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With fingers in pretty much every pie imaginable — search engines, phones, smart assistants, office software, even robots — Google is one of the biggest players in the tech industry, and it can be hard to keep up with everything they do. Thankfully, we keep up with it for you, whether you want reviews, in-depth analysis, or breaking news about what Google’s doing now.
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This lifesaving app is helping people track wildfires in California
Watch Duty, a volunteer-backed app run by a non-profit, has become the go-to source of critical information for folks hit by the devastating fires in California.
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4 ways that Google Pixel phones can defeat Samsung in 2025
The Pixel 9 series are my phones of the year, and Google is close to being able to compete with Samsung in mobile. Here are four things it needs to do in 2025.
How I’m using Google’s Gemini AI app to make me more human
I am not a fan of AI taking over my work. It lacks the human touch. Yet, Google's Gemini made me a better person. At least the realms of an overflowing inbox.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra could miss out on a crucial tracking feature
The recent crop of Google Pixel phones can be located on the Find My Device map even if they've gone offline. Samsung's flagship could skip on the convenience.
2024 was the year of small flagship phones
Both Apple and Google delivered flagship optics in a compact flagship, but it took small phones getting bigger to get there.
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Google needs to solve this Android tablet problem in 2025
Android is finally showing signs that it could evolve into a half-decent tablet platform. I dearly hope Google gives it a deservedly meaningful desktop mode.
The 2025 Android phone I’m most looking forward to isn’t from Samsung or Google
Google and Samsung are all set for big smartphone releases in 2025. But the Android phone I'm most looking forward to won't be made by either company.
How to use Android 16’s new Notification Cooldown setting
Tired of the notification avalanche from a single app as conversations get buzzy? Here is how to enable the Notification Cooldown system for some respite.
Google Street View camera captures highly suspicious act, leading to arrests
A suspect in a murder case appeared to suffer a terrible stroke of luck when a Google Street View car passed by at an inopportune moment.
Gemini brings a fantastic PDF superpower to Files by Google app
While reading a PDF document in the Files by Google app, users can now seamlessly pull Gemini and ask it to make sense of the contents with a single tap.
Google proposes big changes for the future of Search and Android apps
Google says it will offer less restrictive Search licensing terms and won't pressure Android partners into exclusive or conditional preloading clauses.
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 Photos is getting a cool new feature to speed up your photo edits
Google Photos for Android is picking up another one-click editing tool. "Quick Edit" should be arriving soon on supported devices.
Tips to keep your smartphone just as safe as a government official’s
A top U. S. government cybersecurity agency has released a set of smartphone safety protocols for top officials and politicians. You should follow them, too.
New research finds that your smartwatch band is laced with toxic forever chemicals
A study has revealed the presence of dangerous forever chemicals in bands sold by top brands. Interestingly, the more expensive they are, the higher the risk.
We loved the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, and it’s on sale today
The Google Pixel 9 Pro is one of the best smartphones Google has ever produced, and today, you can get the 256GB unlocked version of the device for only $950.
Niagara Launcher, one of the best Android launchers, finally has backups
Niagara Launcher is a fantastic Android launcher, and it's about to get even better with a big update.
Android 16 adds a new way to use the Google Pixel 9’s fingerprint sensor
Android 16's latest update introduces the ability to unlock your phone even with the screen off, thanks to the Pixel 9's ultrasonic sensor.
I replaced Google Assistant with Amazon Alexa and haven’t looked back
A year ago, I decided to switch from Google Assistant to Amazon Alexa for my smart home duties. Now, 12 months later, I reflect on whether it was a good move.
How to use Audio Magic Eraser on the Google Pixel
Audio Magic Eraser allows you to use your Google Pixel to quickly and easily remove unwanted noises from videos. Want to know how it works? Here's how.
Android 16’s second developer preview is here with small but important changes
Android 16's journey continues with the release of its second developer preview. Here's what's new in the latest update.
Here’s how Android 16 could make managing notifications easier than ever
Are you tired of the constant stream of notifications on your Android phone? Google may have a solution in development.
I tried out Google’s latest AI tool that generates images in a fun, new way
Google's new AI tool, Whisk, generates images using only other images without requiring text prompts.
