WhatsApp betas give us an excellent idea about upcoming feature additions. While not all of them make it to the stable version of the app, features that are designed to improve existing functionality generally get the green light. Similarly, we recently came across a WhatsApp beta that revealed work on revamping how people search for new Channels with the help of categories. A follow-up update is now providing additional info on this front.

Messaging is an unnecessarily complicated thing. There are so many different apps we use to talk to different groups of people. For example, someone may text family members with Google Messages, talk to their friends on Facebook Messenger, use Discord to chat with a group of fellow hobbyists, and rely on Slack to talk to their co-workers. That's just one scenario in the messaging nightmare that is the modern world. Well, what if there was a way to simplify this?

In an intelligent home ecosystem, smart locks add an extra layer of security and convenience. The SwitchBot Smart Lock Pro aims to bring these to your home without breaking the bank, thanks to its attractive features and price point.

As you build your empire in Monopoly Go, you may suffer from some crushing defeats along the way. Monopoly Go is not a multiplayer game, but there are still ways for other players to spoil the fun. So to help you gain peace of mind, we will teach you all the ways to block someone in Monopoly Go, whether that is to unfriend them in the game or prevent them from demolishing your landmarks; there are some workarounds you can use while playing on your preferred gaming device. So, we've created a guide to teach everyone how to block someone on Monopoly Go.

Once upon a time, Chromecast was a great little device that offered users a better experience casting their favorite shows, movies, and videos. All seemed right with the world. But then Google, as it is wont to do, decided to make things worse for its customers. Sure, showing TV and movie recommendations makes sense, but now Chromecast with Google TV is playing product ads on the home page. With rumors of a new Chromecast with Google TV in the works, I can't help but wonder: is this product even for consumers anymore?

Android tablets are the perfect choice to play any of the best games on the Play Store. In 2024, there are more choices than ever. While all our favorite Android tablets have the hardware to handle light gaming, identifying the features suitable for gaming is difficult.

This week, Apple held its "Let Loose" iPad event. During the keynote, the Cupertino company revealed its refreshed iPad Air. Powered by the M2 chip, Apples new iPad Air will launch with both 11- and 13-inch models. I like Apple's approach to the midrange tablet, and I believe Google would be smart to replicate it for Pixel Tablet 2.

The Samsung Galaxy A35 is part of the companys popular Galaxy A-series, which has produced many excellent midrange and budget smartphones. Googles Pixel A-series has also done great in the midrange segment, and its Pixel 7a is well-liked among camera enthusiasts and anyone looking for a well-rounded smartphone. So how does the new Samsung midranger stack up against Googles Pixel 7a, which will only get cheaper now that the Pixel 8a has been revealed? Lets find out.

The Big Three US mobile carriers AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon are constantly at odds with each other, trying to outmaneuver and undercut their rivals with attractive pricing and promos. Although these brands spend big on marketing dollars, sometimes they can go a little overboard with their promises. A multistate investigation between 50 state attorneys general has now found that all three carriers practiced deceptive advertising to lure customers.

May is normally a busy month in the mobile realm, and this year it's shaping up to be even more hectic than usual. Google's I/O 2024 conference is set for next week perhaps the most important event in Android all year and hardware releases are ramping back up from their post-MWC lull. Add big moves from Apple, Microsoft, and OpenAI to that ingredients list, and you've got a recipe for mobile mayhem. Lots has happened this week, but we've got you covered with the five biggest headlines all in one place.