Articles by Cesar Cadenas, Contributor

Cesar has been writing for and about technology for well over 5 years now when he got his start writing tech articles for his university paper, The Grunion. What started off as a fleeting hobby soon flourished into a prosperous writing career. He started off writing about technology in the entertainment business before moving on to smartphones and computers.

He was recently a Technical Writer creating user guides about AV equipment before transitioning to a more consumer-oriented field. Cesar has since moved on to a freelance writer to share his love and knowledge of technology with readers all over. He also hopes to bridge the gap between consumers and companies by making everything easy to understand.

Articles by: Cesar Cadenas

Google adds biometric verification to Play Store to keep your in-store wallet safe

By Cesar Cadenas published 16 April 24

Google Play Store's new security tool will ask you to verifiy your identify with either a fingerprint or face scan on Android.

A big WhatsApp update will soon make it easier to find your chats – here's how

By Cesar Cadenas published 16 April 24

WhatsApp adds four new filter buttons to the top of the home page so you can easily find unread messages and group chats.

Google's next foldable could be the Pixel 9 Pro Fold and finally get flagship specs

By Cesar Cadenas published 15 April 24

A new leak suggest all four models of the Pixel 9 series will share a similar chipset which could be the Tensor G4.

A new Gmail feature could soon make it way easier to manage your subscriptions

By Cesar Cadenas published 15 April 24

Gmail's future update will let you see who sends you the most emails in a certain period of time and unsubscribe from them.

Somebody holding a microSD card with their thumb and forefinger

SanDisk reveals world's first 4TB SD card for 8K video and storage bragging rights

By Cesar Cadenas published 12 April 24

The upcoming SanDisk Extreme PRO SD card is said to support write speeds of 30MB/s for recording footage in 8K resolution.

Spotify's rumored remix feature could completely change how we listen to music

By Cesar Cadenas published 12 April 24

Spotify's new tools to let you adjust a song's speed or combine tracks and may come out in the rumored Supremium plan.

iPhone 15 just got a big repairability boost and it's good news for future models, too

By Cesar Cadenas published 12 April 24

This fall, Apple is going to allow people to fix their device with genuine used parts while ensuring the same level of quality.

The first Android 15 public beta is out – here's how to download it

By Cesar Cadenas published 11 April 24

The Android 15 beta introduces a handful of new features coming to the OS like App Archiving and edge-to-edge apps.

A young woman is working on a laptop in a relaxed office space.

Switching broadband is going to get easier thanks to these new 'nutrition' labels

By Cesar Cadenas published 10 April 24

The FCC's new Broadband Labels will display an ISP's download speed, data caps, monthly costs, hidden fees, and more.

The new Sonos app just leaked – and it might just fix the S2 app's many problems

By Cesar Cadenas published 10 April 24

Leak suggests the revamped S2 will make setting up Sonos speakers easier and will fix the app's unintuitive UI.

Two Android phones on a yellow background showing Google's new Find My Device network

Confused about Google's new Find My Device network? Here are 7 things you need to know

By Cesar Cadenas published 9 April 24

Google's revamped Find My Device networks let people find wallets, headphones, and even unwanted location trackers.

Nothing Ear leak claims company's earbuds will see striking changes, both inside and out

By Cesar Cadenas published 9 April 24

New information claims the earbuds will last well over 30 hours with the case and the Ear (a) model could be in yellow.

Google Gemini screens on Google Pixel 8 Pro

Google Search on Android might get a nifty Gemini switch and put AI at your fingertips

By Cesar Cadenas published 8 April 24

Google might introduce a toggle for Gemini allowing users to talk freely with and upload images to the AI.

Android 15's new Bluetooth tool may alter the way users interact with their phone

By Cesar Cadenas published 5 April 24

Users may allow their phone to decide when to turn on Bluetooth and when to deactivate the screen.

New DJI Avata 2 drone leaks reveal design, features, pricing, and more

By Cesar Cadenas published 5 April 24

Insider claims the Avata 2 can record video in 4K resolution at 60FPS and the headset now sports a pair of front-facing lenses.

New Android 15 feature could turn your smartphone into a desktop computer

By Cesar Cadenas published 5 April 24

Android's refreshed desktop mode now lets you perform basic actions like resizing windows and attaching them to the side.

Roku private listening mode enabled via mobile

Google Podcasts is now officially gone – here are my favorite iPhone and Android alternatives

By Cesar Cadenas published 4 April 24

Google is pushing former users to YouTube Music, however there are way better options out there like AntennaPod.

OpenAI's Sora just made its first music video and it's like a psychedelic trip

By Cesar Cadenas published 4 April 24

The Sora-made video for August Kamp's Worldweight embraces the AI's quirks and creates an ethereal experience

Spotify may be raising prices, here are my 3 favorite alternatives

By Cesar Cadenas published 3 April 24

A recent Bloomberg report states Spotify may add an extra two dollars to the standard plan to make up for audiobook costs.

Google Home app could soon work offline and finally support your old Nest camera

By Cesar Cadenas published 3 April 24

Google Home dev team states it's currently working on further integrating early Nest Cam models and third-party devices.

Oculus Quest headset and Oculus Touch controllers

Meta is cutting off support for the original Quest headset at the end of April

By Cesar Cadenas published 2 April 24

Dev teams will no longer be allowed to update Meta Quest apps, and Meta will offer security patches until August 2024.

Chrome's new Declutter tool may soon help manage your 100 plus open tabs

By Cesar Cadenas published 29 March 24

Google could be reviving an old idea as Tab Declutter will automatically archive tabs left alone for a long time.

Sony WH-1000XM4 worn by a woman on an airplane

Sony's future mid-range headphones may specialize in hitting those low notes

By Cesar Cadenas published 29 March 24

New leak claims Sony's WH-ULT900N will have Ultra Power Sound enabling deep, bassy audio akin to higher-end models.

Tidal's game-changing feature lets your friends open shared songs in Spotify

By Cesar Cadenas published 28 March 24

Tidal's new universal links offer an easy way to share music without needing to download an app or make a playlist.

Google Pixel 8 review front straight handheld

Gemini Nano will indeed roll out to Pixel 8 despite claims of "hardware limitations"

By Cesar Cadenas published 28 March 24

The Gemini Nano update will give the Pixel the ability to summarize audio recordings and offer smart replies to texts.

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