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Google Photos could make it easier to relive and restyle your memories

Google Photos is testing new AI-powered tools, including an Ask Photos button for easier memory searches and an Outfits collection feature.
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Comprehensive Galaxy S26 leak might be your first real look at three rumored phones

Galaxy S26 leaks outline a larger Ultra with a 6.9-inch M14 OLED, an AI Privacy Screen, and refreshed cameras. The S26 and S26+ keep QHD displays, while chips split by region and a slimmer model remains uncertain.
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Will my phone change for daylight saving time automatically?

We're about to gain an hour of sleep. Indeed, daylight saving time ends this weekend. Here's how to make sure your smartphone's time changes correctly.
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Google & Magic Leap walk into a bar with AR glasses and here’s what they’re brewing

Google’s Android XR platform gains boost through alliance with Magic Leap for AR eyewear.
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Samsung’s tri-folding phone could rival the Galaxy Z Fold 7 at thinness

Samsung’s new Galaxy Z TriFold could rival the Fold 7 in thinness, featuring a sleek tri-fold design that unfolds into a 10-inch tablet.
The front of the Galaxy Z Fold 7

One UI 8: Everything you need to know about the new Samsung Galaxy software

One UI 8 is not heavy on looks, but it brings a ton of minor, but meaningful changes to the native apps you will find on your Samsung Galaxy smartphone.
iPhone 17 Pro and Google Pixel 10 Pro.

Google highlights new data showing you’re safer from scams on Android than on iPhone

Google has shared new findings suggesting Android users are better protected against scams compared to iPhone users.
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Nothing’s new affordable smartphone packs in good specs, but you can’t buy it

Nothing’s new Phone (3a) Lite reuses CMF Phone 2 Pro hardware, adds ads to cut costs — but won’t launch in the U.S.
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Android Auto could soon get smarter with Gemini shortcuts and home screen widgets

Google’s testing Gemini shortcuts and home screen widgets to make your drive faster and easier.
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This new Android 16 feature will cut down the time you spend waiting for apps to update

Google has introduced a new feature in Android 16 that should make app updates feel faster and more seamless.
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Google is adding extra security step for Quick Share transfers on Android

Google is working on a new Quick Share update for Android that will require sender-side confirmation when Advanced Protection Mode is enabled.
The back of the Pixel 9a.

The Pixel 10a might look awfully familiar, and I’m a little disappointed

Early Pixel 10a renders suggest Google’s next budget phone looks nearly identical to the Pixel 9a.
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Your Pixel could get one-tap theming, easy GIF creation, and more with the next Feature Drop

A new leak suggests that Google could release the next Pixel Feature Drop in November, introducing a new theming system, a Pixel Studio update, and more.
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The OnePlus 15 is here with fantastic specs… but you can’t buy it

The OnePlus 15 debuts with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, a 7,300 mAh battery, and 120W fast charging
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Android on tablets is eyeing an upgrade that could finally ease app multi-tasking

Google is testing a new multitasking feature for Android tablets that lets you open apps in a floating bubble window straight from the taskbar. The gesture-based tool could finally eliminate the need to switch between apps, turning your Android tablet into a true multitasking machine.
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Nothing OS 4.0 Beta brings Android 16 with a hint of ads

Nothing’s Android 16-based Nothing OS 4.0 beta introduces “Lock Glimpse,” a feature that blends wallpapers with “content” on the lock screen — but users fear it’s really just ads in disguise.
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Qualcomm’s new chip promises big camera and gaming gains for budget Android phones

Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 brings improved gaming, camera, and performance upgrades to budget Android phones.
Advanced Protection in Android 16.

Google prepares a Live Threat Detection update to strengthen security on your Android phone

Google is upgrading its Play Protect Service with a new Live Threat Detection page and alerts for suspicious app behavior.
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Your Pixel 10 will get better for gaming, but how much by is still unconfirmed

Your Pixel 10 is set to get GPU driver updates, but Google isn’t promising the big PowerVR jump. Here’s what changed, what’s missing, and why December’s Pixel Drop is the window to watch.
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Apple’s new tool could make iPhone-Android data transfer less of a headache

Apple is testing AppMigrationKit, a new feature in the iOS 26.1 beta that could finally make switching between iPhone and Android easier. The tool lets apps securely move on-device data like settings and files, so your information can travel with you when you change phones.
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New Nano Banana shortcut will let you tweak images right from the Gemini overlay

