Galaxy S26 Ultra's Leaked Battery & Charging Will Disappoint You, Again

In recent years, Galaxy phone fans have been clamoring for more innovations from Samsung . One area they’ve been waiting for for years is the battery. Currently, some big names are moving toward high-density batteries, for example. However, a recent report suggests that the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra could arrive with a “disappointing” battery capacity. Apparently, Samsung will maintain its somewhat conservative approach to battery innovation. According to reliable tipster PandaFlash 𝕏 , Samsung still has no plans to upgrade the cell capacity in the Galaxy S26 Ultra....

January 17, 2026 · 2 min · 416 words · Nathaniel Schult

Galaxy Z Trifold Sells Out In Minutes Despite $2,400 Price Tag

Samsung ‘s latest entry into the flexible phone market, the Galaxy Z TriFold , just had its market debut in South Korea. The results of the initial sale show that the demand for the tri-folding smartphone is intense. This could potentially lead to a frenzy when it launches in the US early next year. The Galaxy Z TriFold has a hefty price tag, with the base model starting at around $2,400....

January 17, 2026 · 2 min · 404 words · Marvin Payne

Gemini

For years, Apple has built its brand around a single, powerful promise: what happens on your iPhone stays on your iPhone. However, as the company prepares to supercharge Siri with Google’s Gemini technology , a confusing game of corporate “he said, she said” is making users wonder exactly where their data is going. What if the upcoming Siri upgrade, powered by Gemini AI, actually runs on Google servers and not Apple’s?...

January 17, 2026 · 3 min · 437 words · Debra Dulany

Google Accidentally Leaked Android's Desktop Mode And It Looks Ready To Ship

Google just inadvertently leaked its upcoming desktop mode for Android . This is one of the issues that companies run into with open-source software that has a public bug tracker, as Android has. A bug report on the Chromium Issue Tracker leaked the whole interface. The said report was published on Tuesday and includes screen captures from the HP Elite Dragonfly 13.5 Chromebook, which has the board/codename “Brya(Redrix)”. The report has since been removed from being publicly viewable....

January 17, 2026 · 2 min · 339 words · Stephanie Floyd

Google Chat: The Ultimate Guide

Google Chat is yet another chat service by Google. Many of you are probably quite confused at this point, as Google had quite a few of these services, some of which are gone at this point. In this article, we’ll do our best to explain what is Google Chat and provide you with some additional information about the service. This service was launched back in 2017, and it’s not as popular as some other messaging services....

January 17, 2026 · 12 min · 2450 words · Elayne Yang

Google Drive's New In

Google has been continuously improving most of its in-house platforms throughout the year, including Google Drive. The search titan has improved its cloud storage service a lot lately, mostly with Gemini AI-powered features. Recently, the firm gave the app the ability to analyze videos, AI-backed summaries of changes in shared files, and automatic PDF summaries using Gemini. Now, Google Drive has received another handy ability, which allows you to do in-browser video editing ....

January 17, 2026 · 2 min · 278 words · Luna Cole

Google Is Breaking Up With China To Build Pixels In Vietnam

Google is making a major move with its Pixel smartphone production . According to a new report from Nikkei Asia, the company will begin developing and manufacturing its high-end Pixel devices entirely in Vietnam starting this year. That’s a pretty big deal. This isn’t just about final assembly either. Google is moving the entire new product introduction (NPI) process to Vietnam for its flagship Pixel , Pixel Pro, and Pixel Fold devices....

January 17, 2026 · 2 min · 303 words · Roberta Hoffmann

Google Keep May Remove Reminders Feature Soon

It looks like Google wants to make its Google Tasks platform a single-stop hub for all reminders across its services. Google Keep reminders are already saved to Google Tasks , but that might be changing in the future. Soon, you may not be able create reminders in Google Keep. For what it’s worth, the Cupertino tech giant already removed the ability to create location-based reminders from Google Keep. New evidences suggest this may extend to all reminders....

January 17, 2026 · 2 min · 327 words · Robert Brown

Google Phone App Gets The Taste Of Material 3 Expressive

Google’s Material 3 Expressive is on a roll as it expands to more apps. The latest one to get the taste of it is the Google Phone app. This comes after the redesign was made available to a limited number of users , possibly beta testers, in June. The new look is now more widely available , reportedly on stable Android 16 as well as the latest QPR1 beta. Google Phone Material 3 Expressive redesign is here The update brings a visual overhaul to the Phone app ....

January 17, 2026 · 2 min · 312 words · Mary Clendenin

Google Pixel 9a: Ultimate Buyers Guide

The Google Pixel 9a was announced on March 19 as the company’s new mid-range offering. Some also consider it to be a budget device, which it kind of is. It succeeds the Pixel 8a which arrived last year. Google did change things up this time around, though. The Pixel 9a does look different, while some of its internals have changed, including the main camera too. There is plenty to talk about here, actually....

January 17, 2026 · 15 min · 3087 words · Cori Flitter

Google Seeks Helping Hand From Supreme Court Over Epic Case

Google’s epic battle with Epic Games in court is not yet over, but it is nearing a critical point at which Google will need to convince the courts to rule more in its favor, or deal with the consequences of Epic’s current win, and Google is leaning toward the former strategy with its attempt to get the Supreme Court involved. This week, Google is asking the Supreme Court to step in and “save it” from the Epic ruling, which threatens Google’s complete and total hold over the Play Store and Android’s app ecosystem....

