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Gemini isn’t replacing Google Assistant on Android just yet
Google Assistant isn’t going anywhere just yet.
Gemini will replace Google Assistant on Android in 2026
Back in March, Google said Gemini would replace Assistant on Android phones this year. That “upgrade” is now set for 2026.
Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 quietly upgrades Pixel phones where it counts
Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 shows Google isn’t done fixing the small stuff.
Pixel owners can finally remove the ‘At a Glance’ widget in new Android beta
Pixel’s most stubborn home screen feature is finally optional in Android 16.
Samsung announces Exynos 2600: World's first 2nm smartphone chip that might power the Galaxy S26
Samsung has announced the Exynos 2600 chip, promising notable gains in performance, efficiency, and thermal behavior.
Google Introduces New Android Features in Pixel Beta Update
Participants in the Android Beta Program get first dibs on the next update, which is set to land in official form next year
You can now start customizing your Wear OS watch face with Androidify bots
You can now turn yourself into Android's bugdroid mascot and create a personalized War OS watch face with Androidify.
Pixel 10's promised GPU update arrives in Android 16 QPR3
As promised by Google earlier this year, a GPU driver update has arrived for the Pixel 10 series in Android...
Google Pixel tweaks emoji designs to match iPhone in latest Android 16 beta [Gallery]
As a part of the Android 16 QPR3 beta update that rolled out to Google Pixel phones yesterday, Google has...
Is your Pixel getting Google's surprise December update? Here's every supported phone
Surprise! Google has released a second December update for some of its Pixel phones. Here are the ones getting it.
Never mind the S26 Ultra, this eagerly anticipated Ultra phone is launching next week
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra was one of our favorite camera phones, and Xiaomi has now confirmed that the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is launching next week.
Google Pixel 10 gets a long-overdue GPU driver upgrade
Arriving with Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1
Google Pixel gets a slick new folder animation, other launcher UI tweaks
Android 16 QPR3 launched today for Google Pixel devices, bringing some interesting tweaks to round out the later stages of...
Android 16 QPR3 adds a blue dot to show when apps are using your location
Google has added a new blue dot that notifies the user if an app is using location permissions, just like the green camera/microphone dot.
Here's every new feature for Pixel phones in Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1
Here's every new feature for Pixel phones in the latest Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 update. Read this article to see if you should install it!
Google Pixel adds Samsung's navigation button layout in latest Android 16 beta
In the latest Android 16 beta release, Google Pixel phones are adding support for the same navigation button layout as Samsung uses.
New December 2025 update rolling out to some Pixel phones
Some Pixel owners today are getting a new December 2025 update today after installing the initial release (Android 16 QPR2)...
I Won't Use This Potential iOS 26.3 Feature, but You Can if You're Craving an Android
Apple could also make it easier for you to connect a non-Apple smartwatch to your iPhone with the upcoming update.
You can now lock Windows 11 from Android remotely, send files to PC, share clipboard, mirror screen, and more
You can now remotely lock your computer, send files between the phone and Windows 11, and even share the clipboard.
You can now build AI-powered mini apps directly from Gemini
Google has started rolling Opal into Gemini on the web, letting users create and remix AI-powered mini apps.
Apple TV adds Google Cast streaming, but only on Android
Apple on your TV without AirPlay
Facebook Messenger's desktop app is no more
The app remains usable via the web, Facebook app, and through the mobile app for iOS and Android.
Google Maps in Gemini just got way smarter at finding your next favorite spot
Google has upgraded Gemini’s local search by putting Google Maps front and center, serving visual maps, cards, and review highlights.
Waze may be finally catching up to Google Maps with this highly-requested feature
Waze has reportedly started testing support for traffic lights, a feature users have been wanting for many years.
Google is turning any headphones into real-time translation earbuds
Starting today, Android device owners can begin testing live speech translation in the Google Translate app, which now relies on Gemini. The AI makes text translations sound...
Google Messages has a major problem, and I'm sick of it
Google Messages has improved in recent years, but it's missing something that all rival messaging platforms offer.