Google could soon add a new Nano Banana shortcut to the Gemini overlay, making it easy to access the image editor from anywhere on Android.
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Price Slashed to $729 After Galaxy S26 Announcement

Following the Galaxy S26 reveal, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) is now $729.99, down from $1,219.99. Get flagship performance, a 512GB AI-powered setup, and a ProScaler display at 40% off.
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Your Pixel phone’s battery life could get an upgrade as Google tests new feature

Google’s latest Android Canary build hints at a smarter Always-on Display for Pixel, with code for an inactivity cutoff that turns the screen off when you’re idle, cutting background drain.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 navigation bar and taskbar on the inner display.

Android will soon let you switch the navigation button order, Samsung style

Google has added a new setting in the latest Android Canary release that lets you flip the navigation button layout, like on Samsung phones.
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How to reverse image search on Android and iOS using Google or ChatGPT

It's easy to find or reverse-search images with Google on your mobile device. We show you how it's done in Android or iPhone, plus a few apps that can help out.
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Samsung’s future products include AI smart glasses you might actually wear

Samsung used its Galaxy XR reveal to confirm AI glasses are on the roadmap, tied to Android XR and Gemini. Fashion partners hint at frames you’ll actually wear, not another lab demo.
iPhone 17 Pro and Google Pixel 10 Pro.

I compared the iPhone 17 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro zooms, and it’s not even close

I pitted the iPhone 17 Pro's telephoto camera against the one on the Google Pixel 10 Pro. It appears that AI now has an upper hand over sensor and algorithmic excellence.
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Google’s newest update enhances your Android’s screen recorder in exactly the right way

Android’s native screen recorder is getting a major upgrade with a selfie camera toggle and editing tools.
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I’m already more excited about the OnePlus 15 than any other Android phone

OnePlus 15 is shaping up to be far more than your usual generation-over-generation upgrade. Instead, it is focusing on improvements that seem less splashy, but make a tangible difference.
White OnePlus 13R and blue OnePlus 12R held together in hand.

OnePlus lays out OxygenOS 16 update roadmap for older models

OnePlus has revealed which devices will get OxygenOS 16 and when, giving users a clear roadmap for the rollout.
OnePlus 15 in all its colors.

Oneplus 15 gets an official launch date and shows up in a peppy new color

The OnePlus 15 launches October 27 in China with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, 7,000 mAh battery, and a 165Hz OLED screen.
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Realme GT 8 Pro turns smartphone design into a DIY project

Realme’s upcoming GT 8 series brings modular camera customization, eco-friendly materials, and pro-grade imaging, hinting at future trends for iPhone 17, Galaxy S26, and Pixel 10 personalization and repairability.
All features of OxygenOS 16.

OnePlus reveals OxygenOS 16, an AI-first evolution with a few Apple surprises

OnePlus 15 will be the first phone to run OxygenOS 16, which is built atop Android 16 and brings a whole bunch of AI-powered tricks to phones to and tablets.
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Samsung’s Android XR headset promises to blur reality on October 21

Samsung will unveil its highly anticipated Android XR headset, Project Moohan, on October 21. Pre-reservations are now open, offering early buyers a $100 bonus toward other Samsung devices.
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Researchers expose critical Android flaw allowing apps to steal sensitive data

Researchers have revived a 12-year-old data theft technique, now called Pixnapping, that lets malicious Android apps steal sensitive on-screen data — including 2FA codes — without permissions or user knowledge.
Rear shell of Google Pixel 10 Pro.

Google’s latest update raised hell for Pixel 10 users, but a fix is already afloat

Pixel 10 users report major app crashes after the October 2025 update, likely due to Google Play Services conflicts.
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Apple should make a round Apple Watch like the Pixel Watch 4, here’s why

I've been using Google's new Pixel Watch 4 having used an Apple Watch for most of the past decade. Here's why Apple should copy Google and Samsung, and make a round Apple Watch.
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Android phone maker races to mimic Apple’s controversial Liquid Glass design

Vivo's OriginOS 6 embraces Apple's Liquid Glass UI from iOS 26, showcasing how Apple's design trends continue to shape Android experiences.