Samsung's One UI 8.5 rolls out ... Samsung's One UI 8.5 rolls out globally on May 11 — here's who gets it first Four Galaxy S26 AI features land on older Samsung phones, but only flagships and A-series devices from 2023 onward qualify in the first waves. May 6, 2026, 7:38 p.m.
Google's Android Show on May 12 ... Google's Android Show on May 12 will preview Aluminum OS and Android 17 Google is splitting its 2026 announcements into two events — consumer-focused on May 12, developer-focused at I/O on May 19. Aluminum OS, a new desktop platform built on Android, is the headline. May 6, 2026, 11:32 a.m.
Instagram is testing an optional 'AI ... Instagram is testing an optional 'AI creator' label — but it only works if creators use it Meta's new account-level badge is clearer than anything before, but it's entirely voluntary — and that's already the problem. May 5, 2026, 4:59 a.m.
Ask.com shuts down after 25 years, ... Ask.com shuts down after 25 years, closing the book on Ask Jeeves The search engine that let you ask questions in plain English went offline on May 1, 2026 — decades before AI made that idea mainstream. May 4, 2026, 3:32 a.m.
Samsung repairs cost up to 60% ... Samsung repairs cost up to 60% more than iPhone — even with insurance A new Insuranceopedia report finds Samsung Care+ users pay $100–$120 per repair on average, versus $75 for AppleCare+ — and the gap only widens for complex damage. May 3, 2026, 3:19 p.m.
Huawei's HarmonyOS 6.1.1 Beta adds automatic ... Huawei's HarmonyOS 6.1.1 Beta adds automatic camera tracking for developers The developer-only build introduces a "Follow the Person" API that keeps subjects centered in frame — a sign Huawei is racing to close the app ecosystem gap before any international push. May 1, 2026, 1:46 p.m.
Google Translate adds AI pronunciation practice ... Google Translate adds AI pronunciation practice on its 20th birthday A new feature called Practice gives real-time feedback on your accent — but only on Android in the US and India for now. April 29, 2026, 5:38 a.m.
YouTube is testing an AI search ... YouTube is testing an AI search feature that answers questions like a chatbot Ask YouTube lets Premium subscribers search the platform's entire video library using natural language — but the test is short, US-only, and already showing accuracy problems. April 28, 2026, 10:35 p.m.
Tesla Robotaxi finally lands on Android ... Tesla Robotaxi finally lands on Android — but the service is still tiny The app is now on Google Play, nearly a year after iOS. That doesn't change the fact that Tesla has about 12 fully driverless cars on the road. April 28, 2026, 12:12 p.m.
A giant cat will block your ... A giant cat will block your social media if you scroll too long Cat Gatekeeper is a free Chrome extension from Japan that covers your screen with a sleepy cat once your time limit runs out — and you can't just close it. April 27, 2026, 12:17 p.m.
Amazon tears down Wondery to build ... Amazon tears down Wondery to build a celebrity podcast empire After cutting 110 jobs and dissolving Wondery as a standalone studio, Amazon is betting on merch, video, and live events — not audio ads — to make podcasts pay. April 27, 2026, 3:52 a.m.
Elon Musk's XChat Hits iOS: Encrypted ... Elon Musk's XChat Hits iOS: Encrypted Messaging with a Privacy Twist The main "feature" of the messenger is end-to-end data encryption and a focus on privacy April 25, 2026, 12:10 p.m.
X Platform Shakes Things Up: "Communities" ... X Platform Shakes Things Up: "Communities" Tab Disappearing Due to Lack of Interest Interest groups in X turned out to be unclaimed April 24, 2026, 12:42 p.m.
Google Unveils Android 17 QPR1 Beta: ... Google Unveils Android 17 QPR1 Beta: Early Peek at September's Pixel Feature Drop Innovations The company has already fixed a number of bugs discovered during the main testing cycle of Android 17 April 23, 2026, 12:55 p.m.
LinkedIn Unveils Crosscheck: Test AI Models ... LinkedIn Unveils Crosscheck: Test AI Models from OpenAI, Google, Microsoft in One Interface! LinkedIn has introduced a new feature called Crosscheck, which allows Premium subscribers to test artificial intelligence models from different companies in a single interface. Among them are solutions from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and Microsoft. April 21, 2026, 4:04 a.m.
Google Chrome's AI Mode Revolutionizes Browsing ... Google Chrome's AI Mode Revolutionizes Browsing with Dual-View and Smart Tab Analysis Google has announced an update to the AI Mode in Google Chrome, which simplifies work with a large number of tabs and improves interaction with web pages. The new features have already started rolling out for users in the US, and will later appear in other countries. April 17, 2026, 3:23 a.m.
Meta Brings Direct Messaging to Threads ... Meta Brings Direct Messaging to Threads Web Version: Major Redesign Underway Meta has begun testing an updated design of the Thread's web version. One of the key innovations is the introduction of direct messages, which were previously available only in the mobile app since June 2025. April 17, 2026, 1:20 a.m.
YouTube Introduces Feature to Completely Disable ... YouTube Introduces Feature to Completely Disable Shorts Viewing Time for Users '0 minutes' a day is an excellent option to fight digital addiction April 16, 2026, 1:01 p.m.
Spotify Now Sells Physical Books: New ... Spotify Now Sells Physical Books: New Feature Supports Independent Bookstores in US and UK The streaming service Spotify has launched a new feature that allows users to buy physical books in the app. The new feature was implemented in partnership with the platform Bookshop.org — an online marketplace that helps independent bookstores sell products online. April 16, 2026, 2:53 a.m.
Microsoft to Shut Down Outlook Lite: ... Microsoft to Shut Down Outlook Lite: App to Cease Functioning Completely by May's End Microsoft is officially ending the operation of the simplified version of the Outlook Lite mail client. As confirmed by the company to TechCrunch, the application will be completely shut down on May 26. April 14, 2026, 4:07 a.m.
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