.

Vikhyaat Vivek     March 3

Apple finally fixed the budget iPhone’s vibe, and the Pixel 10a can’t keep up

Apple’s iPhone 17e feels like a grown-up “budget” iPhone, making the Pixel 10a refresh harder to defend.

Vikhyaat Vivek     March 2

You can now buy a more powerful Galaxy S26 Ultra rival, with some luck

The Japan-only Leitz Phone delivers extreme camera hardware that rivals, and often surpasses, the Galaxy S26 Ultra—if you’re lucky enough to find one in stock.

Moinak Pal     February 28

An Android rival to the iPad Pro is here, and it looks just like the iPad Pro

The Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro launches as a premium Android tablet offering a laptop-like keyboard, a pro stylus, and flagship performance designed to challenge the iPad Pro directly.

Moinak Pal     February 28

How Affiliates And Social Teams Manage Accounts Securely At Scale

AdsPower streamlines multi-account management with automation, strong security, and centralized control, helping digital teams operate more efficiently and scale confidently across platforms.

Moinak Pal     February 27

Google Translate can finally decode “raining cats and dogs”

Google Translate now uses Gemini AI to decode idioms like "raining cats and dogs," offering alternative phrases and explanations on Android and iOS in the US and India.

Paulo Vargas     February 27

Google’s Nano Banana 2 promises to end the AI text rendering problems

With improved text rendering, smarter visuals, and character consistency, Nano Banana 2 feels like a serious step forward.

Rachit Agarwal     February 27

Galaxy S26 Ultra vs. OnePlus 15 vs. Pixel 10 Pro XL: The ultimate Android flagship comparison of 2026

The S26 Ultra, OnePlus 15, and Pixel 10 Pro XL are all excellent flagships in 2026 — but for wildly different reasons. Here's the full breakdown before you spend over a grand.

Shikhar Mehrotra     February 26

Android 17 could turn Gemini into your personal app butler

Google just showed how Android 17 could let Gemini handle tasks across your apps. New tools arriving on Galaxy S26 and Pixel 10 let AI find photos, order food, and book rides while you watch.

Paulo Vargas     February 26

Android adds new Gemini AI features, smarter search, and better scam protection

Android is rolling out new Gemini AI features, enhanced visual search, and stronger scam protection for Galaxy S26 and Pixel 10 devices, aiming to boost productivity and user safety.

Moinak Pal     February 25

Google’s latest AI tool wants you to think you’re a music producer

With ProducerAI joining Google Labs, Google is combining music generation, album art, and AI video creation into a single prompt-driven workflow aimed at aspiring music producers.

Manisha Priyadarshini     February 25

Wear OS smartwatches can now deliver earthquake alerts even without a phone

Google has added standalone earthquake alerts to Wear OS, allowing smartwatches to warn users over Wi-Fi or data even when not paired to a phone.

Moinak Pal     February 24

Google’s underrated NotebookLM tool is about to solve your diary mess

A new custom banner image feature in NotebookLM may soon give diaries and research notebooks clearer structure, helping users quickly spot the right notebook instead of scrolling through walls of text.

Manisha Priyadarshini     February 24

Google Messages may finally get live location sharing at last

Google Messages may soon let users share their live location for set or custom durations, with clear on-screen indicators showing when sharing is active.

Manisha Priyadarshini     February 24

Google’s new plan to check if your AI is actually ethical

Google DeepMind researchers propose a new way to test whether AI chatbots actually understand morality or just mimic it, moving beyond current surface-level evaluations.

Paulo Vargas     February 24

Samsung finally lets you pick your AI assistant on Galaxy phones

Samsung is adding Perplexity as a second system-level AI agent on Galaxy phones with a dedicated "Hey Plex" wake word and side button control.

Paulo Vargas     February 23

Google is sunsetting the weather app on Android

Google is retiring the Android Weather app experience and moving forecasts into a redesigned Google Search interface.

Varun Mirchandani     February 22

Google Pixel 10a dashed my hopes, but I can recommend these 6 phones instead

Google has officially unveiled the Pixel 10a, its newest entry in the A-series lineup. On the surface, it looks like another compelling budget-friendly Pixel: minimalist design, fresh colours, a large battery, and Google’s well-known AI features. But dig a little deeper, and the excitement quickly fades. For many buyers, the Pixel 10a may feel like […]

Moinak Pal     February 21

Google’s secret AI tool feels like a professional photoshoot powerhouse in your pocket

Google Labs' new Pomelli Photoshoot turns basic product snaps into studio-quality marketing images, giving small businesses a fast, affordable AI-powered creative department.

Shikhar Mehrotra     February 19