Bringing HDR photo support to Instagram and Threads

Meta’s family of apps serves trillions of image download requests every day. And if you’re into high-quality images, you’ve probably noticed that Instagram and Threads have added support for high dynamic range (HDR) photos. Now people on Threads and Instagram can upload and share … | Continue reading


@engineering.fb.com | 2 days ago

Apple Reportedly Spent 3 Years Trying to Make Apple Watch for Android

Apple was hit with a major antitrust lawsuit filed by the DOJ on Thursday. The iPhone maker was accused of creating a monopoly with the iPhone, but other devices were mentioned including the Apple Watch. U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland says the smartwatch made it hard to us … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 7 days ago

OnePlus Watch 2 Review: A Long-Lasting Android Smartwatch

I did it. I wore the OnePlus Watch 2 for two weeks to write this review. It was tough at times, and I have to be honest, I hated some of it. (Though not as much as my former coworker hated the first version of this watch.) The OnePlus Watch 2 does not vibe with my style. The 47mm … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 14 days ago

Notes on installing GrapheneOS on a Pixel 8 Pro - some bugs & oddities

These are notes to myself - and anyone else who finds them useful. Before starting, I booted the Google OS to install the latest firmware and an eSIM. After a few days of enduring Google's naggy software, I was ready to commit to installing something better. I tried using the Web … | Continue reading


@shkspr.mobi | 16 days ago

7 Tips To Make You a Google Gemini Expert

Google Gemini (previously Google Bard) is the name of both Google’s AI models and the apps that we use to interface with them. With updates rolling out regularly, Gemini is Google’s answer to OpenAI ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, whatever it is that Apple is working on, and all the … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 17 days ago

Google Pixel Fold 2: Everything We Know So Far

Google’s first-generation folding device was fine for the most part. The Pixel Fold had the Pixel’s fabled camera algorithms and Google smarts. For fans of digital books and magazines, its passport-like ratio worked better for the split-screen experience than Samsung’s Galaxy Z F … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 18 days ago

Revisiting My Ideal E-Ink QWERTY Phone

The commencement of crowd-funding for The Minimal Phone, an e-ink phone with a QWERTY keyboard, prompts me to revisit my similar ideal phone concept. | Continue reading


@thenewleafjournal.com | 22 days ago

RIP to the Windows Subsystem for Android, which goes away in 2025

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@arstechnica.com | 23 days ago

Rollable Phones and See-Through Laptops: What You Missed From MWC 2024

If you like vaporware and looking at phones and gadgets you’ll never own, then Barcelona’s Mobile World Congress (MWC) is the trade show for you. This week’s annual menagerie revealed new devices like the TCL Nxtpaper 14 and a working model of Motorola’s rolling phone display. Ot … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 1 month ago

First Look: The OnePlus Watch 2 Is Too Big for My Tiny Wrists

I tried to wear the OnePlus Watch 2 for a short weekend workout but couldn’t. The watch is too big for me and too dense. It’s not just me, either; I asked my partner if his wrists would be interested in trying on the smartwatch, and he rejected it after seeing the relatively gino … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 1 month ago

6 Android experiences to see at MWC Barcelona

We’re sharing six experiences to check out at MWC 2024, including our latest AI technologies and multi-device experiences. | Continue reading


@blog.google | 1 month ago

9 new Android features to help you stay productive

Android is announcing new features rolling out now and in the coming weeks. | Continue reading


@blog.google | 1 month ago

Now You Can Message Google Gemini From Any Android Phone

Android is becoming the platform of AI fever dreams. At this year’s MWC, an overseas tradeshow where Google typically has a booth to remind the world that its mobile platform is global, the Android maker has announced new ways to interact with Gemini from inside Google Messages a … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 1 month ago

Everything We Know About the Google Pixel 9

The ninth-generation Google Pixel has yet to debut, but we already hear conflicting things through the rumor mill. Will it have a periscopic telephoto lens? Will the Pixel 8 Pro’s errant temperature sensor stick around its successor? And, more importantly, is Google planning to “ … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 1 month ago

The Best Earbuds for Under $150

Upgrading to a better pair of buds doesn’t always require splurging. If you’re looking for a modest, no-frills pair of buds that checks most of the must-haves list, we have a few recommendations for you for $150 or under. The must-haves list can be decent audio, a comfortable fit … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 1 month ago

