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Google I/O 2026: Date, time, potential announcements and everything else you need to know
By Tom Pritchard published
Google's big developer conference is happening in late May. Here's what you need to know about the show.

Google settles lawsuit over Android data harvesting: how to collect your piece of the $135 million settlement
By Scott Younker published
Google recently settled a class action lawsuit over collecting Android user data for $135 million. Here's how to claim your piece.

I tested Chrome’s new AI Mode — it’s a productivity dream that your RAM will hate
By Amanda Caswell published
Google’s new AI Mode for Chrome allows side-by-side browsing and multi-tab search. We put it to the test on a 16GB MacBook and found a familiar problem: a major RAM drain.

Where did your Google Drive storage go? 5 hidden space-hogs you can delete now
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to free up Google Drive storage for free with five simple tricks that clear clutter so you can reclaim your space.

I just tried Google Maps' new bus tracking feature in the UK — it's a good start, but there's room to improve
By Tom Pritchard published
Google Maps has rolled out an important public transit update in the UK, and as helpful as it is, it could be improved.

Google just launched ‘Chrome Skills’ — and it fixes the most annoying part of using AI
By Amanda Caswell last updated
Google just added “Skills” to Chrome, letting you save and reuse your best AI prompts across any website. I tested it — here’s how it works and why it matters.

We've tested the best Android phones available right now from Samsung, Google, OnePlus and more
By Richard Priday last updated
Our list of the best Android phones at every size and for every budget will help you make the right choice.

Google just unlocked 'Agent Mode' for Gemini 3.1 — here are 7 things it can now do for you
By Amanda Caswell published
Master Gemini 3.1 Pro’s new Agent Mode with these 7 powerful automations. They can help to automate Gmail, plan travel and manage tasks natively within Google Workspace.
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