…pixel selections, and have complete freedom over the output. It’s right up there with Photoshop’s smart filters. However, the cracks began to show when I tested generative AI. While the…
…Reclaim your Pixel experience The Pixel is fundamentally a software-first device, designed to be intuitive and fluid. But as Android has grown more complex, overlapping smart background features have added friction…
Jasmine Mannan Mar 30, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT Jasmine is Software and PC Hardware Author at XDA with years of tech reporting experience ranging from AI chatbots right down to gaming…
…math problems, and high-level reasoning tasks are just not possible unless you buy really expensive devices. Me? I don’t mind any of these constraints, as my local AI tools are…
…Google needs to make Gemini smarter at logic and optimize the app so it runs smoothly. Windsurf Seamless, friction-free autonomous coding Windsurf approaches AI-native coding from a project management perspective…
…Its automatic backups, smart AI features, and wide acceptability were genuinely impressive and handy. But it came with trade-offs: compressed quality, privacy concerns, and the constant nudge towards its paid tiers…
…When I'm working off one device, all that data is right there. And having that singular device be your smartphone has a massive benefit in terms of availability on-the-go…
…He's written about everything from UI and UX changes across various apps to emerging software and AI trends. At XDA, he showcases his versatility in the tech reporting space with articles…
…And that's fine, the whole tech world is built on benchmarks as the thread that weaves between vastly different devices, software, and other services. When you're a company with one…
…And after AI integration picked up, the list got even longer. Bloatware is defined as an app or software that comes preinstalled on devices and is of no meaningful use to the…
