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Google Pixel 8a vs Pixel 7a.

Google Pixel 8a vs. Pixel 7a: Do you really need to upgrade?

The Google Pixel 7a was one of last year's better budget smartphones. How does the new Google Pixel 8a compare to it? Let's take a closer look.
Google Gemini app on Android.

Google’s Gemini AI app gets a wider release. Is your phone on the list?

Google Pixel 8a showing Gemini Nano.

Google is working on a much-needed Gemini feature

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and iPhone 15 Pro in hand.

Google is making it easier to ditch your iPhone for an Android phone

Zelda holding the decayed Master Sword in Tears of the Kingdom.

New report discovers one culprit behind Nintendo game leaks: Google

Google Pixel 8a versus OnePlus 12R.

Google Pixel 8a vs. OnePlus 12R: Which $500 phone should you buy?

A person holding the Google Pixel 8 showing the screen.

The Google Pixel 8 is about to get a long-awaited update

The Google Photos app running on a Google Pixel 8 Pro.

Your Google Photos app may soon get a big overhaul. Here’s what it looks like

Text editing in Google Messages.

Google just announced 7 big Android updates. Here’s what’s new

Official product render of the Fitbit Ace LTE.

Fitbit just launched a new smartwatch unlike any it’s made before

The Arc web browser running on macOS Ventura, showing an Easel with live snippets listing temperatures in New York and flights there from London.

Why even Chrome devotees should give the Arc web browser a shot

The Google Pixel 8a's screen.

The best Google Pixel 8a screen protectors in 2024

A person holding the Google Pixel 8a.

The Google Pixel 9 could be in trouble

A recent survey shows that Google phones are struggling to retain customer loyalty and market share in the U.S. market. Here's what's happening.
A photo of Google's Project Starline during a demo session.

I saw the future of video calling, and it blew me away

During Google I/O 2024, I had an opportunity to try Project Starline — Google's futuristic take on video calling. Simply put, it blew me away.
Project Gameface being used to write an email.

You’ll soon be able to control your Chromebook with just your face

Google's Project Gameface got an update that lets you control your Chromebook only with your face and gestures.
iPhone 15 Pro (left) and Google Pixel 8a camera modules.

Can a $500 Pixel phone beat a $1,000 iPhone in a camera test? I found out

What happens when you compare a $500 Pixel phone against a $1,000 iPhone in a camera test? Is it close? Is it a total blowout? I found out.
A person holding the Google Pixel 8a, showing the back.

The best Google Pixel 8a cases in 2024

The Google Pixel 8a is seriously impressive, but it still needs protection against hazards. Here are the best Google Pixel 8a cases and covers.
Main title image for the Outtafocus column.

My Google Pixel phone turned my photos into AI nightmares

Will AI take over the world? Who knows. But after using the Pixel 8a's Magic Editor on photos of animals, I'm more scared of it than ever.
Renders of the Google Pixel 8a and Google Pixel 6a.

Google Pixel 8a vs. Pixel 6a: Is it time to upgrade?

The Google Pixel 8a is the latest from Google, and it packs quite a punch for the price. Is it worth upgrading to from a Pixel 6a?
Renders of the Google Pixel 8a and Pixel 8 next to each other.

Google Pixel 8a vs. Pixel 8: not an easy decision

The Pixel 8a tries to reset the rules for budget phones, and it gets very close to the Pixel 8. So, which one should you get?
Google app on Android beta showing Notifications.

The Google app on your Android phone is getting a helpful new feature

If you use the Google app on your Android phone a lot, you'll want to keep an eye out for a new feature that's slowly rolling out to it now.
The back of the Google Pixel 8a.

It’s impossible to recommend a cheap Google Pixel phone

The Pixel 8a is the cheap Google phone to buy, right? Well, no, because the Pixel 8 is. Sometimes. Google has made it hard to know which phone to buy.
Gemini, ChatGPT, Humane Pin, and Rabbit R1.

AI gadgets are dead

The likes of Humane and Rabbit want to carve a niche. But tools like Gemini and ChatGPT prove that the best place for AI is on your humble smartphone.
The Android 15 logo on a smartphone.

Android 15 release date: When will my phone get the update?

Android 15 is here, at least in the form of a beta. Here's everything we know about Android 15's release date (and when it's coming to your phone).
Google Photos app on a Google Pixel 8 Pro.

This is the one AI feature from Google I/O 2024 I can’t wait to use

Whether you love it or hate it, AI is all the rage right now. This was especially true at Google I/O 2024, where one particular AI feature stole my attention.
The Android 15 logo on a smartphone.

How to download the Android 15 beta right now

Android 15 is available as a public beta for those with a Google Pixel and other select Android devices to try for themselves. Here's how to download it.
A person holding the Ray-Ban Meta smartglasses.

Google fumbled what could have been its biggest product in years

Google didn't launch a pair of AI smart glasses at Google I/O, but instead weakly teased a concept, leaving the path clear for the competition to take over.
Google presenting Project Astra at Google I/O 2024.

I saw Google’s futuristic Project Astra, and it was jaw-dropping

So much of Google I/O 2024 could be described as dull and boring. But Project Astra stood out as something magical, and I got to see it in action.
Ring Video Doorbell 2nd gen on doorway

Google Nest Doorbell vs. Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Gen): which is better for your front door?

The Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) and Google Nest Doorbell are two of the most popular video doorbells of 2024. But which is best for your front door?
Redesigned Google maps.

This is what Google Maps’ big redesign looks like

A redesigned Google Maps interface has several quality-of-life changes that have us excited. Here's what's new.
Holding the Google Pixel 8 Pro, showing its Home Screen.

Google has a magical new way for you to control your Android phone

Google's Project GameFace brings incredible new accessibility features to Android phones. Here's what it can do.
The Lock Screen on the Google Pixel 8 Pro.

Android 15 has a clever way to make notifications less annoying

Notification vibrations on your phone can be annoying — sometimes being too strong or too weak. A new feature in Android 15 may fix this for good.
Google's Gemini logo with the AI running on a smartphone and a PC.

Google’s new AI features look like my worst nightmare

Google's I/O keynote was all about AI, and while I went in hoping to see exciting AI with personality, I got the worst, dullest AI imaginable.
Front and rear profile of leaked Google Pixel 9 renders.

Google Pixel 9: news, rumored price, release date, and more

The Google Pixel 9, 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL phones are undoubtedly on the way, and the rumors we've seen so far point to a big design refresh and new AI smarts.