Google’s third-generation foldable phone is the first to be fully waterproof and dustproof, while also being equipped with a variety of advanced AI and adaptive camera sets, making it more durable than other phones. The Guardian’s journalism is independent. If you purchase something through an affiliate link, we may receive a commission. Learn more. The […]
The next major build of Android has reached several new milestones ahead of its public release. Google has just started rolling out the fourth beta update for Android 16, reaching the second platform stability. Developers who have optimized their apps for Android 16 can now release updates through the Google Play Store. The latest beta
Google appears to be preparing a premium version of its Gemini Veo 2 video creation tool, based on details revealed in a recent APK teardown. Veo 2, a generative AI tool designed to generate videos from text prompts, has so far been dependent on Gemini Advanced. But that may soon change. According to Android Police,
Google just made an announcement that could mark the death of many Android phones. Google says that starting with Android 15, the minimum storage for devices will skyrocket, making some devices obsolete. The new requirements mean that phones and tablets will need at least 32GB of storage to run the Android OS. In reality, you
Welcome to the world of Chromebooks! These budget-friendly laptops are a great middle ground between mobile devices like smartphones and tablets and more powerful laptops and desktop PCs. There’s a bit of a learning curve with these Google-powered machines, though, including how to manipulate trackpad clicks. For example, you might be familiar with how to
The world of AI has seen numerous innovations recently, with ChatGPT and OpenAI receiving a lot of attention. However, ChatGPT is relatively new compared to two other AI platforms launching in 2024: Samsung’s Bixby and Google Assistant. Bixby and Google Assistant may not have the “cool factor” of emerging AI systems, but you can’t deny
Whether you’ve found a stunning illustration you’d like a high-resolution image of, or you’ve fallen in love with a mysterious cardigan on the Internet, you can use reverse image search to find the source of all your visual curiosities. Reverse image search allows you to upload an image to the program and it will find
The promise of the Google Pixel series is that you can get years of software updates on the day they're released. However, it seems I finally found out how long the update will last. Google confirmed that the original Google Pixel and Google Pixel XL will receive final software updates in December three years after
According to Isaac Reynolds, senior product manager for pixel cameras, Google leveraged the wedding photographer's expertise in building pixel 4's face correction feature. In an interview with The Vergecast, Reynolds helped his team take wedding photographers out of certain lines, such as "thinning their face, making their lips bigger, and making their nose smaller." Activate
Google's performance on new launches is recommended to wait a few weeks before buying a new pixel phone. The Google Pixel 4 is an impressive phone with some state-of-the-art software features, but it's disappointing because of limited battery life. The Pixel 4 XL offers some health, but it doesn't last as long as you want.