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Samsung preps the shutdown of two more apps late in 2026
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (269+ words) Best text messaging apps in 2026 Google adds shared Keep notes and custom themes to Messages We've tried every Samsung phone, and these are the best picks for you to buy in 2026 Samsung shuts down two more apps after Messages in…...
Google Messages just became a lot more fun with new chat themes, but it could learn a thing or two from Apple Messages
1+ week, 5+ day ago (624+ words) I spent a week testing the Google Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL, and they're harder to recommend despite some fun new Gemini features I tested the Google Pixel 11, and it's a fun blend of social media and AI magic Best…...
No tracker tag? Gemini can now store item locations right in Find Hub
1+ week, 5+ day ago (297+ words) If you bought a Pixel 11 Pro, you should activate this free perk immediately Made by Google 2026 Launch Live: Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro Fold, Pixel Watch 5, and everything that was announced Android 17 review: Bubbling with excitement Google is giving Gemini a memory…...
Nothing OS 5.0 drops with Android 17 and on-device app building
2+ week, 4+ day ago (337+ words) Google simplifies Pixel Watch 5 software with one unified build Yep, One UI 9 Beta 6 is rolling out now on the Galaxy S26: here's what's in it Made by Google 2026 Launch Live: Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro Fold, Pixel Watch 5, and everything that was announced…...
A massive GitHub outage just crippled software pipelines worldwide
3+ week, 6+ day ago (384+ words) Google should have gone the GTA 6 route with its Pixel 11 show; instead, we got the Trevor Noah cringe fest US Judge says Google Play Store isn't doing enough to help users find rival app stores Samsung's July patch causes problems…...