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Jun 26 2025TECHNOLOGY

Google's Clock App: Small Changes, Big Impact?

Google has just released a minor update for its Clock app on Android, version 7. 14. This update brings a couple of visual tweaks that might not seem like much at first glance, but they could make a difference in how users interact with the app. First off, the update introduces new Material 3 switches throughout the app. These switches are slightly taller and narrow...

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May 21 2025TECHNOLOGY

Android 16 Beta: A Fresh Look for Your Phone

Google has kicked off beta trials for Android 16's vibrant new design. This update, known as QPR1, is packed with visual upgrades. It includes a fresh launcher, notifications, lock screen, and a quick settings page that borrows heavily from Apple's design. These changes are part of Google's Material 3 Expressive design language, which was officially unveiled last wee...

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Mar 17 2025TECHNOLOGY

Google is saying goodbye to Assistant and welcoming Gemini

Google Assistant is on its way out, with the tech giant confirming that it will switch to Gemini by 2025. This change is not sudden; Google has been gradually moving away from Assistant for some time. In 2024, Google started to remove some features from Assistant. Now, more features are set to be removed in the coming weeks. This shift might disrupt some users' daily...

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Jan 02 2025TECHNOLOGY

Pixel Users Get 80% Charge Limit, with a Small Catch

The latest Android 15 QPR1 update, released in December, introduces a new feature for Pixel users. You can now set your phone to charge only up to 80%, which is great for your battery's health. But here’s the thing: this feature doesn’t work if your phone is turned off. It's a bit of a bummer if you often charge your phone while it’s powered down, like overnight. Thi...

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Oct 16 2024TECHNOLOGY

Android 15's New Trick: Auto-Adjusting Vibrations for Pixel Phones

Have you ever missed a notification because your phone was on vibrate and the environment was too noisy? Well, Google's latest Android 15 update for select Pixel phones is here to fix that. Meet Adaptive Vibration, a clever feature that uses your phone's microphone and sensors to adjust vibration intensity based on noise levels. Imagine this: your phone is on a couc...

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