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With fingers in pretty much every pie imaginable — search engines, phones, smart assistants, office software, even robots — Google is one of the biggest players in the tech industry, and it can be hard to keep up with everything they do. Thankfully, we keep up with it for you, whether you want reviews, in-depth analysis, or breaking news about what Google’s doing now.

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I tried out Android XR, Google’s latest attempt to take on Meta and Apple

Google is getting back into the XR game, but this is no Google Glass. I got to try out the company's new approach, and I came away impressed.
The OnePlus Nord 4 and OnePlus Buds Pro 3, Google Pixel 9 Pro and Google Pixel Buds 3, Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max with Airpods Pro 2, and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra with Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro.

I tried 4 of the best earbud and phone combos. Here’s which one you should use

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The Red Magic 10 Pro is 2024’s best smartphone deal you haven’t heard of

Unknown tracker alert for Android.

Google boosts Android security against unknown tracking devices

Gemini 2.0 logo

Google’s new Gemini 2.0 AI model is about to be everywhere

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Here’s how your Android phone could help stop your motion sickness

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Google teases smart glasses with amazing Project Astra update

Screenshot of the new teal color in the Google Maps app.

Your Google Maps app is about to look different. Here’s what’s changing

OnePlus 13 versus Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leaked renders.

OnePlus 13 vs. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: What does the future hold?

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Google Pixel Buds and Sony LinkBuds are both on sale at Best Buy

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The YouTube mobile app is getting a small redesign. Here’s what’s changing

Oppo Find X8 Pro laying flat on a table.

This phone highlights what Google and Samsung need to fix with their cameras in 2025

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Future Samsung phones may steal this great Google Pixel feature

Samsung could be prepping a new feature first launched with Google Pixel phones — an audio magic eraser.
Reminders feature in WhatsApp.

WhatsApp will soon save you from the horrors of missed texts

WhatsApp is testing a new Reminders feature that will occasionally nudge users about messages as well as status updates that they may have missed checking out.
OnePlus 12 Glacial White on a wrinkly satin white cloth.

OnePlus could return to the “mini” flagship formula in 2025

OnePlus is reportedly working on a top-tier compact phone that will embrace Qualcomm’s flagship silicon, a 50-megapixel Sony camera, and a fresh design.
A close up of the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro's camera.

This company wants to bring 400MP pictures to your next smartphone

Tecno unveiled two new imaging technologies at its Future Lens 2024 event that could bring 400MP photos to smartphones.
Google Photos' year in review feature for 2024.

Google Photos just got its own 2024 year in review. Here’s how to find it

Google Photos now includes an awesome year-in-review feature. It lets you relive your favorite memories of the past 12 months.
A person holding the Google Pixel 8a.

Here’s another hands-on look at the Google Pixel 9a’s radical new design

Freshly leaked real-life photos of a Pixel 9a prototype confirm Google is changing the design and the camera's shape on the upcoming affordable phone.
Four iPhone exclusive apps and associated widgets on an iPhone 16 Pro homescreen

6 excellent iPhone apps that I wish were available on Android

The iPhone launched the world of apps, and many apps used to be iPhone only. Most are now on Android, but here are six iPhone apps I miss when I use Android.
The back of the Pixel 7 Pro and Pixel 6 Pro.

Google quietly announced a huge change for the Pixel 6, Pixel 7, and Pixel Fold

Have an older Pixel device like the Pixel 6, Pixel 7, or Pixel Fold? Google has a nice surprise for you.
Someone holding a Google Pixel 9.

Google’s December 2024 Pixel Drop just arrived with a boatload of new features

Google's Pixel Drop for December 2024 is here, and it's a giant update. Here's a rundown of all the new features.
Someone holding the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, showing the back of the phone.

The Google Pixel 9 may soon get a powerful phone call feature

The Google Pixel 9 already has a ton of AI features. Soon, it could get a powerful new one for phone calls.
The Apple Watch Series 10 and Pixel Watch 3 on one wrist

I walked a mile with the Apple Watch Series 10 and Pixel Watch 3. Here are the surprising results

I took two of the latest smartwatches — the Apple Watch Series 10 and Pixel Watch 3 — for a mile-long walk. Here's what happened.
The Voice Recorder app running on the Google Pixel 7 Pro.

Google is preparing a cool new feature for its Pixel Recorder app

Google's Pixel Recorder app on its Pixel phones is about to get a lot better with this new feature.
Someone holding the iPhone 16 Pro.

5 phones you should buy instead of the iPhone 16 Pro

Considering picking up an iPhone 16 Pro? Before you spend your hard-earned cash, here are a few alternatives you should look at first.
The Google Pixel Tablet on its charging dock.

Google’s dead Pixel Tablet 2 could have been a solid upgrade

Before the Pixel Tablet 2 was reportedly nixed, Google was eyeing a 120Hz screen upgrade, larger battery, and better cameras for the ill-fated successor.
Incident reporting in Google Maps.

Waze incident reports are now appearing in Google Maps

Incident reports contributed by Waze users are appearing inside Google Maps, as well. This cross-platform report sharing update is available for users globally.
The Google Photos app on the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold.

Your Google Photos app is about to look different. Here’s what’s changing

Google is implementing a small yet significant change to its popular Google Photos app. Here's what's changing with the newest update.
Official OnePlus 13 product renders showing rear panel colors.

OnePlus 13 vs. Google Pixel 9 Pro: How does OnePlus fare against Google’s best?

The OnePlus 13 is not yet available in the Western market, but the Google Pixel 9 Pro is. Which phone should you buy?
Google Pixel 9 in green and Google Pixel 7 in black.

Google Pixel 9 vs. Google Pixel 7: Is it upgrade time?

Google's Pixel 9 brings a healthy bunch of improvements that really matter. But is that enough to elicit an upgrade over the well-rounded Pixel 7?
Huawei Mate 70 in green.

One of the biggest smartphone manufacturers is done with Android

One of the largest smartphone companies in the world is abandoning Android in favor of an in-house developed operating system.
The Android 16 logo on a smartphone, resting on a shelf.

How to install the Android 16 beta on your Android smartphone

Google has released the first preview build of Android 16 for developers. If you're eyeing a taste test of Baklava, here's the easy route to get it.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and Apple A18 Pro graphics against circuit background.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs. Apple A18 Pro: two top-tier chips clash

Qualcomm has taken the wraps off the Snapdragon 8 Elite, its newest and most powerful processor. How does it compare to the Apple A18 Pro chip?
Google Messages app on a Pixel 8 Pro, showing an RCS Chat message thread.

You can now send higher-quality photos in RCS Google Messages chats. Here’s how

You will soon be able to send messages in their original quality and resolution through Google Messages. Here's how it works.

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