For years, a truly capable, unified desktop mode for Android has felt like a bit of a dream that's been just out of reach. While some manufacturers have made valiant efforts – Samsung’s DeX platform being the long-standing example – a cohesive, Android-native solution has been elusive. However, it … [Read more...] about Google offers up a bit more insight on Android 16 desktop mode
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YouTube’s refreshed Android miniplayer is rolling out now
It looks like YouTube is already tweaking that floating miniplayer on Android. You’ll recall that back in October 2024, the app switched from its persistent bar above the bottom navigation to a more dynamic, floating Picture-in-Picture (PiP) style window that could be moved around. True to their … [Read more...] about YouTube’s refreshed Android miniplayer is rolling out now
Gmail for Android is testing a handy new bottom reply bar
It looks like Google is experimenting with a more streamlined way to handle quick replies in the Gmail app on Android. As spotted by the folks over at 9to5Google, a new, persistent reply bar is starting to show up at the bottom of emails for some users, and it could make firing off quick responses a … [Read more...] about Gmail for Android is testing a handy new bottom reply bar
The awesome Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 gets promoted to Android 15
The Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 that launched early this year with Android 14 has actually been receiving its Android 15 update over the past few weeks. But if this is news to you, you're probably not alone. Lenovo rolled this one out so quietly, you’d be forgiven if it completely passed you … [Read more...] about The awesome Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 gets promoted to Android 15
A quick recap on all Google announced on the Android Show: I/O Edition
Google just kicked off its I/O season with a special Android Show: I/O Edition, dropping a ton of news about what's next for the world's most popular operating system. During the show, we got a first look at Android 16, a major design overhaul, a big expansion for Gemini, and some robust new … [Read more...] about A quick recap on all Google announced on the Android Show: I/O Edition
Google’s “Android Show” is kicking off I/O today: A few things I’m hoping to see
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
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
