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Samsung is hiking the prices of its Galaxy phones and tablets

Samsung is increasing prices for various Galaxy phones and tablets due to a global memory shortage.

Samsung will discontinue its Messages app in July and replace it with Google's

Samsung Messages app will be discontinued by July, urging users to switch to Google Messages for enhanced features.

4 hours ago

Mobile UX

Samsung Galaxy A53 and Galaxy A55 receive April 2026 security update

Samsung is hiking the prices of its Galaxy phones and tablets

Samsung is increasing prices for various Galaxy phones and tablets due to a global memory shortage.

Samsung will discontinue its Messages app in July and replace it with Google's

Samsung Messages app will be discontinued by July, urging users to switch to Google Messages for enhanced features.

Apple

The best budget smartphone you can buy

2 hours ago

Mobile UX

Weekly deals: the Galaxy S26 series is 100 off, OnePlus 15R and Xiaomi 15T are on sale

It Might Not Be the Best $499 Phone, but I'm Glad Nothing's Phone (4a) Pro Exists

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro offers good performance and unique design, making it a strong midrange option despite some limitations.

The best budget smartphone you can buy

Great smartphones under $600 offer essential features without the high price tag.

2 hours ago

Mobile UX

Weekly deals: the Galaxy S26 series is 100 off, OnePlus 15R and Xiaomi 15T are on sale

It Might Not Be the Best $499 Phone, but I'm Glad Nothing's Phone (4a) Pro Exists

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro offers good performance and unique design, making it a strong midrange option despite some limitations.

I found a way to roll back buggy Google Services updates on Android - in just a few clicks

Rolling back Google Services updates can quickly resolve issues on Android devices.

Roam Research

How to create your own custom Android air gesture

Android air gestures enhance device usability and productivity without direct contact.

1 week ago

The Android dark mode upgrade you deserve

Android's dark mode lacks contextual intelligence, limiting its usefulness despite the potential of modern device sensors.

fromInfoQ

Google Unveils AppFunctions to Connect AI Agents and Android Apps

Google is transforming Android into an 'agent-first' OS with new features for task-centric app integration using AI agents.

Gadgets

6 underrated Android features that are seriously useful (and how they've made my life easier)

Gadgets

My 4-step routine to make any Android phone run like new again (and it never fails me)

Digital life

I found a way to roll back buggy Google Services updates on Android - in just a few clicks

Rolling back Google Services updates can quickly resolve issues on Android devices.

Roam Research

How to create your own custom Android air gesture

Android air gestures enhance device usability and productivity without direct contact.

1 week ago

The Android dark mode upgrade you deserve

Android's dark mode lacks contextual intelligence, limiting its usefulness despite the potential of modern device sensors.

fromInfoQ

Google Unveils AppFunctions to Connect AI Agents and Android Apps

Google is transforming Android into an 'agent-first' OS with new features for task-centric app integration using AI agents.

Gadgets

6 underrated Android features that are seriously useful (and how they've made my life easier)

Gadgets

My 4-step routine to make any Android phone run like new again (and it never fails me)

Wearables

OnePlus Watch 4 shows up in the Google Play Console, here's what it looks like

fromGadgets 360

Wearables

OnePlus Watch 4 Appears on Google Play Console With Snapdragon W5 Chip

Mobile UX

OnePlus Nord CE6 or CE6 Lite runs Geekbench, reveals its chipset

Mobile UX

This is the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra

Wearables

OnePlus Watch 4 shows up in the Google Play Console, here's what it looks like

OnePlus Watch 4 features 2GB RAM, Snapdragon Wear W5 SoC, and is expected to launch with Wear OS 5 and a 646 mAh battery.

Wearables

fromGadgets 360

OnePlus Watch 4 Appears on Google Play Console With Snapdragon W5 Chip

OnePlus Watch 4 specifications and design details have surfaced, indicating a potential launch soon, though OnePlus has not officially confirmed it.

Mobile UX

OnePlus Nord CE6 or CE6 Lite runs Geekbench, reveals its chipset

This is the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra

OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra features a 165Hz display, MediaTek Dimensity 9500 SoC, and an 8,500 mAh battery with 100W charging.

Google Blocks 8.3B Policy-Violating Ads in 2025, Launches Android 17 Privacy Overhaul

Google announced Play policy updates to enhance user privacy and combat fraud, including new contact and location permission features.

