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The Samsung Galaxy S26 series could have Perplexity AI baked in
Samsung is reportedly close to finalizing a deal with Perplexity The deal could be announced this year and see Perplexity replace Gemini as the Galaxy S26’s default AI assistant What this would mean for Gemini on Samsung phones is unclear Right now, Google Gemini is the standard AI assistant on Android phones, and Samsung in…
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What’s your favorite Android phone of all time? Let us know
It feels like Android phones have been around forever – since the launch of Google’s mobile operating system in 2008, dozens of phone makers have adopted the software to bring their phones to life. Through 17 years and 15 numbered versions, Android has become a mainstay of the phone world and modern life itself. It’s…
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I’m an iOS loyalist – here’s why Android has never tempted me to switch
There’s no doubt about it: Android offers a fantastic ecosystem with some of the best phones and best tablets money can buy. When you opt for products powered by Google’s operating system, you’ll find devices that cover just about every need imaginable, from budget-friendly phones to feature-rich powerhouses. It’s also a highly customizable system that…
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We just got a big hint that the Google Pixel 10 could be launching earlier than expected
A new Pixel superfan event has been spotted It could offer a sneak preview of the Pixel 10 That would point to a launch before August We know that Android 16 is going to be launching significantly earlier in the year than Android 15 did, and now the signs are that the Google Pixel 10…
Google AI Overview thinks it’s still 2024, sometimes
Google is very keen on its AI Overview feature, rolling it out across the world and spending a lot of effort to minimize embarrassing moments like supposedly telling people to eat rocks. But apparently, those improvements don’t always include things like the current year. A viral Reddit post this week showed an AI Overview declaring…
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It’s official, Android users: Instagram is draining your battery, but there’s now a fix
Google confirms that Instagram for Android is draining excessive battery power compared to similar apps The issue apparently lies with the standard Instagram app Google’s advisory urges users to fix the issue by updating their app Think your Android smartphone’s battery life has been dropping faster than normal recently? The culprit may have been identified….
Google TV looks set to get a sleep timer, so you won’t wake up to Netflix’s horrible auto trailers any more
Code in the Google TV Home app describes sleep timers and notifications Android TV has a sleep timer already, but it’s not great or easy to find It’s in early stages, so don’t expect it imminently If you’ve ever fallen asleep during a TV show binge only to be rudely awakened by an auto-playing trailer…
I tried Reddit Answers – Reddit’s new AI tool is helpful, but it misses what makes the website so special
Reddit has launched a new AI-powered feature called Reddit Answers, powered by Google Gemini. It scans posts and comments across subreddits, summarizing all of that collective wisdom into a tidy, AI-generated response to your question. It’s fast, convenient, and (for some people, at least) genuinely useful…. Check out the original article: [Techradar.Com] I tried Reddit…
Google is preparing a big customization upgrade for your Pixel phone with Android 16 – and it could land very soon
Pixel phones could soon support themes, according to new code It lets customizations be applied more quickly The feature may arrive with Android 16 After showcasing the big update at Google I/O 2025 earlier this month, Google is all set to launch Android 16 in the coming days, at least as far as Pixel phones…
I tried exploring a real-time generated AI world, and it was like walking through the uncanny valley
Google Maps Street View and similar tools allow you to virtually navigate real-world locations from the ground, even if you can’t interact with what you see. A new tool from AI startup Odyssey offers an experience in AI-generated locations that you can interact with, and it’s produced in almost real-time. Odyssey calls it “interactive video,”…
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Z Fold 7 will launch with Android 16
Samsung has confirmed it will ship its next foldable phones with Android 16 That will likely make them among the first handsets to run Android 16 out of the box Samsung’s customizations are focused on AI, security, and convenience Usually, Samsung’s new foldable phones launch with the previous year’s version of Android, as in the…
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Nvidia on AI chip bans, OpenAI gets Jony Ive, and Google’s Gemini in cars: Tech news roundup
Elon Musk thinks Tesla’s (TSLA) Optimus robot will be the “biggest product of all time” now that it can learn new tasks from human instruction. **** Speaking at a conference, the CEO claimed Tesla is “the only company with all the ingredients for making intelligent humanoid robots at scale. ” “This is a super big…
New features of Apple’s iOS 19 have been exposed: iPhone eSIM can be directly transferred to Android
A Project Moohan benchmark gets spotted, and may have revealed the Android XR headset’s key spec
A benchmark for the Project Moohan headset has been spotted It points towards the Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 for the CPU The headset is expected to launch in the second half of the year We’re getting closer and closer to the launch of Project Moohan, the Android XR (Extended Reality) headset being worked on by…
Yes, There Is An App That Allows You To Check Weather Along A Driving Route
Whether you’re finally getting around to going on your bucket list road trip to one of the world’s essential grand touring sites or simply trying to get ahead of a storm on your morning commute, knowing what weather is in store along the way can help you get where you’re going safely and without too…
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I’d recommend the Google Pixel 9 to anyone who wants a new Android phone, and now it’s back to its record-low price
Memorial Day sales are here, and it’s a good time to score a smartphone bargain. As for my top pick so far, you can now get the Google Pixel 9 for $599 (was $799) at Amazon – that’s a new record low price. You cna also score a deal if you’re in the UK, as…