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Illustration of the Google Chrome logo riding a white roller coaster car on a curved track, symbolizing Chrome’s evolving and dynamic browsing experience.

Google adds Gemini AI and auto browse to Chrome on Android

Three smartphone screens demonstrating data transfer from an iPhone to an Android device. The left screen shows an iPhone “Apps and Data” page where users can select items to transfer, including apps, app data, passwords, accessibility settings, and accounts. The center Android screen displays a progress interface with the message “Copying your data...” and animated graphics while the transfer is in progress. The right Android screen confirms the transfer is complete, listing successfully copied items such as apps, calendars, contacts, files, and home screen layout, with checkmarks beside each category.

Google and Apple just made switching from iPhone to Android feel painless

Side-by-side smartphone mockup showing cross-platform file sharing between Android and iPhone devices. The Android phone on the left displays the Quick Share interface in dark mode, preparing to send an image from a Pixel 10 Pro XL to a nearby device labeled “Tyler’s iPhone.” The iPhone on the right shows an AirDrop notification asking whether to accept a shared photo from the Pixel device, with “Decline” and “Accept” buttons visible above the iOS home screen.

Quick Share’s AirDrop support is coming to more Android brands

Illustration showing three Android smartphone screens demonstrating a digital wellbeing or focus feature called “Pause Point.” The left screen displays a calming breathing exercise with the text “Breathe in” inside a large rounded shape. The center screen asks users to set a timer for an app called “Tiny Knight,” offering options for 5, 15, or 30 minutes. The right screen suggests alternative activities with the message “Why not focus elsewhere?” and lists apps like Fitbit, Play Books, and Mellow Mindspace. Each screen includes a blue action button such as “Don’t open” or “Close app,” emphasizing mindful app usage and screen time management.

Pause Point for Android adds a 10-second speed bump to distracting apps

Colorful collage of assorted emoji icons arranged in a grid on a light gray background. The image includes a wide variety of emojis such as food items, animals, weather symbols, objects, nature elements, facial expressions, and activities. Visible emojis include pizza, tiger face, fireworks, bacon, cat face, rainbow, sloth, pumpkin, books, diamond, fire, money bag, UFO, guitar, gift box, violin, and many others, creating a playful and vibrant emoji-themed pattern.

Android is getting a full 3D emoji makeover with Google’s Noto 3D

Minimal One UI 9 promotional graphic featuring the white “One UI 9” wordmark centered on a soft blue-to-green gradient background.

Samsung’s One UI 9 beta brings Android 17 to the Galaxy S26

Dark-themed promotional collage for Google Gemini Intelligence featuring multiple AI-powered Android features and devices. The center displays the “Gemini Intelligence” logo surrounded by panels highlighting capabilities such as intelligent autofill for vehicle information, AI-powered messaging assistance called “Rambler,” smartwatch widget customization, and automated task booking for activities like spin classes. Additional panels promote upcoming advanced Android devices including a laptop, phone, smartwatch, and glasses, alongside a glowing Android mascot with the text “Only on Android.”

Gemini Intelligence is Google’s big leap for smarter Android phones

Person holding a smartphone displaying the Gemini app in dark mode with an AI-generated optics study guide on screen. The document includes explanations of spherical mirror geometry, focal points, and mirror equations, along with mathematical formulas and bullet-point notes for exam preparation. The phone is held in a warmly lit indoor environment with a blurred background, creating a focused study atmosphere.

Turn handwritten notes into a smart Gemini study guide

Apple App Store logo

Apple rebalances South Korea App Store pricing to keep global tiers in line

Close-up mockup of an iPhone displaying an RCS text conversation in the Messages app. The chat is with a contact named “Grace,” shown with a profile photo at the top. Below the contact name, the interface displays “Text Message • RCS” and “Encrypted,” indicating secure RCS messaging support. A green message bubble asks, “How are you doing?” and the reply says, “I’m good thanks. Just got back from a camping trip in Yosemite!” The screen uses Apple’s clean light-mode Messages interface with the Dynamic Island visible at the top.

iOS 26.5 update adds secure RCS messaging for iPhone users

Apple showing off Siri’s updated logo at WWDC 2024.

Apple faces $250 million payout after overselling AI Siri on iPhone 16

The OpenAI logo displayed in white against a deep blue gradient background. The logo consists of a stylized hexagonal geometric shape resembling an interlocking pattern or aperture on the left, paired with the text "OpenAI" in a clean, modern font on the right. The background features subtle lighting effects with darker edges and a brighter blue glow in the upper right corner, creating a professional and technological atmosphere.

OpenAI’s rumored ChatGPT phone targets 2027 launch window