The oldest devices in my Google Home ecosystem are pushing a decade old, and Gemini made the hardware worth using again.

The device represents a critical next step for OpenAI, a top developer of AI models that is poised for an initial public ...

It looks like Google Messages is finally fixing one of its most baffling ommissions by allowing users to forward multiple messages at a time.

With Samsung shutting down Samsung Messages this week and a massive new group of users moving over to Google Messages, folks are starting to notice changes as Google works to improve its messaging app ...

Earlier in the week, a small group of Google Messages users noticed that they were able to set a Chat Theme after weeks of teases and early previews for the feature. Today, Chat Themes in Google ...

Google Messages is finally giving Android users more customization and personalization options with “Chat themes.” Update 6/26: Since Tuesday, more Google Messages beta users (version 20260622_01_RC00 ...

I've been writing about Android since 2011, with a focus on device reviews, Samsung and Google Pixel hardware, and the latest happenings in the ecosystem. In my entire writing career, I've reviewed ...

Android may finally be getting the texting features they've been waiting for. See how updates to media sharing and group ...

Samsung Messages is shutting down in the U.S. for most Galaxy phones running Android 12 or newer. Switch to Google Messages before the July 6 deadline by making it your default SMS app—your ...

Google Messages has started rolling out custom "Chat themes" with customizable backgrounds. The update appears in the chat menu, replacing the earlier "Change colors" option and adding both color ...

Google Messages is rolling out a new “Chat theme” feature that replaces the old “Change colors” option, letting users pick custom wallpapers alongside color palettes for individual conversations.

I cover Android with a focus on productivity, automation, and Google’s ecosystem, including Gemini and everyday apps. With a background in engineering and software development, I tend to go beyond ...