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Samsung's audio roadmap just got a lot more interesting. After years of covering the company's ecosystem strategy, I can tell you this round of moves feels bigger than routine tweaks. The big news? Samsung is reportedly working on new premium earbuds, with code references suggesting the Galaxy Buds 4 could debut at Samsung's first Unpacked of 2026 alongside the Galaxy S26. Meanwhile, One UI 8.5 is shaping up as a mid-cycle update that could rewire Samsung's 2026 flagship ecosystem.

Samsung just dropped some serious tablet upgrades, and if you're eyeing the new Galaxy Tab S11 or S11 Ultra, you're probably wondering which one deserves your hard-earned cash. Samsung announced both models on September 4, 2025, and they're already hitting shelves. The Tab S11 costs $799 while the Tab S11 Ultra is priced at $1,199. But price is only half the story. The rest is how you plan to use it.

Google's finally stepping up to tackle one of the internet's most harmful problems: nonconsensual intimate images. TechCrunch reports that Google is partnering with UK nonprofit StopNCII to bolster its efforts at combating revenge porn. The search giant will begin using StopNCII's hashes, digital fingerprints of images and videos, to proactively identify and remove nonconsensual intimate imagery on Search. What makes this significant is that Google has been slow to adopt StopNCII's system....

When you send a photo to a friend via WhatsApp on your Samsung phone, you probably don't think twice about the complex image processing happening behind the scenes. You hit send, the thumbnail pops up, end of story. Right? In August, Meta's security team discovered something far uglier hiding in that moment, that innocent image sharing was being weaponized by attackers to take complete control of Samsung devices. The vulnerability they uncovered, now patched by Samsung, shows how sophisticated...

Samsung's latest Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 just picked up a substantial One UI 8 update that reshapes mobile productivity. The headline is not the bullet list of features, it is that Samsung completely rebuilt DeX on top of Google's Desktop Mode, a sharp turn in how it thinks about mobile desktop computing.

Google's smart home landscape just shifted dramatically, and it's been a long time coming. Recent 2025 Google Home updates (including I/O 2025 announcements and Home Runtime/Matter local-control rollouts) are not another incremental improvement; it is a transformation of how we interact with connected devices. Previous updates added individual features; this one reimagines the control paradigm. A standout is the automation script editor (scripted automations are written in YAML), giving users...

If you've been dealing with music that stutters, skips, or cuts out while using Android Auto, you're not alone. Drivers across brands and phone models are reporting the same thing, turning a simple commute into an audio mess. Multiple reports on Reddit point to a bug that causes music to stutter and skip when connected to Android Auto wirelessly. The issue shows up regardless of phone brand. Plenty of users have given up and switched to plain Bluetooth streaming, trading Android Auto’s nice...

Samsung's camera innovation has always been impressive. Plot twist, though, Samsung Electro-Mechanics is developing a telephoto module with continuous optical zoom, yet Samsung is pitching the tech to Chinese brands like Xiaomi, which are usually quicker to adopt experimental features. And get this, Samsung has filed some patents in 2024–2025, so the work has been in motion for a while. If Samsung is building the future of zoom, why aren't Galaxy phones getting first dibs?

Samsung's Galaxy XR headset is finally stepping out of the shadows, and this is way more than just another VR device announcement. After years under the Project Moohan codename, Samsung's answer to Apple's Vision Pro is taking shape with some serious credentials. The big hook is software and timing. The headset will use Google-made Android XR software and is tapped to arrive in October 2025, putting it squarely in the premium XR ring.

Google's latest Gemini update is shaping up to be more than just another incremental improvement. Android Authority recently discovered that Google has been testing visual changes to Gemini's home screen for the past few months, and now we're getting our clearest look yet at what's coming. The company has begun testing it with a small set of users on the latest beta version of the Google app, and Google appears to be moving forward with this interface, testing it more broadly on devices through...

So you’ve heard about Google’s latest flagship and its promise of an impressive display experience, but the real question is: does the Pixel 10 Pro actually live up to its user-friendly claims? The phone packs a 6.3-inch screen delivering 2,856 by 1,280 pixels resolution, with peak brightness soaring up to 3,300 nits. At 495 pixels per inch, it is technically the sharpest display in the entire Pixel 10 lineup. What matters, though, is how those specs feel in your hand, on a bright sidewalk, or...

When you've been using Android for over a decade, you form attachments to the apps that shape your daily routine. Nova Launcher was one of those apps for millions, the customization powerhouse that made Android feel truly yours. After more than 13 years of steady innovation and polish, that chapter has closed.

Google's decision to roll out its Gemini AI chatbot to children under 13 has lit up the tech community. The assistant is arriving through Family Link accounts, Parents can manage or disable a child's access to Gemini via Google Family Link; children can enable access under supervision and parents receive a notification when their child first uses Gemini. Google says children's data will not be used to train the AI, yet experts are raising serious red flags about the rollout.

Google's latest encounter with EU regulators isn't just another tech fine story; it's a $3.5 billion wake-up call that could reshape the entire digital advertising landscape. The European Commission hit Google with a €2.95 billion penalty for abusing its dominant position in the advertising technology industry, marking the fourth antitrust fine for the tech giant. The move follows a formal investigation that opened in June 2021, which examined whether Google violated competition rules by...

When a federal jury in San Francisco delivered its verdict on September 3, 2025, it sent shockwaves through Silicon Valley. Google was ordered to pay $425.7 million for continuing to track users even after they opted out of data collection. This isn't just another fine, it's a landmark case that affects 98 million users and 174 million devices across the United States. The decision lays bare how tech giants handle our most personal data when privacy promises don't match reality.

Reviewed by Jame Jimenez

Google is quietly preparing one of its biggest Play Games profile updates in years, with recent APK teardowns revealing just how ambitious the revamp is. Google is developing an avatar generator for Play Games profiles, allowing users to create custom avatars by selecting character, background, and art style. This isn't just another minor tweak—it's a complete reimagining of how gamers express themselves within the Android ecosystem, with broader implications for Google's gaming strategy that...

The mobile photography world is buzzing with anticipation as OnePlus 15 camera leaks start painting a picture that's both exciting and puzzling. If you've been following OnePlus's journey from camera underdog to serious contender—something I've been covering for years—the latest rumors suggest we might be looking at another pivotal moment for the brand. What makes this timing particularly significant is that OnePlus has finally hit its stride with mobile photography, just as the flagship...

Picture this: Android Police recently discovered that their digital workspace was a mess, managing a collection of productivity apps for years, including task managers, note-taking tools, calendars, and project management software. Sound familiar? If you're drowning in a sea of apps that don't talk to each other, you're not alone. Notion was first released in 2016 by Notion Labs Inc., designed as an all-in-one workspace that allows users to take notes, manage projects, organize documents, and...

Reviewed by: Jame Jimenez