OnePlus is gone, and Android phones just became more boring in the US

Samsung and Google will be just fine, but Android has lost the brand that wasn’t afraid to try something different.

If you absolutely love pinball, this app will find you a table wherever you go

Pinball Map is a free, community-powered app that helps players locate pinball machines at arcades, bars, restaurants and other venues worldwide.

Google has to play fair with AI rivals on Android, and that could be good news for your wallet

The EU has ordered Google to open Gemini’s exclusive Android access to rival AI apps by 2027. For Android users, the real payoff might not be more choices, but cheaper ones.

Apple is finally removing AI apps that can digitally undress anyone

Apple has removed several AI nudify apps after legal action accused the company of allowing deepfake pornography tools to remain on the App Store.

Google Contacts borrows a handy iPhone trick to make sharing your number easier

Google is rolling out a small but useful update to the Contacts app on Android that makes it much easier to find and share your own contact details. Instead of digging through settings or creating a separate contact for yourself, you’ll now see a dedic…

Sonos owners are finally getting a less frustrating app, but the rollout comes with a catch

The Sonos app is adding clearer navigation, customizable speaker sorting, and redesigned iOS volume controls, but the phased release could take two weeks to reach every user.

Google’s next Gemini upgrade might not arrive as soon as expected

Google has reportedly delayed Gemini 3.5 Pro after the AI model failed to meet internal coding goals, raising concerns about its pace in the AI race.

Gemini could finally let you choose how friendly it sounds

Google is testing voice customization for Gemini, letting users adjust energy, warmth, formality and speaking speed for a more personalized AI assistant.

The EU is forcing Google to open Android to rival AI and share its search data
The EU is forcing Google to open Android to rival AI and share its search data

Google will have to let rival AI assistants run on Android the way its own Gemini does. It must also hand some of its search data to competitors. The European Commission set out both requirements on Thursday. The two decisions fall under the EU’s Digit…

Personal Intelligence in Search now connects to Google Calendar

Google AI Mode now connects with Calendar, letting Search create events and deliver responses tailored to your schedule and availability.