Gemini Live Redesign Replaces Fullscreen Interface on Android
Google is testing a redesign of Gemini Live on Android that removes the long‑standing fullscreen interface. The feature now lives within the Gemini app homepage, with a top bar labeled “Live with Gemini” and a new transcript button. A pill‑shaped prompt replaces the old box, showing a blue waveform and offering camera/screen sharing and mute controls. The changes are visible in Google app beta 17.14 and the overlay UI will be updated later to mirror the in‑app design.
What Do You Want Google’s ‘Pixel Glow’ Lights to Do?
Google is prototyping a new Pixel laptop and a back‑panel lighting system dubbed Pixel Glow, revealed in Android 17 Beta 4. Pixel Glow will emit subtle colors when the device is face‑down, currently supporting alerts for favorite‑contact calls and visual cues during Gemini voice interactions....
Gemini App Bug Removes Features, Reverts UI on Android
Google’s Gemini Android app experienced a regression bug in version 17.14, stripping several recently added features. Users can no longer upload Notebook LM notebooks, the Temporary Chat button and Import Memory option have vanished, and the UI color scheme has reverted. The web...
Notebooks Are Now Available for Free Gemini App Users
Google has expanded the Gemini app’s notebook feature to free users, after a limited rollout to Google AI subscribers. Notebooks act as dedicated project spaces that organize chats, files, and AI outputs, and they include the full suite of Gemini...
Latest One UI 9 Leak Shows Off ‘Tap to Share,’ Adds Bixby Widgets to Home Screen
Samsung’s upcoming One UI 9, built on Android 17, is slated for a summer launch, likely debuting on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Flip 8. A new leaked build showcases the refined “Tap to Share” gesture, which lets users exchange files or contact profiles by...
Samsung Says Galaxy Z TriFold’s ‘Limited Run’ Is Now ‘Completely Sold Out’
Samsung announced that its limited‑run Galaxy Z TriFold is now completely sold out after a final restock on April 10. The three‑pane foldable, launched only months earlier, featured dual hinges and a 10‑inch inner display that set it apart from other devices....
Deals: Galaxy S26 Ultra + Buds 4 Pro $325 Off, Pixel 10 up to $354 Off, Pixelsnap Ring Stand, Anker...
Samsung is slashing prices on its flagship Galaxy S26 Ultra, offering a $325 bundle discount when paired with the new Galaxy Buds 4 Pro, and a separate $250 off white model on Amazon. Google’s Pixel 10 line sees its most affordable unlocked version cut by up...
YouTube Is Ditching ‘Clips,’ Officially Brings ‘Share at Timestamp’ to Phones
YouTube is retiring the user‑generated Clips feature, keeping existing clips viewable but ending the ability to create new ones. At the same time, the platform is rolling out a universal “share at timestamp” option on its mobile apps, allowing anyone...
Google Brings Individual Hotel Price Tracking to Search for All Your Summer Travel Needs
Google has launched individual hotel price‑tracking within Search, extending its existing flight‑price alerts. Users can now toggle a “Track this hotel” option on desktop or mobile to receive email notifications whenever rates shift for their chosen dates. The feature is...
Google Working on Pixel ‘Laptop’ and ‘Pixel Glow’ Lights that Are Also Coming to Phones
Google is prototyping a new Pixel laptop that will incorporate a hardware feature called Pixel Glow, which uses subtle back‑panel lighting to signal events. The feature appears in Android 17 Beta 4 and the Android Canary 2604 build, where it is labeled as light_animations. Pixel Glow...
Android 17 Brings a Bit of Pixel Watch Whimsy to Your Notification Shade
Google’s Android 17 update, now in Beta 4, brings the Pixel Watch’s “You’re all caught up!” message to Pixel phones, replacing the long‑standing “No notifications” placeholder. The new UI includes a trophy icon that, when tapped, opens the notification‑history shortcut. This subtle...
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Here’s Everything New in Android 17 Beta 4 [Gallery]
Google has rolled out Android 17 Beta 4 to every supported Pixel device, marking the final scheduled preview before the OS’s public launch. The update brings a new “You’re all caught up” easter egg, a refreshed system icon, and a host of...
Google One Discount Takes 50% Off YouTube Premium for a Year
Google One is offering a limited‑time 50% discount on YouTube Premium for a year, cutting the $15.99‑per‑month price to $7.99 for eligible subscribers. The promotion applies only to Google One Premium members who pay $9.99 per month for 2 TB of storage or...
Review: Fender’s Elie 12 Is a Do-It-All Party Speaker with Party Tricks
Fender Audio’s Elie 12, unveiled at CES 2026, is a premium Bluetooth speaker that blends a minimalist maple‑capped design with a 120 W output and creator‑focused inputs. The unit offers Bluetooth 5.3 with SBC, AAC and LC3 codecs, spatial audio, and a 15‑hour battery...
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Android Phones Aren’t at Risk of Long-Standing iPhone Tap-to-Pay Vulnerability [Video]
A five‑year‑old tap‑to‑pay flaw in iPhone’s Express mode lets large transit purchases bypass the lock screen, a vulnerability highlighted in a recent Veritasium video. Apple and Visa have been aware of the issue since 2021, but claim it falls under...