Apple reclaims top spot ahead of Samsung in European smartphone sales

According to reported data, Apple has regained the top position from Samsung in the European smartphone rankings. Market research provider […] The post Apple reclaims top spot ahead of Samsung in European smartphone sales appeared first on ReadWrite. | Continue reading


@readwrite.com | 1 month ago

Android 15 Preview Heads to Developers With Promises of More Privacy

Android 15 preview is out today for developers, and with it comes the latest version of Google’s Privacy Sandbox, which killed third-party cookies just last month. The new OS will also make available extensions to give more control for a device’s camera so it can be used to its f … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 1 month ago

New Google Feature Will Wait on Hold for You

Google’s testing a new feature called “Talk to a Live Representative” that will contact businesses for you, navigate their phone trees, wait on hold, and then call you when a real human being is ready to chat. It could solve one of the more frustrating parts of dealing with corpo … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 1 month ago

How to Screen Record on Android and iPhone

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you need your parents to perform a complicated (well, complicated for them) task on their phone, but they can’t quite follow written instructions? Well, let’s hope your folks are better visual learners. It’s easy to screen record … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 1 month ago

EDDA Café – Visual Novel Review

A full review of EDDA Café, a short, very aesthetic, freeware original English-language visual novel by an Indonesian studio focusing on overcoming regrets related to a tragedy that occurred on a certain Valentine's Day. | Continue reading


@thenewleafjournal.com | 1 month ago

Google Gemini AI now in more countries for Android users

Google has extended the availability of its Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) assistant and chatbot to several more territories and in […] The post Google Gemini AI now in more countries for Android users appeared first on ReadWrite. | Continue reading


@readwrite.com | 1 month ago

Find your perfect match this Valentine's Day on Google TV

Google TV’s new Valentine’s day picks include movies and shows for every mood. Plus, catch an exclusive pre-screening of a new movie. | Continue reading


@blog.google | 1 month ago

The Google Pixel Fold 2 Has Leaked, and Baby, It’s Got Back

Thanks to a render making the rounds, we may have some insight into what the next-generation Google Pixel Fold 2 will look like and what’s inside. A bulbous, protruding camera bump is one striking detail on the unreleased, as-of-yet, unannounced device. Read more... | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 1 month ago

6 cybersecurity mistakes people make — and what to do instead

Google's experts walk through the all-too-common cybersecurity mistakes people make online, and what to do instead. Read on to learn more about which habits you should d… | Continue reading


@blog.google | 1 month ago

iPhone 15 Pro Max Vs Samsung S24 Ultra Battery Life: Apple Finally Has Some Competition

No matter what phone you’re carrying around, the one thing that can’t falter is battery life. That’s why we test every smartphone that comes through our review desk for its relative longevity. So far, Android smartphones are taking the lead from the iPhone 15 Pro Max, previously … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 1 month ago

Organizing RSS and ATOM Feed Sources

Sharing my system for organizing my personal RSS/ATOM feed collection and discussing other systems seen around the web.Possibly related posts...Feeds and Read-It-Later for Online ReadingAn Introduction to RSS and Other Feed FormatsAgainst Twitter as a Content CuratorRSS as a Face … | Continue reading


@thenewleafjournal.com | 1 month ago

Circle to Search Is the Best New Android Feature in Years

I love Circle to Search on the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. It has added multitasking to Android that I have not felt in a long time. At its core, Circle to Search is not an entirely groundbreaking feature. It snaps a screenshot and then transcribes any words or pictures you highlig … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 1 month ago

AI-Enhanced 'Circle to Search' Is Coming to Galaxy S24 and Pixel 8 Phones

The modern generation of Android phones is getting new Google Lens-like features that put Search front and center in every single app on Android by letting you highlight parts of images or text to generate Search results. The newly-announced Samsung Galaxy S24 and last year’s Pix … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 2 months ago

The power of Google AI comes to the new Samsung Galaxy S24 series

Check out the ways Google and Samsung are collaborating to bring the latest Google AI innovations to Samsung’s flagship smartphones. | Continue reading


@blog.google | 2 months ago

5 games to play on Android tablets and foldable phones

See how these five games make the most of the larger screen space on Android tablets and foldable phones. | Continue reading


