Relegated to a lower tier in Google’s priority after Gemini, Android had a pre-show to present its updates before the main Google I/O event. The highlight of the presentation was the new version of the “Material” design for the mobile operating system, called “Material 3 Expressive”. Let’s see how it will change your smartphone and smartwatch.
Following the end of support for Windows 10, support for the Windows 365 Office apps installed on it was also to be withdrawn. Now the company is backing down, at least partially.
Following beta testing, Apple has finally shipped the iOS 18.5 update to eligible iPhone and iPad (iPadOS) models. While this firmware is less major compared to previous versions of iOS 18, it does include several modest changes along with a new Pride wallpaper. Here’s what’s new in this update.
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With a body that measures just 5.8 mm thin, the new Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is one of the thinnest smartphones ever. It does so without sacrificing its top-notch, high-end features. Samsung also installed a Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, a 3K display, and a 200-megapixel camera in the super-slim body. However, what kind of compromises do you have to accept for the extremely thin chassis? We took a look at the smartphone in a hands-on experience.
A headset for the hearing impaired that amplifies sound via dual bone and air conduction is the concept behind Spokeo, a made-in-France invention awarded the Grand Prix at the Lépine 2025 competition, held in Paris from April 30 to May 11. The headset works in conjunction with a Bluetooth microphone. It is designed as a listening assistant for hearing-impaired people and their close ones.
Like clockwork, Sony has launched the Xperia 1 VII, the successor to last year’s Xperia 1 VI. The Japanese company is retaining most of the key novelties from its predecessor in the new flagship camera phone, including the 3.5 mm audio jack and expandable storage, while introducing longer software support and more AI enhancements.
Nintendo is known for many things. Some are good, and others may appear downright evil at times. One issue that the company has repeatedly taken a tough stance on is the modification and piracy of its games and consoles. Now, an update to Nintendo’s EULA allows the company to brick your entire system at will.
The BBK Group, Huawei, and Xiaomi have apparently entered into a cooperation to break away from Google’s services. Xiaomi’s Hyper OS3 is based on Android, but will be launched on the market without Gmail, Maps, and Play. However, the risk for manufacturers would be significant.
With One UI 7 already reaching the majority of flagship Galaxy devices, the spotlight is now shifting to One UI 8, which is reportedly under testing before its Beta program commences. In addition to significant features expected in the update, smaller yet meaningful additions are beginning to surface. One such feature is a new privacy tool within the Gallery app, potentially mirroring a key privacy feature found in Google Photos.
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What can we expect from the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 series? While much of it is still under wraps, the tech world rarely stays quiet for long, especially when it comes to anticipated launches like this one. Leaks and industry whispers have already begun to shape a picture of what might be on the horizon, giving us just enough to speculate smartly (and maybe even plan our upgrades). As a longtime fan of the Galaxy Watch lineup, I’m genuinely curious to see how Samsung plans to level up this year. So, let’s dig into the rumor mill and see what it’s churning out.