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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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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8: Everything we know
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 is officially here with the same design, powered by a new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip and a $1,199.99 starting price.
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Waymo wants your next robotaxi ride to feel less like a taxi and more like your living room
Waymo has unveiled its Ojai in-car experience, adding Google Gemini, adaptive multi-screen controls and a redesigned interface to make future robotaxi rides more personal.
Gemini is moving into Google Play, and it has front-row seat to your spending habits
Ask Google Pay uses Gemini to analyze spending and explain financial topics, while a new SBI partnership expands Google’s app-based Flex credit card in India.
Gemini on Mac can now type what you say and act on what it sees
Google is upgrading the Gemini app for Mac with system-wide dictation triggered by the Fn key, plus an opt-in mode that lets Gemini pull context from what's on screen for more complex tasks.
Gemini can now summarize the messiest comment threads in Google Docs
Gemini can now sort sprawling Google Docs comments by reviewer or theme, surface unresolved questions, draft responses and suggest edits, though access depends on the right plan, settings and document permissions.
Google’s priciest Pixel 11 may bring a smaller battery and a bigger bill
A new leak points to smaller batteries inside both Pixel 11 Pro models, while the Pro XL could cost £80 more than last year’s equivalent.
Instapaper just had its biggest update in years, and it’s packed with goodies
Instapaper rebuilt its website, redesigned its iOS app with Liquid Glass, and finally brought AI Voices to Android. Here's what's new.
Google Chrome could soon let you translate pages right inside Reading Mode
Google is testing a translate button inside Chrome's Reading Mode on Canary, which would translate pages and PDFs without leaving Reading Mode.
Google could soon let you unlock your Pixel Watch with your phone
Google is reportedly working on a way to unlock your Pixel Watch with your phone, essentially flipping the existing Watch Unlock feature.
Android’s most powerful app permission could soon come with a much scarier warning
Android 17 may give trusted apps control over screen content while a phone is locked. Google’s clearer warning reveals the convenience, risk, and safeguards behind the unfinished permission system.
The best note-taking apps for iOS and Android
We've compiled a list of our favorite note-taking apps for iOS and Android phones and tablets to help keep your life organized and your thoughts in order.
Google Maps’ biggest Android Auto upgrade is reaching more users
Google is expanding Immersive Navigation and the live speedometer in Android Auto, bringing richer maps and better driving information to more users.
Shopping for back-to-school? These are the smartwatches I’d actually wear to class
Shopping for a back-to-school smartwatch? Here are seven picks on Amazon, from budget fitness bands to the latest Apple Watch.
Google confirms Pixel 11 prices are going up as RAM costs spiral
Google has confirmed price increases across the Pixel family as RAM costs surge, while working to make Android run well with less memory.
Gemini Spark is no longer restricted to Google’s priciest Ultra tier
Google is rolling out Gemini Spark to users on the $20 Pro plan in the US. The AI agent will roll out to Pro users in more countries soon.
Latest Pixel 11 series leak offers the clearest look yet at Google’s next flagship
A fresh leak has revealed every colour option for the Pixel 11 lineup, offering the clearest preview yet before Google's August launch.
How to set up selfie video sign-in for your Google account
Google now lets you use your face to log into your Google account. Here's how you can set up the new selfie video sign-in feature.
Your favorite Android apps could soon work better on foldables
Google has introduced new Android developer tools, adaptive layout guidance and Wear OS 7 widgets to help apps better support foldables and wearables.
Google will now let you sign in with a selfie video
Google will now let you authenticate your identity with a live selfie video verification, instead of using passwords.
Pixel Watch 5 could get more memory and almost nothing else
A Google Play Console listing suggests the Pixel Watch 5 will retain familiar Qualcomm CPU and GPU hardware while increasing memory from 2GB to 3GB.
Google just made switching from iPhone to Android much easier with Android 17
Android 17 introduces an upgraded migration tool that moves far more iPhone data than before. Wired transfers now move passwords, passkeys, eSIM, and Google Accounts and more.
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 gets Google’s Gemini Intelligence before the Pixel 11
Google announces new Gemini features for Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8, Flip 8, and Watch 9, including expanded task automation, Gemini Notebook, and easier iPhone switching.
Snapseed Camera now lets Android users save original photos and add geotags
Google has updated Snapseed Camera for Android with geotag support, original photo saving and better file management for photographers.
Vivo X300 FE review: The compact flagship I didn’t expect to like this much
The Vivo X300 FE was launched alongside the X300 Ultra. The FE has been with us for some time now and it may be the best compact Android flagship right now.
This Android lock screen bug lets anyone text using Gemini without knowing your PIN
A newly discovered Gemini bug lets anyone bypass your Android PIN to send SMS and WhatsApp messages from a locked phone.
OnePlus is gone, and Android phones just became more boring in the US
Samsung and Google will be just fine, but Android has lost the brand that wasn't afraid to try something different.
If you absolutely love pinball, this app will find you a table wherever you go
Pinball Map is a free, community-powered app that helps players locate pinball machines at arcades, bars, restaurants and other venues worldwide.
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