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Google's turning search into a conversation, and India is where the experiment goes live. The company has launched Search Live across the country and widened AI Mode to seven more Indian languages, a real shift in how people pull answers from the web. AI Mode now includes Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu, according to Times of India. India is also the first country outside the US to get Search Live, as reported by Economic Times. People are already asking questions...

When I first heard about a premium Android gaming handheld selling for just $329, I'll admit I was skeptical. The handheld market has been cooking for a while, with devices regularly hitting $400 to $600. Then I dug into the AYN Odin 2 Portal and paused. For that price, it packs serious kit. The hardware pairs with a large OLED display that delivers exceptional visual quality, and the Odin 2 Portal uses Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (a recent flagship-class SoC) which performs very well for...

Reviewed by Jame Jimenez

The automotive infotainment world has been watching Android Auto's steady evolution from a simple phone-mirroring service into something much more ambitious. When Google launched the platform in 2014 with basic connectivity to Google's core services, few could have predicted it is now supported on over 250 million cars worldwide and works with 500+ vehicle models, according to 9to5Google. The latest chapter in this evolution is especially telling. Google recently expanded the platform's...

Google's Play Store just hit a legal roadblock that could reshape the entire Android ecosystem. The Supreme Court recently turned down the tech giant's last-ditch effort to delay sweeping changes to its app marketplace, according to multiple reports. The decision stems from a years-long fight with Epic Games. Google now has to roll out major operational changes by October 22, 2025, a shift that could open the door to competing app stores and alternative payment systems on Android devices.

The Google Pixel 9a has been making waves in the budget smartphone arena, and for good reason. The timing couldn't be better for a significant discount on what many consider the standout budget device of 2025. Google managed to capture a notable 3% US market share in Q2 2025, shipping 800,000 units with a solid 13% year-over-year increase, according to Accio. This growth trajectory positioned the Pixel brand as the fourth-largest US smartphone brand, outpacing competitors like TCL, which saw a...

Reviewed by Meg Flores

Samsung's Galaxy S25 Edge launched with significant fanfare earlier this year, but the ultra-thin flagship hasn't exactly set the world on fire. With sluggish sales of just 650,000 units so far (reported from leaked sales reports) and production cuts already underway, Samsung faces a critical decision for its 2026 lineup. The latest rumors suggest the company might be considering a surprising move, bringing back the Galaxy S26 Plus alongside the Edge variant, potentially reshuffling its entire...

Reviewed by Meg Flores

Social media is buzzing with footage that is hard to watch: Google’s flagship Pixel 10 Pro XL completely falling apart while trying to run Genshin Impact. Clips showing distorted textures, broken controls, and severe screen tearing are spreading like wildfire across platforms, according to Android Authority. The timing could not be worse for Google, because these viral moments are raising blunt questions about the company’s bold decision to switch GPU architectures in its latest flagship...

Reviewed by Meg Flores

Reviewed by Meg Flores

Google's online store has been making some quiet changes lately that might affect your next Pixel purchase. Look closely, and a pattern emerges: lifecycle triage, safety first. The removal of certain refurbished models from the Google Store reflects broader market dynamics where Google secured 3% market share in Q2 2025, all while the company deals with hardware challenges that force tough calls about what to keep selling.

YouTube Music is jumping into the AI-powered music experience game, and honestly, it's about time. Companies continue finding ways to integrate AI into their products, and YouTube Music is the latest platform to get the AI treatment with something it is calling "Beyond the Beat." Think of it as your own personal radio DJ who actually knows what they are talking about. At least, that is the idea.

OnePlus is taking a bold step into the AI-powered smartphone era with its upcoming OxygenOS 16, and the integration with Google's Gemini is shaping up to be a game-changer. OxygenOS 16 will feature tight integration with Google's Gemini, allowing it to access OnePlus' Mind Space function and many more first-party built-in OnePlus apps. This is not just another AI feature tossed into the settings. It is a plan to make your phone actually work with your personal data. OnePlus introduced the AI...