Digital life

Google's new Windows app is yet another way to access Gemini

Google has launched a new AI-focused app for Windows desktops that enhances search capabilities and integrates with local files and applications.

fromFast Company

This new Google Pixel phone is exclusive to Japan

Google's Pixel phones have seen success in Japan, particularly with the Pixel 10A, which features a unique design and supports artists with disabilities.

fromThe Hacker News

Google Blocks 8.3B Policy-Violating Ads in 2025, Launches Android 17 Privacy Overhaul

Google announced Play policy updates to enhance user privacy and combat fraud, including new contact and location permission features.

Digital life

Google's new Windows app is yet another way to access Gemini

Google has launched a new AI-focused app for Windows desktops that enhances search capabilities and integrates with local files and applications.

fromFast Company

This new Google Pixel phone is exclusive to Japan

Google's Pixel phones have seen success in Japan, particularly with the Pixel 10A, which features a unique design and supports artists with disabilities.

Netflix Is Introducing Vertical Video to Mobile App This Month

Netflix will introduce vertical video feeds to its mobile app by the end of April to enhance user engagement.

Television

Netflix embraces vertical video with major mobile app update

Netflix will launch a redesigned mobile app with a vertical video feed at the end of April 2026.

Television

fromCNET

Netflix Is Introducing Vertical Video to Mobile App This Month

Netflix will introduce vertical video feeds to its mobile app by the end of April to enhance user engagement.

Television

Netflix embraces vertical video with major mobile app update

Netflix will launch a redesigned mobile app with a vertical video feed at the end of April 2026.

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fromTechRepublic

Google Photos Fixes Android Image Editing Tool: Here's What Changed

We fixed an issue where the image preview shrank when you pull the crop handles. We fixed a bug that caused the photo's shape to flip or change unexpectedly when you were rotating and cropping at the same time.

Photography

Nothing makes it easy to share files between any Android phone and a Mac

Warp is the combination of an Android app and a browser extension, which means it'll only be helpful if you use a Chrome-based browser capable of installing the extension - but that does make it compatible with macOS, Windows, and Linux, so it's more universal than AirDrop.

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Web development

How to Use Google Chrome's New AI-Powered 'Skills'

Google Chrome introduces Skills, a feature allowing users to run AI prompts with shortcuts for various tasks.

Google Released Gemma 4 with a Focus On Local-First, On-Device AI Inference

Google's Gemma 4 introduces local AI models for Android development, enhancing coding efficiency and data privacy throughout the software lifecycle.

Web development

Google adds AI Skills to Chrome to help you save favorite workflows | TechCrunch

Google introduces Skills in Chrome, allowing users to save and reuse AI prompts across webpages for enhanced browsing efficiency.

Software development

fromInfoQ

Google Released Gemma 4 with a Focus On Local-First, On-Device AI Inference

Google's Gemma 4 introduces local AI models for Android development, enhancing coding efficiency and data privacy throughout the software lifecycle.

Web development

Google adds AI Skills to Chrome to help you save favorite workflows | TechCrunch

Google introduces Skills in Chrome, allowing users to save and reuse AI prompts across webpages for enhanced browsing efficiency.

Mobile UX

Motorola will allow even more users to try out the new Android 17 beta this year

1 day ago

Mobile UX

Future Pixel phones could feature LED lighting on the rear panel

fromArs Technica

Software development

The first Android 17 beta is now available on Pixel devices

Gadgets

Google releases Android 17 Beta 1 for these Pixel devices

Mobile UX

Android 17 Beta 3 is now available for developers

Mobile UX

OnePlus 15 gets Android 17 beta 2

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Mobile UX

Motorola will allow even more users to try out the new Android 17 beta this year

1 day ago

Future Pixel phones could feature LED lighting on the rear panel

Google's Android 17 Beta 4 includes a feature called Pixel Glow, which uses LED lights for notifications on future Pixel devices.

fromArs Technica

Software development

The first Android 17 beta is now available on Pixel devices

Gadgets

Google releases Android 17 Beta 1 for these Pixel devices

Mobile UX

Android 17 Beta 3 is now available for developers

OnePlus 15 gets Android 17 beta 2

OnePlus 15 users can now install Android 17 beta 2, intended for developers and advanced users only.

Apple and Google are reportedly pointing users to nudify apps

Apple and Google continue to promote nudify apps despite policies against such content, raising concerns about their enforcement and user safety.

#gemini

Apple

Google Gemini app is now available on Mac

Google rolls out a native Gemini app for Mac | TechCrunch

Google introduces a native Gemini app for Mac, allowing users to access assistance seamlessly without switching tabs.

Apple

Google Gemini app is now available on Mac

Google rolls out a native Gemini app for Mac | TechCrunch

Google introduces a native Gemini app for Mac, allowing users to access assistance seamlessly without switching tabs.

