OnePlus is gone, and Android phones just became more boring in the US

Samsung and Google will be just fine, but Android has lost the brand that wasn't afraid to try something different.

Phones     Shimul Sood     6 days ago

If you absolutely love pinball, this app will find you a table wherever you go

Pinball Map is a free, community-powered app that helps players locate pinball machines at arcades, bars, restaurants and other venues worldwide.

Phones     Moinak Pal     6 days ago

Google has to play fair with AI rivals on Android, and that could be good news for your wallet

The EU has ordered Google to open Gemini's exclusive Android access to rival AI apps by 2027. For Android users, the real payoff might not be more choices, but cheaper ones.

Phones     Pranob Mehrotra     July 18

Apple is finally removing AI apps that can digitally undress anyone

Apple has removed several AI nudify apps after legal action accused the company of allowing deepfake pornography tools to remain on the App Store.

Phones     Moinak Pal     July 18

Pixel 11a leak reveals a flagship chip and a modem upgrade it badly needs

The leaked Pixel 11a specifications point to flagship performance, improved connectivity, and a slightly smaller battery.

Phones     Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam     July 18

Google’s AI just recreated the best goal ever by Pele that was never actually filmed

Google used live stadium capture, and combined it with archival material to bring Pele's legendary goal to life. The Veo video engine, Gemini Omni, and Nano Banana Pro AI tools tagged alongside in the journey to revive a lost marvel.

Phones     Nadeem Sarwar     July 17

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8: Everything we know about the upcoming clamshell folding phone

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 leaks suggest a July 22 launch, Exynos 2600 chip, 45W charging, familiar design, and higher pricing.

Phones     Shikhar Mehrotra     July 17

Google Contacts borrows a handy iPhone trick to make sharing your number easier

Google is rolling out a small but useful update to the Contacts app on Android that makes it much easier to find and share your own contact details. Instead of digging through settings or creating a separate contact for yourself, you’ll now see a dedicated ‘Your Info’ card at the very top of your contacts […]

Phones     Manisha Priyadarshini     July 17

Sonos owners are finally getting a less frustrating app, but the rollout comes with a catch

The Sonos app is adding clearer navigation, customizable speaker sorting, and redesigned iOS volume controls, but the phased release could take two weeks to reach every user.

Phones     Paulo Vargas     July 17

Google’s next Gemini upgrade might not arrive as soon as expected

Google has reportedly delayed Gemini 3.5 Pro after the AI model failed to meet internal coding goals, raising concerns about its pace in the AI race.

Phones     Moinak Pal     July 17

Gemini could finally let you choose how friendly it sounds

Google is testing voice customization for Gemini, letting users adjust energy, warmth, formality and speaking speed for a more personalized AI assistant.

Phones     Moinak Pal     July 17

You can now link your favorite apps to AI Mode in Google Search to get things done

Google Search's AI Mode can now connect to apps like Instacart, Canva, and YouTube Music to complete tasks for you.

Phones     Manisha Priyadarshini     July 16

You can now edit videos in Google Vids by simply describing the changes

Google has added Gemini Omni and personal avatars to Vids, giving paid users new ways to create, edit, and present videos without traditional editing tools.

Phones     S. Kumar Manglam     July 16

NotebookLM just got a new name and a serious upgrade for Google AI Pro subscribers

Google has rechristened NotebookLM as Gemini Notebook, and the rebrand comes with an expansion of the upgrades that debuted on the Ultra tier last month.

Phones     Pranob Mehrotra     July 16

Personal Intelligence in Search now connects to Google Calendar

Google AI Mode now connects with Calendar, letting Search create events and deliver responses tailored to your schedule and availability.

Phones     Moinak Pal     July 16

This smart knitted fabric can flip switches, count your steps, and even change shape

Harvard researchers created programmable knitted fabric that changes shape, acts as electronic switches, and could power the next generation of wearable technology.

Phones     Moinak Pal     July 16

Gaming against AI could make you more confident with real teammates

AI opponents in gaming boosted player confidence, increased playtime by 50 percent, and encouraged more people to team up with friends, according to new research.

Phones     Moinak Pal     July 16

Google rejects alarming report that says its Search AI tools are unsafe for kids

Google disputes a child-safety assessment of AI Overviews and AI Mode, arguing that its testing was unrealistic. The report documents troubling responses and questions whether parents have enough control over Search.

Phones     Paulo Vargas     July 16

Google’s AI search just failed a major kids’ safety test, and it’s kind of alarming

A new Common Sense Media report says Google's AI Overview and AI Mode fail kids in crisis, hand out deepfake tips, andcan't even agree with themselves half the time.

Phones     Rachit Agarwal     July 16

Google just teased a Pixel 11 feature we have been waiting months to see

A multicolored light in Google’s new Pixel 11 series teaser may reveal how Pixel Glow will work on the upcoming Pixel 11 Pro.

Phones     Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam     July 15

Xiaomi beats Samsung to become the first non-Pixel phone with stable Android 17

While Samsung and others are still stuck in beta, Xiaomi has quietly started rolling out stable Android 17 to select Xiaomi 17 series phones.

Phones     Rachit Agarwal     July 15

Android’s biggest app store shake-up in years begins next week

Google Play opens to rival Android app stores in the US on July 22, but competing storefronts must meet Google’s requirements before users see any meaningful change.

Phones     Paulo Vargas     July 15

Opera’s growth shows users will switch browsers when given a choice

Opera's browser is picking up serious market share in the US and UK, proving that when people get a real choice, they are happy to ditch the default.

Phones     Rachit Agarwal     July 14

It’s hot out there, but please stop putting your warm phones in the fridge

Experts and smartphone makers warn that putting an overheating phone in the fridge can cause condensation, leading to internal damage that may cost far more than overheating itself.

Phones     Moinak Pal     July 14

Gemini can make sense of the world around you, but don’t let it observe your children just yet

Researchers tested Gemini 2.5 Pro on parent-child interaction videos and found AI is reliable at observation but falls short when making expert-level judgments about child communication.

Phones     Manisha Priyadarshini     July 14

Pixel Watch 5 leak bares it all, and it seems Google is playing it safe again

Leaked Pixel Watch 5 renders reveal two sizes and four apparent finishes, but Google’s next smartwatch may pair its familiar pebble design with internal upgrades and a higher starting price.

Phones     Paulo Vargas     July 14