This Android gaming app might kill handheld PCs
…We’re also in conversations with OEMs about deeper hardware integration that benefits users through better out-of-box performance. There are no plans for ads, user data monetization or paywalls. This…
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Survey says paying for YouTube isn't worth it, even before incoming price hike
…YouTube Premium prices (Old price, July 2023 - March 2026) YouTube Premium prices (New prices, March 2026 onwards) Individual (Monthly) YouTube Premium prices (Old price, July 2023 - March 2026) $13.99 YouTube Premium…
Google's next-gen reCAPTCHA system could spell trouble for de-Googled phones
…This requirement won’t be an issue for the average Android user who has Google Play Services installed on their phone. However, it will be a big problem for those who like…
Google just made me look like an idiot for believing in its Tensor chips
…Newer features could be brought to older devices by offloading more of the computing to the cloud. Users wouldn’t feel ripped off, and Google would still be able to make a…
I thought the Googlebook would be Google's MacBook moment. It couldn't be further from it
…By • 6 hours ago • • • Add AndroidAuthority on Google The new Googlebook appears to be bridging the gap between an Android phone and a computer — something Android users have envied in the iPhone…
When will Galaxy S25 get One UI 8.5? Tipster calls a new date after Samsung missed the last one
…update for older phones, including the Galaxy S24 series, is expected to follow “shortly after.” This assumption is based on a comment from a Samsung community moderator, shared by user @galaxyupdatesx on…
Gemini Intelligence exposes the problem with Google’s 7-year Pixel promise
…The bigger issue, though, is Google’s on-device AI stack. Gemini Intelligence relies on the tiny but mighty Nano v3 on-device model. According to Google’s ML Kit support documentation…
Samsung and Google promise seven years of updates, but I’ll be gone in four
…The real reason why Google and Samsung promise seven years is to prevent security issues, app store capability issues, and to ensure a more consistent Android experience for its users. It’s…
Goodbye, OTPs and magic links: Signing up for new Android apps just got a lot easier
…App developers can also subsequently prompt users to create a passkey following this new signup process. Android Developers Blog In addition to enabling more convenient app signups, Google says the Verified Email…
Using Windows Phone in 2026 reminded me just how badly I miss it
…and I ran into many issues there. I ended up installing the 8Marketplace app, where I found a few custom social media apps and a few older, working legacy apps like TuneIn…