I talked to Google Gemini Live for an hour; the lag was never the problem

Gemini Live fixed every awkward pause in AI voice chat. After an hour of talking, I learned the pauses were never the real problem ...

Samsung just pushed back One UI 9 by a week

Now, it appears that timeframe has shifted (via Android Authority ). As spotted by Tarun Vats, the dates on the blog post have been edited. The new schedule has the S26 range getting the One UI 9 ...

I could lose my phone without losing any of my files thanks to this backup plan

I've developed a foolproof backup plan. Each step ensures that if I suddenly lose my phone, I can continue on another Android phone (or on a Windows device) with zero data loss. This is the easy part.

Android 17 finally stopped websites from blasting audio at me without warning

I have to know about every little thing that Google and Android are up to, along with their competition. Besides that, I follow general industry news and AI. One specific thing about the ordeal ...

Samsung's Galaxy S27 battery upgrade is six years too late and still not enough

Samsung has been using a 5,000mAh cell on its flagship 'Ultra' phones for over half a decade now. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the 2020 Galaxy S20 Ultra pack the same 5,000mAh battery.

Android 17 is testing a lifesaver feature for when you forget your PIN

He currently writes for Android Police, Tom's Guide, Android Central, Android Authority, and Pocket-lint. He has previously contributed to publications like Pocketnow and MakeUseOf.  Since the start ...

Samsung Studio is a solid video editor, but this open source Android alternative is better

The Studio is a solid video editor, but I've found an open source Android alternative that's even better: LosslessCut. Samsung Studio made me fall in love with creating fun and creative videos. In my ...