Prime Day is wrapping up, but there’s still time to snag one of the year’s most compelling smartphone deals. Amazon’s October Prime Big Deal Days event launched on October 7th, bringing significant discounts to Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S25 lineup (Mashable). Several Samsung Galaxy models even hit their lowest prices of the year during this window (Mashable). Unlocked versions are the sweet spot, full carrier flexibility without plan strings attached (Mashable).

Google has been making waves in the tech world with a significant expansion of its AI-powered photo editing capabilities. Google has just announced that it is rolling out conversational editing to other Android phones in the U.S., marking a major step forward in making advanced photo editing accessible to a broader audience. This feature leverages Gemini's sophisticated AI capabilities to transform how we interact with our photos, allowing anyone with an eligible phone to make AI edits within...

Looking at the sticker price for American Express's Platinum card, you'd expect some pretty impressive perks when you're shelling out nearly $900 annually. Free airport lounge access? Absolutely. Hotel upgrades and solid dining credits? You bet. What you probably wouldn't expect is that one of the "premium" features you're paying for is the ability to make your mobile app a slightly darker shade of blue.

So you're probably thinking I've lost my mind when I say Xiaomi slapped a second screen on the back of its newest flagship. But here we are. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has a 2.9-inch display on its back panel, turning a premium smartphone into something that looks suspiciously like a classic handheld gaming console.

When you first see the leaked One UI 8.5 build running on a Galaxy S25 Ultra, it is clear Samsung is cooking up something special. Android Authority showcased this early firmware, revealing rounded corners, pill-shaped icons, and bottom bars that signal a major shift in Samsung's design philosophy. While SamMobile demonstrated features like the fully customizable quick settings panel and Direct Voicemail in their hands-on video, the firmware remains buggy and incomplete, hinting at Samsung's...

OnePlus is making waves again, but this time with some intriguing mathematical logic. OnePlus has announced that the OnePlus 15 premium smartphone will soon debut, and they are skipping the number 14 entirely. Why the leap? Rumor has it OnePlus is dodging that number for cultural reasons, jumping straight from 13 to 15. In OnePlus math, 13 plus one equals 15, and honestly, that is not the strangest thing we have seen in the tech world.

Google's latest legal maneuver is a last-ditch bid to avoid a rewrite of Android. Google has petitioned the US Supreme Court for emergency relief to halt sweeping changes to its Android app store after losing its antitrust fight with Epic Games. The company asked the court to decide by October 17 whether to pause the order, and it is planning to file its appeal to the Supreme Court by October 27. The stakes reach beyond one platform or one lawsuit, straight into how digital marketplaces are...

If you've been hit with an unexpected popup telling you to verify your age on YouTube, you're not alone. What started as a limited test is now a broad rollout affecting users across the platform. That rapid expansion means millions more people are suddenly subject to algorithmic age checks that can reshape what they can watch.

YouTube has been listening to its users, and for once, the feedback loop actually worked. After years of viewers complaining about those pesky end-screen popups cluttering up their viewing experience, Engadget reports that YouTube will now let viewers dismiss the popups and video suggestions that appear at the end of videos with a new "Hide" button. While these end screen popups are a standard part of most YouTube videos (Engadget), viewers increasingly wanted the ability to dismiss them and...

Reviewed by Jame Jimenez

When I examine the Android ecosystem, with its commanding 70% global market share, what strikes me most is the mobility between brands. I keep coming back to this: people move. A lot. While Samsung dominates with 19.7% market share in Q2 2025, recent survey data reveals something unexpected, Galaxy users are not automatically planning to stick with Samsung for their next upgrade.

Google's mobile gaming ecosystem just got a major overhaul, and honestly, it's about time. Google is rolling out significant updates to Google Play Games that fundamentally change how we interact with mobile gaming across devices. With over 200,000 titles now available across mobile and PC platforms, these changes are more than cosmetic. They are reshaping the entire player experience. Let's break down what these updates mean for gamers, and why they matter right now.

Google Home just got a game-changer that’s been quietly rolling out, and honestly, it’s about time. The Verge reports you can now control more Google Home devices from your desktop, while 9to5Google confirms device controls are now widely rolled out to the Google Home web app. This ability to control smart devices from Home’s web app was first teased by Google back in June, and is now widely rolled out.

