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Here's everything we expect and want from wearables and smartwatches in 2025

I asked two industry analysts and mixed in my own predictions for what 2025 has in store for smartwatches, smart rings, and smart glasses.

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Google Gemini — everything you need to know

Google Gemini — everything you need to know

Gemini is the brand Google uses for all things AI. This includes a chatbot, assistant and underlying language model.

OnePlus 13R vs. OnePlus 12R: Biggest expected upgrades

OnePlus 13R vs. OnePlus 12R: Biggest expected upgrades

Can the next midrange phone from OnePlus surpass its outstanding predecessor? Our OnePlus 13R vs. OnePlus 12R comparison tries to find out.

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News Weekly: Android 16 inches closer, a potential Motorola ban in the US, Meta's smart glasses steal Google's thunder, and more

This week, we got Android 16 DP2, Motorola is at risk of a U.S. ban, Meta launches impressive AI features on its smart glasses, and more.

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An Android OS preview: Five key trends we expect in 2025

Google is changing how it handles Android releases in 2025, and the broader ecosystem has exciting updates.

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Oppo Reno 12 FS review: a colorful budget contender

The Oppo Reno 12 FS 5G steps forward from the budget tier with a lot of personality, which is frankly needed to balance out inconsistent performance.

Google should look to Microsoft if the Pixel Laptop comes to fruition

There's a good chance the Pixel Laptop is nothing more than a prototype of a prototype. But if it's actually something in Google's pipeline, here's what I think it should look like.

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Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE review: Did the gaming Chromebook level up?

Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE review: Did the gaming Chromebook level up?

The Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE offers reliable productivity performance, a bright 120Hz display, plenty of ports, and a solid webcam. But it’s a better choice for your work device than a gaming machine with its poor on-device gaming, mushy keyboard, and sub-par battery life.

Experts predict malware may impact 39% of free Android VPNs by 2025 – but that's not the only worry

Experts predict malware may impact 39% of free Android VPNs by 2025 – but that's not the only worry

Users of free Android VPNs are expected to be especially vulnerable to malicious activities, according to experts. Here's all you need to know.

Android doesn't need the Apple ecosystem features the EU wants to give it

Android doesn't need the Apple ecosystem features the EU wants to give it

The European Union wants to help platforms like Android by giving it Apple-exclusive features — but that should give you pause.

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Android 16 could fix one of the most annoying things about AI tools

Android 16 could fix one of the most annoying things about AI tools

Android 16 may stop AI tools from interfering with what you type — here's how.

Apple could be forced to bring AirDrop and AirPlay to Android — here’s why

Apple could be forced to bring AirDrop and AirPlay to Android — here’s why

AirDrop and AirPlay could be available to Android if EU laws come into force.

Samsung is rumoured to be bringing back an older phone design feature for the S25

Samsung is rumoured to be bringing back an older phone design feature for the S25

The Samsung Galaxy S25 could bring this design feature back to Android phones.

Google Photos is getting a handy Quick Edit tool for sharing images, and I don’t know why nobody thought of this sooner

Google Photos is getting a handy Quick Edit tool for sharing images, and I don’t know why nobody thought of this sooner

Google is rolling out a new feature for its Photos app called Quick Edit, which allows users to apply image processing on the sharing screen for a last minute touch-up.

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Google Photos rumored upgrade will help millions of users — this will save you time

A recent tip has indicated Google is working on a new 'quick edit' option whenever you share an image.

OnePlus 13R chip and key features just leaked by Amazon — here's what we know

Amazon India's store page for the OnePlus 13R states the phone uses a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, as well as some other AI-powered features.

I just tested one of the best fitting wireless earbuds ever — and they're a great AirPods 4 alternative

The Sony LinkBuds Fit aren’t perfect, but they might be just what you were looking for in a pair of in-ears.

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Instagram’s ‘Night Mode’ could be a game changer for Android smartphone photography

Another advancement in smartphone photography pushes digital cameras further into the background for non-professional consumers

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Hackers are using the Amazon Appstore to spread malware — delete this malicious app now

Hackers have turned to the Amazon Appstore as a way to distribute their malicious apps after the Google Play Store has tightened its security.

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Pixel 9 tests a 'screen-off' toggle for fingerprint scanning in Android 16

Android 16's latest Developer Preview offered a new fingerprint unlock method for Pixels.

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Wear OS finally achieved its potential in 2024

I look back on Wear OS' path in 2024, from messy updates and a major brand lost to new partnerships and promising developments.

The EU could force Apple to put AirDrop and AirPlay on Android phones

The latest round of EU proposals under the Digital Markets Act means Apple may be compelled to avail AirDrop, AirPlay, and other exclusive APIs to Android phone makers, a move the company says would leave user privacy at risk.

Android 16 could make unlocking your Pixel 9 much quicker — here's how

A new setting for the Pixel 9 series' fingerprint scanner found in Android 16 developer preview 2 lets you unlock the phone with the screen off.

I just tested the weirdest looking Android phone of the year — and it's a hardware monster

The Nubia Z70 Ultra is a surprisingly affordable flagship phone that delivers best-in-class performance. But as other Snapdragon 8 Elite-powered Android devices arrive, the Z70 Ultra’s strengths may diminish while its flaws stand out.

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Android's Cross Device Services just became available for another brand

Cross Device Services are Android's version of Apple's famous Handoff suite, and they're coming to more phones.

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