The Latest on Android

Google Chrome is finally catching up to what every other browser figured out years ago. The world's most popular browser is currently testing vertical tabs in its experimental Canary build, according to multiple sources. This development represents Google finally responding to years of user frustration and competitive pressure—while Edge, Firefox, and Vivaldi have offered this productivity-boosting feature for years, Chrome users have been stuck with cramped horizontal tabs that become unusable...

Reviewed by: Y. Garcia

When OnePlus launched the OnePlus 15 with much fanfare, billing it as India's first smartphone to pack the cutting-edge Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, expectations soared. Here was a device promising flagship-level performance with its $899.99 starting price, a gorgeous 6.78-inch 1.5K 165Hz AMOLED display, and OnePlus's most advanced cooling system to date.

Reviewed by: Y. Garcia

Reviewed by: Jame Jimenez

Google's latest Gmail changes quietly shifted how millions of private communications work behind the scenes, and most users discovered these modifications after they were already active. The search giant has implemented AI features that allow Gemini to analyze private messages and attachments for training purposes, with these settings enabled by default instead of requiring explicit user consent.

Android users are getting something that could fundamentally change how we think about digital authenticity: Google's rolling out AI detection capabilities that can spot artificially generated photos right from your phone. This isn't just another incremental update buried in the settings—it's a direct response to the growing challenge of distinguishing real content from AI-generated images in our daily digital lives, where traditional approaches increasingly fall short against sophisticated...

Reviewed by: Y. Garcia

Google's weather forecasting just got a major upgrade. The tech giant has rolled out its WeatherNext 2 forecasting model across Search, Gemini, and Pixel Weather, promising more accurate predictions for users worldwide. This is not just another incremental update. It marks a leap in how Google processes and delivers weather information across its ecosystem.

Samsung is making waves in the foldable smartphone world again. This time, they are not just pushing boundaries; they are redefining what a phone can be. The Galaxy Z TriFold, Samsung's first trifolding smartphone, has been spotted in regulatory filings and industry reports (trademark/certification reports have appeared; e.g., GalaxyClub/Android Authority), suggesting we could see this groundbreaking device hit the market within weeks.

Reviewed by: Y. Garcia

Reviewed by: Y. Garcia

US Pixel users have been watching from the sidelines as their international counterparts enjoyed faster hotspot speeds, but that's finally changing. American Pixel 9 Pro XL owners are now discovering that 6GHz hotspot functionality has quietly become available on their devices, delivering the enhanced connectivity that regulatory hurdles had previously kept locked away, according to Android Authority. The timing couldn't be better, as flagship Android devices in North America are showing over...

When your phone becomes your lifeline's weakest link, we're not just talking about dropped calls anymore. Here's what you need to know: a recent incident involving a Galaxy S24 owner who couldn't reach 911 during a critical emergency has exposed a troubling reality about smartphone reliability when it matters most. The device failed to connect despite three separate attempts, even after a restart, while displaying what appeared to be full signal strength (PhoneArena). This isn't an isolated...

Reviewed by: Y. Garcia

Google has quietly transformed the mobile search landscape with its latest Chrome update, placing artificial intelligence directly at users' fingertips. The company just rolled out a convenient shortcut button for AI Mode, a small addition that signals a bigger shift in how we discover and interact with information on our phones and tablets. One tap, and you are talking to search.

The tech world just felt a seismic shift in how we think about app distribution and platform openness. Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney said on 2025-11-05 Google's antitrust settlement a victory for Android's foundational promise as an open ecosystem, a potential turning point in the long fight between app developers and platform gatekeepers.

After years of user requests and careful legal navigation, Google has finally started rolling out native call recording to Pixel phones. Big catch, it depends entirely on where you live. The feature that other Android manufacturers have offered for years is now quietly appearing on Pixel devices, marking a major shift in Google’s historically cautious approach to call recording functionality.