This app brought desktop-style versatility to my Android phone
Convenience in a tiny package
Android 17 could mimic this helpful iOS feature to reduce motion sickness
Android 17 may introduce a new feature called Motion Assist that could help reduce motion sickness in moving vehicles.
Google quietly makes a major Play Store change Android users will hate
Google Play Store now gives you less freedom
Surprise: Samsung has a new camera sensor for its next flagships after all
Samsung is apparently working on a new smartphone camera sensor that might solve shutter lag woes on future flagships.
Google's new browser experiment turns your open tabs into custom apps
Imagine if Chrome could build the app you need before you think of it.
Google's Gemini AI comes to Chrome on iPhone and iPad
After rolling it out on desktop and Android earlier in 2025, Google is finally bringing its built-in Gemini AI experience to iPhone and iPad.
AYANEO teases Pocket PLAY slide-out gaming phone with Android
AYANEO launches its first gaming phone which looks like old Xperia phones Their first phone. AYANEO has announced Pocket PLAY, a smartphone with a
You can now share live video with emergency services on Android
This feature could help give emergency dispatchers context in circumstances like car accidents, fires, or medical crises.
Android users can now share a live video on 911 calls
Give 911 responders a visual on Android
Your Android phone can now stream live video to 911 to save your life
Google is launching Android Emergency Live Video, a feature that lets emergency dispatchers request live camera feeds from your phone.
Google rolling out Android Emergency Live Video sharing
Google is introducing Android Emergency Live Video today to let users in three countries share their camera feeds with dispatchers.
The One UI 8.5 beta turned my Samsung phone into an iPhone
Samsung's One UI 8.5 beta is here, and there's a problem with it: It's made my Galaxy S25 feel just like an iPhone.
Pixel 10a leak reveals key specs via Verizon listing
A new leak reveals key Pixel 10a specifications, including display and battery, but they look suspiciously similar to the Pixel 9a.
Galaxy S26 leak reveals Samsung’s big move into magnetic accessories
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 is reportedly set to debut a full lineup of Qi2-ready accessories, ranging from carbon and silicone to clear cases.
I wore Google's upcoming Android XR smart glasses, and it's a future I'd actually want to live in
From multimodal AI glasses to immersive headsets, Google's Android XR vision is more ambitious - yet clearer - than ever.
WearOS 6.1 hits Pixel Watch with new features in tow
The December update for Pixel Watch 2, 3, and 4 includes a 'point' update to Wear OS, plus some new features for newer models.
First look: Android 17 may finally let you remap buttons on your game controller
2026's big Android 17 update could bring some major new gaming features like support for remapping the buttons on your favorite gamepad.
I Tried the New Android XR Smart Glasses From Google and XReal. I Didn't Expect to Be This Impressed
Google's Android XR platform and XReal's Project Aura are bringing smart glasses closer to mainstream reality, offering developers powerful tools to create practical, everyday wearable experiences that go far beyond novelty gadgets.
Google rolling out Notification Organizer to Pixel
Following AI Summaries last month, Google is rolling out the Notification Organizer to Pixel phones with Android 16 QPR2.
