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There's practically an Android app for everything, and we've got everything you need to know about them right here.

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Your phone might be clicking on ads because of these malware-infected apps

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This Gboard feature is just around the corner, and it's going to change how you type

Google Phone app running on Pixel phone calling a tester

Google Pixel phones have been caught leaking audio to callers

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Your photos and emails can now influence your Google Search

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Google Phone app finally fixes that frustrating call rotation bug

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1Password’s new feature aims to stop sophisticated phishing scams

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Chrome’s new ‘Save to Drive’ shortcut is a boon for users with shared devices
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I found out what fingerprinting actually is, and I'm never using incognito again
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Google Chrome finally gets native split-screen functionality
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I finally disabled Chrome on Android: This niche browser is fast and uses half the RAM
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I tried Chrome's vertical tabs and I'm never going back
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Give your Spotify playlist a mixologist with Smart Reorder
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Instagram is now on Google TV though it's unclear who asked for this
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A hand holding a Kobo e-reader displaying a Sudoku game.
I found games hidden on my Kobo with this sneaky trick
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THe YouTube Premium logo against a blurred background
YouTube Premium Lite finally becomes the subscription we've always wanted
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An AI DJ mixing music on a console surrounded by Gemini logos.
Gemini is officially a better DJ than I am, and I'm okay with it
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Gemini can now summarize the mountain of Google Chat messages you missed while OOO
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A woman sleeping in bed next to the Insight Timer app interface and the Android mascot wearing a sleep cap.
I took a chance on this free meditation app and I'm finally getting 8 hours of sleep
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A red trash bin on a smartphone screen with deleted app icons around it, including YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, X, and Amazon
8 apps I deleted to take back control of my phone
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A robotic hand holding a password field with a broken padlock and alert icons.
Stop asking ChatGPT to create your passwords
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A smiling woman recording a voice note on her phone with text ribbons and a sound wave icon
I finally found an Android voice typing app that makes dictation effortless
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Google Translate adds new buttons to handle nuance
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I can't believe this is the update that made Google Messages interesting
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Google Messages wants to revamp how businesses appear to you
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This one app turned my Android's notification shade into a productivity hub
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Google Lens selecting and translating text on a bus station sign
I finally found a Google Lens feature I use every day, and it has nothing to do with shopping
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Why the Pixel 10 Pro XL will WOW you
Google Search becomes more personal with a touch of color
Google Search

Nothing big, but it's a start

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The ad-free Threads era ends next week

Expect a very gradual rollout

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Here are YouTube's big bets for 2026
YouTube

Yes, there's more AI

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Google Gemini logo centered amongst floating NotebookLM logos and 'Notebook' labels
NotebookLM finally arrives on the Google Gemini app
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Along with a redesigned ‘+' menu

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Nova Launcher on a Pixel 9 Pro
Nova Launcher may live on after all
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But with ads

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Gemini in Chrome finally lands on ChromeOS

Better late than never

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Netflix's live voting for Star Search means you decide who stays and who goes
Netflix

The ultimate engagement hack

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Illustration of hostile UI patterns showing a magnifying glass highlighting a tiny close button, a 'Step 1 of 100' unsubscribe button, and intrusive pop-ups.
I'm tired of being tricked by apps — these UI patterns should be illegal
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Kill them or risk losing users

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I used Google Keep wrong for months, here's the setup that finally stuck
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The zero-clutter Google Keep setup

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Samsung’s smarter AI-powered Bixby will arrive with One UI 8.5
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Complete with Perplexity integration

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YouTube logo surrounded by colorful floating game tiles and shapes on a red gradient background.
YouTube is the new Miniclip — and I hate that I love it
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I found a hidden corner of YouTube

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An image highlighting Spotify's new Audiobooks+ plan.
Spotify is quietly developing a game-changing feature for book lovers
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It could change how you switch between reading and listening

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Google Clock makes it harder to accidentally dismiss alarms
Google Clock

Swipe, not tap, to snooze or stop alarms

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Google Calendar’s latest update is a lifesaver for power users
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Ending the ghost calendar problem

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A Closeup of the Google Search widget on the home screen.
Google Voice Search just got a major upgrade
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A redesign worth checking out

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Facebook-like cover photos are coming to WhatsApp
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With relevant privacy controls in tow

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A path labeled 'REPLACE' curving from a Google Photos icon, past an Immich logo, and back to another Google Photos icon.
I thought I could replace Google Photos. I was wrong
Google Photos

The self-hosting experiment that fell short

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Gmail composition window displaying the 'Templates' dropdown menu options, accompanied by Gmail and template icons
This Gmail feature fixed my least favorite part of email
Gmail

Here's how I handle my most boring emails

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My morning commute is infinitely better since I found these Android Auto settings
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Stop ignoring these Android Auto tweaks

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Handy unsubscribe button in Google Messages
Google Messages is working on a smart trick to save time
Google Messages

This tiny feature could fix a daily annoyance

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