Peopleimages/Getty Images No generation can escape criticism and stereotypes, and Generation Z is certainly no different. This is not to say that all general claims made about Gen Z are based in truth. For example, because Gen Z tech users grew up texting, a common belief is that Gen Z will do just about anything to avoid talking on the phone. However, based on the results of a recent YouGov survey, it appears that Gen Z is more comfortable with phone calls than some would have assumed. That said, who…
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Apple announced a series of new App Store features last week, including personalized app recommendations and expanded tools for developers to market their apps. The most visible change to users is Personalized Collections, a new discovery feature that presents app and game recommendations tailored to individual interests and behaviors. Next to each recommendation, new “App Notes” explain why a specific app appears. Collections may appear in the Apps, Games, and Search tabs and will evolve over time as users’ download and usage patterns change. Apple says the feature is now available in English in the US, with other languages and…
Karlis Dambrans/Shutterstock With so many Android updates and Pixel Drops, some Pixel UI features go unnoticed unless you’re actively looking for them. Turns out there’s a handy, hidden tool built into the Pixel UI in the app switcher window. Essentially, there’s a “Select” button you can press below an application that lets you divide interactive content into parts or sections based on the current window; you can then choose any selectable section and copy and paste it into another application, or even choose which parts to search on the web.…
TY Lim/Shutterstock Driving can be stressful in the age of smart devices, especially when it comes to juggling navigation, music and incoming messages. Fumbling with a touchscreen while trying to monitor the road is a recipe for disaster for drivers, passengers and others on the road. Luckily, there are integrations like Android Auto that can handle all of this for users while they focus on the road. Google recently updated Android Auto to integrate its Gemini AI model into a driver’s automotive ecosystem. This means users don’t need to keep…
Karlis Dambrans/Shutterstock Google has a very solid lineup of budget phones that look a lot like its main Pixel models. The company refers to these powerful mid-range smartphones as the Pixel A series, which you’ll see with a lowercase “a” next to the numbered name. While they look and sometimes feel the same as their older flagship siblings, there are enough differences to justify the price difference, making them cheaper than the basic entry-level alternative mainline. The simplest comparison is to the Samsung Fan Edition (FE) phones. Usually, Pixel A…
Apple still holds some of its iOS 27 cards close to its chest. Beyond the next teasers presented at WWDC 2026, BloombergMark Gurman of reported that there would be three more unannounced features coming with iOS 27. In the To light up newsletter, Gurman said Apple was working on a new watch face, a customizable Camera app, and features for third-party chatbots within Siri. Gurman said he doesn’t know why these features weren’t shown, but some of them are confirmed because they already exist in the developer beta for iOS 27. According to Gurman, a new watch face will likely…
Georgeclerk/Getty Images Google Pixels updated to at least Android 16 can take advantage of new Pixel Launcher customization options (something exclusive to Pixel phones that iPhones can’t replicate) that add a little extra spice to your home screen. You can change icon styles in ways that differ significantly from the current predefined options. These custom packs use AI to generate icons that can be applied system-wide for Google Pixel 6 models and later. Although some packs allow you to edit the prompt to change colors, you can see it after…
VGV MEDIA/Shutterstock It’s reasonable to expect that a specific phone model will have the same features regardless of which country you buy it in. But for the Pixel 10 line, this is not the case. While international versions of the Pixel 10, 10 Pro, and 10 Pro XL include the physical SIM card slot, as usual for the company’s smartphone lineup, the US phones ditch the slot and fully embrace eSIM for the first time. Other phone brands sell their products with slight variations in specifications depending on region. For…
VGV MEDIA/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Google’s Pixel series of smartphones has expanded in recent years to include devices at different budgets. If you want a cheap phone that doesn’t break the bank, the company’s A-series phones are perfect, like the Pixel 10a, which starts at $499. Other models available in the company’s latest Pixel series include the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold. If you’re weighing your options and have narrowed down the list to…
wisely/Shutterstock When you get a new Android phone and boot it up for the first time, the operating system should prepare for your experience. This mainly involves connecting to the network, downloading system updates, and customizing your user settings. Fortunately, one of the new features added to Android phones in 2026 was a simplified and significantly improved device setup process. This may still take a little time, but even once finished, you may want to tinker around a bit before getting started. There are a variety of options you may…