Warframe finally lands on Android and its next stop is Switch 2

Warframe launches globally on Android with cross-play and cross-save, and a Nintendo Switch 2 version is coming soon.

Varun Mirchandani     February 19

Gemini 3.1 Pro just got a major AI intelligence boost

Google introduces Gemini 3.1 Pro, a major upgrade with dramatically improved reasoning and problem-solving abilities, designed to deliver deeper insights across apps, workflows, and developer tools.

Moinak Pal     February 19

Chrome just fixed some of its biggest daily annoyances

Chrome adds split view, PDF annotations, and Google Drive saving to help you work faster directly in the browser.

Varun Mirchandani     February 19

Snapseed update brings retro film camera vibes and manual controls to your iPhone

Google's latest Snapseed update for iPhone makes the built-in retro camera easier to access and adds manual controls for ISO, shutter speed, and focus.

Pranob Mehrotra     February 19

Meta could launch a smartwatch in 2026, years after killing its original plans

Meta is reportedly reviving its smartwat.ch plans for 2026, focusing on AI-powered features and health tracking to compete with Apple, Samsung, and Google

Shikhar Mehrotra     February 19

Three reasons why the Pixel 10a appeals to me, even without big upgrades

The Pixel 10a doesn't reinvent Google's mid-range formula, but thoughtful refinements and long-term support help it remain one of the most sensible options in its class.

Pranob Mehrotra     February 19

Google Gemini adds Lyria 3, an AI model that can create music with words and photos

Lyria 3 can take your words, photos, and videos, and turn them into a custom 30-second track with lyrics in tow. It's free to use and available within the Gemini. tool picker.

Nadeem Sarwar     February 18

Google reveals the Pixel 10a, a slightly better phone at the same $499

Google has officially unveiled the Pixel 10a and, as expected, it's a modest upgrade over last year's model with a handful of subtle design refinements and incremental spec improvements.

Pranob Mehrotra     February 18

You can run PC games like Cyberpunk 2077 on Android now, and it’s not streaming

Cyberpunk 2077 on Android is now playable without streaming. ETA PRIME shows it running locally through PC emulation, with FSR frame generation lifting performance into the 40s, though ghosting and heat limits still matter.

Paulo Vargas     February 18

You can now use NotebookLM as your faster path from notes to slides

NotebookLM’s slide deck update adds prompt-based slide revisions and PPTX export, so you can refine a deck without rebuilding it, then move it into PowerPoint for speaker notes, templates, and final cleanup.

Paulo Vargas     February 18

Google I/O 2026 leans into AI, here’s what it means for you

Google locked in I/O 2026 for May 19 to 20 and it’s already framing the event around Gemini and AI tooling. Here’s what’s confirmed, what’s missing, and how to plan what to watch.

Paulo Vargas     February 18

You can now use Gemini without leaving your apps, thanks to split-screen multitasking

Google’s Gemini now supports split-screen multitasking on Android, allowing the AI to assist users directly inside other apps without switching screens.

Moinak Pal     February 17

Google is bringing AirDrop support to Pixel 9 series phones

Google is expanding AirDrop-style sharing to the Pixel 9 lineup, making it easier to send photos, videos, and files directly to iPhones, iPads, and Macs

Manisha Priyadarshini     February 17

You may stop seeing comments on YouTube if you use an ad blocker

YouTube users with ad blockers report missing comments and descriptions, sparking speculation that Google may be limiting features as part of its anti-ad-block strategy.

Moinak Pal     February 17

Google is planning an iPhone-like face unlock system for Pixel phones and Chromebooks

Google's "Project Toscana" hints at secure, Face ID–like facial recognition for future Pixel phones and Chromebooks, potentially using hybrid sensors, IR tech, and Tensor-powered liveness detection.

Shikhar Mehrotra     February 17

Android is getting a long-awaited backup feature for your downloads

The February 2026 Google Play System update introduces a new local file backup system that automatically uploads files from your Downloads folder to Google Drive.

