Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR A Google executive has reportedly confirmed that the company will combine Chrome OS and Android into a single platform. This news comes after we reported in November that Chrome OS will be merged into Android. This also follows Android 16’s release, which brings several desktop-themed features to the platform. We exclusively reported back in …
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Are you tired of subscription fees, data breaches, and feeling like your digital life is at the mercy of big tech companies? You are not alone. The shift towards cloud-based services offers convenience, but often at the cost of privacy and control. That’s why I have become an advocate for self-hosting. Over the years, I have explored countless applications to …
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Google Gemini is arguably one of the most popular AI chatbots you will find today. Its feature set has evolved significantly over the last couple of months, thanks to new features powered by recent inclusions like Veo 3. Similarly, Google also introduced a chat search feature in recent weeks, enabling users to search their chat history with Gemini, albeit only …
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Budget Android phones have never been better. For less than $300, you can buy an Android phone that serves as a reliable companion for photography, music, texting, YouTube, gaming, and browsing the internet. Sure, your $150 Moto G Play isn’t going to play Genshin Impact like the Samsung Galaxy S25 or take photos like the Google Pixel 9 Pro, but …
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After coming to the web and iOS, the Gemini app is beginning to roll out chat search on Android. Upon opening the navigation drawer, some users are seeing a “Search for chats” field at the top. Tapping takes you to a straightforward fullscreen interface. Search came to gemini.google.com in May, and iOS in recent weeks. As an Android user, I’ve …
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Google confirms advanced protection against Android hackers. NurPhoto via Getty Images Update, July 11, 2025: This story, originally published on July 9, has been updated with details of yet another new set of security defenses, in addition to the Advanced Protection for Chrome, that will help Google Android users fight off the smartphone hacker threat. Google security updates are not …
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