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Mac RumorsMar 20, 2026
MacBook Neo Charging Test: Here's Which Apple Charger is the Fastest
While the MacBook Neo is not "fast-charge capable," according to Apple's tech specs, the laptop can still charge faster with certain Apple chargers.


CNET Most Popular ProductsMar 20, 2026
Switching From Your iPhone to a New Android Phone Is Easy. Here's How
Switching from your iPhone to Android is a lot easier than it looks. We'll walk you through the steps.

CNET NewsMar 20, 2026
If You Don't Like Your iPhone's Liquid Glass Design, Here's How to Change It
You can't remove the design from your device but you can at least darken some elements.

EngadgetMar 20, 2026
Amazon is reportedly working on a new phone built around Alexa
Amazon is reportedly planning to re-enter the smartphone market more than 10 years after its last attempt. According to a Reuters report, the mysterious phone is internally codenamed "Transformer" and is being developed by the company's devices and services unit.

There isn't a whole lot to go on right now, but it probably won't surprise many to learn that the phone will likely lean heavily on AI. According to Reuters' sources, Alexa functionality would be a core part of the experience, but Amazon wouldn't necessarily build a custom OS around its voice assistant. The phone would make buying products on Amazon and using services like Prime Music and Prime Video "easier than ever," and may bypass traditional app stores.

Reuters reports that the Transformer project is being led by the recently established ZeroOne, an Amazon devices unit headed up by ex-Microsoft executive and Xbox co-founder J Allard, who was also one of the creators of Zune. Allard joined Amazon last year to lead a "a special projects team dedicated to inventing breakthrough consumer product categories."

The development team has reportedly considered launching both a traditional smartphone and a so-called "dumbphone," which would presumably strip away anything that needlessly distracted you from the Amazon empire. Reuters'


CNET NewsMar 19, 2026
There's an Easy Way to Stay Safe From the New 'DarkSword' iPhone Hackers
DarkSword spyware reports are scary, but basic iOS software hygiene can go a long way to keep your data safe.

Mac RumorsMar 19, 2026
Google Working on Native Gemini AI App for Mac to Rival ChatGPT and Claude
Google is developing a native Gemini app for the Mac, reports Bloomberg. Right now, Mac users who want to use Google's Gemini AI have to use a web browser, but that will change with a dedicated Mac app.


Mac RumorsMar 19, 2026
Apple Urges iPhone Users Running Outdated iOS Versions to Update Immediately
Apple today urged iPhone users who are running iOS 13 or iOS 14 to upgrade to iOS 15 to protect themselves from being hacked through malicious web content.


EngadgetMar 18, 2026
Google is testing Search Live in more markets
Update, 4:05PM ET: A few hours after this story was published, Google reached out to retract the news. The company provided Engadget with the following statement:

"Search Live has not rolled out globally to all users. It remains available in the US and India, with testing currently underway in additional markets. We apologize for the earlier miscommunication."

Given that the company says it is testing in more markets, it seems entirely possible that the global Search Live release will happen sooner than later. But, for now, it's on hold.

The original, unedited article follows below:

After rolling out Search Live to all US Google app users last September, Google is now bringing the feature to every place where it offers its AI Mode chatbot. Search Live, if you need a reminder, allows you to point your phone's camera at an object or scene and ask questions about what you see in front of you. Google debuted the tool at I/O 2025 before it began rolling it out to users. With today's expansion, Search Live is available in more than 200 countries and territories. 

What's more, Google has updated the feature to run off its Gemini 3.1 Flash model, an upgrade the company says should translate to more natural conversations, in addition to a faster and more reliable experience. The new model is also natively multilingual. You can access Search Live from the Google app on Android and iOS. Tap the "L

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