Now Brief on Galaxy Might Make Sure Your Priorities Never Go Unread in One UI 9
Samsung is reportedly adding a priority‑alert layer to its Now Brief widget as part of the One UI 9 beta for upcoming Galaxy devices. The feature would surface missed notifications from overnight, the morning and before bedtime, prompting users to open the full Now Brief screen rather than rely on the lock‑screen widget. The rumor stems from code strings uncovered by tipster AssembleDebug and aligns with recent Now Brief expansions that now sync with Samsung TVs via SmartThings. Early One UI 9 builds also refresh Samsung Notes and the Quick Panel.
I've Tested the Motorola Razr Fold for Two Weeks, and Samsung Has a New Reason to Be Nervous
Motorola’s Razr Fold marks the company’s first book‑style foldable, debuting at $1,900 with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor, 16 GB RAM and 512 GB storage. The device boasts an 8.1‑inch 2K inner display, a 6,000 mAh battery that clears a day of use, and a...
Galaxy S24 User Endures a Nightmare, Phone Goes up in Flames During Use
A South Korean Reddit user reported that their Galaxy S24 swelled and burst into flames while in normal use, causing burns and smoke inhalation. Samsung has reached out and is cooperating with the user’s investigation. The incident mirrors a similar fire...
Meta's Muse Spark Arrives on AI Glasses Gen 1, Ray-Ban Display Waits for Now
Meta announced that its new Muse Spark large language model will begin rolling out to its AI Glasses Gen 1 and Gen 2 in the United States and Canada this week, while the Ray‑Ban Display glasses will not receive the update until summer 2026. The...
Samsung Messages Is Going Away. Transferring Your Conversations to Google Messages Is Super Easy — Here's How
Samsung announced that its native Samsung Messages app will lose SMS functionality in July 2026, effectively ending the service for U.S. users. The company is urging Galaxy owners to switch to Google Messages, which will automatically import existing chats when...
Motorola Razr Plus 2026 Vs. Razr Plus 2025: Differences You Can't See
The 2026 Motorola Razr Plus keeps the iconic foldable silhouette while adding a titanium hinge, a true 10‑bit display, an ultrawide camera, and a 12.5% larger 4,500 mAh battery. Internally it shares the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset, 12 GB RAM and 256 GB storage...
Samsung's Solution for Apps with 'Excessive' Ads Is Rolling Out Now
Samsung has launched a new Device Care feature in its One UI 8.5 update that blocks apps delivering excessive ads. The tool offers two modes: a basic blocker that silences frequent ad notifications and an intelligent blocker that uses AI to...
The Battle for Your Finger Heats up as RingConn Gen 3 Opens Preorders
RingConn has launched pre‑orders for its third‑generation smart ring, priced at $314 until May 28 before climbing to $349. The Gen 3 adds long‑term vascular health tracking, haptic vibration alerts, and an 11‑14‑day battery life, while retaining full‑day metrics like heart rate,...
Whoop Is Putting a Board-Certified Physician in Its App to Tell You Why You’re Tired
Whoop is launching live, in‑app video consultations with board‑certified physicians, allowing members to share months of biometric data and, where available, electronic health records via a HealthEx partnership. The service rolls out this summer in the United States and is...
Samsung's Biggest One UI Update yet Is Finally Rolling Out in the U.S.
Samsung has begun rolling out the stable One UI 8.5 update to Galaxy S25 devices in the United States. The 4.4 GB build (S938USQU9CZDP) brings Galaxy S26‑level features such as call screening, AI‑driven image editing, and Quick Share support for Apple devices. It also...
Beats Headphones and Earbuds Surprisingly Support These Android-Exclusive Features
Beats, an Apple‑owned audio brand, now works seamlessly with Android devices, offering several Google‑exclusive features. Models such as Solo Buds, Studio Buds Plus, Solo 4 and Studio Pro support Fast Pair, Find Hub, and Android Audio Switching. The Beats app adds home‑screen widgets for quick battery checks...
Does the Motorola Razr Fold Support a Stylus Pen?
Motorola’s new Razr Fold, a book‑style foldable, now supports an active stylus. The Moto Pen Ultra, sold for $99, works on both the 6.6‑inch outer display and the 8.1‑inch inner screen. It offers 4,096 pressure levels, tilt, palm‑rejection, hover, AI‑driven...
