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Your Chromebook could get a second life as a Googlebook

A way to move forward for some

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Which phones are getting the update
With the release of the One UI 9 changelog, Samsung details everything coming to phones

A redesign of Samsung Health, accessibility improvements, and more customization options

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Google Photos' edit bug is frustrating Pixel users; here are some workarounds

Google is aware of the problem and will be rolling out a fix

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The Boox Picco tiny e-reader is now available for pre-order for $100

But can it fly without Android to hold it aloft?

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Samsung's 2025 flagships get the Galaxy Z Fold 8's best tricks with this major update

Stable One UI 9 rolling out to S25, Z Fold 7, and Z Flip 7

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Your Gemini Gems are getting a powerful makeover this November

Skills will replace Gems

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Google Calendar's triple time zone feature is a game changer for juggling time zones

Scheduling across the world just got easier

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Google Messages rolls out quality-of-life upgrades that'll change how you text

It might take some getting used to

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Why the Motorola Signature 27 can't win over Pixel users, even with GrapheneOS

Motorola has an uphill battle in the flagship slab market

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Google Photos is trapping edited images, and Pixel owners are stuck waiting for a fix

Some functions seemingly remain unresponsive after an edit

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F-Droid open-source Android app store
F-Droid’s first major redesign in years changes more than its looks

Better search and a simpler way to discover apps

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Android 17 QPR2 Beta 6 fixes some annoying bugs while taking a few features away

Not everything made the cut in Beta 6

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Google just gave Android users the widget customization trick they've been asking for

It's the start of something new

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Motorola's Signature 27 will be the first non-Pixel phone to support GrapheneOS

But there’s still no date available.

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Chrome's latest update saves you from endless scrolling on shared tabs

Sending a tab now saves your spot

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Pixel Watches are getting a trio of free proactive health tools

Health Guardian is finally starting to roll out

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Your Pixel 11 just got a personal assistant that actually makes calls on your behalf

Do my bidding Gemini!

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Google Maps on Android Auto rolls out real-time stop sign and traffic light alerts

Displays as a pop-up

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Some Pixel owners just found another free year of Google AI Pro hiding in their accounts

$120-worth of subscription hiding in plain sight

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New blue Gmail stars and markers have users seeing red

There is a way to get the yellow stars back

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