Pranob Mehrotra     February 17

Google is prepping a dedicated app to identify songs playing around you

Google is preparing a standalone app for Pixel’s Now Playing feature, making it easier to identify songs playing around you

Manisha Priyadarshini     February 16

Gemini can now create audio summaries of your Google Docs

Google Docs gets Gemini-powered Audio Summaries, transforming lengthy documents into short, podcast-style recaps you can hear on the move instead of reading line by line.

Shikhar Mehrotra     February 16

Gboard may soon make it easier to place the cursor exactly where you want it

Gboard is working on a new cursor mode that may let you drag the cursor freely in any direction by turning the keyboard area into a virtual trackpad.

Pranob Mehrotra     February 16

Android 17 brings seamless app handoff across devices and web

Android 17 enables app handoff between devices and web, allowing users to resume tasks seamlessly and improving cross-device continuity within Google’s ecosystem.

Moinak Pal     February 14

Your Pixel is getting Android 17 again

Google has restarted the Android 17 beta rollout for Pixel phones, bringing early access to new system improvements and developer tools after a brief pause.

Moinak Pal     February 14

Google boosts Gemini 3 Deep Think AI and it’s a huge milestone for 3D printing

Gemini 3 Deep Think is focused on scientific and engineering work, and it's now now available to Google AI Ultra subscribers in the Gemini app.

Nadeem Sarwar     February 14

Hackers are using Gemini to target you, Google says

Google says hackers are abusing Gemini to speed up cyberattacks, from target research to post-breach troubleshooting. The risk is faster iteration and model extraction, not brand-new tactics, which can shrink defender response windows.

Paulo Vargas     February 13

The Vision Pro YouTube app is here and it fixes the biggest annoyances

YouTube finally has an official Vision Pro app, ending the Safari workaround and adding offline downloads plus support for 3D and panoramic video. It’s free now, even as Netflix still stays away.

Paulo Vargas     February 13

Is your smartphone eligible for Android 17? Here’s the full list

Android 17 Beta 1 is coming soon. Check the complete list of supported Pixel phones and learn how Google's release strategy affects other brands.

Shikhar Mehrotra     February 12

Google pulls Android 17 Beta 1 at the last second, says it’s still “coming soon”

Google postponed Android 17 Beta 1 at the last minute, blaming unspecified changes. Here's what it means for the Q1 rollout, stability timeline, and Samsung's plans.

Shikhar Mehrotra     February 12

Google just released the first build of Android 17, and it’s ready for Pixel phones

Android 17 focuses on adaptability of apps across different form factors, enhances performance, and it's now available to download on Pixel 6 series and later models.

Nadeem Sarwar     February 11

Google brings its AI-powered Fitbit coach to iPhones before Apple

Fitbit's Gemini-powered AI Personal Health Coach expands internationally and lands on iOS in public preview for Fitbit Premium members using supported devices.

Shikhar Mehrotra     February 11

Google now helps you wipe your sensitive personal data and photos from Search

Google is rolling out new Search tools that help users remove phone numbers, email addresses and explicit images, making it easier to control what personal information appears about them online.

Manisha Priyadarshini     February 10

AT&T unveils Amigo Jr., a Samsung-made kid phone built around safety

AT&T has launched the Samsung-built Amigo Jr, a kid-safe smartphone with strict parental controls, curated apps, location tracking, and no open internet - designed for children as young as six.

Moinak Pal     February 8

This Chrome extension blocks social media until you scream (literally) in agony

If you often find yourself scrolling social media and then regret the lost time, this chrome extension will block those sites and only unlock them if you scream embrassingly about your lack of discipline.

Nadeem Sarwar     February 8

Apple might soon allow Gemini and ChatGPT on CarPlay for voice control

According to Bloomberg, Apple is planning to allow third-party AI chatbots for CarPlay, opening the doors for ChatGPT and Gemini in the near future.

Nadeem Sarwar     February 6

Gemini’s Circle to Search lost Share on some phones, you may need a workaround

Circle to Search may have lost its Share option on some Android phones. Reports point to a Google app beta build, with one workaround tied to resetting the app or switching back to stable.

Paulo Vargas     February 6