These Are the 5 Features that Make the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Worth It
Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 8, priced from $350, positions itself as a slimmer, more affordable Wear OS alternative to the Pixel Watch and OnePlus Watch. Its standout appeal lies in the Samsung Health suite, which delivers daily Energy scores, detailed Sleep scores, and...
This Buried Samsung Feature Helps Keep My Galaxy S26 Running Like New
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 includes a hidden Auto restart option within its Device Care suite, allowing users to schedule periodic reboots. The feature, part of Auto Optimization, can be set to reboot on a chosen day and time or when performance...
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 Vs. Galaxy Z Flip 7: Maybe Not Worth the Wait?
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 8 is slated for a July 22, 2026 launch, promising a slimmer chassis, a new Exynos 2600 2 nm processor and out‑of‑the‑box Qi2 magnetic charging. The device retains the same 6.9‑inch inner and 4.1‑inch cover OLED panels, 4,300 mAh battery and 50 MP...
A Buggy Fitbit Update Is Blinding Sensors on the Pixel Watch 3 and 4
Google’s recent Fitbit Air launch coincided with a firmware update (3.57.1.2.910093395.release) that unintentionally stripped sensor permissions on Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Watch 4. The bug disables SpO₂ and skin‑temperature tracking, leaving users unable to re‑enable the sensors because the system reports...
Meta Can See Your Instagram Messages Now, and It's Time to Stop Using It
Meta has removed end‑to‑end encryption from Instagram direct messages as of May 8, 2026, allowing the company to read and analyze message content. The change is justified by low adoption of encrypted chats and Meta’s desire to improve moderation of harmful activity....
Nothing Is Refreshing the Ear (Open) with a Color that Stands Out
Nothing announced a blue‑colored version of its Ear (open) earbuds, slated for release on May 11. The new shade is purely cosmetic; the earbuds retain the same open‑ear architecture, 14.2 mm drivers, AI‑powered microphones, up to 30 hours of battery life, and an...
As if We Needed More Problems, Pixel Users Now Struggle with Wonky eSIMs
Google’s Pixel 9 and 10 series are experiencing a widespread eSIM activation bug that displays generic error messages and prevents digital SIM provisioning. Users report that the same eSIM works flawlessly on other Android devices, indicating a device‑specific fault. The...
Google Health Will Leave Behind some Classic Fitbit App Features: Here's All of Them
Google is retiring the Fitbit app in favor of the new Google Health platform, stripping away several legacy features. The Sleep Profile, animal‑based summaries, badges, community feed, direct messaging, and minute‑by‑minute skin‑temperature data will disappear. In their place, Google introduces...
The Old Fitbit App Is Becoming Google Health in Under Two Weeks — Here's What to Know
The Fitbit app will be rebranded as Google Health on May 19 via an automatic over‑the‑air update. All existing Fitbit data will migrate seamlessly, and Google Fit users will be invited to transfer their records later in the year. Fitbit Premium...
Google's Fitbit Air Is Finally Here, and It's the Screenless Fitness Band We've Been Waiting For
Google released the Fitbit Air, a $99 screenless fitness band that tracks heart rate, SpO₂, temperature, and activity via the Google Health app. The thin 8.3 mm, 5.2 g device works with iOS, Android, and Pixel Watch, and can be paired alongside...
Chipolo and Secrid Just Created the Smartest Way to Never Lose Your Wallet Again
Chipolo and Dutch leather maker Secrid have launched a Trackable Miniwallet that houses Chipolo’s Bluetooth CARD tracker. Priced at $140, the wallet features a dedicated slot, magnetic Qi wireless charging, a 400‑foot Bluetooth range and a 110 dB ringer. The CARD...
I Used the World's Thinnest 13-Inch Tablet, and It Made Me Ditch the iPad Pro
Huawei unveiled the MatePad Pro Max, a 13.2‑inch tablet that measures just 4.7 mm thick and weighs 509 g, making it the thinnest and lightest device in its size class. It pairs a 3K OLED display with a matte, anti‑glare coating and...
Qualcomm Unveils a Pair of Chips: Snapdragon 6, 4 Series to Improve the Features You Actually Use
Qualcomm announced two new mid‑range processors, the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 and Snapdragon 4 Gen 5. The 6 Gen 5 delivers a 21% GPU uplift, AI‑enhanced night‑vision camera support and a 20% faster app launch, while the 4 Gen 5 offers a 77% GPU boost that enables 90 fps gaming. Both...
