I cannot count the number of times I have searched the Play Store for an app with a specific widget functionality, downloaded a few different apps, and come up completely empty-handed. You either end up with a layout that doesn't fit your home screen, or a dashboard bloated with information you … [Read more...] about Android’s new custom widgets are one of the things I am most excited about for Googlebook
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Chrome for Android will now let you share only your approximate location
We hand over a lot of data to the websites we browse, and location is arguably the most sensitive. While it makes total sense to share your exact location when you are ordering food delivery or trying to find the nearest ATM, there is absolutely no reason a recipe blog or a local weather site needs … [Read more...] about Chrome for Android will now let you share only your approximate location
The Android Show is officially set for May 12 as we hope for some answers about Project Aluminium
Last month, we caught a brief glimpse of a leaked YouTube teaser that suggested Google was planning something massive for Android ahead of I/O 2026. While that video was quickly pulled, the cat is now officially out of the bag. Google has confirmed that The Android Show | I/O Edition is coming on … [Read more...] about The Android Show is officially set for May 12 as we hope for some answers about Project Aluminium
Lenovo’s powerful 8.8″ Legion Tab Gen 5 gaming tablet is officially available, but it comes at a premium
Following right on the heels of the teaser landing page we covered recently, Lenovo’s latest Android gaming tablet is officially here. The new Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5 is now available for purchase in the US, but getting your hands on one will require a pretty significant investment. You can grab the … [Read more...] about Lenovo’s powerful 8.8″ Legion Tab Gen 5 gaming tablet is officially available, but it comes at a premium
More info leaks about Pixel Glow, including a look at how it might work on laptops
Though it has perhaps been tempting to think of the upcoming Pixel Glow as just a nostalgic return to the quirky lightbar days of the original Chromebook Pixel, it seems more is going on with this new feature than many initially thought. New teardowns of the Pixel Diagnostics and Google apps have … [Read more...] about More info leaks about Pixel Glow, including a look at how it might work on laptops
Google is kicking off I/O 2026 with The Android Show and maybe some answers about ‘Project Aluminium’
Google I/O 2026 is officially set for May 19th and 20th, but some juicy consumer-facing news is going to drop a little earlier than expected. For the second year in a row, Google is scheduling a dedicated podcast before the actual start of I/O 2026, and they are setting expectations incredibly … [Read more...] about Google is kicking off I/O 2026 with The Android Show and maybe some answers about ‘Project Aluminium’
Why Google needs to keep Linux support in the new Android-based ‘Aluminium’ project
When we talk about ChromeOS being re-baselined to the Android kernel—known internally as Project "Aluminium"—the conversation almost always revolves around AI. But for a core group of ChromeOS enthusiasts, there is a lingering fear right now: what happens to Linux support? For years, the ability … [Read more...] about Why Google needs to keep Linux support in the new Android-based ‘Aluminium’ project
Lenovo executive teases a larger version of the Legion Tab Gen 5
We've spent some time recently talking about the upcoming Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5. The compact, 8.8-inch Android gaming tablet was officially unveiled at MWC last month and brings a massive 9,000 mAh battery alongside the new Snapdragon 8 Elite processor. But that highly anticipated $849 tablet … [Read more...] about Lenovo executive teases a larger version of the Legion Tab Gen 5
Lenovo just dropped a landing page for the upcoming Legion Tab Gen 5 gaming tablet
Lenovo officially unveiled the upcoming Legion Tab Gen 5 at MWC in Barcelona last month, but the company has now posted a dedicated landing page for their next compact Android gaming tablet. While we've known some of the basic specs since that initial announcement, this new landing page fully … [Read more...] about Lenovo just dropped a landing page for the upcoming Legion Tab Gen 5 gaming tablet
Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 drops to $399, ahead of the much pricier Gen 5 release
Lenovo’s compact and powerful Legion Tab Gen 3 is currently marked down to $399 directly on their website. This is a huge discount from its original retail price and makes it one of the most compelling small Android tablets on the market right now. But with a new model on the horizon, is it still … [Read more...] about Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 drops to $399, ahead of the much pricier Gen 5 release
Samsung just bumped up the prices on the Galaxy Z Flip 7, S25 FE, and more
Samsung is quietly increasing the US prices across a wide range of its smartphones and tablets. If you were planning to pick up a Galaxy Z Flip 7, an S25 FE, or basically any of their current tablets, you are going to be paying more than you would have just a few weeks ago. For smartphones, the … [Read more...] about Samsung just bumped up the prices on the Galaxy Z Flip 7, S25 FE, and more
The ‘Wide’ Foldable Era is upon us, and it’s the most excited about phones I’ve been in years
I’ll be the first to admit it: I’m bored with smartphones lately. I’ve been eligible for a phone upgrade for months, but every time I look at the current crop of flagships, I find myself questioning what I would even buy if I were to actually go through with it. Even the Galaxy Z Fold 7, as refined … [Read more...] about The ‘Wide’ Foldable Era is upon us, and it’s the most excited about phones I’ve been in years
