Google's AI Mode just got a lot smarter, and the search box is changing too
…Since then, we've seen the tool pick up some powerful upgrades , and at Google I/O this week, the search giant has announced a bevy of additional upgrades to AI Mode…
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Google Wallet gets a massive upgrade that's meant to speed you through airport security checkpoints
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Value meets quality: Why the Samsung Galaxy S26 series stands out on T-Mobile
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Google's next Gboard upgrade turns your rambling into something you can actually send
…Still, any tool that listens to your raw and unfiltered thoughts is going to raise privacy concerns. After all, voice is personal data and, in many ways, biometric data too. Google says…
I found a hidden Android tool that shows which apps are hogging RAM
…My Google Pixel 9 Pro from 2024 is still going strong, and unless the upgrades are significant, I don't see myself moving to the Pixel 11 Pro either. However, the downside…
The Pixel 11's new 'Glow' feature is exactly the hardware upgrade I've been waiting for
…The Pixel 11a's flat back was a welcome upgrade, but it's time for something fun. Android doesn't have to be all boring security patches and useless AI tools. It…
Android Auto's big 2026 makeover brings immersive maps and FHD YouTube
…Immersive Navigation brings upgraded visuals that include a vivid 3D view of buildings, overpasses, and the terrain that you're driving through. Related Immersive Navigation is Google Maps' biggest upgrade in a…
I tried the new Snapseed app, and I love the way it has bloomed in a Google Photos world
…The mask and layer tools alone make it a good upgrade over standard photo editing tools in manufacturers’ gallery apps. It’s also AI-free, at least in the marketing and explanations…
Google Messages may soon gain long-overdue chat customization tools
…in Google Messages Assuming these tools are eventually incorporated into Google Messages, they would (finally) allow users to set a different color for the chat bubble and the background. The potential inclusion…
Google tried to give me a free $20 upgrade, but I spent my money elsewhere
…I was impressed by Proton Docs’ backup and security features , its lightweight UI, and range of editing tools. I’ve been slowly shifting to Proton’s ecosystem since I tried Proton Docs…