Stories by Michael Simon

Google makes it safer to text on Android phones, but end-to-end encryption is still MIA

Google has announced two new features for Android Messages: Verified SMS and spam protection.

Google first ‘Pixel feature drop’ enhances Photos, Call Screen, Duo, RAM

Google is rolling out its first-ever 'Pixel feature drop," which includes enhancements to Photos, Call Screen, Duo, memory management, and more.

Hallelujah! Notes and lists are finally coming to Google Assistant

After promising it for years, Google is finally bringing proper support for lists and notes to Google Assistant.

Why the Snapdragon 765, not the 865, will make the biggest impact on 2020 Android phones

Qualcomm unveiled a second chip alongside its splashy 865 and it might make a bigger impact on the 2020 Android phone landscape.

Google's latest messaging service is basically DMs for Photos

Google is rolling out a new messaging service for sharing, liking, and commenting on photos inside the Photos app.

Google starts the countdown clock on Cloud Print, gives users a year to find an alternative

Google is killing yet another beloved service: Cloud Print.

iPhone 11 vs Android’s best: An underdog does just enough to take down the champ

Apple pulled out all the stops with the iPhone 11, cutting the price and adding a second camera, but a small company that most people have never heard of is the 2019 champion.

Upgrading to a 5G phone: When's the right time?

With 5G expanding to more cities and more phones, we'll help you decide when to upgrade your 4G handset.

Google is turning on RCS for all in Android Messages as everyone wonders what took so long

Google has announced that it will be bringing RCS to Android Messages users in the United States, and we can all rejoice.

The new Motorola razr preys on your 2004 nostalgia (and 2019 FOMO) with a $1,500 folding clamshell

Motorola has revised its RAZR phone for 2019 with a folding display and $1,500 price tag.

If you're not seeing the new Google Assistant on your Pixel 4, here's how to fix it

Even of you have the Google Pixel 4, the new Google Assistant might still be in hiding. Here's how to find it.

Seriously, Google, where’s the November Security Update for my Pixel 4?

Google says it might take weeks for the November Security Update to reach the Pixel 4. That's not good enough

With the App Defense Alliance, Google Play Protect might actually keep malware off your phone

Google has announced a new alliance to augment its inadequate Play Protect malware detection system.

Here’s why Google’s Fitbit purchase is worth every penny—even if we never get a Pixel Watch

Google's purchase of Fitbit may bring about a whole line of Made by Google wearables, but that's not the main draw here.

The best Pixel 4 feature is coming to older phones—and it has nothing to do with the camera

Google has confirmed that the Pixel 4's Recorder app is coming to older Pixel phones.