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It just got a lot easier to see what pictures are in your Google Photos albums
Google Photos is one of the best photo apps, and it's always getting better. The latest improvement makes it easier to see what's in your albums.
Google may change a small, but crucial chip with the Pixel 10
For the Pixel 10 series, Google may make a small but important internal change, with a switch from Samsung modems to ones made by MediaTek.
5 phones you should buy instead of the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is one of the best folding phones around. But before you buy it, here are five other phones you should consider first.
The Google Pixel 9 is $150 off — time to upgrade your Android phone?
The 128GB model of the Google Pixel 9 is on sale from Best Buy at $150 off. If you've thought about upgrading your Android smartphone, don't miss this offer.
Your Google News app is getting a subtle redesign. Here’s what’s changing
Google continues to simplify its first-party apps on Android, this time with Google News.
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I’ve had the Google Pixel 9 Pro for three months. Here’s why I still love it
The Google Pixel 9 Pro is one of 2024's best smartphones. How does it hold up over three months after its release?
Another Nothing Phone can now download the Android 15 beta
If you have a Nothing Phone 2a Plus, you can finally get the Android 15 beta.
I tried out Android XR, Google’s latest attempt to take on Meta and Apple
Google is getting back into the XR game, but this is no Google Glass. I got to try out the company's new approach, and I came away impressed.
I tried 4 of the best earbud and phone combos. Here’s which one you should use
I tried the top wireless earbuds with matching phones to find out if brand loyalty matters, or if you can mix and match without concern.
The Red Magic 10 Pro is 2024’s best smartphone deal you haven’t heard of
The Red Magic 10 Pro has the specs and design of a $1,000 flagship phone for the cool price of $650. Here's what makes it so darn impressive.
Google boosts Android security against unknown tracking devices
Google's unknown tracker alerts system will now let users disable their phone's location sharing and use a map view to find the hidden tracking device.
Here’s how your Android phone could help stop your motion sickness
Google has a feature in the works that could potentially reduce motion sickness symptoms. Here's how it could work on your Android phone.
Your Google Maps app is about to look different. Here’s what’s changing
Another design change has been made to the popular Google Maps app for Android.
OnePlus 13 vs. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: What does the future hold?
The OnePlus 13 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are two of the best phones launching in 2025. One emerges as the better choice, based on current rumors.
Google Pixel Buds and Sony LinkBuds are both on sale at Best Buy
Enjoy your favorite music and podcasts with the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 and Sony LinkBuds Fit. Right now, both pairs of ANC earbuds are on sale at Best Buy!
The YouTube mobile app is getting a small redesign. Here’s what’s changing
YouTube announced a lot of updates in October, and today a few of them are rolling out to iOS and Android.
This phone highlights what Google and Samsung need to fix with their cameras in 2025
The Google Pixel 9 Pro and Galaxy S24 Ultra both have excellent cameras, but a new phone shows exactly how Google and Samsung need to improve in 2025.
Future Samsung phones may steal this great Google Pixel feature
Samsung could be prepping a new feature first launched with Google Pixel phones — an audio magic eraser.
WhatsApp will soon save you from the horrors of missed texts
WhatsApp is testing a new Reminders feature that will occasionally nudge users about messages as well as status updates that they may have missed checking out.
OnePlus could return to the “mini” flagship formula in 2025
OnePlus is reportedly working on a top-tier compact phone that will embrace Qualcomm’s flagship silicon, a 50-megapixel Sony camera, and a fresh design.
Best apps to get your phone Christmas ready
Whether you love the holidays or not, it's that time of year again. Here are some apps and games to help make the holidays a little easier.
This company wants to bring 400MP pictures to your next smartphone
Tecno unveiled two new imaging technologies at its Future Lens 2024 event that could bring 400MP photos to smartphones.
Here’s another hands-on look at the Google Pixel 9a’s radical new design
Freshly leaked real-life photos of a Pixel 9a prototype confirm Google is changing the design and the camera's shape on the upcoming affordable phone.
