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Google Messages finally has a personalization option I’ve wanted forever — here’s how to turn it on

By Kaycee Hill Published

Learn how to change your Google Messages background, update chat bubble colors, and set custom photo wallpapers in a few simple taps.

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After 10 years of Pixels, why is Google still making phones?

By Mark Spoonauer Last updated

With the Google Pixel 11 launch imminent, I asked three analysts why Google is still making phones.

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I tried the Pixel 11 Pro Fold and it's more 'Ultra' than Samsung's foldable (for $200 less)

By Mark Spoonauer Published

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The Pixel 11 Pro Fold isn’t as thin or light as the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, but based on my hands-on impressions it has brighter displays, better durability and smarter AI features for $200 less.

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How to get every World Cup match on your calendar in under 60 seconds

By Kaycee Hill Published

This free, 1-minute hack to put every World Cup game on your calendar.

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I tried the viral TikTok hack that turns your phone into a 3D hologram — here's how to do it yourself

By Kaycee Hill Published

Build a DIY hologram projector using your phone and one common household item. You'll be surprised at the results.

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Your smartphone has hidden settings that protect your hearing — here's how to enable them

By Kaycee Hill Published

Learn how to set volume limits and hearing protection alerts on iPhone and Android to prevent hearing damage from headphones.

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Google Pixel 10 in the hand.
I discovered a hidden Android feature that shows which apps are watching me, and what it revealed was startling. Here's how to take back control of your phone

By Kaycee Hill Published

Learn how to access Android's Privacy Dashboard to see exactly which apps are accessing your location, camera, microphone, and more.

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Google Pixel 10 in the hand.
Forget voicemail, Pixel phones have a handy AI feature that takes messages for you — here's how it works

By Tom Pritchard Published

Pixel phone users don't need to rely on voicemail to receive messages — the Take a Message feature can handle that in a smarter and more secure way.

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I just tried Pixel 10's AI app icons, and Google missed a very easy win

By Tom Pritchard Published

Google's new AI-generated app icons for Pixel phones are here, and I'm not very impressed by the offering.

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The Pixel 10a is about to 'break the record for laziest phone upgrade in history' — why the leaks are a red flag

By Tom Pritchard Published

Google Pixel 10a leaks have painted such a bad picture about the phone that I hope they're wrong. Otherwise, this phone is going to be a Pixel 9a in a new box.

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