Pebble's founder introduces a $75 AI smart ring for recording brief notes with a press of a button
After rebooting the Pebble smartwatch, founder Eric Migicovsky is expanding his company's device lineup with a new smart wearable: an AI-powered smart ring known as Index 01. Named for the finger where the ring is meant to be worn, the new $75 ring is not meant to be a competitor to the always-on, always-listening AI devices, like the AI pendant Friend, but instead offers a way to record quick notes and reminders with a press of a button on the ring's side. AI only comes into play via the open source, speech-to-text, and AI models that run locally on your smartphone, via the open source Pebble mobile app. That is, if the Ring's button is not being pressed, it's not recording. (And this is a press-and-hold gesture, too, which means you can't start the ring's recording and then let go to surreptitiously record a conversation.) You can wear the stainless steel ring while in the shower, washing hands, doing dishes, or in the rain, but you would have to take it off for other water-related activities, like swimming. At launch, it's water-resistant to 1 meter. The ring is also not a fitness tracker or sleep monitor. It doesn't record details about your heart rate or health. And it's not there to be your AI friend. "I'm not trying to build some AI assistant thing," Migicovsky told TechCrunch in an interview. "I build things that solve one main problem, and they solve it really well," he explains. "I think of as external memory for my brain...that's what this is. It's always with you." Plus, the ring has been designed to be highly reliable and privacy-preserving, he says, as all your thoughts are stored on your phone, not in the cloud. There is no subscription. Migicovsky has been wearing the ring for three months now and says he cannot imagine going back to a world where he doesn't always have a memory device with him. "The problem is that, during the day, I get ideas or I remember something, and if I don't write it down that second, I forget it," he says. The ring solves this problem, he adds, without becoming another device you need to charge. "The battery lasts for years," Migicovsky claims. Technically, the ring is said to support roughly 12 to 14 hours of recording. On average, the founder says he uses it 10-20 times per day to record 3-6 second thoughts. At that rate, he'll get about two years of usage. When the ring's battery dies, you can ship it back to the company for recycling. When using Index, you can record up to five minutes of audio, which can be saved to the ring and synced to your phone later. This makes sense for recording briefer, personal thoughts and notes, even when you don't have your phone handy, but it wouldn't work for recording a longer chat, like a presentation, meeting, or in-person interview of some kind. The ring also supports 99+ languages and has a bit of on-device memory, in case you're not in Bluetooth range of your device, where the recording is ultimately saved and transcribed. (The raw audio is retained, too, in case the speech-to-text is garbled due to loud background noise). If you own a Pebble smartwatch or one from another brand, your recorded thought can even appear on the watch's screen so you can verify it's correct. The ring works with Pebble's mobile app, which offers notes and reminders, but can optionally integrate with your phone's calendaring system, too, or other apps, like Notion. And the ring's software is open source, which makes it hackable by the community, the founder points out. Because of its open nature, the ring's button is already programmable. In addition to the press-and-hold gesture, you can program the ring to do other things with a single or double press, like play or pause your music or control the shutter on your phone's camera. You could use it to send a message through the universal chat app Beeper, which Migicovsky also created, or you could add your own voice actions via MCP. A new approach to hardware Migicovsky acknowledges that hardware can be difficult to get right -- as the previous exit of Pebble to Fitbit showed. (Fitbit, too, was later acquired by Google in 2021). "I didn't earn any money during Pebble -- we exited, but it was not a great exit," Migicovsky admits. This year, however, he decided to reboot the Pebble project after Google open sourced the PebbleOS, which opened up the door to new hardware. With his new company, Core Devices, Migicovsky plans to do things differently. Still, the founder doesn't regret his previous choices, he clarifies. "I wouldn't have gone back and changed anything. I loved what we built. I loved what we did. I love the company that we built, but it's not the only way to build a company," he told TechCrunch. " And, speaking as an ex-YC partner, there are -- there's a time and a place for building a venture-backed startup. Some companies are phenomenal when they raise money and build a big team, and I tried that...I think what I'm doing now is trying an alternative path, which is start from profitability," he says. The new company is a small team of five, self-funded, and focused on sustainability. So far, Core Devices has shipped the Pebble 2 Duo smartwatch with a black-and-white display. Its first run sold out, and the company is now preparing to ship the upgraded version, the Pebble Time 2. The newer device, which has seen 25,000 pre-orders, is a stainless steel watch with a larger, color e-ink screen. As for the Index 01, the ring's pre-order offer ends in March 2026. After that, the price increases to $99. It currently comes in silver, polished gold, and matte black and works with iOS and Android devices. Customers can select from eight ring sizes and three colors.
iFixit Launches Free iOS Repair App With AI-Powered FixBot
iFixit today announced the launch of a new iFixit app that's available to download from Apple's App Store (and the Play Store on Android devices). It includes all of the iFixit repair guides in a format that's ideal for mobile devices, along with a workbench that keeps track of repairs, a battery lifespan predictor, and an AI repair buddy called FixBot. The iFixit repair app is able to monitor an iPhone's battery in real time, providing graphs of how a battery deteriorates over time.
