Anthropic’s Claude is launching a wild new tool that lets you ask AI on your phone to remotely control your computer to execute tasks.
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Google says Pixel Watch step counts and other stats are fixed, but your data won’t be
Following a few days where Pixel Watch owners would run into wonky step counts and other stats, Google says the issue behind the scenes is now fixed in the Fitbit app.
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This new Android Auto app can unlock your home’s front door
A new app is arriving on Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, giving drivers the ability to easily lock and unlock their home’s doors through their car’s touchscreen.
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As shutdown rumors are swirling around, OnePlus has lost its CEO in India — the same person who recently denied there was anything wrong.
Expand Expanding CloseThe US just banned foreign-made Wi-Fi routers, but your Nest Wifi is safe
In an announcement today, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has banned the import of Wi-Fi routers made outside of the United States, but with a pretty big exception.
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Google confirms fix for Fitbit calorie goals, Pixel Watch errors have a workaround
Google has confirmed that a fix is rolling out for an error affecting Fitbit calorie goals, while it also seems that stat-counting errors for step counts and other metrics on Pixel Watch appear to be fixed – but there is a workaround if you’re still having trouble.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel is the exception as Android brands face a rough 2026 with more iPhone switchers
2026 and the ongoing RAM/storage crisis continues to put out a rough outlook for the year ahead, and Android brands are bearing the brunt of that with a new forecast revealing that Android shipments could drop as much as 15% this year to the iPhone’s 2%, but there is a bit of hope for Google Pixel.
Expand Expanding CloseThis is the update you’ll need for AirDrop on Galaxy S26, Samsung says
Samsung announced last night that AirDrop support, via Quick Share, is now rolling out to the Galaxy S26 series, and you’ll apparently need this update to get it.
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YouTube TV’s new Sports plan is still $120 off alongside several other discounts
YouTube TV is offering a discount on its already-cheaper dedicated Sports plan, with $120 off for the first year in the form of a $10 monthly discount.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle TV just lost a big TV brand to web app-based ‘Titan OS’
Philips, a major TV brand in markets such as the UK and Europe, is ditching Google TV for “Titan OS.”
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Z Fold 8 and ‘Wide’ foldable get much faster 45W charging, leak reveals
After several generations using the same wired charging speeds, it sounds like the Galaxy Z Fold 8 will finally usher in quicker speeds via new 45W fast charging.
Expand Expanding CloseOppo teases global Find X9 Ultra launch as new OnePlus shutdown rumors swirl
Oppo is busy teasing its global launch of the Find X9 Ultra but, meanwhile, a new rumor suggests that OnePlus might be shutting down its global operations.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung rolling out AirDrop over Quick Share on Galaxy S26, more devices coming
Samsung has officially confirmed plans to start rolling out AirDrop support over Quick Share starting with the Galaxy S26 series this week.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid isn’t killing sideloading, and Google found a near-perfect compromise
Sideloading has been a key part of Android since the beginning, not only delivering a lot of flexibility to Android, but also a sense of openness and freedom. After Google announced it would make major changes to sideloading, the community (somewhat understandably) panicked, but as Google has now shown exactly how its new sideloading flow on Android will work, I’m not only happy to see that sideloading isn’t going away at all, but that Google’s compromise is as close to perfect as I think we can reasonably get.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Search test replaces headlines and website titles with AI
Google Search has started testing the use of AI to replace headlines and website titles, a change that seems both unnecessary and a slippery slope.
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The latest Pixel Watch update is causing some hiccups, as users now report that their smartphone is seeing some weird behavior in Fitbit step counts and other stats.
Expand Expanding CloseI want Lenovo’s awesome arcade dock with joystick for my Legion Tab [Gallery]
Lenovo’s latest Legion Tab generation just launched in China this week and, alongside it, an awesome little arcade dock that I would absolutely buy if given the chance.
Expand Expanding CloseReport: Amazon planning Alexa phone over a decade after Fire Phone flop
Amazon is reportedly gearing up to give smartphones another shot, with an Alexa-focused phone in the works over a decade after the infamous Fire Phone failed.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung confirms Galaxy S26 will get AirDrop support via Quick Share ‘soon’
As expected, Samsung has just confirmed plans to launching AirDrop support via Google’s Quick Share on its Galaxy S26 series in the near future.
Expand Expanding CloseNothing CEO Carl Pei says ‘apps are going to disappear’ in the AI future of your phone
Speaking at SXSW, Nothing CEO Carl Pei reiterated his thoughts on the future of the smartphone experience, saying that “apps are going to disappear.”
Expand Expanding CloseLenovo’s ‘Gamepad G9’ turns the Legion Tab into an Android-powered Steam Deck
The utility of a dedicated Android gaming tablet can be questionable with the existence of handhelds like the Steam Deck, but the new “Gamepad G9” for Lenovo Legion Tab splits the difference perfectly.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel found enough of a foldable phone niche to maybe stay relevant following ‘iPhone Fold’
Ahead of Apple’s debut in the foldable smartphone market, Google Pixel has carved out a spot of its own and, apparently, it won’t fully drop off the map once Apple changes the game.
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Instagram finally settles on pause for a tap on Reels instead of mute
If you’ve been using Instagram Reels for a while, you’ve probably run into the long-standing A/B test that can’t seem to decide between a pause or a mute action when you tap on the screen. Finally, though, Instagram has settled this once and for all.
Expand Expanding CloseI’ve been using the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro for a week, and it’s absolutely brilliant
Since its announcement earlier this month, I’ve been pretty excited for the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro’s debut and, after using it as my daily phone for a week, I’m all the more sold by this device.
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