After months of leaks and speculation, Samsung has officially taken the wraps off its most ambitious mobile device yet: the Galaxy Z TriFold. And this isn't just another foldable; it folds three times and effectively puts a 10-inch tablet in your pocket. The star of the show is undoubtedly the … [Read more...] about Samsung unveils the Galaxy Z TriFold: a 10-inch screen that fits in your pocket
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Google’s new “Aluminium” project is the Android-based future of ChromeOS, and we have the first details
***UPDATED 1/24/26 to reflect the clarification that "Aluminium" is the project name, not the actual OS name.*** For months, we've known that a massive shift was coming as Google has been somewhat-openly discussing its plans to merge the foundations of ChromeOS and Android to create a unified … [Read more...] about Google’s new “Aluminium” project is the Android-based future of ChromeOS, and we have the first details
You can now Quick Share from Android directly to an iPhone via AirDrop
In a surprise announcement that feels almost too good to be true, Google revealed that it is rolling out an update to Quick Share that makes it compatible with Apple’s AirDrop. This isn't a third-party hack or a clunky workaround app. This is native, system-level compatibility. According to the … [Read more...] about You can now Quick Share from Android directly to an iPhone via AirDrop
Upcoming Android PCs could be powered by the impressive Snapdragon X Elite chip
It's no secret that Google and Qualcomm are actively working on a new generation of Android-powered PCs: a project Qualcomm's CEO has already called "incredible". This new hardware is expected to launch next year as part of the massive Android/ChromeOS merger. Now, thanks to some new findings, it … [Read more...] about Upcoming Android PCs could be powered by the impressive Snapdragon X Elite chip
Google and Epic’s new settlement could change the Play Store globally
Google and Epic Games have filed a proposed settlement in federal court, presenting a unified plan to end their years-long antitrust battle, according to Reuters. The proposal, which must be approved by US District Judge James Donato, would significantly alter the original injunction, expanding its … [Read more...] about Google and Epic’s new settlement could change the Play Store globally
Here are some ways Google is stepping up its fight against sophisticated online scams
The threat of online scams is a constant battle, and as technology evolves, so do the tactics of bad actors. With AI tools like voice cloning and deepfakes making impersonations more convincing than ever, spotting a scam is getting harder. In response, Google is continuously innovating and rolling … [Read more...] about Here are some ways Google is stepping up its fight against sophisticated online scams
Why I think the Android/ChromeOS merger may be the reason the Pixel Tablet 2 never happened
Remember the Pixel Tablet 2? When rumors surfaced late last year that Google had pulled the plug on its second-gen tablet, the unofficial reason cited was concerns about profitability. At the time, it felt like a bit of a letdown and perhaps even a sign that Google was wavering on its tablet … [Read more...] about Why I think the Android/ChromeOS merger may be the reason the Pixel Tablet 2 never happened
The ChromeOS and Android merger is coming, but how will Google brand it?
Now that the dust has settled from the announcements at last month's Snapdragon Summit, we're left with two solid facts: the Android and ChromeOS merger is real, and it's coming next year. But beneath those confirmations lies a massive, convoluted branding problem that Google now has to solve. For … [Read more...] about The ChromeOS and Android merger is coming, but how will Google brand it?
I was ready to buy a Kindle until I saw TCL’s new 8-inch NXTPAPER tablet
Over the last several years, I've done almost all of my reading on my phone. It’s convenient, sure, but it's far from an ideal experience. That’s why I’ve recently found myself seriously considering a dedicated e-reader, with the Kindle Paperwhite sitting at the top of my list as the standard, go-to … [Read more...] about I was ready to buy a Kindle until I saw TCL’s new 8-inch NXTPAPER tablet
It’s official: Google says the Android and ChromeOS merger is coming ‘next year’
The Qualcomm Snapdragon Summit has been a whirlwind of information this week, and surprisingly, some of the biggest news has nothing to do with phones. Just a couple of days after we heard from both Google’s Rick Osterloh and Qualcomm’s own CEO that the Android and ChromeOS merger was real, but we … [Read more...] about It’s official: Google says the Android and ChromeOS merger is coming ‘next year’
The Android and ChromeOS merger is real, and Qualcomm’s CEO says he’s seen it
The swirl of rumors and code commits pointing to a major, foundational shift in the future of ChromeOS has been intensifying for months. From the official announcement of the move to the Android Kernel to the more recent discovery of "Android Desktop" being tested on modern Chromebooks, all signs … [Read more...] about The Android and ChromeOS merger is real, and Qualcomm’s CEO says he’s seen it
Google is testing ‘Android Desktop’ on Chromebooks, and I’m not sure what to think
With the potentially massive, foundational shift of ChromeOS to the Android kernel on the horizon, there's been a ton of speculation about what the future of our favorite operating system will actually look like. Will it feel the same? Will it be a true fusion of the two platforms? Will ChromeOS … [Read more...] about Google is testing ‘Android Desktop’ on Chromebooks, and I’m not sure what to think