You can now download the One UI 8.5 beta on your Samsung phone, here's how
Samsung's One UI 8.5 beta is live, and you can download it on your Samsung phone right now. Here's how to get it.
Google and Apple team up to make switching between Android and iPhone easier
Taking your data from one ecosystem to another might soon become less painful.
Your Google Play Points might be hiding a secret $200 Pixel 10 Pro discount
Some Google Play Points users have discovered a secret $200 discount offer on the Pixel 10 Pro and 10 Pro XL hiding in the Perks section.
Google and Apple partner on better Android-iPhone switching
The latest build of Android's Canary operating system includes optional data transfer between Google and Apple smartphones.
Apple and Google team up to make iPhone and Android switching easier
Apple and Google are teaming up to make it easier to switch between Android and iPhone devices. The two companies...
Google and Apple partner on better Android-iPhone switching
The latest Android Canary is available today and it features work by Apple and Google to make switching between Android and iPhone easier.
Google is making playing PC games on Android XR as easy as opening an app
Want to play your PC games in XR? Google's making it easy with PC Connect for Android XR.
iPhone 18 Pro Leak Adds New Evidence for Under-Display Face ID
Apple is actively testing under-screen Face ID for next year's iPhone 18 Pro models using a special "spliced micro-transparent glass" window built into the display, claims a Chinese leaker. According to "Smart Pikachu," a Weibo account that has previously shared accurate supply-chain details on Chinese Android hardware, Apple is testing the special glass as a way to let the TrueDepth system's infrared sensors pass through the panel without distortion.
Forget Android vs iOS – this new privacy-focused Linux phone promises to be the alternative we need, but it still runs Android apps
Sailfish won't fish for your data
Breaking: Samsung kicks off One UI 8.5 beta program for Galaxy S25 series
Samsung has reportedly started the One UI 8.5 beta program, with the update now rolling out to the Galaxy S25 series.
Here's your first look at the slick animation for Android’s NameDrop-style contact sharing feature
Google is making steady progress on its NameDrop-style contact exchange feature for Android, and we have the proof.
The Android password manager nobody talks about actually beats the giants
This invisible Android password manager crushes the competition
This Android 16 tablet feature is making me consider replacing my iPad
The update that's making iPad owners nervous
Anbernic RG DS Gets Massive Overhaul with GammaOS Next
GammaOS Next is now available for the Anbernic RG DS, fixing screen issues, improving performance, and delivering a console-like Android 14 experience.
Stop Charging Your Android Watch Daily. Here Are 7 Tips for Longer Battery Life
From Samsung's Galaxy Watch to Google's Pixel Watch and other Wear OS models, these settings can add hours of extra battery life for sleep and fitness tracking.
Your Pixel phone can now be used as a webcam for the Nintendo Switch 2
Google Pixel phones can now be used as webcams for the Nintendo Switch 2. Initially, they were incompatible, but this issue was quietly fixed!
Samsung just leaked Galaxy S26 series designs via its software
Samsung itself just outed the Galaxy S26 series designs.
New Samsung One UI 8.5 leak hints at a bigger redesign than we first thought
In addition to broader UI redesign, Samsung's upcoming One UI 8.5 update could also bring a redesign for several system apps.
A new Android malware sneakily wipes your bank account
Another banking malware has struck Androids yet again
Samsung could finally upgrade its rugged smartwatch with Galaxy Watch Ultra 2
A new leak suggests the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 is in development for a 2026 release alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 8 lineup.
Emulating PC games on Android is easier than ever, and you can thank Valve
Valve, the company behind Steam, recently spoke of its contribution to making PC games easier to access on Android devices.
You can finally use lock screen widgets on your Pixel phone, here's how
The latest Android 16 QPR2 update added lock screen widgets to Pixel phones — and they're great! Here's how to use them.
Google just announced 2025’s best Chrome extensions — which ones are you using?
In 2025, Chrome behaves more like an AI-powered operating system, with extensions driving most of the upgrades.
