Microsoft is bringing an AI helper to Xbox consoles

Microsoft is bringing its Gaming Copilot AI to Xbox Series X/S consoles in 2026 — here's what it does, how it works, and why Google got there first.

Gaming     Shikhar Mehrotra     March 14

Google and Samsung built a tool to boost the gaming experience on your phone

Google and Samsung teamed up with LunarG to build Sokatoa, a GPU profiler that helps Android developers spot rendering issues faster with multi-frame analysis.

Gaming     Paulo Vargas     March 13

Google Maps gets conversational AI and 3D navigation in one of its biggest update

Google's biggest Maps update in years brings AI-powered search, immersive 3D navigation, and real-time guidance that finally matches what you see out the windshield.

Gaming     Shikhar Mehrotra     March 12

Android games are getting a Gemini-powered AI sidekick to help you play better

Google is rolling out Play Games Sidekick, a new AI overlay powered by Gemini Live that can guide you through Android games with real time tips and strategies.

Gaming     Manisha Priyadarshini     March 12

Google Play adds free game trials and a dedicated PC hub for gamers

Google Play now lets you buy a game once and play it on both mobile and PC, try paid games for free before committing, and find PC-optimized titles all in one place.

Gaming     Rachit Agarwal     March 12

Buy a game once, play it on your Android phone and PC

Google is testing "buy once play anywhere" pricing for games that work on mobile and PC, starting with titles like Brotato: Premium.

Gaming     Paulo Vargas     March 12

Google is adjusting the very core of Android OS to speed up your phone

Google is bringing a new optimization method called AutoFDO to Android’s kernel, using real usage data from popular apps to make the operating system run faster and more efficiently.

Gaming     Manisha Priyadarshini     March 11

Google leak shows the upcoming Pixel 11 Pro Fold in slimmer, but familiar garb

A new leak reveals the Pixel 11 Pro Fold may arrive with a slimmer design while keeping the familiar Pixel foldable look.

Gaming     Varun Mirchandani     March 9

Samsung leak gives us an early glimpse of the upcoming Galaxy A57 and A37

Evan Blass just dropped retail listing screenshots of the Galaxy A57 and A37 on X — and between the specs, renders, and pricing, Samsung's mid-range launch is basically an open secret at this point.

Gaming     Shikhar Mehrotra     March 9

An original Xbox emulator just hit Android and it’s already messy

A paid, unofficial port of the xemu original Xbox emulator is on Android, sparking controversy and a promise from the real developers for a free release.

Gaming     Paulo Vargas     March 9

Google Pixel 11 Pro might not look much different, after all

A third-party case listing for the Pixel 11 Pro XL hints at a familiar camera cutout — suggesting Google may not be changing much about its next flagship's design.

Gaming     Shikhar Mehrotra     March 7

If you code Android apps with AI, Google’s new benchmark makes it easier to pick the right model

For Android app developers relying on AI to code, picking the right model can be tricky. Not all models are built the same, and many are not specifically trained for Android development workflows. To address this, Google has introduced a new benchmark to help developers understand how well different AI models perform on real-world Android […]

Gaming     Pranob Mehrotra     March 6

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.

Gaming     Rachit Agarwal     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.

Gaming     Paulo Vargas     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 […]

Gaming     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.

Gaming     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.

Gaming     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.

Gaming     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.

Gaming     Moinak Pal     March 4

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.

Gaming     Varun Mirchandani     March 3

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.

Gaming     Moinak Pal     February 28

Galaxy S26 vs. iPhone 17: Which entry-level flagship is right for you?

Galaxy S26 vs iPhone 17 — same screen size, $100 price gap, completely different philosophies. Here's everything that actually matters before you spend your money.

Gaming     Shikhar Mehrotra     February 27

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