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In 2026, you might have expected “storage” to be a largely solved problem, but somehow it never seems to last as long as we’d hope. Between galleries of pics, videos, and all the latest apps we’ve installed, device storage still fills up far too quickly — and we don’t even have microSD expansion anymore! Earlier…

As Google gears up for the November 11 first sale of its long-awaited Pixel Tag, the company is actively laying the groundwork to ensure its tracking ecosystem is ready for it. Google has been working on Left-Behind reminders for the Find Hub ecosystem, and the feature made an appearance in the recent October Google Play…

At this point, it’s probably fair to say that a growing number of us have a bit of a love–hate relationship when it comes to many things AI. Sure, we appreciate its ability to help summarize reams of material, generate fantastical imagery, and even help us code apps, but all that power is also exactly…

Google Messages is testing a handy upgrade to real-time location sharing that lets users switch map styles and check live traffic conditions right in their chats. Google has been working on a couple of interface tweaks recently, including a broad UI refresh across the Messages app, but this upcoming change directly targets functionality rather than…

Trying to get info about products you stumble across online used to involve a little bit of legwork. If you weren’t lucky enough to find a good link, or even a mention of the product name, you still might be able to turn to Google Lens for help. Gemini has only made that even easier,…

One of the most annoying things about admiring Apple’s ecosystem from Android land is watching tiny conveniences pile up into something genuinely hard to ignore. Unlocking a Mac with an Apple Watch is a perfect example. It’s not flashy, but once you have it, typing a password starts to feel strangely prehistoric. Now, code within…

We already know that Google is working on a custom game playlist feature that will let users group and store Play Store games into different categories, but that tool assumes that you already have games in mind that you want to save. What about when you have no idea what to play next? Google appears…

Samsung’s wireless earbuds lineup has expanded significantly over the years, most recently with models like the Galaxy Buds On. However, dealing with battery-powered electronics resting in your ear canals always requires thermal management precautions. Samsung has long advised users not to put overheated earbuds back into their charging case, but it seems the company plans…

Playing games with friends within conversations may soon be a thing on Google Messages. By •

Google may be getting ready to drop Safety Signal from the older smartwatches. By •