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To say that the rollout of Android’s Find My Device network has been choppy would be putting it lightly. That being said, the network itself is still in its infancy, and it is something Android users have wanted for years. Given its potential, manufacturers have begun creating Find My Device products to work with the network as it evolves. The Pebblebee tags are examples of these products, and they have quietly debuted in the Google Store.

Google is now selling Pebblebee’s Find My Device trackers in its store

The Google Play Store is working on a Collections feature as a central hub for app discovery. The feature is still in development but appears to be getting closer to rolling out. Previously, it had been referred to as "Cubes." Collections will first become available in the US, with plans...

Google Play Store's yet-to-be-launched Cubes are now Collections

Google sometimes seems like a frenzied manic operation hastily building utility after utility without much thought given to UI design or overlapping features, but the same company also gave us gems like the Material Design language introduced with Android 12. Its own apps are fine examples with ever-evolving UIs, and Google Tasks also comes to mind. The latest development in that app ditches the bottom bar to move some optiosn around.

Google Tasks is replacing its bottom bar with something better

We're extremely proud of our focused and concise, but girthy(!) Android Police podcast this week. Motorola takes the stage with new Razrs that shine in the fit-and-finish department, but it's software and day-to-day performance that will always be the devilish details that follow. We give early impressions. Plus, rundowns on Google and Samsung having their summer events way too early. And a shout-out to Hamilton, Ontario. Congratulations, you're not Windsor.

The new Moto Razr has all the colors for the Android Police podcast

The Google Chrome browser offers features like tab management, extensions, online security, and more. It’s easy to lose track of time while scrolling through social media sites on your phone, laptop, or Chromebook. You can block specific URLs on the browser and reclaim your time. However, the process isn’t straightforward. This guide shows you how to block any website in Chrome.

How to block a website in Chrome

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Do you know anyone who has dual nature? Such two-faced zodiac signs are friendly but they gossip about others behind their backs. They can lie to you without batting an eyelid. However, detecting a two-faced person isn’t easy for everyone. They often compliment their friends when they achieve a goal or change their wardrobe. But they will make negative remarks about you to someone else. What other traits do two-faced people have?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Two-Faced

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

Major international outages are affecting Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile roaming data plans. The root cause is unclear, possibly related to carrier transitions from 2G/3G to 4G/5G. Carriers are working on fixes, but it's recommended to use Wi-Fi, VPNs, local SIM cards, or eSIMs as alternatives in the meantime. If you're...

AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile customers hit with major international roaming outage

Leaker Ice Universe claims the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra will be 8.4mm thick, 0.2mm thinner than the Galaxy S24 Ultra. Meanwhile, the Samsung design team is reportedly considering an updated design with rounded corners, similar to the ill-fated Galaxy Note 7. Recent rumors suggest the Galaxy S25 series could include...

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra could be thinner than we imagined

A lot of people won't buy YouTube Premium out of spite for Google's anti-consumer practices around the product — whether that's bending over backwards to block ad blockers or putting features that used to be free behind a paywall. One thing the company hasn't really tried is increasing the value proposition for Premium, but that's something it's finally doing this week. We've also seen Google make a seismic shift in its hardware release schedule in the past seven days, leading us to believe the Pixel 9 is coming months sooner than we had expected. Meanwhile, Samsung's getting ready for its next big hardware event, but the leakers are getting ready for the one after that.

Galaxy S25 rumor season starts right on time, but the Pixel 9 is coming early in this week's news

Google Messages is promoting RCS messaging on Android, with Apple also taking notice. Turning off RCS can limit features. Turning off RCS in Google Messages may result in lost access to group chats after 30 days - a major loss for users. A new full-screen prompt is being developed for...

Google Messages may soon show a warning before you switch off RCS

Samsung's Galaxy Watch FE offers some top-of-the-line features at a pocket-friendly price of $200. The watch comes in Black, Pink Gold, and Silver colorways, and is available for pre-order now. An LTE version will be available later this year. Last year's Galaxy Watch 6 is often on sale, and can...

Galaxy Watch FE pre-orders are finally live now

Google is pushing its Gemini AI model through a majority of its products, which means, you're seeing a lot of changes appear on the brand's desktop and mobile products. While users currently have access to Gemini directly from Chrome by accessing it from the browser's address bar, this experience isn't really all that the AI model has to offer.

Google Gemini running in Chrome is so fast it's hard to believe

Google TV adds 10 new FAST channels, increasing its curated collection to over 130. New ad-supported channels include FilmRise Western, ION+, and Noticias Telemundo Ahora. Google TV Network allows advertisers to target viewers on Google TV devices and smart TVs with ads. Google introduced FAST (Free Ad-Supported Television) channels to...

Google TV picks up 10 new free streaming channels

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The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 are expected to launch at the July 10th event. High-quality images leaked by Australian retailer Harvey Norman reveal color variants and design details. Improved hinges, wider cover screen, and smaller inner display crease are expected in Galaxy Z Fold 6. We've...

New images of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 leaked by online retailer

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California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

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What is more summery than an icy, sweet frozen drink? If the heat wave is getting to you, try whipping up this simple frozen strawberry lemonade. All you need is your choice of lemonade and some frozen strawberries. You can use store-bought lemonade, make your own from scratch, or a powdered version. As for strawberries, frozen ones are the easiest choice. If you'd rather use fresh, add at least two cups of ice until you reach a nice, frozen consistency.

2-Ingredient Frozen Strawberry Lemonade: Beat the Heat!

When was the last time we had a four-inch smartphone? Our thumbs can't reach the top of our phones nowadays, and most developers are focused on ease of use. Samsung's One UI subscribes to one of the best design ethos in the market, focusing on being comfortable and intuitive to use with one hand, but not all apps have followed suit.

5 big name apps that really need to follow One UI's lead

ChatGPT is an AI chatbot that responds to prompts for help with research, work, assignments, and more. You can access the service from your smartphone, tablet, and PC. It can also analyze documents, so you can upload your PDF files and ask ChatGPT to summarize the document or extract data. However, you can’t directly access this feature if you don’t have a ChatGPT Plus subscription. This guide shows you all the methods to feed a PDF to ChatGPT, whether you’re a paying subscriber or use the free version.

How to feed a PDF to ChatGPT

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Google Wallet can now save you from downloading crummy hotel apps

Say goodbye to lost hotel keys with Google Wallet's new digital key support for lodging venues. Easily upload your hotel key to Google Wallet to access...

Google Wallet can now save you from downloading crummy hotel apps

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