Google Messages Chat Screen Updated With Material 3 Expressive Redesign

Google has been steadily pushing out its new Material 3 Expressive design language across its various apps and services. Now, if you’re someone who uses Google Messages extensively, it looks like Material 3 is headed your way to the chat screen. Google Messages chat screen gets Material 3 Expressive According to a 9to5Google report, it seems that Google is pushing out the Material 3 Expressive design to its Messages app, particularly the chat screen....

January 2, 2026 · 2 min · 381 words · Kenneth Vayner

Google Photos May Soon Gain A New Battery Saving Feature

Google Photos is a great tool for your gallery and backup needs. But then again, there’s always room for improvement. Google probably knows this, hence it’s working on practical features. Backups in Google Photos, for years, only focused on data usage. Meaning users can choose whether backups happen over mobile data or Wi-Fi. These backups sometimes have a toll on your phone’s battery. This might change soon, as Google Photos is reportedly working on bringing a new battery feature....

January 2, 2026 · 2 min · 263 words · Dawn Gordon

Google Pixel 10a Appears To Be A Pixel 9a Clone—based On Certified Specs

Verizon’s certification has just confirmed some of the Google Pixel 10a’s specifications , not to mention that the name is mentioned, too. This information has been shared by Evan Blass, one of the most accurate tipsters around. The Google Pixel 10a specs appeared, and they look awfully familiar In the listing, which is shown below, you can clearly see the phone’s name and specs below it. The device will feature a 6....

January 2, 2026 · 2 min · 379 words · Gary Brown

Google Pixel's January Patch Ruins Wi

Google took its sweet time in pushing out the January 2026 update to all compatible Pixel phones. However, despite that, it seems that things aren’t that smooth. Several Google Pixel owners in the past few days have reported issues with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, following the January update. It looks like there’s no workaround for this at the moment. January 2026 Pixel update breaks Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for some users The January 2026 update for Google Pixel devices reportedly rolled out last week despite being announced in the second week....

January 2, 2026 · 2 min · 377 words · Lydia Verduzco

Google Play Subscription Billing Errors Double The Rate Of Ios

The subscription app market is booming, driving a massive amount of revenue for developers across the globe. However, a new report from RevenueCat highlights a significant, often overlooked detail: the platform you choose fundamentally changes your subscription experience. For both users and developers, data suggests that the Google Play Store introduces significant friction, particularly around payments. Google Play’s high billing error rate is hurting subscriptions This discrepancy creates more than just a minor hassle ....

January 2, 2026 · 2 min · 314 words · Otto Purdom

Google Search Live's New Ui Looks Similar To Gemini Live

Google introduced the Search Live feature at I/O 2025. It lets you have natural conversations with Google Search, similar to Gemini . This AI-powered feature is available on both Android and iOS platforms within the Google app. Android Authority reports that Google Search Live’s new UI could be i n the works . This shows a call-like notification for controlling the session and a minimalistic overlay, similar to Gemini Live....

January 2, 2026 · 2 min · 302 words · In Conlin

Google Takes On Openai With Gemini For Government For $0.50

There’s a new front in the AI ​​war, and it’s not in Silicon Valley—it’s in Washington. In a high-stakes competition to become the federal government’s go-to AI provider, tech giants are in a fierce race to win over public agencies. And in its latest move, Google just launched its most aggressive play yet. We’re talking about Google’s “Gemini for Government” AI program. Gemini for Government is a specialized version of its AI platform tailored specifically to the needs of federal agencies....

January 2, 2026 · 2 min · 328 words · Michael Blouin

Hohem Stole The Show At Ces 2026 With A Pocket

Hohem is back at CES this year with a couple of announcements. This includes the iSteady MT3 gimbals as well as the SSD-01, which is a portable SSD that plugs directly into the bottom of your phone. These will be on display, along with a number of other Hohem products, at their booth during CES this week. Starting off with the SSD-01, this is perhaps my favorite announcement so far at CES....

January 2, 2026 · 3 min · 560 words · Josie Slater

Honor Magic8 Rsr Porsche Design Specs Appear As Pre

HONOR is all set to introduce the third member of the Magic8 series , the Magic8 Pro Air, at an event in China on January 19. Apart from the slim smartphone, the company is also planning to launch a Porsche Design variant under the Magic8 series on the same date, it has confirmed. While the brand hasn’t revealed anything officially, the complete specs of the HONOR Magic8 RSR Porsche Design have surfaced online....

January 2, 2026 · 3 min · 427 words · Micheal Fleming

How 5g Is Changing Digital Experiences

The digital world is evolving fast, and 5G technology is making everything quicker, smoother, and more connected. This next-generation internet is changing how we work, play, and communicate. With blazing-fast speeds and near-zero lag, 5G technology allows people to stream, game, and browse with no interruptions. For gamers, this means seamless online play, even in high-quality, fast-paced games. Mobile users can stream instantly, make clearer video calls, and browse faster than ever....

