Google's Material Design has been one of the most significant visual changes it introduced across Android and its other product platforms. Since its inception, the core design system has seen relatively few major alterations. However, Google appears poised to unveil a substantial upgrade to the Android design language with the upcoming Material 3 Expressive, which the company seemingly leaked accidentally ahead of I/O 2025.
The rollout of One UI 7, Samsung's update based on Android 15, has been very chaotic. After several delays and interruptions, the first Samsung smartphones have finally been updated. But their batteries have also reportedly been knocked out. Several tech sites have reported user complaints about the battery life of their Galaxy S24 or Galaxy Z Fold 6, which is said to have dropped drastically after installing One UI 7. But there's no need to panic.
The Sony WH-1000XM6, the manufacturer's next high-end Bluetooth headset has leaked. It appeared prematurely for pre-order on Amazon Spain on May 3. The listing has since been removed, and did not include a photo of the product. But, for once, Amazon's long-winded, keyword-packed titles came in handy. We learned plenty of technical details, a rather bizarre price, and, above all, a long-awaited design change.
Samsung seems to have been left behind by its Chinese competitors, Honor and Huawei, in terms of foldable smartphones. However, the Koreans are not throwing in the towel and are preparing a range of new models that could be presented as early as July.
Samsung's DeX is a powerful feature found in high-end Galaxy phones, offering a desktop-like user interface when the device is connected to an external display or monitor. Google introduced a basic and limited "Mirror mode" with the Pixel 8. However, discoveries within Android 16 suggest that Google could be preparing a more capable desktop mode for Pixel and other Android devices.
Also read: How to transform your Pixel into a desktop with Mirror mode
Xiaomi is expanding its smart home portfolio with a product that goes beyond mere convenience functions: the Mijia Water Purifier Pro. The intelligent water filter is listed on the Chinese platform Youpin and designed to address a practical and necessary problem—the quality of tap water.
Lego is launching eight new sets in the Technic range this summer. This means that the Technic 2025 portfolio will grow from eleven to a total of 19 models. In addition to classic playsets, you can also expect special highlights that are specially tailored to adult Lego fans.
As the AI landscape becomes increasingly competitive, major AI companies are exploring new ways to reach broader audiences. Google, having introduced expanded features with Gemini, is now aiming to allow younger users to access its Gemini chatbot while emphasizing the full control and supervision that parents will retain.
Also read: How to make your Android smartphone childproof
If you find setting up your Google TV a bit tedious, you're not alone. The process of installing apps and manually inputting details can feel arduous for some users. Fortunately, Google is addressing this by making the process more seamless in the future. These enhancements are initially set to be available on select Hisense TVs before expanding to more Google TV devices.
Meta's Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are a popular wearable, but they haven't been entirely free of concerns since their launch, primarily revolving around Meta's handling of user privacy and data. Now, the company is rolling out a new policy adjustment that will affect how it collects data through these spectacles.
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