Author: Geek Planet

Motorola is expanding its Android 17 beta program to include a few more older models. This time around, even previous-gen flagships and foldables are getting the invite. As reported by Android Authority, Motorola is opening the Android 17 beta access to three more devices. This includes the Motorola Razr Plus 2025, Motorola Razr Plus 2024, and the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra. In some markets, the Razr Plus 2024 and 2025 models are sold as the Razr 50 Ultra and Razr 60 Ultra. These are all premium devices, which are finally getting access to the latest beta wave. More foldables and…

Claude is having a resurgence of sorts in 2026. The Claude app on iOS has just taken the number one spot in the United States and is now a top-10 productivity app on iOS in over 100 countries. To capitalize on this momentum and make its services even more enticing to free users, Claude has now added its AI memory feature, which was previously restricted to paid plans, to its free tier. Users can now reference their past chats to get more context-aware answers. How Claude’s memory improves your chat experience If you have used any AI chat service before,…

If you’re still rocking a first-generation Kindle Paperwhite or an older Kindle device, I have some bad news for you. Amazon is pulling the plug on all Kindle e-readers released in 2012 or earlier, starting May 20, 2026.  There’s a lot of confusion about what this means, so as an avid Kindle reader, I decided to cut through the noise and find out exactly what’s going to happen. Here’s what you can expect from this end-of-device support for your Kindle if it is facing the axe.  Is your Kindle on the chopping block? Before you start panicking, the first thing…

Update: This story has been updated with official customer communication from YouTube. The original story is as follows. We just reported on YouTube showing 90-second unskippable ads to non-YouTube premium members, and while YouTube denies even testing such long ad formats, it’s possible they were testing the waters before releasing it to the public. Since the bug or test backfired, generating understandable negative reactions from viewers, it seems that YouTube is taking a different approach to skin the same cat. The only difference is that instead of free users, the change will impact its paid customers.  In a statement to…

Samsung’s upcoming clamshell foldable, the Galaxy Z Flip 8, has leaked in detailed 5K CAD renders and a 360-degree video, offering an early look at what the company is preparing for 2026. At first glance, the device looks polished and refined, but the more you look, the more it feels like a cautious update rather than a bold step forward. The biggest visible change is subtle. According to the leak, the Galaxy Z Flip 8 will be slightly slimmer when folded, measuring around 13.2 mm compared to the 13.7 mm thickness of its predecessor. While that half-millimetre reduction may not…

Meta is experimenting with a new feature that could turn its AI chatbot into a shopping assistant. The company is testing a shopping research tool inside Meta AI that suggests products when users ask for recommendations. According to Bloomberg, the feature is currently being tested with some users in the US who access Meta AI through a web browser. When asked for product ideas, the chatbot responds with a carousel of items. Each result fetches product images along with details such as the brand, price, and the website where the item is sold. Users can then follow links to the…

Good programmers have to be BFF’s with numbers. With this in mind, here’s this week’s Micro Softy. It’s tough and mathy. Choose any three-digit number, say 567, and repeat it: 567,567. Divide it by the prime numbers 13, then 11 and then 7. In each step, round to the nearest integer if necessary. The result will be the original three-digit number: 567. For example, · 567,567 divided by 13 is 43,659. · 43,659 divided by 11 is 3969, and · 3969 divided by 7 is 567 which is the original three-digit number. Wow. This works for any three-digit number. So…

Your most sensitive emails on Gmail now have a much better privacy lock on your phone. Google has officially started rolling out end-to-end encryption for Gmail to Android and iOS devices.  For the first time, eligible users on Android and iOS devices can compose and read encrypted emails natively, inside the Gmail app, without going through the hassle of downloading and installing third-party apps for the same.  How does E2EE work in Gmail for mobile? Gmail’s E2EE first arrived for desktop users in April 2025, marking its 21st birthday. The external recipient support was added later, in October 2025. Smartphones,…

Running out of storage is one of those problems that almost everybody understands, and almost nobody handles properly. Storage can almost never be enough, so some people keep paying for cloud space. Meanwhile, others keep promising that they will “sort it out later”. And a lot of people just end up deleting things when the warning gets too annoying. But Google’s upcoming Android feature could finally offer a better answer, with an automatic local backup to a PC. This functions wirelessly like a cloud storage service, but it is also free of charge since you’re using your own device. Android…

Apple’s iPhone 5C is apparently getting a second life, and this time it is not because it was a hidden gem that was slept on. In an NBC News segment, the network highlights a small but noticeable social media comeback for Apple’s old iPhone 5C. The sudden popularity is largely driven by Gen Z users who seem drawn to its colorful design, “throwback” camera quality, and overall retro charm. The story is less about raw utility and more about the vibes. So after the iPod, the colorful iPhone is the next to get a revival. Why Gen Z is suddenly…