January 2, 2026 · 3 min · 639 words · Brenda Hendrickson

How Mga Licensed Gaming Apps Are Setting New Standards For Mobile Gaming In Europe

Mobile casino gaming in Europe has evolved rapidly, and players now expect more than just entertainment on a small screen. Speed, transparency, security, and usability have become baseline requirements rather than premium features. This shift has been driven largely by a regulatory framework that prioritizes consumer protection without stifling innovation. As a result, mobile apps operating under Maltese oversight are increasingly seen as a benchmark for quality across borders, influencing how developers, payment providers, and even app stores define best practice....

January 2, 2026 · 6 min · 1117 words · Dustin Neal

How Sdks Improve Android Apps: Best Choices And Benefits

Software Development Kits (SDKs) are beneficial to developers when creating, improving, monetizing, and testing apps. So, they are excellent when building an app from scratch or including a new feature. In most cases, SDK users don’t need to write code themselves, as all components are already available. But while it might seem that SDKs are more relevant to beginners, they are valuable to seasoned developers. Let’s see how different SDKs can be helpful to Android app creators regardless of their level of expertise....

January 2, 2026 · 4 min · 793 words · Charles Bowers

Iphone 18 Pro May Feature Transparent Design Inspired By Nothing Phone

The tech in our smartphones has matured to the point where the differences between the flagship models aren’t that big anymore. This is why phone makers need to differentiate themselves with things like looks and design. In that regard, Nothing has probably done the best job in making its phones look unique. But now, a report from Weibo suggests that Apple could borrow the Nothing Phone’s design for the iPhone 18 Pro....

January 2, 2026 · 2 min · 382 words · Scott Irons

Motorola & Lenovo’s Massive Ifa Leak Reveals All Upcoming Products

Tech fans are getting an early start on their holiday wish lists. A massive leak has revealed a wave of upcoming devices, from phones to laptops, from both Motorola and Lenovo . With IFA, one of the biggest tech trade shows, just around the corner, it looks like we’re getting a glimpse of almost everything the companies plan to unveil in the coming weeks. Here’s a look at the full list of devices expected to debut, courtesy of reliable tipster Evan Blass (@ evleaks )....

January 2, 2026 · 2 min · 409 words · Marsha Moroz

New Galaxy Buds 3 Fe Bring Ai, Anc, And Bass That Hits Hard

On Monday, Samsung formally introduced the Galaxy Buds 3 FE, which will start at $149 and be the budget entry into the Galaxy Buds 3 line. The Galaxy Buds 3 FE do include a rich, powerful sound with deep bass and clear treble, along with enhanced Active Noise Cancellation or ANC. Galaxy Buds 3 FE are able to reduce ambient noise and create a more immersive listening experience. There’s also support for Bluetooth 5....

January 2, 2026 · 2 min · 324 words · Dan Rogers

New Google Test Is Rewriting 'discover' Feed News Headlines With Ai

Google is testing a controversial change in how it presents news content within its popular Discover feed . The feed, which provides personalized news and updates across millions of Android phones, is currently running a UI experiment that replaces the original Google Discover headlines crafted by publishers with short, AI-generated summaries. Google confirmed the ongoing test to The Verge . The company claims that the intent is innocent: to make “ topic details easier to digest before they explore links from across the web ....

January 2, 2026 · 3 min · 491 words · Melissa Lind

Oneplus Turbo 6 Unboxing Video Reveals Everything Inside The Box (and Then Some)

The OnePlus Turbo 6 is coming on January 8 alongside its Turbo 6V sibling, and the company just gave us a closer look at the phone thanks to an official unboxing , relayed by OnePlus Club. OnePlus shared this 39-second video on Weibo. The OnePlus Turbo 6 takes a shower in an official unboxing video Speaking of which, you can check out that unboxing video below. It gives us a great look at the phone, not to mention it shows us what sits inside the retail box....

January 2, 2026 · 2 min · 376 words · John Logsdon

Perplexity Launches New Ai Shopping Assistant To Transform Online Buying

AI has changed the way we search for things online. This is thanks to its understanding of natural language which allows us to ask more detailed questions and follow up questions. And now, it looks like AI wants to change the way we shop. Perplexity has recently announced a new AI tool in the form of a shopping assistant . Perplexity announces its own AI shopping assistant If this Perplexity feature sounds familiar, it is because it wasn’t too long ago that OpenAI’s ChatGPT announced its own AI shopping assistant....

January 2, 2026 · 2 min · 386 words · Edward Davis

Phone Comparisons: Apple Iphone 17 Pro Vs Google Pixel 10

We’ve recently compared Apple’s most powerful compact smartphone with its equivalent from Google . Now, we’ll compare that same phone from Apple with the vanilla Pixel 10 from Google, which is also a very compact phone. In other words, this is the Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Google Pixel 10 comparison. These two smartphones have displays of the same size, but they’re quite different otherwise. The two phones do have several similarities, but that’s pretty much it....

January 2, 2026 · 9 min · 1718 words · Jennifer Carter

Phone Comparisons: Google Pixel 10 Pro Xl Vs Apple Iphone 17

The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is the company’s most powerful smartphone at the moment. This time around, we’ll compare it to arguably the best buy iPhone 17 series model. In other words, we’ll be comparing the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Apple iPhone 17 . These two smartphones are very different, actually. They’re not only different design-wise and software-wise, but size-wise as well. The same goes for internals, and so on....

January 2, 2026 · 8 min · 1622 words · Joan Legore