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The AI-based features are rolling out to Pixel 6 or newer first but will soon be expanded to other Android devices, Google says.

By Jibin Joseph
A photo of Pixel 9 Pro smartphones in Hazel, Obsidian, Porcelain, and Rose Quartz.

Looking for Control-Alt-Delete on a MacBook? Here's how to rid yourself of a frozen app.

By Jason Cohen
macos spinning pinwheel of death

You've probably already picked a side, but is it the right one? Here's how Apple and Google's mobile operating systems stack up on 14 key features.

By Michael Muchmore  & Gabriel Zamora
Android vs. iOS

Plus, download web content directly to Google Drive and Google Photos.

By Jibin Joseph
A photo of the Google Chrome logo displayed on a smartphone.

The attackers are using Google's Flutter platform to make malicious crypto apps that can ultimately grant remote access to a victim's Mac.

By Kate Irwin
A gray Macbook on a white marble surface with pink backdrop behind.

Instead, Microsoft will prompt you to use Outlook.

By Kate Irwin
Windows 10's Built-In Mail App

Impacted users may need to resync their phone's connection to iCloud to recover the lost files.

By Will McCurdy
Notes app collage

Your iPhone's camera has a dizzying array of settings. Our expert breaks down how to improve your images with the Camera Control button, Portrait Mode, Live Photos, and more.

By Lance Whitney
iPhone photography

The rewrite tool will generate three versions of your highlighted text at a time. In Paint, generative fill will let you add different objects or visual effects in a selected area.

By Kate Irwin
Paint app open showing tools, colors, and image of an AI-generated castle on green hills and blue sky with clouds like Windows XP default background.

The Eye Tracking accessibility feature follows the movement of your eyes as you gaze at the screen, select items, and activate controls.

By Lance Whitney
collage of eyes looking around an iphone in a person's hand

The camera-focused button on Apple's newest smartphones takes some getting used to, but with these tips, you'll be firing off pics in no time.

By Lance Whitney
hand holding iphone 16 with camera open

Beta screenshots show the option to upgrade to ChatGPT Plus from within iOS.

By Jibin Joseph
A photo of the new Siri logo with Apple and OpenAI logos in the background.

Apple's Calculator app does more than help you calculate tips. With the latest OSes, it launches on iPad and lets you create a Math Note for more complex problems, among other things.

By Lance Whitney
iphone sitting on a desk with calculator app open
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iOS 18 brings impressive AI features, RCS functionality, journaling, and interface customization features to the iPhone, though a major Siri update is still in the works.

By Gabriel Zamora
Apple iOS 18 Logo

Recall was previously delayed until October. Now, Microsoft says the feature is getting some final tweaks and will start testing it in December.

By Kate Irwin
Recall feature open on Windows showing a search bar and a result for a recipe about Goat Cheese Arugula Pizza.

Other news for Android developers includes more AI assistance in coding and more frequent software development kit updates.

By Rob Pegoraro
A collage of screengrabs shows Google Play's new full-screen video format, its cart-abandonment reminder, and its search suggestions

Individual users can extend support for one year, but will only receive critical security updates.

By Jibin Joseph
A screenshot of the Windows 10 home page.

The malware can infiltrate Android devices through malicious apps installed using APKs.

By Jibin Joseph
Close-up on Android phone showing home screen in man's hands in dark room.

AI-powered Apple Intelligence offers writing tools to help you proofread, rewrite, and summarize text in Mail, Messages, Notes, Pages, and other apps.

By Lance Whitney
apple intelligence writing tools on a phone screen

Apple's iOS 18.1 brings noticeable Siri improvements on supported devices, but the changes are not yet revolutionary enough to compete with other AI chatbots.

By Emily Dreibelbis Forlini
siri glowtime event