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Android 16 desktop mode — Google's best-kept secret got a quiet reveal at I/O
By Scott Younker published
During its developer keynote at I/O 2025, Google briefly showed off a new desktop mode for Android 16 that is built in collaboration with Samsung.

Google's May update could be causing battery life issues in Pixel phones — here's what we know
By Scott Younker published
Many Google Pixel owners are reporting battery issues after the May 2025 update.

Gemini Live can ID poison ivy in seconds — here’s how to use it to avoid a nasty rash
By Kaycee Hill last updated
Identify poison ivy using ChatGPT, Gemini or Google Lens, and avoid painful rashes while exploring outdoors.

Android Auto is getting support for web browsers — but is that a good idea?
By Tom Pritchard published
Car screens are useful tools, but I'm not sure adding web browsers to Android Auto is the best way to utilize them.

Google Gemini can now access your Gmail and Docs — here’s why that matters
By Amanda Caswell published
Google’s Gemini AI can now access Gmail, Docs, Drive, and more to deliver personalized help — but it raises new privacy concerns.

Google I/O 2025 LIVE — all the details about Android XR smart glasses, AI Mode, Veo 3, Gemini, Google Beam and more
By Philip Michaels last updated
Google I/O 2025 took the wraps off Android XR, new Gemini features, AI Mode with search, and smart glasses powered by Gemini.

Google Search gets an AI tab — here’s what it means for your searches
By Richard Priday published
AI Mode is a new dedicated mode for Google Search, bringing more detailed results for your questions, and with even more powerful features like shopping assistance and personal contect coming later.

Google Gemini is going to revolutionize how you use Gmail — here’s what's coming
By Josh Render published
Google has introduced several new AI-driven features to Gmail, including quickly organizing your inbox and responding to long threads.
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