vivo has officially begun teasing its next-generation foldable smartphone, the vivo X Fold6. Senior vivo executives have started revealing key details about the device on Weibo, offering an early look at what to expect. Meanwhile, real-world images of the vivo X Fold6 have surfaced online after the device was allegedly spotted in the wild. According […]
Hate Gemini on Google Home? Here’s how to go back to Google Assistant
Before getting started, exit the Public Preview program to ensure that you do not receive Gemini in your new Home (as long as Gemini remains optional): Next, set up a new Home within Google Home: Once you have your new Home set up, you need to methodically factory reset and remove your smart home devices […]
Android Auto’s best feature is buried where most drivers never look
Published Jun 8, 2026, 7:01 AM EDT A seasoned mechanical design engineer turned tech reporter and reviewer, Chandraveer brings more than four years of consumer tech journalism experience to the table, with bylines at Android Police and iPhoneHacks. He’s written about everything from UI and UX changes across various apps to emerging software and AI trends. […]
WWDC 2026 has officially arrived, with Apple set to kick off its annual developer conference with its opening keynote at 10 a.m. Pacific Time today.
Apple will announce its latest software updates, including iPadOS 27, macOS 27, watchOS 27, tvOS 27, and visionOS 27. Could there also be a surprise or two in store? Below, we recap five key talking points heading into WWDC 2026: Stay tuned for in-depth coverage of all of Apple’s announcements today. We also have a […]
There’s a devious new free phone scam, to add to the lengthy list
‘Free phone’ scams are becoming increasingly common, and there’s now a new one to watch out for. With this version, a brand new phone is left on your doorstep and – unusually – the scammer didn’t use your money to buy it. This is just the latest in a long line of scams involving new […]
Seriously, how do we not have more Android phones with Qi2 yet?
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 […]