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Apr 30 2025TECHNOLOGY

Google Play's Big Cleanup: What Happened to Millions of Apps?

The Google Play Store has seen a massive drop in the number of apps it hosts. From the beginning of 2024, the number of apps available for Android users worldwide fell from about 3. 4 million to around 1. 8 million. That is a significant decrease of about 47%. This change is not a global trend. Appl

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Apr 29 2025TECHNOLOGY

Learn Languages with Google's New AI Tools

Google has rolled out three new AI-powered language learning tools. These tools aim to make language learning more personal and engaging. They are still in the early stages of development, but they show promise in making language learning more accessible and fun. The first tool, "Tiny Lesson, " hel

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Apr 29 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Future of Switching Phones

The tech world is buzzing with news about a potential game-changer for Android users. It seems that the ease of switching phones could be getting a major upgrade. Right now, when you back up your Android device, you can save things like your apps, contacts, messages, call history, and some setting

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Apr 28 2025TECHNOLOGY

Google Play Games: What's Next for Android Gamers?

Google has a history of retiring apps, sometimes even popular ones, and it looks like Google Play Games might be next. The tech giant has been quietly moving key features of Google Play Games into the Play Store. This shift was spotted by a tech expert who noticed that tracking achievements, a popul

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Apr 28 2025TECHNOLOGY

Google TV Gets a Handy New Feature: Home Panel

Google TV is getting a helpful update. The Home Panel, which lets users control smart home gadgets, is now available on more devices. This feature has been around for a while on the Google TV Streamer. But now, it's expanding to other streaming devices, like the Chromecast with Google TV and even so

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Apr 27 2025TECHNOLOGY

Unlocking the Hidden Power of Your Pixel Phone

The Google Pixel 9a is a standout choice for 2025, offering high-end features at a budget-friendly price. However, many of its best features are not enabled right out of the box. This can be a bit frustrating, but don't worry. There are several settings that can be adjusted to make the most out of y

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Apr 26 2025TECHNOLOGY

Google's Tracking Gap: Why Top Trackers Need Extra Apps

Google's Find My Device network has been around for a while. It lets you see where your stuff is and ring it if it's close. But it's pretty basic. It doesn't have fancy features like telling you if you left something behind or letting you customize the ringtone. Other tracking systems, like Apple's,

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Apr 25 2025TECHNOLOGY

Gemini's Big Move to Smartwatches

Gemini is making a big splash in the tech world. It is moving from smartphones to smartwatches. This is a significant shift, as it means that the AI technology powering many smart features will soon be available on wearable devices. The change is expected to happen later this year. Samsung's Gala

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Apr 24 2025TECHNOLOGY

Google's AI Gives Fake Phrases Meaning

AI is a powerful tool that can do amazing things. But sometimes, it can also make big mistakes. This is especially true when it comes to understanding language. Google's AI Overviews is a good example of this. It can take made-up phrases and give them meaning. It can even make up stories about

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Apr 24 2025TECHNOLOGY

Your Health Data Might Be Funding Google's Ads

Google's advertising empire might be benefiting from your health data. Ever wondered where your personal information goes after you hit submit on a form? It's a mystery for many, but for residents of California, there's a new twist. Blue Shield of California recently disclosed that some of its custo

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