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OnePlus has officially revealed the design of the OnePlus 16, a device that’s likely not going to be available to many of the customers who were previously able to buy OnePlus flagships.

Google Chrome extensions are reportedly taking too long to load on macOS devices, when they should reasonably only take a couple of seconds, due to a bug in the latest updates. Google is aware of the issue.

Following last week’s Feature Drop, Pixel VIPs 2.0 is beginning to roll out, and it brings more changes than just the widget redesign.

Ahead of more information coming tomorrow, Motorola has teased its wild-looking “Signature 27” phone on social media.

After a protracted wait, the first wave of Googlebooks is now official. Having spent a brief period testing, here’s what it’s like to use one.

An overwhelming sense of familiarity struck me the first time I used a Googlebook. That was immediately followed by a realization that this is just Android, and I think that feeling of similarity will go a long way in justifying and ultimately selling Googlebooks.

Following the May preview, Google today fully announced Googlebooks ahead of the consumer launch in October.

This month’s stable release of Android 17 QPR1 comes with some unexpected status bar icon changes on Pixel.

Smart glasses are such a logical, futuristic step in mobile tech, and it’s one we’re on the cusp of being able to embrace. Yet, there’s a huge hurdle to overcome. For as useful and enjoyable as it is, the camera on smart glasses has become a massive problem, and it’s basically ruined existing smart glasses for me personally.

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Following a Wall Street Journal investigation, Google has confirmed that Gemini went rogue in May 2026, accessing the internet and breaching the security of three different companies.

After rolling out Live search and chat earlier this month, Gmail now has a useful “Copy code” button for 2FA on Android and iOS.

Google’s latest update to the Gemini app for macOS readies local iMessage integration. This follows the app coming to Windows last week.

Welcome to Pixelated episode 117. This week, Damien and Will discuss Android 17 QPR1 and the upcoming launch of Android on laptops.

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New images of a Googlebook laptop from Asus have surfaced, showing off of selection of ports and a big ol’ trackpad.

A new leak reveals the battery sizes of Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S27 Ultra and S27 Pro including some long overdue upgrades, but do you think it’s enough?

For months now, there have been reports of Android Auto’s status bar having a broken icon for cellular signal, but the latest updates seem to finally put an end to the debacle.

Clicks — the company bringing physical keyboards back to mobile — is getting ready to ship its first-ever Android smartphone, and it’s shaping up to be a pretty interesting device. Ahead of its launch later this year, the company is upgrading a handful of the Clicks Communicator’s specs and announcing new accessories, protection coverage options, and eSIM plans.

As part of next week’s Snapdragon Summit, Motorola has confirmed that it will be detailing its new “Signature 27” device on September 22.

As teased, Samsung Gallery is now rolling out support for Google Photos sync, though there are a few details worth noting.

The next wave of Pixel app updates is starting with Google rolling out the latest version of Now Playing with interface tweaks.