If you're in the market for a premium Android smartphone, Sony might not be the first brand that comes to mind. However, despite the challenges, Sony is not giving up on the smartphone game and has some exciting new products in the works. As we've previously reported, Sony is gearing up to unveil its latest flagship, the Xperia 1 VI, at an event on May 17. The phone's specifications have already been leaked, giving us a tantalizing glimpse into what Sony has in store for us with its upcoming flagship.

Google recently performed a mass roll-out of a feature iPhones have sported for years. After nearly a year of waiting, its Find My Device network has finally gone live, enlisting the help of Android users worldwide to track lost or stolen items.

Since Instagram is all about visuals, the plain background of your DMs might seem bland. The social media app lets you change the theme to spice things up. You can choose from various patterns and colors that match your aesthetic and customize the appearance of your messages based on who youre chatting with. This guide shows you how to change your Instagram theme on a budget Android phone, a flagship device, or an iPhone.

Word macros are one-click marvels that automate repetitive tasks in Microsoft Word. If you are tired of going through the same routine while drafting documents, create macros and finish your tasks quickly. Word macros save mouse clicks and keyboard strokes in VBA (Visual Basic for Applications). It may sound complex at a glance, but it isn't. Microsoft made it easy to write macros without any programming knowledge.

If you're in the market for some of the best fitness trackers, display-equipped devices like the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 tend to be among the top recommendations. However, displays are distracting, they leech away battery life, and, if you're fashion conscious, may not necessarily fit your style.

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra might not be a massive upgrade over its predecessor, the Galaxy S23 Ultra, but its among the best Android smartphones you can buy today. It has a titanium frame with Gorilla Armor, making it one of the most durable Galaxy devices in the series. Still, it has a glass display and overall design, and it can still scratch and crack open.

Samsung's Galaxy Watch lineup is one of the strongest out in 2024, with its headlining Galaxy Watch 6 and Galaxy Watch 6 Classic being some of the best smartwatches you can purchase this year if you're using an Android smartphone. While the lineup offers something for everyone, if you're aiming for the top picks, then they won't come cheap, being the brand's latest and greatest.

For a while now, Google has been the dominant player in search engines, handling almost every search worldwide. But lately, it's been seriously challenged by Microsoft's Bing, which got a boost from ChatGPT in its AI chatbot department. Now, with OpenAI stepping up, Google might have more competition than ever. Rumors about OpenAI working on its own search engine have been floating around, and it looks like it's about to become a reality in less than a week.

Magic Compose uses generative AI to suggest responses to text messages. It launched in May 2023 but is only available in a limited capacity through the Google Messages app. Unlike the Pixel 8's AI features, it isn't limited to specific devices. We show you how to activate and use Magic Compose in Google Messages and how to sign up to test the feature. While it's available on any device, we recommend the Google Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro for the best AI experience.

Admittedly, the best Android tablets are nowhere close to delivering the same experience as iPads. But Google has been working hard to bridge that gap, optimizing the OS for both foldables and tablets. While last year's Android 14 was light on tablet-focused changes, it did introduce several useful usability, performance, and security features. Turns out, Google also made a small change to vastly improve the multitasking experience on tablets running Android 14.