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Want a new Android phone? ZDNET has tested the very best that money can buy and ranked the top models from Samsung, OnePlus, Google, and more.

Google's first Pixel feature drop of 2023 is official. Here's what's new

Your Pixel phone and Pixel Watch are gaining new features with the first feature drop of the year.

March 13, 2023 by Jason Cipriani in Mobility

Google releases second Android 14 developer preview, inching closer to public beta

So far, there haven't been any groundbreaking features in Android 14, but that's likely to change over the next few months.

March 8, 2023 by Jason Cipriani in Google

Google One brings VPN feature to more plans, adds dark web monitoring for personal info

Google will now monitor the dark web for your personal information and alert you if it's found.

March 8, 2023 by Jason Cipriani in Google

Here's when Google I/O 2023 kicks off

The countdown to Google's annual developer conference starts now. Here's everything you need to know.

March 8, 2023 by Jason Cipriani in Mobility

How to find files faster in Google Drive

If you frequently find yourself searching through Google Drive, make use of this handy trick to make the task more efficient.

March 7, 2023 by Jack Wallen in Productivity

The best security camera deals right now

Looking for some extra peace of mind at home but don't want to pay full price? You can trust ZDNET to watch out for the best security camera deals available throughout the year.

March 7, 2023 by Maria Diaz in Home Security

The 29 best Amazon deals available right now: Samsung, HP, Logitech, and more

Amazon is one of the best places to shop for deals. Score big savings on top tech items.

March 3, 2023 by Rebecca Isaacs in Amazon

Google's Pixel Watch can now detect if you fall: How to turn it on

Google insists the new fall detection feature will avoid false alarms, 'thanks to our machine learning algorithms and rigorous testing.'

February 28, 2023 by Stephanie Condon in Smart Watches

How to change the Chrome Downloads location on ChromeOS and why you should

If you download important files from the internet to your Chromebook, there's a configuration option you'll want to consider.

February 28, 2023 by Jack Wallen in Google

Check out all these new features coming to Android

The Google Keep note-taking app is getting an upgrade, as Google rolls out a package of new Android features.

February 27, 2023 by Stephanie Condon in Android

Google Pixel's Magic Eraser is finally coming to iPhones (and other Android phones)

Magic Eraser is arguably Google's most highly-touted camera feature of recent years. Now, other phone users can get in on the action, as long as they meet one requirement.

February 24, 2023 by June Wan in Smartphones

Microsoft: This is how we integrated ChatGPT-style tech into Bing search

Microsoft explains how it 'grounded' the GPT language model behind Bing Chat with Bing search results.

February 24, 2023 by Liam Tung in Artificial Intelligence

Can't find Google Chrome's new battery and memory saver features? Do this

Google finally rolls out memory and energy saver features to all. But some people can't find the settings.

February 22, 2023 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Services & Software

This Android security risk is often overlooked. Google wants that to change

There's been an increase in cyberattacks targeting Android smartphone firmware. Google has a plan to improve defenses.

February 22, 2023 by Danny Palmer in Security

With this Google Chrome update, the browser should stop draining your battery life

Google is now rolling out new Energy Saver and Memory Saver modes for Chrome.

February 20, 2023 by Stephanie Condon in Operating Systems