Latest about Apps & Software
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Beyond the Alphabet
The Photoshop Android app has one small problem, and it's causing me major headaches
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Finance made fun
Google’s AI now makes stock charts you can actually play with
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so long Find My Device
Find My Device is out—Google’s new Find Hub is officially in
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YouTube down
YouTube seems to be experiencing a widespread outage
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Spotlight on Canada
Canadian artists thrive as Spotify hits record $10 Billion payout to music industry
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Set the time
Gemini app 'Scheduled Actions' are official, rollout begins for automated tasks
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We're Live!
Google's 'Search Live' test in AI Mode kicks off for enrolled mobile users
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Explore Apps & Software
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Set the time
Gemini app 'Scheduled Actions' are official, rollout begins for automated tasks
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We're Live!
Google's 'Search Live' test in AI Mode kicks off for enrolled mobile users
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Google AI
Google Gemini AI: 2.5 Pro, Live, features, connected apps, and more
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Early access
Google upgrades Gemini 2.5 Pro preview model, with a stable release coming
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My Choice
Interactive AI should be more optional. Instead, it's being forced on us
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Study help
Public Notebooks are coming to NotebookLM for easy sharing and studying
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Universal AI
What is Project Astra? Gemini Live, Android XR, and everything else you need to know
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Beyond the Alphabet
I used Gemini to create a website, here's what happened
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AI coding
Google made a web app with Gemini and Canvas, and you can try it now
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Android Auto
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Coming soon
I tried Android Auto with Gemini at Google I/O, here's how it went
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It's getting hot
Android Auto's UI for climate control support might look like this
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Might not happen
Latest Android Auto v14.2 seemingly dashes hopes of smart glasses navigation
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Truly Sci-fi
Android Auto might let you navigate the road with smart glasses
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Gettin' Chilly
Android Auto's next update could bring controls for a more comfortable car ride
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Rough around the Edges
This could be how Gemini works with Android Auto, but it needs more time
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Finding the best route...
Android Auto users report issues with TomTom GO, but devs say a fix is coming
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Can I get a ride?
Gemini is hitching a ride on Android Auto to your car
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drive safely
This Android Auto update cuts down on distractions when you're driving
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Android OS
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Generative AI weather
Google testing Generative AI weather summaries for Search
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Bug fixes
Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1.1 is here to squash a ton of Pixel bugs for testers
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Catch me up
Google Drive introduces new Gemini-powered 'Catch Me Up' feature
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New Updates
The EU's latest regulations push Android policies to extend its update commitments
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Expanding to iPhones
Gemini Live hits iPhones in US with camera and screen sharing
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handy wallet
Samsung Wallet gets Tap to Transfer in the U.S.
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News Weekly
News Weekly: One UI 8 Beta lands on Galaxy S25, Galaxy Watch 8 leaks again, Nothing gives up its 'spark,' and more
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Security Bastion
Android 16 beta testers get a look at its Advanced Protection security bastion
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The wait begins
When will my phone get Android 16?
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Gmail
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new UX style
Gmail's new Material 3 Expressive design is secretly hitting some inboxes
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Quick reply
Gmail will now let you react to emails with emojis
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Mail upgrades
Gmail's new search results prioritize relevant emails over recent ones
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Gone phishing
Gmail could start rejecting suspicious emails even before they reach your inbox
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How to recover lost Google contacts for Android
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7 best Gmail for Android tips and tricks
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How to set up out of office replies in Gmail
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How to download all of your Gmail attachments at once
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Google is restoring one of Gmail's useful features on the web
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Google Assistant
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New voices
Google is spicing up its voice list on Search, according to a new leak
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New Google AI plans
New Google AI Pro and $249/month Ultra subscription announced at I/O
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Easy-peesy
Google app on iOS gets a new feature that will 'Simplify' text online
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Bye
Google officially killed Driving Mode after stripping most of its features in 2024
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Google Vs DOJ
Google disagrees with US judge's ruling, says it could impact users at large
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AI Mode gets Gemini-ed
Google's AI Mode gets Gemini's multimodal powers making it a visual search expert
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Gotta catch 'em all!
Google just turned your Search into a Pokédex for Easter
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Spring cleaning
Google is dialing back more Assistant features on Android and Nest devices
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Google Assistant
Google Assistant explained: Tricks, devices, and latest updates
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Google Maps
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Save from Screenshots
Google Maps for iOS simplifies saving locations from screenshots
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Fake reviews
Google Maps doubles down on preventing fake reviews
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now looking sharp
Google Maps is giving your ETA screen a glow-up on Android
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Too soon?
Google Maps taps Gemini for an 'Ask about place' chip with directions and more
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More deets
Google Maps might predict more than just the traffic for you soon
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Executive order
Google Maps to rename 'Gulf of Mexico' to 'Gulf of America' following Trump executive order
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Enhanced navigation
Absolutely game-changing Google Maps update will cut down on wrong turns
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Faster route my a**
Is anyone else sick of this unreliable Google Maps tool?
