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Google’s third Android 16 QPR1 beta has just been released, and while it won’t grab headlines for its flashy new features, it does address the things that really make you want to throw your phone across the room. These aren’t random minor tweaks: They’re fixes for the kinds of system-level bugs that break the fundamental…

Picture this: You wake up to find that Google’s AI assistant has silently gained access to your WhatsApp messages, phone calls, and SMS, whether you requested it or not. Does it sound dystopian? Welcome to July 2025, when Google rolled out Gemini access to core Android apps across the board. What you need to know:…

Reviewed by Corey Noles You’re probably familiar with this scenario: You take a look at your Galaxy Ultra’s battery level before heading out, see that dreaded 15%, and know you’re in for a painfully slow charging session. While Chinese brands have been pushing 100W+ speeds for years, Samsung has stubbornly limited its flagship Ultra series…

Reviewed by Corey Noles What you need to know: Multi-device pairing will be implemented in the beta version of the PS5 system this year You can register up to 4 devices simultaneously and switch between them instantly No more re-pairing every time you switch from PS5 to PC, Android or iPhone Works with DualSense and…

Apple’s next big software updates for iPhone and iPad (iOS 26 and iPadOS 26) are ready for the public to test. If you’re willing to live on the cutting edge, the iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 betas let you explore new features months in advance; Just be prepared for occasional bugs or app crashes along…

Reviewed by Corey Noles Google has been listening to Pixel 9 users who have been drowning in their own backlog of Call Notes. Your Pixel’s call transcription library is about to get more manageable, and the timing couldn’t be better for professionals drowning in AI-generated conversation data. The company just launched a solution that finally…

Reviewed by Corey Noles Picture this: You’re having coffee when someone grabs your iPad Pro from your table, or your Apple Watch slips on your morning run and disappears into the urban wilderness. Until this week, you would be out of luck and have several hundred (or thousands) of dollars. After covering the evolution of…

Reviewed by Corey Noles Here’s what caught my attention this week: New leaks about Apple’s first foldable iPhone are painting a picture of a device that is… surprisingly compact. TrendForce reports that the iPhone Fold will have a 5.5-inch cover screen and a 7.8-inch interior screen. Compare that to Samsung’s newly minted Galaxy Z Fold…

Reviewed by Corey Noles Picture this: You’re rushing to an important meeting, with AirPods on, when your phone goes off just as you get in the car. Usually that means searching for wires and missing the call. Not anymore. Apple’s iOS 26 brings major updates that make AirPods and CarPlay work together as if they’re…

Reviewed by Corey Noles Samsung’s Theme Park module has quietly evolved into something Apple’s Liquid Glass wishes it were: customizable, practical, and truly responsive to user needs. While Cupertino fumbles with translucent effects that demand full OS updates, Samsung just released a simple app update that lets you dial in exactly the glass aesthetic your…