17+ min ago (321+ words) Can't keep up with the soaring popularity. Google has stealthily slashed access limits for its popular Gemini 3 Pro and Nano Banana Pro tools, adjusting free-tier users' daily prompts amid soaring demand, leaving many to navigate new restrictions without prior warning in a rapidly changing digital landscape. Since its debut, Gemini 3 Pro used to let you make five prompts a day, but now Google only promises "basic access," meaning the limits can change based on demand. Nano Banana Pro also cut the number of free image creations from three to two per day. Google didn't make a big announcement about these changes; they just showed up on the updated support page, first noticed by 9to5Google. More people are using Gemini 3 Pro than Google probably expected. The model offers better reasoning, more features, and clearer visuals thanks to Nano Banana Pro's improved rendering…...

28+ min ago (236+ words) New look, who this? As Samsung prepares for the anticipated release of the Galaxy S26 Ultra, whispers of a striking blackout design emerge from industry insiders, hinting at an innovative take on aesthetics that could redefine flagship smartphone styling for 2026. The tipster states, "This time, the Galaxy S26 Ultra black version features a black frame." However, it seems consumers might be in for a slight visual anomaly if this happens. The post on X states, "overall visual bezel is inevitably wider," because of the black edges around the display. The bezels are the black border around a display, a distinct marker that separates the display from its edges. If that and the frame is black, it might give the illusion that the S26 Ultr has massive bezels, when that (might not) be the case. This time, the Galaxy S26 Ultra black version features a…...

28+ min ago (236+ words) New look, who this? As Samsung prepares for the anticipated release of the Galaxy S26 Ultra, whispers of a striking blackout design emerge from industry insiders, hinting at an innovative take on aesthetics that could redefine flagship smartphone styling for 2026. The tipster states, "This time, the Galaxy S26 Ultra black version features a black frame." However, it seems consumers might be in for a slight visual anomaly if this happens. The post on X states, "overall visual bezel is inevitably wider," because of the black edges around the display. The bezels are the black border around a display, a distinct marker that separates the display from its edges. If that and the frame is black, it might give the illusion that the S26 Ultr has massive bezels, when that (might not) be the case. This time, the Galaxy S26 Ultra black version features a…...

1+ hour, 36+ min ago (566+ words) Things designed for each other. One of the web's longest-running tech columns, Android & Chill is your Saturday discussion of Android, Google, and all things tech. We're in the midst of the biggest deals of the year, and that means it's the right time to buy your tech gadgets and save a bunch of cash. Smart shopping saves you money, but it's also a way to build your own kit of gear that "just works." You don't have to use the same brand for everything, but you might want to. We all know that you can use any phone, any laptop, any tablet, and so on, and things can work together to make life a little bit easier. But there's often a benefit to buying products from the same company. Some, like Apple's products, have features that only work with other…...

2+ hour, 19+ min ago (578+ words) Brady is a tech journalist for Android Central, with a focus on news, phones, tablets, audio, wearables, and software. He has spent the last three years reporting and commenting on all things related to consumer technology for various publications. Brady graduated from St. John's University with a bachelor's degree in journalism. His work has been published in XDA, Android Police, Tech Advisor, iMore, Screen Rant, and Android Headlines. When he isn't experimenting with the latest tech, you can find Brady running or watching Big East basketball. What you need to know - A new leak suggests the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold could cost around $2,500 in the U.S. - The latest pricing outlook for the Galaxy Z TriFold is more optimistic, as earlier estimates put the upcoming foldable at $3,000 or beyond. - The leak is related to an "internal sales channel announcement," but precise details…...

3+ hour, 41+ min ago (329+ words) Google is hiding long links and prioritizing content with new Messages previews. Google is updating the Messages app with new link previews for websites and YouTube videos, as spotted by 9to5Google. The new-look link previews emphasize website titles and thumbnails, while obscuring the specific URL. Google Messages' updated link previews also hide the site description, making the entire preview card appear larger and cleaner. Previously, link previews included color-themed shading for the site URL, which appeared as a text bubble above the thumbnail. Below the thumbnail, you could find the title, description, and general site URL (for example, androidcentral.com). Essentially, the previews displayed a stretched version of the article or video thumbnail sandwiched by the link URL and text preview. Google Messages now cuts out most of the previously-displayed information, instead choosing to show a larger thumbnail and title, hiding…...

4+ hour, 9+ min ago (284+ words) This One UI 8 exclusive was broken for users, but there's a simple fix. "We have confirmed that the Adaptive Clock (Stretch Clock) feature does not function properly on Galaxy devices running One UI 8 if the Good Lock LockStar app has not been updated to version 7.0.1.10," Samsung said in a community post (translated from Korean). "Update the Good Lock LockStar app to version 7.0.1.10 through the Galaxy Store." Good Lock is the home for various apps and modules that provide granular control over the One UI 8 software experience. One module is LockStar, and it manages the lock screen, and the Adaptive Clock feature by extension. Samsung identified the Adaptive Clock issues as being caused by outdated LockStar Good Lock apps. Adaptive Clock works by identifying the subject of your wallpaper and adjusting your clock preferences accordingly. As long as users update to…...

4+ hour, 9+ min ago (284+ words) This One UI 8 exclusive was broken for users, but there's a simple fix. "We have confirmed that the Adaptive Clock (Stretch Clock) feature does not function properly on Galaxy devices running One UI 8 if the Good Lock LockStar app has not been updated to version 7.0.1.10," Samsung said in a community post (translated from Korean). "Update the Good Lock LockStar app to version 7.0.1.10 through the Galaxy Store." Good Lock is the home for various apps and modules that provide granular control over the One UI 8 software experience. One module is LockStar, and it manages the lock screen, and the Adaptive Clock feature by extension. Samsung identified the Adaptive Clock issues as being caused by outdated LockStar Good Lock apps. Adaptive Clock works by identifying the subject of your wallpaper and adjusting your clock preferences accordingly. As long as users update to…...

5+ hour, 31+ min ago (241+ words) The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra might not feature an Elite processor. It'll be the first non-folding "Ultra" model from Motorola in a few years, since the brand skipped an Edge 60 Ultra for the previous generation. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Evan Blass says the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip will be inside of Motorola's unannounced flagship, codenamed "Urus." Blass adds that this model will be likely branded as the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra. Qualcomm's just-announced Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC is set to power Motorola's upcoming, non-foldable flagship, codenamed Urus and likely branded as Edge 70 Ultra.November 26, 2025 This report from Blass confirms an earlier leak, which revealed the Chinese variant of the Edge 70 Ultra in alleged benchmark results. That rumor claimed the phone's model number could be XT2603-1, and it was thought the phone could be branded the Moto X70 Ultra. Now, it's looking more…...

10+ hour, 31+ min ago (241+ words) The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra might not feature an Elite processor. It'll be the first non-folding "Ultra" model from Motorola in a few years, since the brand skipped an Edge 60 Ultra for the previous generation. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Evan Blass says the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip will be inside of Motorola's unannounced flagship, codenamed "Urus." Blass adds that this model will be likely branded as the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra. Qualcomm's just-announced Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC is set to power Motorola's upcoming, non-foldable flagship, codenamed Urus and likely branded as Edge 70 Ultra.November 26, 2025 This report from Blass confirms an earlier leak, which revealed the Chinese variant of the Edge 70 Ultra in alleged benchmark results. That rumor claimed the phone's model number could be XT2603-1, and it was thought the phone could be branded the Moto X70 Ultra. Now, it's looking more…...