Can a smart launcher feel dumber just because it’s trying too hard to be “AI-first”? That is exactly what many Pixel owners are asking as Google’s Pixel Launcher search quietly morphs from snappy local tool into a front door for Gemini and online content. The change is rolling out to recent Pixels, and it says […]
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Android 15’s final Feature Drop is a wake-up call
Android 15’s final Feature Drop is the most exciting Pixel update this year, and that should make you a little angry. Google is stuffing more AI into your phone again, and this time it actually changes how you use your Pixel Feature Drop in daily life. But while the Android 15 Feature Drop brings real […]
OnePlus 13’s first update brings Gemini AI boost
I’ve been carrying the OnePlus 13 as my main phone for the last week, and the first big Android update landed midway through testing. Normally, early updates are boring stability patches. This one is slightly different: OnePlus is pushing on-device Google Gemini AI right out of the gate, plus the usual batch of camera and […]