New Android update aims to stop scammers from screen recording your bank apps
Protection we all need
Don't wait for the Galaxy Z TriFold, buy this other Samsung foldable right now instead
Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold might be the most interesting launch of 2026, but I think you should get the Galaxy Z Fold 7 instead.
YouTube Recap not showing up? Here's how to find yours right now
YouTube Recap is finally here. But what if it isn't showing up for you? Here's how to find YouTube's end-of-year recap feature.
Check out the first droolworthy pictures of the upcoming Motorola Edge 70 Ultra flagship!
Now this looks like a very different kind of Android high-ender than what we're normally used to.
Google is replacing Discover news headlines with laughably awful AI-generated titles
Google is replacing news headlines in Discover with downright awful AI-generated titles. Here's how bad they really are.
Google announces second Android 16 release of 2025 is heading to Pixels
The update is rolling out to Pixels starting today.
Google Phone adding ‘Urgent’ calling, Messages app getting ‘Unknown’ group chat alerts
In addition to Android 16 QPR2, Google is rolling out a pair of updates to the Messages (group chat warnings) and Phone (Urgent call reasons).
Android’s new ‘Call Reason’ flags important calls before you even pick up
When you really need to go get burritos.
Android 16 updates include AI-powered notification summaries and built-in parental controls
The new features will initially roll out on eligible pixel devices.
Android 16 adds AI notification summaries, new customization options, and more
The rollout of the new Android 16 features, which are first coming to Pixel devices, marks a new chapter in how Android updates work, as the company is shifting from a single yearly update to more frequent releases.
Android 16 QPR2 rolling out with December 2025 security update
With the December 2025 security patch, Google is rolling out the stable Android 16 QPR2 update for the Pixel...
Android 16’s latest update ushers in a more frequent release schedule
Switching up the release schedule could bring new features to third-party Android phones much faster.
Gemini is getting a ChatGPT-flavored tweak and new Maps features
Experimenting with the latest Google app beta, we managed to get a look at some new Gemini features, including handy Google Maps integration.
Netflix launches a mobile-friendly version of Red Dead Redemption
Red Dead Redemption is officially available for Netflix subscribers on iOS and Android Devices.
Red Dead Redemption Out Now on Netflix, iOS, Android, PS5, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch 2
Experience John Marston's journey across the sprawling expanses of the American West and Mexico to hunt down the remaining members of the Van der Linde Gang in Red Dead Redemption along with his fight to stop a virulent zombie plague in Undead...
5 wallpaper apps you need to download now that MKBHD's Panels app is dead
MKBHD's Panels app is shutting down. Looking for a new wallpaper app to replace it? I found five excellent choices.
Google Patches 107 Android Flaws, Including Two Framework Bugs Exploited in the Wild
Google Patches 107 Android Flaws, Including Two Framework Bugs Exploited in the Wild | Read more hacking news on The Hacker News cybersecurity news website and learn how to protect against cyberattacks and software vulnerabilities.
Updated Android Security Bulletin sets stage for a weighty December 2025 security patch
With fixes expected to arrive soon.
SmartTube YouTube app for Android TV breached to push malicious update
The popular open-source SmartTube YouTube client for Android TV was compromised after an attacker gained access to the developer's signing keys, leading to a malicious update being pushed to users.
Netflix turns off casting on newer TVs and Chromecasts
It wants you to use the app instead
Hidden code reveals Samsung phones are in for a major wireless charging upgrade
Code in One UI 8.5 reveals "Super fast wireless charging," potentially boosting speeds up to 25W for the Samsung Galaxy S26 series.
The Glass Wall: Google’s Enterprise Protocols Are Erasing the Line Between Personal Texts and Corporate Oversight
Google’s latest Workspace updates grant employers new powers to archive and audit text messages on managed Android devices. This shift, driven by SEC compliance and data loss prevention needs, challenges the BYOD model and raises significant privacy concerns, forcing a reevaluation of the boundary between personal privacy and corporate security.
Google Starts Sharing All Your Text Messages With Your Employer
Warning — what happens on your Android phone, doesn’t stay on your Android phone.