Allison Johnson  @theverge.space

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I let Gemini in Google Maps plan my day and it went surprisingly well

It never once told me to walk into a river.

I let Gemini in Google Maps plan my day and it went surprisingly well

Gemini in Google Maps is a surprisingly useful way to explore new territory.

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Waiting for Trump Phone

Since June of last year, products came and went. Not the T1.

The Galaxy S26’s photo app can sloppify your memories

Photos are whatever you want them to be, I guess.

The Galaxy S26’s photo app can sloppify your memories

Samsung’s S26 series offers some new AI photo editing capabilities to transform your photos. But where’s the line between acceptable edits and slop?

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My brief, weird time with the Samsung TriFold

I’m starting to see why Samsung didn’t send me a TriFold to review.

My brief, weird time with the Samsung TriFold

$4000 and a ROM update later, the Galaxy Z TriFold we bought on eBay is up and running. But we’re starting to see why Samsung discontinued it abruptly.

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Gemini task automation is slow, clunky, and super impressive

It took nine minutes to order my dinner, but it still feels like the future.

Gemini task automation is slow, clunky, and super impressive

Gemini’s task automation feature on the Samsung S26 and Pixel 10 series is an impressive glimpse at what the future of AI assistants could look like.

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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra review: show off

The Ultra returns to form with an innovative display.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra review: show off

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra features a unique Privacy Display to keep wandering eyes off your screen. It’s a useful update to a feature-packed phone.

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PSA: Don’t buy a $4,400 gray market Samsung TriFold on eBay

Samsung’s TriFold has been notoriously hard to get, so we took some desperate measures… and lived to regret it.

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Gemini’s task automation is here and it’s wild

The Galaxy S26 Ultra is one of the first devices to offer the feature.

Gemini’s task automation is here and it’s wild

Gemini is now able to order food and rides on Samsung’s newest devices.

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The iPhone 17E is good, but you probably shouldn’t buy it

If you have the means, then another $200 for an iPhone 17 is well worth it.

The iPhone 17E is good, but you probably shouldn’t buy it

The iPhone 17E offers some significant upgrades over the 16E, but most people should just get the iPhone 17 for an extra $200.

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Meet your new phone away from phone

Using a second smartphone to minimize distraction isn’t a new idea, but it might just be gaining momentum.

Meet your new phone away from phone

A phone category that’s gaining momentum is designed for people looking to take a break from their main phone, rather than replacing it.

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