Nickolas Diaz
Nickolas is always excited about tech and getting his hands on it. Writing for him can vary from delivering the latest tech story to scribbling in his journal. When Nickolas isn't hitting a story, he's often grinding away at a game or chilling with a book in his hand.
Latest articles by Nickolas Diaz

The Pixel 9 camera bump is massive. Google's design director explains why
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Big & Proud Google's Director of Design for the Pixel phones discussed why the Pixel 9's camera visor is so large.

Verizon preloaded Pixel phones with an unsafe app, but Google is fixing it
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It needs to go Researchers reported a severe vulnerability on Pixel phones caused by a Verizon demo app.

Next year's Samsung Galaxy phones are tipped to get big changes, starting with the S25 Ultra
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Currently Scrolling Another round of Galaxy S25 Ultra leaks suggested the device's aspect ratio and other elements could sport changes.

Finally, 'Zoom Enhance' brings finer details to the Pixel 8 Pro
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Analyzing... Google announced that its "Zoom Enhance" feature is finally ready to debut on a few Pro model Pixel phones.

A surprisingly tough Pixel 9 Pro XL survives a gruesome durability gauntlet
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Stronger, faster, XL The Pixel 9 Pro XL went through the durability gauntlet and surprises in one crucial area.

You can't buy the original Pixel Fold right now, but Google says it'll return
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Don't worry Google delivered a statement to Android Central about the availability of certain past-gen Pixels.

Google's AI Overviews pick up a 'save' feature as it expands to more countries
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Info at the ready Google's latest update involved AI Overviews, which gained a few new features amid an expansion.

Google Meet gets a fresh makeover with on-the-go calling and 'stacked' effects
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Meet wherever Google detailed an overhaul inline for its video calling app on mobile devices.

The US could break up Google following search antitrust monopoly ruling
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These choices bear weight The U.S. Department of Justice is reportedly mulling over the idea of breaking up Google.

The final Android 15 beta rolls out as Google teases its first QPR test
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Is it finally happening? Google pushed its last Android 15 beta update to Pixel testers amid the software's first QPR details.

'Audio Search' feature for Google's Circle to Search is revealed in early demo
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Let it play Google plans to bring "audio search" to Circle to Search, which gets detailed in an early demo.

The Pixel Watch 3 has a new life-saving feature, and Google explains how it works
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Pixel on the pulse Google explained its Loss of Pulse detection feature for the Pixel Watch 3 and how it came to be.

Google's reimagined Android grabs new Gemini updates and Pixel 9 exclusives
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More for everyone During Google's hardware event, the company detailed several updates for Gemini users to know.

The $229 Pixel Buds Pro 2 feature a new Tensor A1 chip for improved ANC, beefy audio
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Dive into sound Google debuted the Pixel Buds Pro 2 during its summer hardware event.

Google pops Gemini into Meet to 'take notes' for recaps and summaries
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Life made easy Google detailed a new Gemini feature Meet that'll help users take notes effortlessly.

Samsung simplifies Link to Windows app mirroring in One UI 6.1.1
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Ask once Samsung's One UI 6.1.1 software improves the app mirroring experience for Galaxy devices.

Huawei's tri-fold phone breaks cover, spotted with its former CEO
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Caught ya Social media posts claimed to have spotted Huawei's tri-fold phone in public.

Google Authenticator redesign adds a 'Privacy screen' lock and search
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Got the codes The Google Authenticator app started picking up a redesign that includes new features for Android.

Google's Wear OS 5.1 reportedly runs an entirely new version of Android
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Consistency? A supposed insider claimed that Google has started testing a Wear OS 5 update based on Android 15.

Google Photos 'Collections' tab update rolls out, reorganizes your memories
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More memories Google started rolling out its new "Collections" tab to replace the app's old "Library" option.

Russia blocks YouTube, as users report bottlenecked speeds
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Slowed to a crawl Reports surfaced stating that Russian users have been cut off from YouTube amid bottlenecked speeds.

Don't delay — Galaxy S24 Ultra picks up a crucial August 2024 security patch
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Get to it Samsung started rolling out its August security patch with a fix for a major flaw, but it's not the major update we've been waiting for.

Report claims the Pixel Watch 3 is trading horsepower for a better screen
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Looking elsewhere Rumors claimed that the Pixel Watch 3 might forgo any performance upgrades.