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Amazon's Alexa+ is here and it aims to one-up Google Gemini
Early access to Amazon's new agentic AI launches today in the UK. Here's what you can expect from Alexa+News
Every Android phone is getting a free performance upgrade
Google has announced that a new optimisation technique is boosting Android phone performance for everyoneNews
Google's March Pixel Drop just broke the Always-on Display
Pixel 10 and Pixel 9 users are reporting Always-on Display freeze-ups following the March Pixel Drop upgradeNews
One of Android’s most popular games is returning
Epic has confirmed that Fortnite is returning to Android phones and you only have hours to waitNews
The biggest Google Maps update in years is coming
Thanks to Immersive Navigation, driving will be less stressful. And Gemini integration means you can now ask conversational questions about your routeUpdated
These apps are secretly stealing your data – delete them now
Many apps collect far more data than they need. Find out which ones are too information-hungry and how to keep your data safeNews
Samsung One UI 9 is here – sort of
The next full version of Samsung's Android skin is here in its first development buildNews
Google Play Store gaming just got some big upgrades
Gaming on Android devices and PC just got a lot better with Game Trials, AI help, and cross-platform purchasesNews
Parents can now take control of their kids' WhatsApp accounts
WhatsApp is rolling out a new way of keeping your children safer on the messaging platformNews
Google's warning over battery-draining Android apps
Tired of downloading apps that drain your phone's battery? Now there's a way to spot them in advanceFeature
I used Gemini to design the perfect Android phone
With Nano Banana 2, Google has taken a major leap forward. The proof? This new Android phone design took just one simple promptFeature
Stock Android vs manufacturer skins: What’s the real difference?
There's more to choosing a phone than hardware. Each brand has its own take on stock Android software, and some skins will suit you more than othersHow-To
6 things you didn't know your Google Pixel 10 Pro could do
Want to hear your own voice speaking fluent French or Spanish? The Pixel 10 Pro has all kinds of cool, hidden features. Use this guide to enjoy themNews
Pixel 10 and Galaxy S26 owners just gained the first genuine AI assistant
Google Gemini has just added a beta feature that lets it order you a taxi or a takeaway meal, but only on certain Pixel 10 and Galaxy S26 phones in some marketsNews
WhatsApp: Group chats are getting this long-overdue feature
Joining a group chat is about to get much easier now that WhatsApp has added this often-requested featureHow-To
I’m an iPhone expert – tweak these settings on your iPhone 17 now
Whether you're new to iPhones or a long-time user who's just bought any of the iPhone 17 models, these are the iOS 26 tricks that pros useNews
Samsung teases its own Pixel Studio ahead of Galaxy S26 launch
The Samsung Galaxy S26 looks set to introduce the company's own Pixel Studio-style AI image editing suiteNews
Samsung uses AI to show off big Galaxy S26 Ultra camera feature
A recent teaser video showcasing a new Samsung camera feature is causing quite a stirNews
New Gov online child safety plan with "no free pass"
The UK Government is planning a major clampdown on tech companies and social media apps in a bid to bolster online child safetyFeature















