Ever since the Pixel 10 was released last year, Qi2 magnets have been a love-hate relationship – I love using them, but I hate that, somehow, the Pixel 10 is the only Android phone that has them. It’s crazy to me that no other Android brand has taken this feature seriously, and that we still […]
New Google Home speaker incoming? The Nest Mini and Nest Audio are suddenly hard to find
(Image credit: Future) What you need to know It looks like it might finally be time for some new smart speakers, as Google’s upcoming Home speaker with Gemini appears to be getting closer to launch. Alongside the Pixel 10 series launch last year, Google briefly teased a new Home smart speaker. The company hasn’t refreshed […]
I switched from Chrome to this underrated Android browser, and it completely fixed my mobile web lag
Published Jun 8, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT A huge part of what I do for a living involves using a web browser, and that’s a major reason I’m a bit skeptical about experimenting with them. I have a specific setup that works for me on Google Chrome, and I haven’t made any significant changes to it […]
Update for Apps Distributed in Texas – Latest News – Apple Developer
June 3, 2026 Due to a recent court ruling lifting an injunction on Texas law SB 2420, new Apple Accounts in Texas are now subject to the law, which introduced age assurance requirements for app marketplaces and developers. As previously announced, this includes age assurance and parent or guardian consent on behalf of minors under […]
Prioritizing Memory Efficiency: Essential Steps for Android 17
Posted by Alice Yuan, Developer Relations Engineer, Ajesh Pai, Developer Relations Engineer, and Fung Lam, Developer Relations Engineer While app performance is often equated with a smooth UI and fast start times, memory serves as the silent foundation upon which these visible metrics are built. It’s no secret that we’re seeing a shift where device […]