Gemini for Google Home gets better where it matters most
…As part of this, the company is rolling out another Gemini for Home update that makes the "fundamentals" better. In early March, Google updated Gemini to speed up the response times for…
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Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 users can now try One UI 8.5
…Within a few minutes of doing that, a hefty OTA update should appear on your phone for download that you can grab from Settings > Software update > Download and install . While the Galaxy…
Samsung Galaxy S25’s One UI 8.5 rollout is still weeks away
…Internationally, the rollout will supposedly commence from May 4 based on Samsung's One UI update release timeline from 2025. Samsung has already released the stable One UI 8.5 build with…
I left Google Photos for Immich, but Android made me come back
…I could easily access my library through the Immich app, and a recent update fixed many of the issues that bothered me. For the first few weeks, it seemed like I had…
I'm an audiophile now: Why Spotify's latest update actually sounds better
Dhruv Bhutani Mar 8, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT Dhruv Bhutani has covered the Android ecosystem since 2010, with a focus on smartphones, connected devices, and home networking. His reporting is informed…
Gemini Notebook tests a wild new way to bring your research to life
…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…
Android’s next major update will change how you multitask
Android’s next major update will change how you multitask
Android Auto’s new media controls are finally rolling out
…The changes don't appear tied to a Play Store release, indicating Google may be pushing it widely through a server-side update. Most Android Auto media apps should automatically use the…
iPhone’s next big update will finally secure Android RCS chats
…Apple will start addressing this problem with the next major iPhone update. Apple started testing E2EE (end-to-end encryption) support for cross-platform RCS chats on the iPhone at the beginning…
Android Auto tests a visual upgrade for its dashboard media card
…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…