YouTube Tests Showing Creator Posts in Your Shorts Feed
YouTube is piloting a new format that places creator Posts—image carousels with up to ten pictures, text overlays, and royalty‑free music—directly inside the Shorts feed on its mobile app. The test, rolling out globally to a limited user group, aims to give creators an additional discovery channel beyond short videos. YouTube describes this as the first step in a series of updates to broaden the Posts experience. The feature is not yet available to all users but could expand soon.
Samsung Hikes Galaxy Book 6 Prices by up to $600 as Base Model Goes on Sale
Samsung has launched the base Galaxy Book 6 in the United States, but with a $200 price increase to $1,249, higher than the originally announced $1,049. The company also raised prices across the entire Galaxy Book 6 lineup, with Pro models climbing...
Today’s Android App Deals and Freebies: Armed Emeth RPG, Poker Ya Joker, Dragon Spira, More
9to5Toys’ afternoon lineup spotlights a wave of Android app discounts, featuring premium titles such as Armed Emeth, Dragon Spira, and This Aint Even Poker. The roundup also highlights deep hardware cuts, including $250 off Pixel 10 models, 25% off Sony’s Glass...
Motorola Razr Fold Release Date Might by May 6 as Pre-Orders Open in UK, Europe
Motorola has opened pre‑orders for its first book‑style foldable, the Razr Fold, in the United Kingdom and Europe, promising shipment on May 6. The device carries a pre‑order price of £1,579.99 (about $1,950) in the UK and €1,749.99 (roughly $1,900) in Europe,...
Samsung Just Raised Prices on Nearly a Dozen Galaxy Phones and Tablets by up to $280
Samsung announced price increases on more than a dozen Galaxy smartphones and tablets, with hikes ranging from $40 to $280. The adjustments affect flagship models such as the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, S25 Edge, and the entire Tab S11 lineup, especially storage‑heavy...
ADT’s Iconic Sign Is Now a ‘Live Light’ Outdoor Alert for Your Nest-Integrated Security System
ADT has launched the Live Light, a battery‑powered, illuminated yard sign that pairs with its Nest‑integrated security system for ADT+ customers. Priced at $49.99, the device flashes when the home alarm sounds, helping first responders and neighbors locate a distressed...
Google Brings Back Pixel Referral Program: 10% Off Phones, $50 Store Credit
Google has revived its Pixel Referral Program, letting shoppers apply a 10% discount on Pixel phones purchased through the US Google Store until July 31. Referrers receive $50 in Google Store credit about a month after the referred buyer’s return window...
The Sideload 029: Smartphone Solvers
Episode 29 of 9to5Google’s The Sideload podcast features host Will Sattelberg and writer Andrew Romero dissecting the current state of flagship Android phones sold in the United States. The duo critiques Samsung’s sprawling Galaxy S lineup, offers a concrete suggestion for Google’s...
Google Home Rolls Out More Gemini Voice Updates for Music, Notes, More
Google has rolled out a new batch of Gemini updates for Google Home, sharpening playlist recognition, reducing artist‑misidentification, and making media controls more responsive. The voice assistant now handles notes and lists with single‑step commands, allowing users to edit, convert,...
Microsoft Raises Surface Laptop and Surface Pro Prices, up $500 Since Launch
Microsoft announced price hikes for its Surface Laptop 7 and Surface Pro 11, raising base models to $1,500—$500 above the 2024 launch price. The increases, driven by a global RAM and component cost surge, affect multiple configurations, with some models now costing...
These Android Phones Support AirDrop Sharing with iPhone and Mac
Google integrated Apple’s AirDrop into Android’s Quick Share, starting with the Pixel 10 series in November 2025. The feature rolled out to the Pixel 9 line in February and to select Samsung Galaxy S26 and Z Fold 7 models in March‑April, requiring both devices to...
Google Messages for Android Rolls Out Trash Folder
Google has begun rolling out a new Trash folder in its Messages app for Android, giving users a safety net for deleted conversations. The feature holds deleted chats for 30 days before permanent removal, though Android Go devices retain them...