@blog.google | 2 months ago

Google Will Now Back Right-to-Repair

The right-to-repair movement continues to gain steam as another big tech company shows its support for letting people fix their own broken devices. Read more... | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 2 months ago

Android 15 may bring back lock screen widgets

Android users may soon see the comeback of lock screen widgets, a functionality removed from the operating system with Android […] The post Android 15 may bring back lock screen widgets appeared first on ReadWrite. | Continue reading


@readwrite.com | 2 months ago

Google Assistant Is About to Lose a Ton of Features

Google Assistant is about to lose 17 different features that the company says are “underutilized.” The changes come as the tech giant is in the midst of firing large amounts of staff, including many from its Google Assistant team, according to CNBC. Read more... | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 2 months ago

Google, Samsung unveil unified Quick Share at CES 2024

During CES 2024, a collaboration between Google and Samsung was unveiled to streamline Android sharing and enhance ecosystem compatibility. This […] The post Google, Samsung unveil unified Quick Share at CES 2024 appeared first on ReadWrite. | Continue reading


@readwrite.com | 2 months ago

Google TVs Are Finally Getting the Updates We Want

It wouldn’t be CES in Las Vegas without a Google ad plastered all over the monorail. I’m still trying to capture a photo of this year’s wrapping, but until then, you’ll want to know about some new features to the Google and Android ecosystem. I’m incredibly excited about this nex … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 2 months ago

CES 2024: Top 4 Android experiences to try out

Check out four Android demos you can experience at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. | Continue reading


@blog.google | 2 months ago

What’s new with Android for cars at CES

The latest navigation, apps and entertainment updates for Android Auto and cars with Google built-in announced at CES 2024. | Continue reading


@blog.google | 2 months ago

What we announced at CES 2024

Do more with Google on your Android devices with new ways to help your devices work better together. | Continue reading


@blog.google | 2 months ago

TCL's New Tablets and Phones Feature Paper Displays

At its CES press conference today, TCL announced quite a few things but seemed most proud of the Nxtpaper 3.0 display technology. The company believes it could be a game-changer. Nxtpaper is a kind of wellness display technology that looks and feels like paper more than a harsh, … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 2 months ago

Gmail for Android has this new feature for managing emails

Gmail for Android is changing by introducing a new, essential feature for better email management. The email service provided by […] The post Gmail for Android has this new feature for managing emails appeared first on ReadWrite. | Continue reading


@readwrite.com | 2 months ago

How to Use Google Translate as a Real-Time Interpreter

You most likely have dozens and dozens of apps on your phone, and it’s not easy to keep up with every single feature added to every single one of those apps over time—like, for example, the real-time voice translation feature that you can make use of inside the Google Translate a … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 2 months ago

Everything Big Tech Killed Off in 2023

Big Tech went on a murder spree in 2023. We saw the end of many once-loved products and services, all swallowed up into the great dark pit of corporate consolidation. Few companies kept their knives sheathed, and if this year taught us anything, 2024 is likely to be just as blood … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 3 months ago

What to Know About the Google Play Store Ruling, the Apple Watch Ban, and More

The recent Google Play Store ruling could be bad news for Android phone users. Meanwhile, you only have a couple more days to buy a new Apple Watch before the ban kicks in. Catch up on the biggest product news of the week in our roundup. - Jorge JimenezRead more... | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 3 months ago

The Google Play Store Ruling Is Bad News for Longtime Android Phone Users

Last week, Epic won a years-long suit against Google for anti-competitive practices within the Play Store. We were all left wondering: what would happen to Android’s app store moving forward? Today, Google laid out what’s happening in its Keyword blog, and it’s all in time for th … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 3 months ago

Google’s loss to Epic Games leads to $700M settlement with users, states

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@arstechnica.com | 3 months ago

Reaffirming choice and openness on Android and Google Play

An overview of the details of a settlement reached with State Attorneys General. | Continue reading


@blog.google | 3 months ago

The Best Gadgets of 2023

2023 offered up another exciting year in the world of consumer electronics, delivering meaningful upgrades to some of our already-favorite gear of last year, as well as some pleasant surprises.Read more... | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 3 months ago

Google Finally Stops Handing Your Location Data to Cops

Google announced changes to the way it harvests your location data this week that will finally put a stop to its compliance with geofence warrants, a police surveillance technique that many say circumvents the Constitution.Read more... | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 3 months ago