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Google Photos tries to save you from accidental edits in its latest shakeup
Google Photos is changing how you access editing tools on Android, moving features like Magic Eraser out of gesture controls and into menus.
Google will now sell you a refurbished Pixel 8a for $339
Google is expanding its refurbished offerings to include the midrange Pixel 8a, and also plans to sell refurb phones on Amazon.
9to5Mac Daily: March 31, 2026 – iOS 26.5 beta 1 changes, more
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts...
Samsung’s new app claims to alleviate motion sickness using sound
Listening to a 100Hz sine wave tone for just 60 seconds could reduce motion sickness symptoms for up to two hours.
Google introduces a new video generation model as OpenAI shutters Sora app
Google's introduced a new AI video generation model meant to let developers create artificial footage at lower prices.
Android Developer Verification Rollout Begins Ahead of September Enforcement
Google expands Android developer verification globally after September rollout, adding authentication and delays to sideloading to deter malware.
Iran warns major tech companies, including Apple, could become regional targets
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps added 18 major U.S. companies to its list of possible targets, following Tuesday's deadly strikes on Iranian citizens.
The Google Play Store has a serious problem with shady cast-to-TV apps
A new report claims that the cast-to-TV/screen mirroring category on the Google Play Store is flooded with sketchy apps.
Iran Reportedly Warns Apple is Among Potential Targets
In a Telegram post today, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned that Apple is among a list of major American companies that the country may target amid its ongoing conflict with the United States and Israel, according to CBS News. The report said the Telegram post listed 18 companies that Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps views as "legitimate targets," including Apple, Microsoft, Google, Meta, IBM, Cisco, Tesla, Boeing, Nvidia, J.P Morgan, and others.
Don't Like Your Gmail Email Address? You Can Finally Change It
Google today announced that you can finally change the Google Account email address that you use for Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Photos, Google Drive, and more, but this ability is only rolling out to U.S. accounts for now. The company did not indicate if or when this functionality will be available in other countries. You can switch to any available @gmail.com address, and your previous address will become an alias, ensuring that you retain ownership of your original email address.
Pixel 11 Pro renders show off more of that new camera bar design
The first CAD-based Pixel 11-series renders have started surfacing, and today we turn our attention to the Pixel 11 Pro.
Vertex AI Vulnerability Exposes Google Cloud Data and Private Artifacts
Unit 42 found excessive P4SA permissions in Vertex AI, enabling credential theft and cloud data exposure, increasing breach risk.
Google finally lets you ditch that embarrassing old Gmail username, here’s how to do it
Google is widely rolling out the ability to change your Google Account username in the US. Here is how to fix your embarrassing email.
Want to ditch Google Workspace? Proton just launched a fully encrypted alternative
Proton bundles its privacy-first tools into Workspace, adding encrypted, no-account video calls to challenge Zoom and Google.
4 old Google Pixel phones still worth buying in 2026, and the one you should skip
If you're looking to save money by buying an older Google Pixel phone, there are 4 great options out there, and one you should skip.
This 2nd-Gen Google TV Stick brings a faster CPU and AV1 decoding
Xiaomi's 2nd-Gen Google TV Stick brings HD video playback on a budget.
Walmart’s next Onn device could replace your ageing Chromecast with Google TV
Walmart doesn't offer an Onn TV stick with 4K support, but a new leak has revealed this upcoming model. Here's what you should expect.
Google just made wireless emergency alerts way more useful on Android
A new map view in Wireless Emergency Alerts will let you quickly see the affected area and your location.
Android’s new developer verification rollout begins, sideloading changes are next
Google says the new advanced sideloading flow will launch in August, followed by a wider global rollout.
Apple Leans Into Little Finder Guy With New TikTok Videos
When promoting the MacBook Neo, Apple found a surprise hit with a tiny anthropomorphized version of the Mac Finder icon, which people have taken to calling Little Finder Guy. Little Finder Guy starred in some of Apple's early March TikTok videos, and Apple is now targeting Finder fans with a trio of new videos. Three tutorials on Apple's TikTok account star Little Finder Guy. Videos feature Stacks on the Mac desktop, ring light for video apps, and dictation.
Google Drive has some new tricks to help if you get hit by a ransomware attack
Google Drive can now detect ransomware activity and help restore your files, though full protection depends on your plan.
Apple Intelligence Accidentally Goes Live in China Before Regulatory Approval
Apple accidentally started rolling out Apple Intelligence features in China before receiving regulatory approval, reports Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Some Chinese users began seeing Apple Intelligence features listed as available and active in the Settings app on their iPhones, but Apple made no formal announcement. Gurman says that Apple is not planning to launch the feature imminently, and that its availability was a mistake. Apple has since removed the Apple Intelligence features.
Google TV Streamer still 20% off, but not for long!
Grab a Gogole TV Streamer while you can! This deal should end tomorrow night, so you need to make up your mind soon.