Google says Instagram fixed a battery drain issue on Android
Google says Instagram fixed a battery drain issue on Android If you’ve been having unusual battery drain issues on your Pixel phone lately, Instagram might be to blame. In a new support post, Google says that Instagram has updated its app to address the issue. The fix comes in Instagram version 382.0.0.49.84, which you can […]
Google Photos adds Pixel-exclusive AI features to redesigned editor
Google Photos adds Pixel-exclusive AI features to redesigned editor The UI redesign focuses on putting more of Google’s AI editing tools in front of users. Google Photos is being overhauled with more AI features that help users quickly edit their images without requiring advanced skills or professional apps. The redesigned Photos editor puts several AI […]
Samsung’s One UI 8 beta arrives on Galaxy S25 phones
Samsung's One UI 8 beta arrives on Galaxy S25 phones Samsung’s One UI 8 beta arrives on Galaxy S25 phones One UI 8 includes updates to Quick Share and the Reminder app. Samsung has launched its beta test of One UI 8, the company’s customized take on Android 16. The beta is available now on […]
Android Auto will get Spotify Jam and support for video apps and web browsers
Android Auto will get Spotify Jam and support for video apps and web browsers Spotify gets new templates for Android Auto. Android Auto is getting more than just Google’s Gemini assistant after the Google I/O developer conference. The company has also announced or otherwise shown off a slew of changes coming to the infotainment operating […]
Honor’s 400 phones are midrangers built to last
Honor's 400 phones are midrangers built to last Honor’s 400 phones are midrangers built to last Honor has announced the 400 and 400 Pro, two midrange phones that launch today in the UK and Europe. They’re capable-looking handsets in plenty of respects, but stand out mostly for the guarantee of six years of software support, […]
Xiaomi’s first flagship phone chip is a genuine Snapdragon 8 Elite rival
Xiaomi's first flagship phone chip is a genuine Snapdragon 8 Elite rival Xiaomi’s first flagship phone chip is a genuine Snapdragon 8 Elite rival Xiaomi has unveiled its first in-house flagship chipset, the Xring O1, and it’s got enough power to go head-to-head with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite. The company also unveiled a 15S Pro […]
Android 16 adds AI-powered weather effects that can make it rain on your photos
Android 16 adds AI-powered weather effects that can make it rain on your photos Sorry, Mario. Google’s latest Android 16 beta adds a bunch of new wallpaper and lock screen options for Pixel phones, including live-updating weather animations and a feature that automatically frames subjects of photos within a variety of bubbly shapes. When you […]
Google teases an Android desktop mode, made with Samsung’s help
Google teases an Android desktop mode, made with Samsung's help Google teases an Android desktop mode, made with Samsung’s help Windows in Android’s desktop mode can stretch and move across your screen. Google is working with Samsung to bring a desktop mode to Android. During Google I/O’s developer keynote, engineering manager Florina Muntenescu said the […]
Google is shrinking Pixel phones’ At a Glance widget
Google is shrinking Pixel phones' At a Glance widget Google is shrinking Pixel phones’ At a Glance widget Google’s new Material 3 Expressive design language includes a welcome surprise for Pixel owners: the mandatory At a Glance home screen widget has shrunk, leaving space for an extra row of apps. The new look is included […]
Google I/O 2025 live blog: Gemini takes center stage
Google I/O 2025 live blog: Gemini takes center stage We’re back at the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, California, for Google I/O. This year, we’re not expecting much hardware, but we’re naturally expecting a lot of AI news. The pressure is on to prove that ChatGPT won’t make Google Search obsolete, and that Google has […]