January 17, 2026 · 2 min · 362 words · Joanna Brady

Google Vs Doj Antitrust Trial: The Ultimate Guide

On September 12, 2023, starts one of the biggest tech trials to date. DOJ (Department of Justice) has filed a lawsuit against Google. One expert actually referred to this trial as the “ antitrust trial of the century ”. This is basically a major tech monopoly trial, as the US will try to take control. This is a trial against Google , but many other companies are a part of the equation....

January 17, 2026 · 26 min · 5423 words · Lillie Greenfield

Google’s November 2025 Pixel Patch Fixes Charging, Audio & Camera Issues

As many of you know, the latest Pixel Feature Drop arrived a bit early and started to roll out to Pixel phones yesterday. With it, Google’s Pixel devices are also getting the November 2025 Android security patch . The November 2025 Android update starts rolling out to Pixel 7a and newer devices We’ve already talked about the Pixel Feature Drop itself, and are here now to talk about the security update....

January 17, 2026 · 2 min · 331 words · Edward Coburn

Honor Win Battery Could Hit 10,000mah, Setting A New Benchmark For Smartphones

It wasn’t too long ago that Chinese OEMs started releasing phones packing 7,000-8,000mAh batteries. HONOR was one of them with the HONOR 500 series . But now, the company is looking to one-up itself with the upcoming HONOR Win, which according to a post on Weibo, could be packing a massive 10,000mAh battery . HONOR Win battery puts others to shame According to the post, it claims that the HONOR Win will feature a 10,000mAh battery....

January 17, 2026 · 2 min · 375 words · Jeffery Hopper

Intel Ceo And President Trump Patch Things Up After Public Dispute

Just the other day, US President Donald Trump publicly called for the firing of Intel CEO, Lip-Bu Tan. It was unclear how this would play out, but it seems that all is good again. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump praised Tan following a meeting between both Trump and the CEO . Donald Trump and Intel CEO make up According to Donald Trump, he praised the Intel CEO , calling his success and rise an “amazing story....

January 17, 2026 · 2 min · 374 words · Edna Hamilton

Iphone 17 Pro Max Color Fading: Why Orange Units Are Turning 'rose Gold'

Apple surprised fans by introducing the iPhone 17 Pro Max in a brand-new Cosmic Orange colorway. As it was an immensely popular model since its launch because of its distinctive finish, the shipping dates slipped again and again. However, a user’s Reddit post about their iPhone 17 Pro Max Cosmic Orange unit turning a pink or Rose Gold hue has raised concerns among buyers. Some iPhone 17 Pro Max Cosmic Orange units are changing colors As you can see in the photos shared by a user on Reddit, their Cosmic Orange iPhone 17 Pro Max has turned pink or changed to some sort of Rose Gold....

January 17, 2026 · 2 min · 391 words · Wilma Purvis

Moto Edge 70 Fusion's Leaked Renders Show Off Thin Design And Curved Display

Motorola has a bunch of smartphone launches planned for this year. Earlier this month, the company announced the flagship Motorola Signature in the Indian market. Speaking of budget-friendly smartphones, Motorola appears to be also getting ready for the launch of the Moto Edge 70 Fusion. Last week, a leak detailed the full specifications of the upcoming smartphone. Now, folks over at YTECHB have leaked the official-looking renders of the Moto Edge 70 Fusion, which gives closer look at its design....

January 17, 2026 · 2 min · 418 words · Frankie Fox

New Leak Claims Compact Flagship From Oppo Will Get Dual 200mp Cameras

OPPO is currently working on its new Find X9 series of phones . One of these phones in the series, the Find X9 Ultra, is already shaping up to be an ultimate smartphone , as the leaks suggest. Digital Chat Station tips the flagship to have a killer camera setup, featuring a total of four cameras, including two 200MP sensors . Now, a leak suggests that another phone in the series, dubbed the OPPO Find X9s, could also get dual 200MP cameras....

January 17, 2026 · 2 min · 315 words · Frank Mcgrath

New Leak Claims Oppo Find X9 Ultra Is Launching Globally

Xiaomi, Vivo, and OPPO offer a range of flagships with premium designs, impressive camera hardware that, in most cases, is way ahead of Apple and Samsung models. However, some of these models don’t make it to global regions, with the exception of some Ultra models. This trend could be changing next year, as a new leak brings some good news . OPPO’s upcoming Find X9 Ultra flagship may launch in global markets after all....

January 17, 2026 · 2 min · 363 words · Juanita Jones

Nexphone Can Multiboot Three Operating Systems, But Offers Mid

Dual-booting is not a new concept, where users can have two operating systems, like Windows and Linux, on their computers. This eliminates the need to own two separate devices. Imagine this becoming a possibility on your smartphone. Nex Computer is making it possible through a new smartphone , the NexPhone. It is capable of booting Android , Linux, and even Windows 11 OS. NexPhone Can Multiboot Android, Linux, and Windows The NexPhone seems to be a product of the company’s effort in getting more use out of smartphones ....

January 17, 2026 · 3 min · 439 words · Melissa Jones