While the full Google I/O 2025 experience is still a week away, Google is kicking things off early today with a special one-off livestream called "The Android Show: I/O Edition." This standalone event is happening today, Tuesday, May 13th, at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET, and it promises to be packed with … [Read more...] about Google’s “Android Show” is kicking off I/O today: A few things I’m hoping to see
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Samsung’s new slim Galaxy S25 Edge officially launches May 12, reserve now for $50 credit
We finally have a firm date and time! After teasing its new ultra-slim smartphone back in January and showing it off at a couple of events, Samsung will formally unveil the Galaxy S25 Edge during a virtual Unpacked event on Monday, May 12th, at 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT. While Samsung's announcement … [Read more...] about Samsung’s new slim Galaxy S25 Edge officially launches May 12, reserve now for $50 credit
One week with the best small Android tablet you can buy, and I’m sold
After a few months of pestering, Lenovo finally sent over their small-yet-mighty Legion Tab Gen 3 about a week ago. We swiftly got the cameras fired up and did an unboxing with it because I was so excited to see what life with a small and powerful tablet would be like. As a somewhat anti-tablet … [Read more...] about One week with the best small Android tablet you can buy, and I’m sold
How KoЯn crowd-sourced a concert film with the Blackmagic Camera App
It's probably been a minute since you've heard anything about the 2000s nu-metal band KoЯn, but the reason they're on our tech radar today is a pretty fascinating story! For their recent 30th-anniversary concert, the iconic nu-metal band didn't just rely on a traditional camera crew; they enlisted … [Read more...] about How KoЯn crowd-sourced a concert film with the Blackmagic Camera App
Google leaks the reason and process behind their new Material 3 Expressive design language
It appears Google offered an early, unintended glimpse into its design future recently, accidentally publishing and then retracting a blog post detailing the philosophy and extensive research behind Material 3 Expressive. Thanks to the persistence of the Wayback Machine (and eagle eyes by the folks … [Read more...] about Google leaks the reason and process behind their new Material 3 Expressive design language
Android Desktop comes a bit closer to ChromeOS in Android 16
We've known for a bit that Google is working on a desktop mode for Android and a special version of Chrome to run on it, too. The latest glimpse of this effort comes courtesy of Android expert Mishaal Rahman, reporting for Android Authority. By delving into the developer options on a Google Pixel 8 … [Read more...] about Android Desktop comes a bit closer to ChromeOS in Android 16
Gemini gets a handy home screen widget on Android
Following its introduction for iPhone users, Google is now bringing a handy Gemini homescreen widget to Android devices that fully embraces the Material You design language. This isn't just a simple shortcut; it's a functional and very usable tool designed to make access to Google's AI faster and … [Read more...] about Gemini gets a handy home screen widget on Android
Android gets it’s own special event ahead of Google I/O 2025
Google I/O has increasingly become the primary stage for Google's latest major AI announcements, particularly around its Gemini models. While Android updates are always part of the mix, they haven't commanded the central focus they once did over the past couple years. So, in a bit of a different … [Read more...] about Android gets it’s own special event ahead of Google I/O 2025
Gmail for Android gets a big UI improvement on tablets and foldables
Google continues to refine the user experience on larger-screened Android devices, and the latest app to get a significant usability boost is Gmail. Following in the footsteps of Google Keep's update last year, Gmail for Android tablets and foldables is now rolling out an adjustable, dual-pane … [Read more...] about Gmail for Android gets a big UI improvement on tablets and foldables
Google says its Find My Device network is now 4x faster than at launch
Google's Find My Device network for Android didn't exactly hit the ground running. Early comparisons to established players like Apple and Samsung highlighted significant gaps, particularly in how quickly lost items could be located. And many of you likely remember the unfortunate test (conducted 10 … [Read more...] about Google says its Find My Device network is now 4x faster than at launch
Decoding the Google I/O 2025 schedule: Key sessions for Chrome & Android fans
With Google I/O 2025 kicking off in about a month on May 20th, the official schedule has just dropped. While it's primarily a planning tool for developers descending on (or tuning into) the Shoreline Amphitheatre, for us, it’s a fantastic list of teasers for what Google has cooking across its … [Read more...] about Decoding the Google I/O 2025 schedule: Key sessions for Chrome & Android fans
Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 Deal: $60 Off this powerful 8.8″ gaming tablet
Since it finally hit the US market back in January at CES 2025, the 8.8-inch Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 gaming-centric tablet has seen waves of stock selling out rapidly. Once getting settled, there has been a slight price bump from its initial $499 launch to $549, but right now, Lenovo has the Legion … [Read more...] about Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 Deal: $60 Off this powerful 8.8″ gaming tablet
