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Google Messages could be getting 3 useful upgrades soon – including a Gemini change

By James Rogerson published

Google Messages could be getting a new option when saving media, plus changes to some text and a bigger Gemini button.

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Loads more Android phones could soon work with AirDrop

By James Rogerson published

Snapdragon-powered phones and Nothing phones could be next in line to work with AirDrop.

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I'm a phones expert and these are my 5 must-have apps for iPhone and Android

By James Rogerson published

Covering weather forecasts, privacy, movies, and more, these are five apps that I consider must haves.

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5 things that annoy me about Android

By James Rogerson published

Android is a superb operating system, but it and the phones that run it still have some annoyances.

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Google Messages is getting another essential chat feature it should have had a long time ago

By David Nield published

Some users are seeing @mentions appear in Google Messages, but it's likely to take a while to reach everyone.

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Android could soon change in a big way thanks to the Google and Epic settlement – here’s what it means for you

By Alex Blake published

The legal dispute between Google and Epic Games has been settled, with big changes coming to Android.

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Google Maps adds a useful tweak for its Android Auto interface – and may soon help you save your phone battery while navigating

By David Nield published

Google appears to be testing a more centered map in Android Auto, with a power-saving mode on the way too.

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Google Wallet is adding support for one of the best new features in Android 16

By David Nield published

You'll now get to see 'key travel journeys' that Google Wallet knows about in Live Updates.

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Google Photos is set to add more AI to help you turn your pictures into videos

By David Nield published

The Photo-to-Video feature available through Google Photos may soon allow you to specify your own prompts.

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Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 will power the next Galaxy and phones that will hear and see everything

By Philip Berne published

Qualcomm has launched the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, the fastest processor ever, with new AI features.

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