You know that feeling when a software update makes you do a double-take? That's exactly what these One UI 8.5 leaks are doing. While One UI 8 is just starting to roll out to Galaxy phones worldwide, Samsung is already cooking up something that might make iPhone users pause and wonder if the grass really is greener on the Android side.

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S26 series is getting real buzz, and not just from spec-sheet chasers. The latest leaks point to the Samsung Galaxy S26 getting support for APV, Samsung's Advanced Professional Video codec, the kind of feature that can flip how we think about shooting on a phone. With APV supporting visually lossless recording and LOG profiles plus HDR metadata, pros get latitude and hobbyists get headroom. And because APV offers up to 20% better space than Apple ProRes (per early...

Google's Play Store is getting its most significant AI makeover yet, and the changes are happening right now. This is not a routine tweak, it is a reimagining of how we discover, interact with, and experience mobile apps. The shift runs deeper than a new coat of paint, it is reshaping the relationship between users, developers, and the apps themselves.

The world of Android 17's medical device integration represents a profound shift from the incremental health tracking improvements we have grown accustomed to. Earlier Android updates chased steps and simple fitness metrics. This round points at something heavier, the integration of functional safety principles that could turn Android devices into reliable partners in critical healthcare.

The smartphone market in 2025 is getting more interesting by the day, and Samsung's Galaxy A36 5G is making quite the splash, especially with one carrier offering it absolutely free. When I first heard about this deal, I was skeptical. Free phones usually come with significant compromises. Too good to be true? After digging into what the Galaxy A36 brings to the table, I changed my mind. This might actually be one of those rare deals worth your attention.

You know what's fascinating? Samsung's been quietly perfecting DeX since 2017. You might have written it off as a nice-to-have that never quite delivered. Then it cracked the code. The Galaxy Z Flip 7 is the first clamshell (Flip) foldable in Samsung's lineup to support Samsung DeX, signalling an important shift.

You know what’s funny about Samsung’s latest update? While everyone’s buzzing about fancy AI tricks and flashy interface changes, One UI 8 is quietly doing something that feels almost radical in today’s tech world. It is bringing back simplicity. After years of tangled sharing menus and “where did that send to?” moments, Samsung might be onto something.

Samsung's latest leak drops a clear hint. While we're all waiting for the Galaxy Tab A11 and A11 Plus to hit the market, the Plus variant looks set to outmuscle its smaller sibling. The Galaxy Tab A11 and A11 Plus aren't available quite yet, but the leaked specs sketch a gap budget shoppers should know about. Both tablets have a display with a 90Hz refresh rate. After that, the roads diverge in ways you will feel day to day.

Privacy is messy on a packed train or in a coffee line, and Samsung appears to be tackling it in a surprisingly thoughtful way. A recent APK teardown of One UI 8.5 uncovered code referencing something called "Private Display" or "Privacy Display," and the feature looks like a real swing for the Galaxy S26 Ultra. The leaked build shows Samsung is developing tech that limits screen visibility from side angles to protect your privacy in crowded public places. One UI 8.5 is expected to be the...

The Nest app, once the elegant control center for what many considered the most beautiful smart home products ever made, is officially living on borrowed time. Google’s latest moves make it clear we're witnessing the final chapter of Nest as we knew it—and the transformation is accelerating faster than most users realize. The writing is on the wall.

The rumors are swirling and the evidence keeps mounting, Samsung appears to be gearing up for what could be their most ambitious product launch yet. These are not incremental updates we are looking at. These are technologies that could redefine mobile computing paradigms for the next decade. Ready to see why September 29 might be worth circling on your calendar?

Google Tasks has been quietly evolving. A recent APK teardowns hint at upgrades that could actually change how you use it day to day. The app has long been dinged for its bare-bones approach to task management, and Android Authority spotted code that suggests Google is finally tackling a top request: better time tracking. Completion dates and task count displays set the groundwork for more sophisticated time management, exactly what users have been asking for. The company appears to be rolling...