This could be 2026’s best smartphone, if only it didn't rip off Apple's Liquid Glass
… They don’t want an imitation, even if the hardware is objectively better. Android brands have been falling into that trap for over a decade. …
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Gemini Intelligence exposes the problem with Google’s 7-year Pixel promise
… If anything, Google should want its best AI experiences available across as many Pixel generations as possible to strengthen the brand’s leadership position. Otherwise, it risks making “seven years of updates” sound increasingly conditional. …
I spent three weeks with the Galaxy S26 Ultra — and I don’t get the hype
… On the other hand, Samsung’s hardware is already coasting on yesterday’s laurels, and seven years of software patches won’t fix an undersized sensor or other hardware shortcomings. …
Samsung and Google just showed off Android XR smart glasses with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster
… Other companies, including XREAL , have also announced Android XR hardware plans. …
I don't need Samsung to significantly upgrade the Galaxy Watch 9 — just unlock it
… I can strap Samsung’s hardware to my wrist, but access to its best tools depends on my loyalty to the ecosystem. That isn’t to say the brand’s watches are bricked without a Galaxy phone. …
6 things I want to see from the rumored reMarkable Paper Pure
… The brand doesn’t paywall its core writing experience, but it does charge for features that feel like they should be standard, especially when you’re already paying a premium for the hardware. …
Some original Chromecast dongles are no longer working, and nobody knows why
… More than 100 million Chromecast units were sold globally before Google retired the branding in favor of the newer Google TV Streamer . Still, Google officially ended software updates for the first-generation Chromecast in 2023. …
Samsung and Google promise seven years of updates, but I’ll be gone in four
… Google and Samsung lead the pack these days, with both brands now consistently offering seven years of updates for nearly all of their phones and tablets. …
Samsung's top Android rival might copy S26 Ultra's Privacy Display, but will it be better?
… However, it’s also possible that Xiaomi is working on phones that actually have the requisite hardware for Privacy Display, and that HyperOS 4 will merely enable this hardware option. …
A Google Store shipping blunder swapped a Pixel 10 for a Motorola Razr
… There have been several Reddit threads in the last few months directly comparing the two brands, especially as Motorola’s foldables become more competitive on the hardware side. …