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Google Assistant is officially being shown the door, and Gemini is sneaking in through the back. As early access opens for users, adding Gemini to Google Home requires signing up – here’s how.

Threads launched a new feature that allows for more expression. “Ghost posts” let you post disappearing content to Threads that automatically vanishes from everyone’s feed 24 hours later, just like Instagram stories. Here’s how to create them.

Do Not Disturb will block everyone and everything unless you tell your Pixel not to, including important contacts. Here’s how to whitelist certain people and add them to your allowlist so they can reach you while Do Not Disturb is active.

The Pixel 10 hit store shelves with Android 16 QPR1, which alters how lock screen notifications are presented. If you’re not used to it, the sudden change can be a little disorienting. The new “compact” and “full” views are now available, and this guide will help you choose the right one.

Wake up! Google I/O is today, starting with a keynote that should offer up a ton of news and information on what Google is working on currently. The keynote will be held live and streamed globally. Here’s how to watch the Google I/O 2025 keynote.

In a change to how Google Photos shares images, a new “Quick Edit” page appears before sharing options appear. Here’s how to disable that page for quicker sharing.

Google Wallet introduced something called ID pass in late 2024. The new feature allows users to add their US passport to Google Wallet like a digital ID, and it provides some convenient benefits even if you don’t plan on using it all of the time.

It takes some effort on every Galaxy device to tune notifications so that we don’t become bombarded with alerts at all waking moments. One UI 7 provides an avenue for that, as well as other advanced options to ensure you’re seeing the alerts you actually care about and none you don’t. This quick guide will take you through those settings.

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How to install Epic Games for monthly free Android titles

Epic Games has recently begun offering free games for Android — something it’s been famous for doing on PC. This guide will take you through installing the Epic Games on Android, since it isn’t as easy as downloading it from the Google Play Store.

Samsung’s newest flagships all carry SoCs that are capable of processing AI, thanks to a capable NPU. Still, a lot of Galaxy AI workloads are processed on the cloud. For security-conscious users, it might be a good idea to enable on-device processing only. Here’s how.

One UI 7 did a lot to bring Samsung’s phones up to a new standard, and some cool little features that usually fly under the radar are included in that. One UI 7 lets you change your power button shortcut to much more than a launcher for a handful of Samsung apps, like changing Modes in an instant. Here’s how it works.

By default, your Quick Settings and notifications are available on separate pages in One UI 7’s dropdown menu. If you’re not a fan of that design, you can change it to a one-page setup where notifications and Quick Settings are on the same page. This quick guide will explain how to do so.

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Here’s what hardware you need to run YouTube TV

YouTube TV wants to be your cable replacement, but the entry commitment is much easier than what cable companies require. That includes the hardware needed for YouTube TV.

Google has adjusted how the Pixel can be customized for those with color blindness. The color correction tool lets you choose a range of colors and intensity on Google’s Pixel devices, fully fine-tuning the Pixel’s display to your preference.

One UI 7 introduced an odd change for Galaxy phones. Instead of the app drawer pages we’ve been so accustomed to on Galaxy phones, Samsung actually switched back to an endlessly scrolling grid of apps. If you don’t like this adjustment, here’s how you can change it back.

One UI 6 Watch, while delayed for most modern Galaxy Watch models, has a lot to offer. The health suite brings a new custom workout tool, which completely changes how functional the exercise page actually is. This quick guide will bring you through setting up custom routines on your Galaxy Watch.

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Here’s every major streaming service on Google TV that offers a student discount

There are plenty of streaming services available through Google TV and other Android devices, but to subscribe to every one of them at full price would cost a fortune. Here is our list of major streaming services on Google TV that offer some sort of a student discount.

Google’s Gemini has become a valid replacement for Google Assistant, and on top of offering answers to your burning questions only AI can answer, the model has the ability to integrate a fair few apps for a wider helping hand. That’s made possible by Gemini extensions.

Foldables phones are no longer a new concept; and they’ve reached a developmental point that puts them in the hands of more users. The Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Pixel 9 Pro Fold, for example, are two high-end options, but they need to be maintained to last for years. This quick guide will lay out a few tips for caring for your foldable Android phone.

Pixel devices running Android 15 have a new feature that will dismiss notifications across other devices when viewed or manually dismissed on one phone or tablet. This quick guide will show you how it works.

Some games set a limit on frame rates, leaving you with a stuttering 60fps experience when your device can handle 120fps. Android 15 lets you disable that default frame rate; here’s how.