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Earth Day
How to find eco-friendly routes and EV charging stops in Google Maps
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Google Pay
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Easier access
Google Wallet brings digital ID support to UK, more US states
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Now arriving at...
Google Wallet brings real-time train status alerts to Android, and teases I/O 2025
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Next stop is...
Londoners can join the Google Pay 'Tube Challenge' for badges and city lore
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How to add vaccine cards and medical info to Google Wallet
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How to send and request money using GPay
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Google Pay: How it works, where it's available, and how it compares to Wallet
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Google Pay may add crypto cards to attract its 'Next Billion Users'
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Google Pay shouldn't be so terrible in 2022
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Google Pay drops plans to offer Plex bank accounts after drawn-out waitlist
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Google Play Store
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Apps A Plenty
Major Google Play Store update grabs your attention with 'browse pages' and more
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Gone for good!
Google Play Store just lost a ton of apps, but this is actually a good thing
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Safe space
Google Play Store will get more tools to protect users from scammy apps
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Another bug?
Play Store update 'bugs' several Android users with recurring notifications
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Keep up
How to update Android apps on your phone
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The more you know
Google Play Services: What is it, and how does it keep your Android phone safe?
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App management
Uninstalling Android apps on other devices is about to become a lot easier
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Google Play: Everything you need to know
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Google to sweep outdated Play Store apps under the rug in the name of security
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Meta
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Sigh, finally!
Better late than never? WhatsApp finally arrives on iPad for more seamless messaging
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Insta-3D
Meta beats Android XR to the punch by making Instagram scrolling spatial
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Secret Reels club
Instagram is trying out password-locked Reels, and The Weeknd is first to test it
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Blend goes wider
Instagram's latest Blend Direct Messages feature is seeing a wider rollout
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Earnings
Meta's Q1 2025 earnings show major AI priority shift, Ray-Ban success
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Conversational AI
New Meta AI app provides a Llama 4-powered challenge to Gemini
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Meta layoffs
Meta layoffs strike again, impacting its Reality Labs division
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Finally here!
Instagram finally launches Edits app for both Android and iOS users
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Refinements
WhatsApp tests a video and voice call upgrade with more privacy and emojis
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Spotify
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Spotlight on Canada
Canadian artists thrive as Spotify hits record $10 Billion payout to music industry
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DJ, play...
Spotify's DJ takes song requests for music that fits what you want
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Up next...
Spotify users get more control over their music with 'Queue' updates and more
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Gadget Weekly
I wish Spotify would augment Jam sessions with features like comments and reactions
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Free until it isn't
Spotify takes the fight to Audible with 200,000 'free' audiobooks, but there's a catch
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Spotify announces employee layoffs amid organizational restructuring
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Spotify update brings support for the Android 13 media player
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Spotify Wrapped 2022 gets unwrapped with new 'Listening Personality' types
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Deals
Heads up: this epic Walmart deal could get you six free months of Spotify Premium
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Twitter is down
It wasn't just you — X (Twitter) resolved a major outage today
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Whistleblower calls out Twitter for spambots and mishandling user data
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What is free speech?
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Twitter makes it easier to search for Communities on the web
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Massive Twitter outage ends after about 90 minutes
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House committee summons Meta, Alphabet, Twitter and Reddit over Capitol riot
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Twitter wants to turn the Explore page into yet another TikTok clone
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How to remove a follower on Twitter without blocking them
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Twitter had the best reaction to Fleets still being up on shutdown day
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Wear OS
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Wear this
Best Wear OS watch 2025
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Android vet, watch newbie
HMD Global is reportedly making a Wear OS watch with a camera
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Finally
Google patches an annoying Wear OS authentication bug affecting Wallet
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Future of Wear OS
Wear OS 6: Material 3 Expressive, One UI 8 Watch, Gemini, & more
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Google I/O
Wear OS 6 will bring Facer back onto Android smartwatches; we asked Facer what to expect
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Wear OS Weekly
I got an early look at Wear OS 6 on the Pixel Watch 3 at Google I/O
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total facelift
Wear OS is ditching its old look for a flashy Material 3 Expressive makeover
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Wear tools
Wear OS 5: Features, One UI 6 Watch, & eligible watches
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Look, it's Gemini
Small change in Wear OS shows it's ready to kick the Assistant for Gemini
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Youtube
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YouTube down
YouTube seems to be experiencing a widespread outage
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superfan leaderboard
YouTube is testing a leaderboard to show off top live stream fans
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Become your own DJ
YouTube Music
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'love it' button
YouTube is making playlist listening a bit more democratic
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Thumbs down
YouTube is putting Shorts front and center on TVs, and users aren't happy
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Lite Plus
Google has a winner in YouTube Premium Lite; now it just needs more plan options
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Cheaper Premium costs
New YouTube Premium tier sounds perfect for couples
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New look
YouTube is bringing custom multi views and a redesign to its TV app
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YouTube Music tests new Spotify-like lyrics sharing feature
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