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How to de-Gemini your Google apps

To turn Gemini off, you will need to disable two separate sets of options. The first set covers a set of features, including smart compose, that are shared across Gmail, Chat and Meet.

Digital life

Is your Pixel battery draining faster lately? These 4 temporary fixes helped me

Pixel users experience significant battery drain after the March update, with no official acknowledgment or fix from Google.

Roam Research

fromArs Technica

Google shoehorned Rust into Pixel 10 modem to make legacy code safer

Rust's borrow checker ensures memory safety at compile time, making it a suitable choice for enhancing modem security against vulnerabilities.

Software development

fromInfoWorld

Hands-on with the Google Agent Development Kit

The Google ADK is a versatile framework for developing AI agents, supporting multiple languages and deployment options.

from404 Media

App Stores Push Users Toward Nudify Apps, New Research Shows

Google and Apple's app stores actively promote harmful nudify and undress apps, contrary to their stated policies.

Tired of Gemini interrupting you? This Google Home update fixes that and more

The latest Google Home update enhances Gemini's reliability, improving user interactions and response accuracy.

fromwww.gsmarena.com

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Weekly poll: would you buy a Poco X8 Pro or a Poco X8 Pro Max?

Poco X8 Pro and X8 Pro Max offer flagship features at mid-range prices, appealing to budget-conscious consumers.

fromThe Hacker News

Mirax Android RAT Turns Devices into SOCKS5 Proxies, Reaching 220,000 via Meta Ads

Mirax integrates advanced Remote Access Trojan (RAT) capabilities, allowing threat actors to fully interact with compromised devices in real time, enhancing its operational value significantly.

Roam Research

fromPetaPixel

Apple and Google Direct Users to AI 'Nudify' Apps: Report

Apple and Google facilitate access to nudify apps that create deepfake nude images despite policies against nonconsensual sexualized content.

8 hours ago

Why I'm recommending last year's phones over 2026 models - with one exception

The smartphone market is pressured by memory chip shortages, leading to price hikes and underwhelming new models compared to 2025 devices.

Google's Pixel 10A is a good midrange phone that's $50 off

The Pixel 10A offers a solid midrange option with discounts and new features compared to its predecessor, the Pixel 9A.

Next Major iOS Update for iPhone Expected to Bring Crucial Change

iOS 27 will significantly upgrade Siri, enabling multitasking and improved context understanding through modern AI models.

fromtechsciencetoday

Next Major iOS Update for iPhone Expected to Bring Crucial Change

iOS 27 will significantly upgrade Siri, enabling multitasking and improved context understanding with modern AI models.

fromtechsciencetoday

Next Major iOS Update for iPhone Expected to Bring Crucial Change

iOS 27 will significantly upgrade Siri, enabling multitasking and improved context understanding through modern AI models.

fromtechsciencetoday

Next Major iOS Update for iPhone Expected to Bring Crucial Change

iOS 27 will significantly upgrade Siri, enabling multitasking and improved context understanding with modern AI models.

Oppo Find X9s spotted on Geekbench running Dimensity 9500s

Oppo Find X9 Ultra and Find X9s will debut globally on April 21, featuring advanced specifications and a powerful camera setup.

Oppo Find X9s to launch globally alongside Find X9 Ultra

Oppo will launch the Find X9 Ultra and Find X9s globally on April 21, with key specifications revealed.

1 day ago

Oppo Find X9s spotted on Geekbench running Dimensity 9500s

Oppo Find X9 Ultra and Find X9s will debut globally on April 21, featuring advanced specifications and a powerful camera setup.

Oppo Find X9s to launch globally alongside Find X9 Ultra

Oppo will launch the Find X9 Ultra and Find X9s globally on April 21, with key specifications revealed.

more#oppo

Software development

fromDeveloper Tech News

Google releases Agent Development Kit for Java

Google's Agent Development Kit for Java streamlines AI integration into existing architectures, enhancing multi-language support and reducing integration friction.

Our new favorite budget phones

The best budget phones currently are the iPhone 17E and Google's Pixel 10A, with the Nothing Phone 4A Pro as a strong alternative.

Photography

Your new on-demand Android memo machine

Shots Studio is a free, open-source Android app that captures and organizes screenshots with optional AI processing and memo-making capabilities.

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Mobile UX

Honor 600 and 600 Pro listed ahead of launch

Mobile UX

Honor 600 and 600 Pro prices leak, Honor Play 80 Plus specs leak

Mobile UX

Honor 600 and 600 Pro listed ahead of launch

Honor 600 and 600 Pro prices leak, Honor Play 80 Plus specs leak

Honor 600 and 600 Pro launch on April 23 with pricing and specifications revealed.