Google AI Mode Getting ‘Plus’ Redesign as Agentic Booking Expands Globally
Google AI Mode received a visual overhaul, replacing the mobile pop‑up menu with a bottom‑sheet interface that features oversized Gallery and Camera buttons and a Gemini 3 model selector offering Auto and Pro options. The redesign is rolling out on Android...
Google Pixel Is Growing in 2026 as Almost Everyone Else Struggles in the Chaos
Google Pixel posted a 14% year‑over‑year shipment increase in Q1 2026, while the overall smartphone market fell 6% YoY. Apple maintained a 21% market share and grew 5% thanks to strong iPhone 17 demand. Competitors such as Samsung, Xiaomi, Oppo and Vivo...
Galaxy Z Flip 8 Is Mostly Unchanged, but at Least It’s Not Getting Thicker Like the Razr
Official‑looking renders of Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 8 reveal a design that is virtually identical to the Z Flip 7, with the only visible change being a 0.5 mm reduction in folded thickness. The outer display, hinge profile, camera layout and overall...
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Android’s Upcoming ‘Tap to Share’ Can Send Contacts, Files, Etc – Here’s What It Looks Like [Gallery]
Google is testing a new “Tap to Share” feature that lets Android users exchange contacts, photos, videos, links, and locations by tapping phones together. The preview appears as a pop‑up guide that walks users through aligning screens, waiting for a...
Fitbit Public Preview Coming to More Countries, Adds VO2 Max, & US Health Records
Fitbit’s Public Preview is expanding to 37 new countries and adding support for 27 additional languages, dramatically widening its global footprint. The update also introduces the VO₂ Max metric—formerly the Cardio Fitness Score—into the Fitness tab’s Key metrics. In the United...
Samsung Quietly Increased the Price of Two Galaxy Z Fold 7 Models
Samsung quietly raised the price of its top‑end Galaxy Z Fold 7 models in the United States. The 1 TB variant now costs $2,499, an $80 increase, while the 512 GB version also climbed $80 to $2,199 before discounts. The adjustments come without...
Google Updates Best AI Models for Coding Android Apps, Gemini & GPT 5.4 at the Top
Google’s Android Bench benchmark, updated in early April, now includes OpenAI’s GPT‑5.4 and GPT‑5.3‑Codex. In the refreshed ranking GPT‑5.4 ties with Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview at a 72.4 % score, placing both at the top of AI models for Android app development. Claude Opus 4.6...
Pixel At a Glance Preps Showing Nearby Google Wallet Passes, ‘Restaurant Insights’
Google is testing two location‑based enhancements for the Pixel At a Glance widget: “Passes nearby,” which will surface relevant Google Wallet passes when users are in proximity to a venue, and “Restaurant insights,” which will recommend menu items using Google...
YouTube Says It Does Not Have 90-Second Unskippable Ads Despite User Reports
YouTube users streaming to televisions reported seeing 90‑second unskippable ad breaks, a possible extension of the platform’s 30‑second non‑skippable ads introduced last year. In response, Team YouTube confirmed that the service does not currently offer a 90‑second non‑skippable format and...
Samsung’s Base Galaxy S26 Is Popular, with a Boost in Production Amid Budget Phone Cuts
Samsung announced a production boost for its Galaxy S26 lineup, raising April output to 3 million units from the previously planned 2.4 million. The base S26 model saw the largest increase, adding 500,000 units, while the Ultra gained 200,000 and the S26+ was...
Samsung’s New Galaxy A37 and A57 Are Now on Sale in the US From $449 with Free Case
Samsung has launched its budget‑focused Galaxy A37 and A57 smartphones in the United States, priced at $449 and $549 respectively. Both models share a 50 MP triple‑camera system, Exynos processors (1480 for the A37, 1680 for the A57) and six years of...
YouTube Shorts Will Use AI to Make Avatars that Look and Sound Like You
YouTube has launched an AI avatar feature for Shorts, letting creators generate photorealistic, voice‑enabled digital doubles from a brief selfie recording. The tool, built on Google’s Veo and Gemini models, creates up to eight‑second clips that can be stitched together,...
US Mobile Says New Cell + Home Plan Uses Starlink for Now, Will Cost ‘Less than $50 a Month’
US Mobile announced a teaser for a hybrid mobile and home‑internet plan that pairs its cellular service with Starlink satellite broadband. The combined offering is priced at less than $50 per month and promises unlimited data for both mobile and...
