If you have spent any time following tech news or developer forums over the past couple of weeks, you have likely run into the massive controversy surrounding ArtCraft. Created by developer Brandon Thomas, the project set out to create a clean-room, open-source reimplementation of virtually all of … [Read more...] about Controversial Adobe clones prove desktop Googlebook apps are closer than I thought
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Googlebooks just solved one of the most annoying parts of using a laptop for work
If you have ever tried using a single laptop for both your personal life and your day job, you know a lot about the friction of swapping between those accounts. Juggling personal Gmail, work documents, corporate Slack channels, and school portals on one machine usually devolves into a mess of … [Read more...] about Googlebooks just solved one of the most annoying parts of using a laptop for work
Android 17 adds new ‘Continue activity’ settings hub ahead of Googlebook launch
With Googlebook pre-orders officially set to open on September 21, Google is quietly flipping the server-side switches on Android smartphones to ensure the hardware and software talk to each other seamlessly on day one. Over the past month, we’ve talked about early backend additions across … [Read more...] about Android 17 adds new ‘Continue activity’ settings hub ahead of Googlebook launch
Gemini in Chrome for Android is rolling out to everyone with a wild new ‘Auto Browse’ tool
Google is taking a massive step in transforming your mobile browser from a simple window for viewing web pages into an active AI assistant. According to a recent announcement, Gemini in Chrome is officially rolling out to all Android users in the U.S. While AI page summaries have been testing in … [Read more...] about Gemini in Chrome for Android is rolling out to everyone with a wild new ‘Auto Browse’ tool
Pixel 11 lineup’s ultra-incremental upgrades clear the stage for an incredible Googlebook launch
For the past few years in August, those of us that follow tech updates tune in to the Made By Google showcase hoping for solid upgrades in Tensor processing power, GPU, and NPU and hopefully some interesting outer hardware updates to go along with them. But for this year's event, initial … [Read more...] about Pixel 11 lineup’s ultra-incremental upgrades clear the stage for an incredible Googlebook launch
I just tried Chrome for Android’s New Tab Page background customization, and it’s pretty sweet
For years, one of the best little personal touches on Chrome for desktop has been the ability to ditch the stark white or dark gray background on the New Tab Page and replace it with custom artwork, landscape photos, or personal images. Meanwhile, Chrome on mobile remained decidedly utility-first … [Read more...] about I just tried Chrome for Android’s New Tab Page background customization, and it’s pretty sweet
Why I’m more excited for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 than any phone in recent memory
I have been using my trusty Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 for well over two years now. It has been an absolute workhorse, but there is no denying that it is starting to show its age a bit. Battery degradation is real, the hinge doesn't feel quite as snappy as it used to, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 leaves … [Read more...] about Why I’m more excited for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 than any phone in recent memory
Chrome for Android is now officially the fastest mobile platform for web browsing
We all know that raw benchmark scores don't always tell the whole story when it comes to how a phone actually feels in your hand. But when Google announced that flagship Android devices are setting new records for mobile web performance, it obviously caught my attention; especially because the … [Read more...] about Chrome for Android is now officially the fastest mobile platform for web browsing
Samsung’s wider Galaxy Z Fold 8 looks incredible, but there’s a catch
If you’ve ever tried to type out a quick message on the narrow cover screen of a Galaxy Z Fold and ended up with a jumbled mess of typos, you know the struggle of Samsung's traditional foldable design. It has always felt just a bit too cramped for everyday phone tasks. Today, Samsung is finally … [Read more...] about Samsung’s wider Galaxy Z Fold 8 looks incredible, but there’s a catch
Google details 3 massive AI updates at Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026
Samsung officially kicked off its summer Galaxy Unpacked event in London today, unveiling its latest flagship foldables—the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8, and Flip8—alongside new wearables. While hardware always takes center stage, Google took the opportunity to highlight how deeply integrated Gemini … [Read more...] about Google details 3 massive AI updates at Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026
Samsung retiring its messaging app in favor of Google Messages is a win all around
For years, one of the biggest frustrations of the Android experience has been messaging fragmentation. When you buy a new phone, you shouldn't have to guess which texting app is going to give you the best features or whether your high-resolution videos will compress into pixelated messes when sent … [Read more...] about Samsung retiring its messaging app in favor of Google Messages is a win all around
Google Finance steps out of beta with a brand new Android app and smart portfolios
Tracking the stock market can often feel like trying to drink from a firehose. Between parsing complex corporate earnings reports, keeping tabs on shifting asset allocations, and monitoring macro economic indicators, managing a personal investment portfolio requires a lot of heavy lifting. Google … [Read more...] about Google Finance steps out of beta with a brand new Android app and smart portfolios
