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Chrome Gets Gemini Nano on Desktop to Fight Scams, Warnings for Notifications on Android

Kellen May 8, 2025 1

I'm not sure I will ever be convinced that AI is a tool I should use when planning a vacation or when in need of recommendations for an outing. I'm certainly not about to use AI to create a fake world or experience through a picture I've taken. I am an AI...

Netflix App Getting Generative AI Search Results, Vertical Recommendation Feed

Tim May 7, 2025 3

Netflix announced new features this week, mostly having to do with its TV experience. However, a couple of things are aimed at smartphone users, and naturally, one of them includes AI. Over on iOS, those users are getting a generative AI-powered search feature...

MyFitnessPal Combats Higher Food Costs With New Paid Feature

Tim May 6, 2025 10

MyFitnessPal, the same app that placed its best feature behind a paywall, recently introduced a new paid feature. Said to help combat the increasing cost of food, Meal Planner can take your budget, then with the help of machine learning, build you a weekly...

May 2025 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen May 6, 2025 9

There was a part of me that thought we may not see a traditional May Android 15 security update for Pixel devices, knowing that Google is likely to release stable Android 16 in a couple of weeks at Google I/O. That part of me was wrong, as Google has done just...

Galaxy Owners Can Now Tap Phones, Debit Cards to Pay Each Other

Tim May 6, 2025 2

Samsung announced a new P2P payment method for Samsung Wallet users this morning, with one feature in particular catching our eye. The announcement highlights two Galaxy phones tapping each other to send money with NFC, and while that's cool enough, the...

Material 3 Expressive Might be the Future of Android Design

Tim May 5, 2025 11

It has been over 10 years since Google introduced Material Design. Can you believe that? Over the years, we have seen it really take shape in many applications and the Android OS in general, but the work hasn't stopped. Ahead of Google I/O later this month, a...

Ookla Confirms, 5G Speeds Much Faster on New Galaxy Models Compared to Past Generations

Tim May 5, 2025 2

Galaxy hardware design may not change drastically year over year, but internally, upgrades are certainly taking place. This week, Ookla published a report detailing the difference in actual 5G speeds that users get on newer Galaxy phones versus older Galaxy...

Google’s Desktop Mode for Pixel Devices Still in Works

Tim May 5, 2025 8

We're sure that a few Pixel owners have been hoping for a DeX-like feature from Google for some time. Samsung gave users a true desktop mode many years ago, and honestly, it's somewhat surprising it has taken Google this long to nail it down. However, I was...