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Thinborne Is Already Talking Pixel 11 Cases, and This One Little Change Is Significant
NewsMay 29, 2026

Thinborne Is Already Talking Pixel 11 Cases, and This One Little Change Is Significant

Thinborne unveiled early prototypes of cases for Google’s upcoming Pixel 11 lineup, notable for a wider camera bar cutout. While Google has not confirmed any design changes, the expanded opening hints at the long‑rumored Pixel Glow LED light bar. The company showcased...

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Android Tablets Have a Problem: Chrome's Not Working, but Google's Racing to Fix It
NewsMay 29, 2026

Android Tablets Have a Problem: Chrome's Not Working, but Google's Racing to Fix It

Google Chrome is failing to launch on several Android tablets, repeatedly showing a "You can have up to 5 windows" error that locks users out of the browser. The issue has been reported on Samsung Galaxy Tab A11 Plus, Tab S9 Plus,...

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Samsung Could Slowly Trickle More Missing Galaxy AI Features on the Galaxy S25
NewsMay 29, 2026

Samsung Could Slowly Trickle More Missing Galaxy AI Features on the Galaxy S25

Samsung’s June security update may bring two missing AI utilities—Priority and Summarize notifications—to the Galaxy S25, extending features already present on the newer S26. The rollout follows the earlier One UI 8.5 update, which refreshed the UI and added AI...

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Samsung Speeds Ahead, Rolls Out One UI 9 Beta 2 for the Galaxy S26 Overseas
NewsMay 27, 2026

Samsung Speeds Ahead, Rolls Out One UI 9 Beta 2 for the Galaxy S26 Overseas

Samsung has begun rolling out the One UI 9 Beta 2 update to eligible Galaxy S26 devices in the United Kingdom. The 1.6 GB package bundles a suite of bug fixes—including lock‑screen font issues, game‑booster entry errors, and GPUWatch pop‑up glitches—and incorporates the June 2026 security...

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After Waiting for One UI 8.5, Users Say Samsung Axed Video Features
NewsMay 26, 2026

After Waiting for One UI 8.5, Users Say Samsung Axed Video Features

Samsung’s One UI 8.5 update, now rolling out to the Galaxy S25, S24, Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7 and Tab S series, adds AI call‑screening, an enhanced image editor and Quick Share for iOS. However, users on Reddit discovered that the video‑filter...

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6 Things You Can Do with the Moto Pen Ultra on the Razr Fold
NewsMay 25, 2026

6 Things You Can Do with the Moto Pen Ultra on the Razr Fold

Motorola’s Razr Fold reintroduces stylus support to U.S. foldables with the optional Moto Pen Ultra, a Bluetooth‑enabled active pen that works on both the cover and interior screens. The pen, normally $99, is currently offered for free when buying a...

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Original Pixel Fold Suffers a Display Blackout that Pins This Patch as the Culprit
NewsMay 23, 2026

Original Pixel Fold Suffers a Display Blackout that Pins This Patch as the Culprit

Google's original Pixel Fold is experiencing a software‑related display blackout that leaves the cover screen permanently dark after boot, even when the device is fully charged. The problem surfaced in Reddit threads after the May 2026 security update, with some...

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These Early Galaxy S27 'Pro' Leaked Specs Give Us an Idea About This Mini-Ultra
NewsMay 22, 2026

These Early Galaxy S27 'Pro' Leaked Specs Give Us an Idea About This Mini-Ultra

Samsung is reportedly developing a Galaxy S27 Pro for its 2027 lineup, featuring a 6.4‑inch OLED display that slots between the standard and Plus models. Leaks suggest the Pro will adopt the Ultra’s main and ultrawide camera modules while possibly...

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T-Mobile's Network-Native AI Live Translation Beta Is Here, and This Is Just the Start
NewsMay 21, 2026

T-Mobile's Network-Native AI Live Translation Beta Is Here, and This Is Just the Start

T‑Mobile has launched a beta of its network‑native AI Live Translation, accessible by dialing *87* during a call. The service runs directly on T‑Mobile’s 5G edge and distributed cloud, requiring no app download and working on virtually any handset, from...

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Wait—Was that a Pixel 11 Teaser? Theories Are Buzzing After Google's I/O
NewsMay 21, 2026

Wait—Was that a Pixel 11 Teaser? Theories Are Buzzing After Google's I/O

During Google I/O 2026, the Gemini Omni demo ended with the Pixel’s camera bar glowing, igniting speculation that Google hinted at a Pixel 11 “Pixel Glow” feature. Rumors describe Pixel Glow as an eight‑LED RGB array embedded in the camera bar, potentially replacing the...

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Motorola Razr 2026 Vs. Razr 2025: A Few Steps Forward, One Big Step Back
NewsMay 19, 2026

Motorola Razr 2026 Vs. Razr 2025: A Few Steps Forward, One Big Step Back

Motorola’s Razr 2026 arrives as the newest budget‑friendly foldable, priced at $699 and featuring a MediaTek Dimensity 7450X processor, a 50 MP ultrawide camera, and a larger 4,800 mAh battery. Compared with the Razr 2025, the newer model costs $100 more and halves internal storage...

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Google I/O Gets Into a Flow: Preps Flow Music App and Generative Editing for On-the-Go
NewsMay 19, 2026

Google I/O Gets Into a Flow: Preps Flow Music App and Generative Editing for On-the-Go

Google announced at I/O 2026 that its Flow platform now includes a Flow Music app for iOS and a Gemini Omni Flash model that lets users converse with AI to create and edit songs and videos. The rollout adds a Flow Agent for AI‑assisted...

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Dreaming of Project Genie? Google I/O Unveils 'Street View,' Putting Imaginary Worlds Into Ours
NewsMay 19, 2026

Dreaming of Project Genie? Google I/O Unveils 'Street View,' Putting Imaginary Worlds Into Ours

Google unveiled at I/O that its Project Genie AI model is now integrated with Google Maps Street View, allowing users to reimagine real‑world locations through text prompts. The feature launches today for AI Ultra subscribers in the United States and...

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Google's New YouTube AI Tools Could Make AI Slop Impossible to Escape
NewsMay 19, 2026

Google's New YouTube AI Tools Could Make AI Slop Impossible to Escape

Google is extending its AI push on YouTube with three new tools. Ask YouTube moves from video‑specific queries to the main search box, allowing conversational, multi‑step searches that pull results from long‑form videos and Shorts. Gemini Omni, powered by the...

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