Google has reportedly cut Google TV’s budget by a significant margin. This comes as the company is preparing to bring Google Gemini to the platform later this year, as well as make a bigger push for improvements to YouTube.
more…
Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 launches with MediaTek Kompanio Ultra, $649 price
Lenovo has introduced its latest Chromebook, the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14. This device is the first Chromebook Plus model to feature an ARM processor and the first to integrate the MediaTek Kompanio Ultra chip.
more…
Google Home Routines creator has edge-to-edge Android 16 bug on Pixel
Pixel owners on Android 16 are having edge-to-edge issues with the Routines creator and editor in the Google Home app.
more…
Why I’m excited for the Galaxy Z Fold 7, and not just because it’s thin
Samsung’s stagnation in the foldable market is finally coming to an end, as the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is catching up with the competition in some major ways. However, Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 actually has me pretty excited, and not just because it’s going to be super thin.
more…
Google Meet’s Material 3 Expressive redesign has ludicrously capacious buttons
Google Meet is joining Gmail, Messages, and Phone in getting Material 3 Expressive, though it’s a slightly smaller — ironically — redesign than Google’s other communication apps.
more…
Every Google app with the fullscreen Account switcher redesign [U: Gmail]
Google is redesigning the Account switcher that appears in the top-right corner of every first-party app to be a fullscreen experience instead of a floating window that preserves context.
more…
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 looks positively svelte in dummy hands-on [Video]
Not long after our first round of renders for Samsung’s upcoming foldable, we’re getting a glimpse of a Galaxy Z Fold 7 dummy unit that really puts this year’s rumored changes into perspective.
more…
Google Drive redesigns file upload, video player on Android
Google Drive has rolled out a pair of redesigns to the Android app that modernizes the file upload experience and video player.
more…
The Google Pixel camera keeps changing – when did you like it most?
Google spent years selling the Pixel on the premise of its camera but nowadays, it just doesn’t stand out to the same degree. Earlier this week, I was looking back at some old Pixel photos and couldn’t help but miss the days when the Pixel camera really shone at its brightest.
more…
Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Meteorfall Journeys, Towaga, Lumino City, more
Your Friday afternoon edition of the best Android game and app deals are now ready to go. You can still save up to $400 on Samsung Galaxy Book laptops but we are also tracking deals on Lenovo’s Legion Go PC gaming handheld as well as new lows on the 512GB Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and up to $143 off Google Pixel Watch 3. As for the apps, highlights include Towaga, Lumino City, Majesty: The Fantasy Kingdom, Meteorfall: Journeys, and more. Hit the jump for a closer look.
more…