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WhatsApp working on Android notification bubble support instead of Facebook’s wonky ‘Chat Heads’

Bubbles” are an underrated part of Android notifications, with WhatsApp apparently working to add support just like another ...

I use Google Messages as my scratchpad, and it works better than I expected

Using Google Messages as a scratchpad works better because it doesn’t feel like a system I have to maintain. I’m already in ...

Samsung is ending Messages in July: 5 replacements I'd switch to now

Samsung is ending Messages in July: 5 replacements I'd switch to now ...

Google Messages is great — but these 5 features would make it so much better

Google Messages keeps learning new tricks, but there are still things it can't do. These are the features I want Google to ...

I tried Gemini, ChatGPT, and Claude for a month on Android, and I have a clear winner for you

ChatGPT still wins on personality. When I need a catchy title or a brand story that doesn’t sound like a corporate manual, ...

Tired of Gemini and ChatGPT? Claude now has your back with Spotify, Uber, and more connectors

Claude now connects to AllTrails, Uber, Spotify, Instacart, TripAdvisor, and more, bringing your everyday apps into a single ...

I didn’t expect this, but Gemini Notebooks made me rethink ChatGPT

Gemini’s new notebook feature, paired with NotebookLM, creates a smarter way to organize work — one that makes ChatGPT harder ...

The best sexting apps for more discreet chats in 2026

Signal is the best sexting app for most people, and it was a favorite among the experts I spoke with. This encrypted ...
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Quit Doomscrolling With These 5 Effective Tech Gadgets and Apps

Too much screen time can lead you to doomscroll. Try these expert-vetted tools to control time on your phone. Giselle Castro-Sloboda Fitness and Nutrition Writer I'm a Fitness & Nutrition writer for ...