The dream of a true, native desktop mode for Android has been a long time coming. For years, we’ve seen hints and manufacturer-specific solutions like Samsung DeX, but a cohesive, Google-led effort has remained a bit of a pipe dream. At Google I/O 2025, that dream finally began taking shape with the … [Read more...] about The Android desktop experience is officially here for testing on Pixel phones
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Android 16 is officially here: what’s new, what’s coming soon
The day has arrived! Google has officially announced the launch of Android 16, and it is beginning to roll out to supported Pixel devices starting today. In the announcement, Google highlights that this is the earliest it has launched a major Android release in the last few years, a move designed to … [Read more...] about Android 16 is officially here: what’s new, what’s coming soon
Samsung wows with a quick tease of the crazy-thin Galaxy Z Fold 7
In a new official blog post detailing the design philosophy behind its foldables, Samsung is setting the stage for its next Unpacked event and continuing its teaser campaign. The message is clear and consistent: the new Galaxy Z series (the Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7) will be "Thin, Light, and Built to … [Read more...] about Samsung wows with a quick tease of the crazy-thin Galaxy Z Fold 7
Google is launching Android 16 right in the middle of WWDC 2025
Right in the middle of Apples WWDC (Worldwide Developers Conference), Google has dropped its own OS news. In a post overnight on the official Android Developer X account, the team confirmed that it is “almost time for the Android 16 final release” and that we should see them “back here tomorrow.” … [Read more...] about Google is launching Android 16 right in the middle of WWDC 2025
Google Vids can now use Veo 3 for realistic AI video creation with sound
When Google first introduced Vids as its new AI-powered video creation tool for Workspace, the potential was clear. Just last month, they took a big step by integrating their Veo 2 model to generate custom video clips. But today, a new update is rolling out that could be a true game-changer for the … [Read more...] about Google Vids can now use Veo 3 for realistic AI video creation with sound
It’s official: Google’s Chromebook Showcase is set for next Tuesday, June 17th
Finally!! Though it's a bit later than it has been in the past, we finally have a date set for the spring/summer Chromebook Showcase in New York, and it's next Tuesday, June 17th. It has been a long, long time since we've had one of these get-togethers, reaching all the way back to early October of … [Read more...] about It’s official: Google’s Chromebook Showcase is set for next Tuesday, June 17th
The YouTube app is officially coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 “soon”
It’s a familiar story for early adopters of a new Nintendo console: you get your shiny new hardware home, but a key streaming apps are nowhere to be found. That’s been the case for the Nintendo Switch 2, which launched just last week on June 5th. The YouTube app from the original Switch isn't … [Read more...] about The YouTube app is officially coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 “soon”
Chrome is now faster than ever, saving users a collective 83 lifetimes of wait time
Performance has always been one of the foundational pillars of Google's Chrome browser. While new features are great, the core experience of a fast, responsive browser is something we all value, and it’s an area where Google has never stopped investing. In a new post on the Chromium Blog, Google is … [Read more...] about Chrome is now faster than ever, saving users a collective 83 lifetimes of wait time
The other MediaTek Kompanio Ultra Chromebook ‘Hylia’ is a convertible
The development story around the MediaTek Kompanio Ultra (MT8196) has been one of the most exciting things we've been tracking in the ChromeOS space over the past year. With the 'Rauru' baseboard paving the way for a new class of powerful, efficient ARM-powered Chromebooks, we've kept a close eye on … [Read more...] about The other MediaTek Kompanio Ultra Chromebook ‘Hylia’ is a convertible
Google’s conversational ‘Search Live’ is now starting to roll out
Of all the wild demos we saw at Google I/O 2025, the new "Search Live" experience was easily one of the most futuristic. The idea of having a real-time, back-and-forth conversation with Google Search felt like a true step into the next generation of AI-powered search. And now, as reported by … [Read more...] about Google’s conversational ‘Search Live’ is now starting to roll out
Google’s top AI, Gemini 2.5 Pro, just got a final, powerful upgrade
Google is moving fast with its AI development, and its most intelligent model, Gemini 2.5 Pro, is getting one last significant tune-up before it's officially ready for primetime. Google just recently announced an upgraded preview of the model (newer than the one they debuted last month), noting that … [Read more...] about Google’s top AI, Gemini 2.5 Pro, just got a final, powerful upgrade
Google Drive’s new “Catch me up” feature uses Gemini to highlight recent file changes
If you're like most people who live in Google Drive for work or personal projects, staying on top of every little edit and comment across numerous files can be a real challenge as teams expand. Opening a shared document after a few days away can quickly become a game of "spot the difference" to … [Read more...] about Google Drive’s new “Catch me up” feature uses Gemini to highlight recent file changes
