We challenged Samsung's paid Galaxy AI, and it worked (sort of)
…Samsung realized that locking AI behind a paywall would be brand suicide in a world where everyone else is giving them away to keep users in their ecosystem. The 2026 update confirms…
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I want to trust Google's Find Hub to track my gear, but these glaring issues must be fixed first
…Google rebranded it to Find Hub in 2025 as part of a push to expand the platform's capabilities and device ecosystem. 02 / 8 Networks What technology do Android devices primarily use…
Pixel phones keep getting better, so why do battery complaints still follow them?
Anu Joy May 25, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT I cover Android with a focus on productivity, automation, and Google’s ecosystem, including Gemini and everyday apps. With a background in engineering…
I almost gave up on Google Calendar until this Gemini hack fixed my main gripe
Dhruv Bhutani May 17, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT Dhruv Bhutani has covered the Android ecosystem since 2010, with a focus on smartphones, connected devices, and home networking. His reporting is informed…
I let Gemini write my Instagram captions for a week, and nobody could tell
…My background in tracking Android updates and app ecosystems gives me an instinct for what's worth paying attention to, especially the changes that companies don't always openly talk about. I…
This AI tool replaced a bunch of apps I used daily
…My background in tracking Android updates and app ecosystems gives me an instinct for what's worth paying attention to, especially the changes that companies don't always openly talk about. I…
I keep trying new note-taking apps, but I always end up coming back to Google Keep
…notes I’m working on with someone else, everything updates in real time without getting complicated. It fits naturally into my Google ecosystem One of the main reasons I’ve continued using…
This underrated Samsung Galaxy 26 feature is a game-changer. Here's how I use it
…My background in tracking Android updates and app ecosystems gives me an instinct for what's worth paying attention to, especially the changes that companies don't always openly talk about. I…
Google's 24/7 AI agent Spark finally rolls out to Ultra subscribers
…Allows you to put the AI agent to work by connecting it to your Google Workspace ecosystem, including Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, and Slides. For example, "Help me find and track interior…
I thought NotebookLM was good, until I found its cooler cousin
…My background in tracking Android updates and app ecosystems gives me an instinct for what's worth paying attention to, especially the changes that companies don't always openly talk about. I…