Google Pixel Bests iPhone and Samsung in Repairability Name-and-Shame Report
The Public Interest Research Group’s 2026 "Failing the Fix" report grades U.S. smartphones on repairability, placing Motorola at the top with a B+ and Google Pixel just ahead of Samsung and Apple with a C‑. Apple receives a D‑ and...
Samsung Restocking Galaxy Z TriFold on April 10 in US Stores and Online
Samsung announced a final restock of its Galaxy Z TriFold for April 10, available both online at Samsung.com and in select Samsung Experience stores nationwide. The device, launched in the U.S. in January and discontinued by March, will be offered at a...
Motorola Slapped Sudden Price Increases on the Moto G Series Right After Its New Model Went Live
Motorola raised the U.S. prices of its 2026 Moto G lineup hours after launching the $499 Moto G Stylus. The Moto G Play jumped from $179 to $249, the Moto G from $199 to $299, and the Moto G Power from $299 to $399, each seeing roughly $100...
Deals: Galaxy S26 Ultra + Buds 4 Pro and $200 Credit at $421 Off, Galaxy S25 FE $150 Off, Chargers,...
Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S26 Ultra is now available on Amazon as a 256 GB bundle with Galaxy Buds 4 Pro and a $200 Amazon gift card, delivering $421 in total savings. The same site also lists the unlocked Galaxy S25 FE lineup at least $150 off, with prices...
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Motorola’s Next Razr Ultra Leaks in Wood-Grain and Purple-Blue Colors, and I Can’t Wait [Gallery]
Motorola’s upcoming Razr 70 Ultra—global counterpart to the US‑bound Razr Ultra—has been spotted in two fresh color finishes: Cocoa Wood and Orient Blue Alcantara. The renders, shared by leak site OnLeaks, suggest a slightly thicker chassis than earlier CAD images and omit...
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Google Pixel 10a Finally Launches in Japan with Exclusive ‘Isai Blue’ Color [Video]
Google has finally introduced the Pixel 10a to the Japanese market, offering a Japan‑only “Isai Blue” finish. The exclusive model ships with 256 GB of storage, a special bumper case, stickers, and a custom software theme, and will be available for pre‑order now...
What’s New in Android’s April 2026 Google System Updates
Google’s April 2026 system update rolls out Play services v26.13 and Play Store v50.9 across phones, tablets, Wear OS, Android TV, Auto and PC. Highlights include QR‑code sign‑in confirmation on Android Automotive, refined Location Sharing APIs with more frequent on‑device history storage, and...
Google Photos Adding ‘AI Enhance’ Button and Video Playback Speed Controls, Rolling Out Now
Google Photos is rolling out two new features for Android users worldwide: an AI Enhance button that instantly balances lighting and contrast, and video playback speed controls ranging from 0.25× to 2×. The AI Enhance tool uses on‑device machine learning to apply...
Monday’s Android App Deals and Freebies: Lumino City, Greak, Conquistadorio, and More
Monday’s Android app roundup features steep price cuts across a variety of games and utilities, with titles like Lumino City and Conquistario dropping to $0.50 from $5, and Hero of the Kingdom slashing 80% to $1.50. VasterClaws3 sees a 66%...
‘Google AI Edge Eloquent’ Is an Offline, Subscription-Less Voice Dictation App
Google launched the AI Edge Eloquent app for iOS, a subscription‑free voice dictation tool that works entirely offline when enabled. The app transcribes speech in real time, cleans up the text after you stop speaking, and copies it to the...
Walmart’s New Chromecast with Google TV Replacement Starts Showing up in Stores, $30
Walmart’s private‑label Onn brand has begun shipping a new 4K streaming stick that serves as a low‑cost replacement for Chromecast with Google TV. Priced at $30, the device offers 4K output, 2 GB of RAM, 8 GB of storage, a quad‑core processor...
Samsung Messages Will Be Discontinued in July as Part of Google Messages Upgrade
Samsung announced that its Messages app will be discontinued in the United States in July 2026, with Google Messages positioned as the replacement. The change applies to Galaxy devices running Android 12 or newer, while older phones remain unaffected. Samsung...
