UK plans social media ban for under-16s in major online safety push

The UK government plans to ban social media access for under-16s and introduce stricter protections aimed at reducing harmful online interactions and excessive screen time.

iOS 27’s Screen Time update looks impressive — but it didn’t wow me like Android 17’s Pause Point

Apple announced some important new screen time features at WWDC 2026, but I’m more excited by Google’s approach to the same issue.

Chinese cybercrime operation that used AI to scam ‘hundreds of thousands of victims’ sued by Google

The tech giant said a group called “Outsider Enterprise” used AI to scam hundreds of thousands of victims, sending 2.5 million text messages over a span of two weeks.

I hope these 4 Galaxy S26 Ultra software features make their way to the Galaxy A57 and more affordable Samsung phones soon

I’ve used the Samsung Galaxy A57 and S26 Ultra — here are four features of the latter that I hope come to the former soon.

A new Android 17 beta has landed — and it brings an exciting Screen Reactions feature for social media creators

Screen Reactions has landed in the latest Android 17 beta, letting you record yourself and your screen at the same time.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra review: After four months of testing, I can’t part with it

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is the best showcase of consistent excellence and a solid return to innovative streak, despite not being the beefiest warrior in the Android ecosystem.

Google really wants Gemini involved in every part of your phone now

Google is reportedly expanding Gemini’s integration with Google Contacts, potentially allowing the AI assistant to handle calls, messages, and contact-based tasks more naturally on Android.

Google’s new AI reply system could make texting feel easier

Google Messages is reportedly testing a new “tap to draft” feature that uses AI to generate longer, more contextual text replies inside conversations.