Just days before Nothing is set to announce its Phone (3) , we are able to share with you some official renders of the upcoming device. And it has a rather interesting design language. It sort of follows the same design language of the Nothing Phone (3a) and (3a) Pro that were announced a few months ago. Nothing is continuing on with a very unique look on their smartphones. It will be available in black and white (though it might be called “gray”)....

If at one point it felt like Google was close to calling it quits on Fitbit after acquiring it, that no longer appears to be the case. In a recent update, Google is bringing its new Material 3 Expressive redesign to the Fitbit app . In fact, as 9to5Google notes in its report, it might very well be the most comprehensive Material 3 Expressive application to date. What’s new in the Fitbit Material 3 Expressive redesign So, what’s new and what can you expect from the update?...

A Finnish retailer has just revealed the colors and storage options of the Samsung Galaxy S26 series. On top of that, the model numbers of the three phones have also been listed by the source. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra will arrive in four standard colors Let’s start with the most powerful of them all, the Galaxy S26 Ultra. It will arrive in Black, White, Sky Blue, and Cobalt Violet colors....

The latest news about Samsung’s upcoming flagship phones is kind of disappointing. New technical data suggests we are getting a significant boost in charging performance. However, one highly anticipated feature for the Galaxy S26 lineup seems to have been left on the cutting floor: built-in magnets for native support to Qi2 chargers and Qi2 accessories without a dedicated case. For months, rumors suggested that Samsung would finally embrace native magnetic hardware....

It’s only been a few months since Samsung launched the Galaxy S25 series, and the rumors regarding the S26 series have already started swirling on the internet. Recently, the rumor mill suggested that Samsung might bring back the processor divide with the Galaxy S26 series. Also, there are reports that the S26 Edge might take over the S26 Plus . Now, another source has shared some details regarding the Galaxy S26 series’ battery tech ....

Galaxy XR made its debut back in October last year and is the first to run on Google’s new Android XR platform. Despite being a costly affair at $1,800, the app support was a concern at launch, and it still is. While things aren’t nearly as bad as Apple Vision Pro, there’s room for more. It appears that Samsung is fixing that , as it’s now rolling out the SmartThings app to Galaxy XR....

Google has officially ushered in the Gemini 3 era, launching its latest suite of artificial intelligence models. This release promises significant upgrades in reasoning and speed. There are also important improvements to how the AI ​​interacts with users, both in simple searches and complex development tasks. The move comes as the search giant races to stay ahead in the intensifying AI competition. Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai stated that Gemini 3 is “built to grasp depth and nuance ....

Google Drive is improving the security of user data when it comes to file-sharing. After a new update, Google Drive now allows its users to set expirations on shared files and folders . The new feature ensures that access to such files automatically expires after a selected period by the sharer. Google Drive’s new functionality is useful for teams that handle confidential files, temporary projects, or sensitive client materials. Google Drive users can now set expiration dates on shared files and folders In 2023, Google introduced a new change in the Google Drive API, which allowed users to set an expiration date on files and folders that reside in shared drives....

Google allows Android users to uninstall updates for system apps via the Play Store. But for some unknown reason, the company has now removed this ability. Android Authority reports that system app listings in the Google Play Store no longer have an uninstall button. Instead, there’s now only an open button. Google reportedly removed the ability to uninstall updates for system apps via the Play Store This change seems to be widespread and doesn’t seem to be targeting a specific Play Store app version....

Google Messages might soon get an easier way to fix the RCS chats issue where registrations just show “connecting” or “verifying.” The tech giant may reportedly introduce a tool that will help diagnose the issue quickly. Android Authority has spotted proof of this in the Messages app. The RCS settings page could get a new “Details” button The Google Messages app, which is not publicly visible yet, reportedly includes a flag-restricted feature....