Google's Pixel 10 is now 30% off on Amazon for a limited time

The Google Pixel 10 is on sale with significant discounts, offering advanced features and a strong camera system.

Oppo adds new AI features to ColorOS 16 on the Find X9 Ultra

Oppo's ColorOS 16 introduces AI features like Bill Manager, Mind Pilot, Menu Translation, and Email Brief for enhanced user experience.

vivo X300 Ultra and X300 FE are 'coming soon' to India with telephoto extenders, FE gains a new color

The X300 Ultra will be compatible with the vivo ZEISS Telephoto Extender Gen 2 Ultra and vivo Imaging Grip Kit. The X300 FE will be compatible with the vivo ZEISS Telephoto Extender Gen 2 and vivo ZEISS Telephoto Extender Accessories Set.

Mobile UX

Spotify has redesigned its tablet app, here's what's new

The redesigned tablet UI isn't just a scaled up phone version as before. Instead, it's designed to take advantage of the extra screen real estate, so you can browse and discover new favorites right alongside what you're already playing.

Mobile UX

fromThe Hacker News

Android 17 Blocks Non-Accessibility Apps from Accessibility API to Prevent Malware Abuse

Google is restricting non-accessibility apps from using Android's accessibility services API in Advanced Protection Mode to prevent malicious data theft.

Even more details about the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 leak

Qualcomm will launch Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Gen 6 Pro chipsets in September, featuring advanced CPU and GPU architectures.

T-Mobile will give you a Google Pixel 10a for free - plus an extra gift

The Google Pixel 10a offers budget-friendly features, durability, and a free promotion at T-Mobile for new and existing customers.

You can now turn off YouTube Shorts on mobile

YouTube mobile users can now disable Shorts entirely by setting a 0-minutes limit in the app's time management settings.

RedMagic 11s Pro is coming, certification reveals

RedMagic is launching the 11s Pro, a refresh of the 11 Pro, with unclear specifications and potential improvements.

Motorola Edge 70 Pro to debut on April 22, key specs revealed

Motorola Edge 70 Pro launches in India on April 22 with advanced specifications and features.

Artificial intelligence

Google announces new Android AI features coming to the Galaxy S26 and Pixel 10 series

Google introduced Gemini-powered Android features including multi-step task automation, enhanced Circle to Search for outfit matching, and AI-driven scam detection for calls and messages.

What to expect from Google I/O 2026

Google I/O 2026 will focus on AI advancements and updates across various products, with keynotes on May 19 and 20.

Wearables

The March Pixel Drop just landed with 8 big upgrades for your Android device - what's new

The March Pixel Drop introduces location-sharing features for Android users, including real-time location in Messages, luggage tracking with airlines, and new customization options across devices.

Information security

fromSecurityWeek

Android Update Patches Exploited Qualcomm Zero-Day

Google released Android security updates patching nearly 130 vulnerabilities, including an exploited zero-day in Qualcomm chipsets affecting over 200 devices through integer overflow in graphics components.

Android brands could adopt rumored iPhone 18 Pro color for upcoming flagships

Android smartphone makers are testing a new deep red color finish similar to the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro series.

#android-updates

Gadgets

3 future Android features you can give yourself today

Software development

Android 2026 preview: 7 things to watch

Gadgets

3 future Android features you can give yourself today

Software development

Android 2026 preview: 7 things to watch

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL leaked CAD-based renders complete the family

The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL features a redesigned camera island and a 6.8-inch screen, powered by the Tensor G6 SoC.

The best Android feature you (probably) aren't using

Android Reading Mode is a system-wide, installable feature that improves phone reading by offering enhanced, integrated reading tools beyond Chrome's reader.

Google Pixel 11 Pro CAD-based renders leak too

The Google Pixel 11 Pro features a redesigned camera island and is powered by Google's Tensor G6 SoC.

These Are the Best Alternatives to Google's Android Operating System

Most Android alternatives strip Google services (often using microG and sandboxing) to improve privacy, while true non-Android options remain limited and less practical for daily use.

Google Pixel 11 CAD-based renders leak

The Google Pixel 11 features smaller bezels, a tweaked camera design, and is expected to launch in August.

#android-16

Gadgets

Google reveals how many devices are already running Android 16

Mobile UX

Weekly poll: did your phone receive the Android 16 update yet?

Mobile UX

Weekly poll results: most of you are on Android 16 already

Gadgets

Google reveals how many devices are already running Android 16

Mobile UX

Weekly poll: did your phone receive the Android 16 update yet?