Samsung is just coming out of the release of One UI 7, where a few road bumps made things a little more difficult than likely planned. According to new reports, the first beta version of One UI 8, based on Android 16, might launch sometime this month, as hard as that might be to believe.
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Honor has officially announced plans to launch the Honor 400 series later this month, and revealed the design of its new mid-range offering.
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Walmart has relisted its Onn 4K Plus streaming device powered by Google TV, with the compelling Chromecast replacement coming in at an enticing $30.
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Google is beginning to roll out the ability to personalize group chats in Messages for Android with custom icons.
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After announcing in March, Google Maps has rolled out a feature that can scan screenshots on your iPhone and save any found locations.
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After weeks of rumors and an apparent delay, Samsung has just announced a May 12 launch event for the Galaxy S25 Edge and has opened reservations for the device.
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Google now offers release notes for the Home app on Android and iOS, with the version 3.32 update introducing several new features and bug fixes.
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Following last week’s announcement, native image editing in the Gemini app is now seeing wider availability.
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YouTube is focusing on its TV experience more than ever, with a redesign on the horizon and a handful of new features that are starting to roll out. Here are a few new additions to look for.
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Following its announcement late last month, Motorola Razr (2025) series pre-orders are now officially open, and you can score a killer freebie at one retailer too.
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Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 is reportedly going to be thinner than expected, and a reliable leaker has chimed in with the likely measurement.
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The afternoon’s lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to go down below. Just be sure to also scope out the deals we are tracking today on the 1TB unlocked Pixel 9 Pro XL at $300 off, Spigen’s Lite Fit fabric Galaxy Watch Ultra Band at $17, and the best deals yet on Samsung’s new Galaxy Tab S10 FE/+. As for the apps, highlights include titles like Streets of Rage 4, Roundguard, Front Armies, and more. Head below for a closer look.
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After adding lockscreen and homescreen widgets in recent weeks, Gemini now has an iPad app. Audio Overviews are also now available in more languages.
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Software attached to Samsung’s upcoming One UI 8 Watch update for Galaxy Watch has surfaced, revealing some new additions to the update, such as health features and Google Gemini.
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Netflix is getting a new look in Google TV with a UI change beyond modern aesthetics. The new design advertises an easier browsing experience with suggestions that act more like surge recommendations for your current mood. How Netflix knows your mood is up in the air.
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Alongside an ongoing $300 price drop on the Google Pixel 9 Pro, we are now tracking the same $300 in savings on the 9 Pro XL with the 1TB storage capacity as well as a series of other models from $599. Next up, Best Buy’s open-box deals on the new Galaxy Tab S10 FE/+ have now dropped even lower starting from $415 while Samsung’s 4-pack of SmartTag 2 item trackers have now hit one of the best prices ever at $13 a pop. All of that, the Best Buy Mothers’ Day sale, and more await below.
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Since the Matter standard has taken off and incorporated all major smart home ecosystems, it has become easier to use devices without being tied to one system. The latest update aims to improve that experience with group-based QR codes for smart home packs and an easier legal experience with terms and conditions.
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Samsung recently announced that it was attempting to bring the Google Gemini side button shortcut to Galaxy A devices. In a recent update, the Galaxy A56 became the first device of the series to receive the Gemini integration.
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Nvidia hasn’t refreshed the Shield TV in over five years, but the company keeps software support going, with a new update now widely available with various bug fixes and newly added support for gaming at 120fps via GeForce Now.
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One of the Google Fi perks is access to a VPN. It now has a new name for all Fi subscribers, while Pixel owners are being switched over to the built-in “VPN by Google.”
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We’re not expecting a Pixel Watch update this month, but the companion app now has a light theme.
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Amid some problems with HDR content, Roku is also clarifying how its “Pause Ads” work.
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One of Google’s latest pieces of merch is a Chrome Dino figure that rides on a YouTube-themed skateboard and holds a tiny little boombox.
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If you’re having trouble uploading new content to YouTube, you’re not alone, as Google has just confirmed an ongoing problem with uploads for both videos and Shorts.
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