Google is rolling out a new firmware update that changes how Nest Mini and Nest Audio smart speakers display colors or animations of their lights. Instead of just white, the lights now flash in multiple Gemini colors when you say “Hey Google.” This update delivers a small but visible upgrade to the look of your Nest smart speaker. It also ties into Google’s broader Gemini AI rollout. Google’s Nest speakers get a new update to show different light colors As per reports, the colors of the Google Nest speaker’s lights are getting a new behavior via firmware version 3....

It seems today is the day for Google Pixel 10 color reveals. We just had a good grasp on Google ‘s upcoming palette this morning with the Moonstone color as the star . Now, additional images from the same source showcase even more vibrant options for the highly anticipated Google Pixel 10 series, in addition to showing more of what the next-gen “Fold” model will look like in its Moonstone variant....

The world of extended reality (XR) is about to get its proper spotlight on Android . Google has begun making significant changes to the Play Store, laying the groundwork for a major push into the virtual and mixed reality space, specifically in preparation for upcoming Android-compatible devices. This move essentially clears the stage for the highly anticipated Samsung Galaxy XR headset. The latter is expected to be the flagship pioneer in this new ecosystem....

Google recently pulled the plug on smart functionality for its early Nest Learning Thermostats. This cut off remote control and customer support for the first- and second-generation devices. While users lost key features they paid for, a recent discovery reveals that Google did not cut ties completely: the nerfed Nest Learning Thermostats continue to stream extensive, detailed data back to Google’s servers, raising privacy questions. Google collecting data from discontinued Nest Thermostats despite ending support “ On these devices, while they [Google] turned off access to remotely control them, they did leave in the ability for the devices to upload logs ,” Kociemba noted....

The Pixel 10 is the new flagship lineup on the street, and it brings some notable improvements . Besides the vanilla model, the series includes the Pixel 10 Pro , Pixel 10 Pro XL , and Pixel 10 Pro Fold . The phones also focus on improving the Display viewing experience rather than making any big hardware changes to the panels. We get new features like Adaptive Tone and an enhanced PWM Dimming rate....

Google DeepMind has introduced Veo 3.1, the latest update to its video generation model. As the name suggests, this is an improved version of Veo 3 . Available through platforms like Flow, the Gemini App, and the Gemini API, this new iteration focuses on providing creators with more sophisticated tools for blending images and enhancing visual realism in AI-generated media. Google also released a smaller, less powerful version named Veo 3....

The competition in the artificial intelligence sector has come full circle. When ChatGPT first arrived, Google famously declared its own internal “code red” to mobilize more resources and catch up to the upstart competitor. Now, that aggressive response is paying off, forcing OpenAI ’s leadership to reportedly declare a “code red” of their own as rivals -like Google itself- close the gap. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman urged his staff to place an immediate focus on improving the core product, ChatGPT , according to internal memos....

The entire Samsung Galaxy S26 series is expected to utilize the Exynos 2600 processor . The information comes from Jukan, a tipster, and it’s not the first time that we’ve heard that rumor. Half of the Galaxy S26 series will use the Exynos 2600, including the ‘Ultra’ Now, do note that this doesn’t mean that Samsung will use the Exynos 2600 exclusively. The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 will still be a part of the picture, and likely in the ‘for Galaxy’ version as in the past....

Google has been on a spree to improve its Photos app. It recently added several new features and optimizations to the media manager. Ask Photos and Conversational Edits are some of the recent additions. However, it looks like not every Google Photos user in the U.S. will be able to use the full range of these AI capabilities, including Ask Photos. Google Photos’ Ask Photos feature is missing in Illinois and Texas Reports indicate that users in Illinois and Texas are experiencing issues accessing the Ask Photos feature in the Google Photos app....

Do you care more about having a phone sporting the latest and most cutting-edge features? Or one that guarantees it’ll get you through the day and then some? If you’re looking for the latter, then the HONOR 500 launch might be of interest to you . HONOR 500 official launch It was earlier this month that HONOR confirmed the launch date of its HONOR 500 smartphone lineup, and sure enough, it’s here....