Galaxy Ring 2 Rumors Say No to 2026, Point Us Toward 'an Early' 2027 Reveal
Samsung’s next-generation smart ring, the Galaxy Ring 2, is rumored to miss a 2026 launch and instead debut in early 2027 at the January/February Galaxy Unpacked event. The delay is attributed to Samsung’s push to enhance sleep‑tracking accuracy, temperature sensors, and...
Google's May Security Patch for Pixels Is Here, Targeting Charging and Display
Google rolled out its May 2026 security patch (vCP1A.260505.005) for Pixel devices from the 7a up to the Pixel 10 series, including the Pixel Tablet. The update targets a slow‑charging bug that affected battery levels between 75% and 80%, and a suite...
Exclusive: Next-Generation TCL NXTPAPER Aims to Fix Everything That's Wrong with OLED
TCL is upgrading its NXTPAPER line by replacing the LCD backplane with an OLED panel that runs at a 3840 Hz PWM dimming rate, dramatically reducing perceptible flicker. The new display keeps the signature matte, chemically‑etched surface and circular polarizer, while...
Will the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Support the S Pen?
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 8 is expected to continue the trend set by the Z Fold 7 of forgoing S Pen support. The decision stems from the removal of the screen‑digitizer layer, which added thickness; the Fold 7 achieved a slim 8.99 mm closed...
This Samsung Display Tech Offers a Glimpse Into What a Galaxy E-Reader Could Look Like
Samsung unveiled its Color E‑Paper EMDX series at MWC 2026, showcasing 32‑inch and 13‑inch colour E‑Ink panels that are ultra‑light, ultra‑thin and priced at $1,350 and $725 respectively. The displays, launched in Korea in June 2025 and in the U.S. in March 2026, feature...
Google Finally Explains Why the AICore App Is Eating up Your Storage
Google clarified that the AICore system service can temporarily consume large amounts of storage when it updates on‑device AI models. The app keeps both the outgoing and incoming Gemini Nano models for up to three days as a fail‑safe, which...
Walmart Could Be Prepping a Budget Smart Speaker with Gemini Baked In
Walmart is poised to launch a budget Onn smart speaker that embeds Google’s Gemini generative AI, marking the first third‑party device to run the technology. The CSA filing shows the speaker will support Google Cast for Audio, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, a...
You No Longer Have to Pay for Gemini’s Smartest Organization Tool
Google has expanded Gemini Notebooks to its mobile app, making the AI‑driven organization tool available to both free and paid users. The feature lets users group chats and files into project‑based notebooks, with existing web notebooks syncing automatically. Source limits...
Google Home's Camera Feed, Media Controls Get Upgraded in All the Right Ways
Google began rolling out a major update to its Home app and the Gemini for Home early‑access program. The refresh adds dynamic theming and AI‑generated descriptions for smart‑camera feeds to Premium subscribers, while all users receive a streamlined media‑control interface...
Major Reports Say OnePlus, Realme Merge, but There's a Lot Still in the Dark
Recent reports from Chinese tipsters claim OnePlus has merged with OPPO’s sub‑brand Realme, creating a new sub‑product center that will manage domestic and overseas product lines. The alleged structure places the combined marketing and service units under OnePlus CEO Pete...
The Future of Samsung's Galaxy Books Might Look More Like Android
Samsung is reportedly developing a new Galaxy Book lineup that will replace Chrome OS with an Android‑based platform called AluminumOS. The series is expected to span low‑cost, mid‑range, and flagship models, targeting a broader PC audience. AluminumOS will run on...
My Friends and I Became the Ninja Turtles, and My Friday Nights Will Never Be the Same Again
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City launches on Meta Quest and Steam, delivering a first‑person, four‑player co‑op beat‑em‑up set in an open‑world New York City. Developed by Cortopia Studios, the title features cel‑shaded visuals, parkour, crafting, and a dynamic city‑control system...
I Never Thought I'd See a $199 Phone Ever Again, yet the TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro Is Better than Phones...
TCL launched the NXTPAPER 70 Pro in North America at a $199 price tag, positioning it as the cheapest phone with a premium‑grade display. The device pairs a 6.9‑inch 120 Hz NXTPAPER LCD—eye‑friendly, matte, and less reflective—with a MediaTek Dimensity 7300, 8 GB RAM, and...
