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Gemini Go Rollout to Android Go Devices Signals Google Assistant’s Final Chapter

Guest Writer — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:04:35 +0000

Google has announced that Gemini Go is now rolling out to Android Go devices which replaces Assistant G Gemini Go is a streamlined version of Gemini that is designed to say connected and get things done. They confirmed that it replaces Assistant Go, which is what the devices have been using for years. Google […]

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Smartphone Shipments in Kenya Fall Significantly in Q1 2026 – Report

Guest Writer — Wed, 27 May 2026 19:00:08 +0000

Kenya is among the noted African countries that recorded a reduction in smartphone shipments according to a report by Omdia. According to the company, smartphone shipments in Kenya fell 16% due to rising retail prices which forced people to keep their smartphones for longer. Kenya was not the only country that recorded decline in smartphone […]

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Full List of Android Phones Compatible With AirDrop

Guest Writer — Thu, 14 May 2026 21:17:17 +0000

Google announced last year that they were able to reverse engineer the ability for Android devices to AirDrop to Apple devices. They promised that this will be available to more devices outside the Pixel line, and now we have the full list. Android devices that support AirDrop Samsung Galaxy S26 series Google Pixel 10 series, […]

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Everything Google Announced During the Android 17 Reveal

Guest Writer — Tue, 12 May 2026 20:13:57 +0000

Google has officially unveiled Android 17, and this year’s update feels less like a normal software refresh and more like Google’s biggest attempt yet to turn Android into a fully AI-powered ecosystem. From phones and cars to browsers and smart widgets, nearly every major announcement during the Android showcase revolved around Gemini Intelligence, Google’s new […]

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Apple Leaves Android Brands Playing Catch-Up in New Report

Guest Writer — Tue, 05 May 2026 18:00:36 +0000

Apple Inc. has tightened its grip on the global smartphone market, outpacing Android rivals in the latest industry research that highlights a growing dominance in both sales and revenue. According to a new report by Counterpoint Research, global smartphone revenues grew by 8 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, driven largely by strong […]

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WhatsApp Working on Repositioning Channels Within The App

Guest Writer — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:00:06 +0000

WhatsApp Channels is one of the most polarizing sections of the popular messaging app. You can find a channel about anything, but its worst quality is its positioning. Thankfully, WhatsApp is working on a fix. According to WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is working on a feature that will introduce channels in your regular chat list. “WhatsApp is working on […]

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Google Testing a New Way of Finding Videos on YouTube

Guest Writer — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:10:14 +0000

We have used web 2 social apps like YouTube the same way for years: We type what we want to see or watch then wait to see the best guesses. It has gotten way better over time but well, Google wants to change all that. Apparently, Google is testing a new feature called Ask YouTube. This is […]

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Samsung Pushes Update to Midrange and Budget Galaxies

Guest Writer — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:41:12 +0000

We are still in April and Samsung has decided to expand their April 2026 update to more Galaxy devices, with a focus on the low end. Samsung is pushing their April 2026 Security Update to their midrange and low-end devices which include: Galaxy A35 Galaxy A26 Galaxy A25 Galaxy A07 5G Galaxy A07 4G […]

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Samsung Retains Top Spot in Global Smartphone Shipments Amid Memory Constraints

Guest Writer — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:47:51 +0000

IDC has released their quarterly mobile phone tracker and they report Samsung has retained their top spot in regards to smartphone shipments. Samsung had a 3.6% YoY increase in shipments compared to last year. IDC attributes this to strong demand for the new Galaxy S26 Ultra and the earlier release of the mid-range A series […]

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Rumoured Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro Could Render the Plus Useless

Guest Writer — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:24:58 +0000

Samsung is rumoured to have a new Galaxy S27 Pro which would slot in between the flagship Ultra and the Plus models. According to ET News, this new variant will not have the S-Pen like the Ultra but will inherit its Privacy Display, which we saw with the Galaxy S26 Ultra. This tech is really cool because […]

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