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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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Your Google Voice calls just got an AI note-taker, and a cheaper price tag
Google Voice is bringing Gemini's AI note-taking to phone calls, plus new standalone plans that let anyone with a Gmail account run a professional phone system without Workspace subscription.
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Android’s background data habit is now written into Google Play’s fine print
Google’s updated Play terms explain how Android system services can use cellular data in the background, even while phones are locked. Users get clearer wording, but less certainty over data and updates.
Google’s Pixel 11 price hike may come disguised as a storage upgrade
A new leak suggests the Pixel 11 series could get a 100 euro price hike, but the regular and Pro models may soften the blow with 256GB base storage.
America’s 250th anniversary time capsule includes an iPhone 17 Pro Max
America's 250th anniversary time capsule includes an iPhone 17 Pro Max, an AI-generated prediction, and dozens of historic artifacts to represent life in 2026.
The AI phone era is coming, and the weird brands may not survive it
AI could make phones smarter, but it may also make the smartphone market less forgiving for smaller, stranger brands.
Android desktop mode made me miss my laptop in record time
Android desktop mode can turn a phone into a nearly usable workstation, but one workday with WordPress, browser tools, and a pile of accessories made the laptop look mercifully honest.
Android 17 makes a strong case for ignoring Android version numbers entirely
Android 17 has useful changes, but when the best everyday update is a Quick Settings button that finally makes sense again, the annual version number starts looking pretty hollow.
Amazon quietly upgrades its Fire HD 10 tablet with a whopping 1GB of RAM
Amazon has refreshed the Fire HD 10 with an extra gigabyte of RAM, extending the life of its flagship tablet instead of launching an all-new model.
Chrome is getting better at understanding the breaks and punctations you never say out loud
Chrome 151 Beta introduces automatic punctuation for voice recognition, allowing the browser to infer commas and periods from natural speech without spoken commands.
Google Maps could soon order food for you using Gemini
Google Maps is reportedly developing a Gemini-powered feature that could let users discover restaurants and place food orders without leaving the app.
OxygenOS made OnePlus phones special. Now, it might go away forever
OxygenOS and Realme UI are reportedly being discontinued, with all future OnePlus and Realme devices moving to OPPO's ColorOS globally, effectively ending both skins.
Gemini Spark lands on the Mac, and it wants to tackle your chores while you relax
Gemini Spark lands on Mac and can now sort your files, build spreadsheets, and even run tasks while you're away from your desk.
Huawei MatePad Pro Max beats Apple’s iPad Pro to become the thinnest 13-inch tablet
Huawei's MatePad Pro Max undercuts Apple's iPad Pro on thickness with flagship hardware, but software limitations could still influence buyers.
Google starts testing Gmail Live, its new voice search tool for your inbox
Google has started testing Gmail Live, a voice-based search tool that answers spoken questions about your inbox and points back to the original email.
Google Play’s latest speed boost goes way beyond the phone
Google Play Store v52.1 is rolling out with performance changes aimed at smoother app installs across Android phones, watches, TVs, tablets, and car systems, plus AI labels and new game video tools.
Apple and Google sat for discussions to unlock 50W wireless charging for smartphones
The next major leap in wireless charging may not come from a flashy smartphone launch, but from behind closed doors where some of the biggest names in the tech industry are working together, according to an ITHome report. Apple, Google, Xiaomi, and several other leading technology companies recently gathered in Beijing for the Wireless Power […]
OpenClaw lands on Android and iOS, turning your phone into a control hub for your AI agent
OpenClaw, the open source AI agent, just launched native iOS and Android apps that pair with your own self hosted gateway.
XChat finally lands on Android, bringing encrypted messaging beyond X
X has officially launched XChat for Android, bringing its standalone encrypted messaging app to Google's mobile platform.
Finding Android apps on the Google Play Store just got a lot easier thanks to Gemini
Google has launched the Google Play connected app for Gemini, allowing users to discover apps, make select purchases, and buy Play gift cards using AI.
In the last hours of Prime Day, I found the best deals to save you the regret of missing out
The best last-minute Prime Day 2026 deals on smartphones, earbuds, smartwatches, and more, hand-picked before the sale ends tonight.
I checked the Prime Day budget phone deals, and these two are the ones worth buying
These Pixel 10a and Moto G Play Prime Day deals hit two different budget lanes: better features or the lowest useful price.
You may see new ways to pay for Android apps and subscriptions starting next week
Starting June 30, Android users in the US, UK, and EU may beging seeing new ways to pay for apps and subscriptions as Google expands billing options on the Play Store.
Gemini in Chrome can now see exactly what you’re looking at on screen
Google is rolling out a new "Select from screen" tool for Gemini in Chrome, while Gemini 3.5 Flash gains built-in computer-use capabilities.
Filling out forms on mobile just got a lot easier thanks to Google Wallet
Google is bringing advanced Autofill to Chrome on Android and iPhone, allowing users to fill forms using information stored in Google Wallet.
Google Wallet could save you time at airport security with TSA PreCheck Touchless ID
TSA and Google Wallet have launched a streamlined opt-in for PreCheck Touchless ID, letting travelers share their digital ID and boarding pass and breeze through security without a physical ID.
The Pixel 10 Pro at $684 is the best Prime Day phone deal I’ve seen, and it’s hard to find better value right now
The Pixel 10 Pro is down to just $684 for Prime Day, a massive $315 discount that brings the flagship phone to its lowest price yet.
I dug through Prime Day’s smartwatch deals so you don’t have to, and these are the winners
The best Prime Day 2026 smartwatch deals include all-time-low prices on the Galaxy Watch Ultra, Pixel Watch 4, Apple Watch Series 11, and more.
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