Mateusz Slodkowski/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Those of you who’ve tried to use ChatGPT over the past several hours may have noticed that the AI isn’t its usual chatty, responsive self. It’s not just you. The service seems to be down for a lot of people. Also: The best AI for coding in 2025 (and what not to use) Fire up ChatGPT and submit any request at the prompt. In return, the AI will tell…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge starts at $1,099 for the 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage configuration. It’s an ultra-slim and lightweight flagship phone that makes any other device feel outdated. You’ll have to settle with subpar battery life and the absence of a telephoto lens due to the limited size. more buying choices The moment I unboxed the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, I knew I was in trouble….

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Android 16 is officially here, and Google has some big upgrades on the way.  Instead of releasing a new OS and a new phone lineup at the same time, Google is making the same move it did with Android 15 and giving both software and hardware their time to shine. Also: T-Mobile is giving away the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus for free This is the earliest Google has launched a major…

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Mobile devices are always a tempting target for cybercriminals. That’s true not just for consumers but for companies. According to Google, more than half of organizations have pointed to smartphones as their most exposed endpoint, and data breaches often occur from improper use of these devices. In a blog post released on Tuesday, Google describes the latest protections available with its Android Enterprise platform. Also: Your Android phone is getting 4 big upgrades,…

Kerry Wan/ZDNET If you’re a Pixel phone user, be prepared for some cool new features. With the June Pixel Drop, your Pixel will become more helpful, personalized, and accessible. These new features will start rolling out today; however, you can expect the rollout to take a few days (or weeks) to reach every supported Pixel device. What’s new in the June Pixel Drop? Let’s dive in. Also: Your Android phone is getting 4 big upgrades…

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET This is big. Really, really big. It’s subtle. It’s probably not what you think. And it’s going to take a few minutes to explain. Before I deconstruct the strategic importance of this move, let’s discuss what “it” is. Briefly, Apple is providing access to its on-device AI large language model (LLM) to developers. I can hear you all saying, “That’s it? That’s this big thing? Developers have had access to…

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET The success of Meta Ray-Bans has helped demonstrate there’s a demand for lightweight, everyday glasses packing additional tech. Snap is getting in on the action with all-new Specs AR glasses that address the biggest pain points of their predecessors. Next-gen Snap Specs At the Augmented World Exhibition (AWE) 2025, Snap announced its next-generation, AI-centered Specs. Packed into a lighter form factor and powered by Snapdragon, these Specs use advanced machine learning to understand…

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Day one of Apple’s WWDC conference is over, and my brain has been wrapped around one particular feature ever since. It wasn’t announced during the opening keynote, nor did it make it onto the all-encompassing graphics chart of iOS 26 features, but it’s a big one — if it works. Also: Everything you might’ve missed at WWDC 2025: iOS 26, Liquid Glass, MacOS Tahoe, more The feature I’m referring to is called “Adaptive…