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Samsung’s Google Messages rival isn’t dead after all – in fact, it’s just been upgraded
By Jamie Richards published
After a statement which seemed to announce the end of Samsung’s Google Messages alternative, the app is back with a bang thanks to a new RCS update.
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Google Gemini's new model is the brainstorming AI partner you've been looking for
By Eric Hal Schwartz published
Google Gemini adds smart home controls.
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The Google Pixel 9a freebies have seemingly leaked, but there’s one notable omission
By James Rogerson published
The Google Pixel 9a might come with a trio of free subscriptions, but could miss out on an AI upgrade.
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The best phone 2025: top smartphones to buy right now
By Axel Metz last updated
Updated We've tested and ranked the best phones available in the UK right now, from the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra to the iPhone 16 Pro Max.
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Google Maps could soon get its most useful Gemini AI upgrade so far to speed up your searches
By David Nield published
Code hidden in the latest version of Google Maps for Android points to a closer integration with the Gemini assistant.
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Google Messages will get a big emergency texting upgrade soon – here's what's coming
By David Nield published
Google has promised to support emergency texts over RCS, and it looks like a launch could be imminent.
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Over 2 million risky Android apps were blocked from the Play Store last year
By Sead Fadilpašić published
Google is getting better at spotting malicious Android apps, thanks to AI.
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Google offers ‘voluntary exit’ for any US employees working on Pixel, Android
By Craig Hale published
Google is asking its Platforms & Devices workers, including Android and Pixel, to consider resigning.
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