Google Rolling Out Pixel Buds A-Series Update
Google has begun rolling out firmware version 3.581.0 to the original 2021 Pixel Buds A‑Series. The update focuses on bug fixes, performance tweaks, and security enhancements, though no new features are disclosed. Users can receive the update automatically via the...
Google Releases First Pixel Now Playing App Update
Google’s Now Playing app, launched on Pixel phones in early March, received its first update on April 4, 2026 (version 2026.03.24.x). The rollout, distributed via the Play Store, appears to be a behind‑the‑scenes maintenance release with no visible feature changes. However,...
Chrome for Android Gets Material 3 Expressive Settings
Google has refreshed Chrome for Android’s Settings page with a Material 3 Expressive redesign, rolling out in version 146. The new UI arranges each option in padded cards with rounded corners and lighter dynamic‑color backgrounds, improving visual hierarchy. The changes also extend...
Google Previews Gemini Nano 4 for Android AICore, Coming This Year
Google unveiled Gemini Nano 4, the next‑gen AI model for Android, alongside its larger sibling Gemma 4. The Nano line ships in two TPU‑optimized flavors—Fast, which is three times quicker than the previous E4B version, and Full, which offers higher‑level reasoning. Both variants...
Gemini for Android Auto Is Rolling Out More Widely, but Not Everyone Is Happy About It
Google has accelerated the rollout of its Gemini AI voice assistant to Android Auto, making the feature suddenly available to a wave of drivers after a year‑long, slow deployment. Early adopters report mixed experiences, with some praising the new conversational...
Google Home Expands Workspace Support, Including Nest Migration & Sharing
Google Home is rolling out full Workspace account support, letting corporate‑managed users share homes, migrate Nest accounts, and set up new Nest devices directly in the app. While personal Gmail accounts remain the recommended primary profile, the update broadens flexibility...
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Pixel 11 Pro XL Leak Is the Most Boring One yet, Very Little Changes [Gallery]
A new CAD leak of Google’s Pixel 11 Pro XL shows the device essentially unchanged from the Pixel 10 Pro XL, matching its 162.7 × 76.5 × 8.5 mm dimensions. The phone retains a 6.8‑inch LTPO AMOLED display and is expected to ship Google’s Tensor G6 processor, Titan M3 security chip, and a...
Google Announces Open Gemma 4 Model with Apache 2.0 License
Google unveiled Gemma 4, an open‑source large language model released under the permissive Apache 2.0 license. The suite includes four variants—from a 2 billion‑parameter edge model to a 31 billion‑parameter dense version—designed for devices ranging from smartphones to workstation GPUs. Gemma 4 supports multimodal inputs,...
Google Vids Adds AI Avatars that You Can Customize & Direct, Free Veo Generation
Google has upgraded its Workspace video suite, Google Vids, with AI‑driven avatar customization, new music generation via Lyria 3, and expanded Veo clip limits. Free users can now create up to ten 8‑second clips each month, while AI Ultra subscribers receive...
Gmail Rolling Out AI Inbox Beta for AI Ultra Subscribers
Google has begun rolling out the AI Inbox beta to members of its AI Ultra subscription, priced at $249.99 per month. The new interface sits above the traditional inbox and surfaces actionable items such as reminders, bills, and short‑term tasks, while also...
Pixel Watch March/April 2026 Update Rolling Out for LTE Models
Google has released the March/April 2026 software update for the LTE variants of its Pixel Watch 2, 3 and 4. The same build that debuted on Bluetooth/Wi‑Fi models (CP1A.260305.014.W4) is now available via OTA and factory images, though sideloading the Pixel...
Gemini App Rolls Out New Glow on Android and Moves Temporary Chat
Google’s Gemini AI app received a visual overhaul on Android, adding a full‑screen glow that radiates blue, red, green and yellow hues around the display. On the web, the Temporary chat feature was moved from the side panel to a...
Nothing Plans to Release AI Smart Glasses Next Year After CEO Carl Pei Changes Mind
Nothing Technology, known for its transparent‑design phones and audio gear, is now planning to launch AI‑powered smart glasses in the first half of 2027. The device will feature a microphone, speakers and cameras but no built‑in display, relying on a...