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Google’s November Pixel Drop delivers a substantial update to its smartphone line, extending Pixel‑11‑exclusive AI features to the Pixel 10 series. The rollout introduces Gemini Intelligence, enabling multi‑step tasks and personalized suggestions, and a new “Create My Widget” tool that generates home‑screen widgets from natural‑language prompts. Custom icon styles powered by Nano Banana AI are added, and Pixel Search expands to Pixel 6 and newer models. Pixel 11 users receive upgraded Gemini Call Screen and enhanced HiLight [...]

Samsung’s Galaxy S27 series redesign has leaked through a set of dummy units revealed by leaker Sonny Dickson. The Pro and Ultra models feature a full‑width camera island, abandoning the previously touted vertical array, and the Pro is noticeably smaller than the Ultra and the S27+. Ice Universe disputes the image, noting the absence of a fourth camera lens on both models, suggesting the dummies may reflect an earlier design. The leak underscores Samsung’s shift toward a [...]

Google confirmed at the Android Dev Summit 2026 that new Googlebook 2‑in‑1 detachable laptops will arrive “soon,” expanding the brand’s lineup beyond clamshells and convertibles. The detachables will let users separate the keyboard and use the screen as a standalone tablet, running the forthcoming Googlebook OS, an Android‑based platform that supports native Android apps and AI features. Lenovo is expected to be the first OEM to ship a successor to its budget‑friendly Chromebook Duet, rumored as the [...]

Samsung announced that more than 70 % of its 2027 flagship smartphone output will be devoted to the Galaxy S27 Ultra and the introduced Galaxy S27 Pro, sidelining the standard S27 and S27+ models. The company plans to produce roughly 18 million Ultra units, matching last year’s volume, while the S27 Pro will absorb about 7–8 million units from the 35 million‑target. This shift means roughly 20 % of sales that would have gone to the regular S27 or S27+ are expected to move [...]

Wyndham, a major hotel and resort operator, disclosed a cybersecurity breach after security researcher Robert Wiggins uncovered a hard‑coded password in the company’s Android app. The credential granted access to a Salesforce‑hosted database containing millions of customer records, including names, emails, member numbers, and login tokens. Wyndham revoked the exposed credential immediately and reported no evidence of unauthorized access. The company declined to disclose whether it would notify affected customers or file a regulatory notice. [...]

Walmart increased the price of every model in its Onn Google TV streamer lineup by $10, raising the starting price from $15 to about $40. The hike, announced quietly over several days, applies to all devices, from the 1080p stick to the Onn 4K Pro. The price jump follows a March adjustment and reflects rising component costs. Despite the increase, the streamers remain inexpensive compared to competitors, and the Onn-branded Google TV sets still launch at roughly

Leaks from SammyGuru show Samsung is still weighing camera configurations for the Galaxy S27 lineup, which includes the S27, S27+, S27 Pro and S27 Ultra. The base S27 and S27+ appear to retain the same 50‑megapixel main sensor and 12‑megapixel ultrawide unit used on the S23 series, while only the telephoto and selfie modules receive changes. The S27 Pro and Ultra are slated to debut a 200‑megapixel sensor, a 50‑megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 12‑megapixel telephoto shooter; [...]

Samsung is preparing to upgrade its Bixby assistant with AI‑agent capabilities in the upcoming One UI 9.5 release. Reports from SamMobile indicate Bixby can now create “actions,” allowing users to schedule automated tasks such as daily currency conversions. Users retain control with options to delete, pause, or pin actions, and a log may track activity. Early testing suggests future functions could include booking hotels and other services, potentially rolling out by 2027.