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Read More »Apple may use Google Gemini for its big Siri overhaul
Insiders say that Apple is in talks to use Google Gemini to beef up its already AI-enhanced iOS assistant. First reported by Bloomberg News, the anticipated Siri upgrade — now slated for a potential 2026 release — may come as a customized LLM powered by Google’s own Gemini chatbot. It’s the latest in Apple’s months-long exploration of external partnerships. SEE ALSO: …
Read More »The downsides of eSIM-only phones like the Google Pixel 10
I was annoyed when I heard the Google Pixel 10 wouldn’t support physical SIM cards. It makes my job as a tech journalist more difficult, and I’ll be calling my carrier and swapping SIMs back and forth for the next month. I understand my situation isn’t the norm, but there are plenty of reasons eSIMs aren’t ideal for consumers. It’s …
Read More »What Google Material 3 Expressive redesigns are rolling out [U]
Google announced its new design language in May. Material 3 Expressive redesigns have been rolling out to Google apps since then, but the Pixel 10 launch really kicked things off. Here’s our list of what’s available and still to come on Android phones. Updated 8/24: Refer to the table for what’s New and Updated. Rolling out [New] Pixel Recorder This …
Read More »Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: I compared both Androids, and here’s the winner
Joseph Maldonado and Kerry Wan/ZDNET The Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold has finally arrived, and it isn’t taking on the Galaxy Z Fold 7 with a generational design leap. Instead, it competes by adding quality-of-life features — a couple of which are industry-firsts for a foldable phone. If you are ready to upgrade from a slab phone to a foldable one, …
Read More »The days of custom Android ROMs are numbered, and Google is to blame
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Android used to be synonymous with freedom. If you didn’t like your phone’s interface or bloatware, you could simply install a custom ROM — the colloquial term for a forked version of the Android operating system. But that golden era is quickly disappearing, as yet another major Android fork has run into troubles. CalyxOS, a …
Read More »Where Google Wallet state IDs are available on Android [Updated]
States across the US are slowly rolling out support for adding your driver’s license or ID to the Google Wallet app on Android. Update 8/23 How to add your state ID on Android Open the Google Wallet app on Android 9+ Tap the “Add to Wallet” button in the bottom-right corner Choose “ID” and then “Driver’s license or state ID” …
Read More »Google TV app rolling out Material 3 Expressive redesign
The Google TV app is rolling out a new update on Android that delivers a Material 3 Expressive redesign that also causes some problems for the phone-based remote. Live in version 4.39 of the Google TV app for Android, the Material 3 Expressive redesign brings a fresh coat of paint to the app, as well as an entirely new page. …
Read More »Google Confirms Most Gmail Users Must Change Passwords
Change your password now. dpa/picture alliance via Getty Images Google has confirmed that hackers are gaining access to Gmail accounts, and that compromised passwords are behind a significant number of “successful intrusions.” But there’s a separate warning from the tech giant that must now be addressed — most Gmail users must change their passwords to secure their accounts. This month …
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