The Galaxy A37 Is Samsung's Latest Midrange Masterpiece — and It's Already FREE with New T-Mobile Deal
Samsung unveiled the Galaxy A37 5G, a mid‑range phone with flagship‑grade specs, and T‑Mobile is offering it for free to customers who add a new line on most of its plans. The promotion requires only a $35 activation fee and...
Google's Tensor G6 Rumors Nearly Had Me Hyped, but It Might Let Me Down
Leaked specifications suggest Google’s upcoming Tensor G6 SoC will adopt a 1+4+2 core configuration, featuring a 4.11 GHz C1‑Ultra prime core and a mix of C1‑Pro cores. The rumor also claims the chip will use the five‑year‑old PowerVR C‑Series CXTP‑48‑1536 GPU,...
More 'Pixel Glow' Rumors Light up Google's Plans, Teases Its AI's Involvement
Google’s engineering teams appear to be reviving the long‑rumored Pixel Glow feature, with diagnostic code indicating an eight‑color LED array could be integrated into upcoming Pixel phones and possibly laptops. The same code references “Gemini Glow,” suggesting the company’s Gemini AI may...
Which Motorola Razr Plus 2026 Color Should You Buy?
Motorola’s Razr Plus 2026, the mid‑range foldable in the 2026 lineup, is available in a single color: Pantone Mountain View, a dark forest‑green with a woven jacquard finish. This marks a stark shift from the Razr Plus 2025, which offered three hues. The limited...
The Moto Buds 2 Plus Pack Bose Audio and AI Smarts Into a $150 Package
Motorola introduced the Moto Buds 2 Plus, a $150 true‑wireless earbud that pairs Bose‑tuned audio with a dual‑driver design. The earbuds feature Bluetooth 6.0 for dual‑device switching, up to 9 hours of playback (40 hours with the case), and AI‑driven CrystalTalk for clearer voice calls....
Lawsuit Hits Amazon, Claims Fire TV Sticks Intentionally Give Out when Support Runs Dry
Amazon faces a class‑action lawsuit alleging it deliberately degrades the performance of first‑ and second‑generation Fire TV Sticks once software support ends. The plaintiff, who bought a 2018 Fire TV Stick, says the device slowed and failed, forcing a new...
Samsung Wallet Gets a Trips Timeline, so All You've Got to Worry About Is Your Tan
Samsung announced a new “Trips” feature for its Wallet app, delivering a timeline that consolidates travel documents such as tickets, reservations, and memos in one view. The timeline automatically organizes items by time and location, pulling data from emails and...
Samsung’s Fold 8 Wide Could Fix One of Foldables’ Ugliest Camera Problems
Samsung is rumored to reduce the front‑camera hole‑punch on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and its Fold 8 Wide variant from 3.7 mm to 2.5 mm, freeing a few extra millimeters of cover‑screen real estate. Both models will retain a 10‑megapixel selfie sensor, so image...
Spotify Drives Engagement the Right Way, Expands Into 'Fitness' With Peloton
Spotify is launching a dedicated fitness hub for both free and Premium users, featuring curated playlists and guided workouts from wellness creators. Premium subscribers also gain access to Peloton’s on‑demand library of 1,400 ad‑free classes in supported markets. The company...
Google's Nest Hub Has No Clue What Time It Is, and It's Messing with Our Heads
A Reddit user reported that the Nest Hub Gen 2 correctly sets alarms but verbally announces the wrong half‑day, saying am when it should be pm. Google confirmed the issue and said a fix is in development, though no timeline was provided. The...
YouTube on Mobile Makes Livestream Ads Way Less Annoying, but There's a Caveat
YouTube is rolling out side‑by‑side livestream ads on mobile after testing them on desktop and TV. The new format places a video ad in the lower half of the screen while the livestream remains visible above, eliminating visual gaps during...
These 3 Samsung Messages Features Will Be Hard to Give up — but Switching to Google Messages Might Not Be...
Samsung announced that its Messages app will be discontinued in July 2026, making Google Messages the default SMS/RCS client on Galaxy devices. The move ends Samsung’s long‑standing support for features such as extensive chat‑color customization, built‑in message categorization, and an AI‑free...