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Rajesh Pandey Apr 14, 2026, 12:46 AM EDT I've been writing about Android since 2011, with a focus on device reviews, Samsung and Google Pixel hardware, and the latest happenings…
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Rajesh Pandey Apr 13, 2026, 11:03 AM EDT I've been writing about Android since 2011, with a focus on device reviews, Samsung and Google Pixel hardware, and the latest happenings…
Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 users can now try One UI 8.5
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Samsung Galaxy S25’s One UI 8.5 rollout is still weeks away
Rajesh Pandey Apr 7, 2026, 4:28 AM EDT I've been writing about Android since 2011, with a focus on device reviews, Samsung and Google Pixel hardware, and the latest happenings…
I turned off this core Android app to reclaim 7GB of storage; I should have done it sooner
…Gemini Nano lets Summarize in Recorder, Magic Compose, Pixel Studio, Call Notes, Pixel Screenshots, and other AI features work. AICore keeps the AI model updated and allows it to communicate with other…
Pixel 11 Pro buyers are getting a $200 gift card before August 27
…updates. The phone also has a ton of useful software features like Magic Capture , Pro Zoom, and Night Sight. Pixel HiLight is probably one of the most recognizable features from the Pixel…
I'm excited for Android 17 on my Google Pixel just because of this one major productivity feature
…His work focus on productivity apps and flagship devices, particularly Google Pixel and Samsung mobile hardware and software. He provides expert guidance on productivity software, system optimization, and the advanced functionalities that…
Android 17 might finally fix the app problem holding Android tablets and foldabales back
…Otherwise, Android’s hardware diversity remains a weakness. Android 17 seems to be taking that problem more seriously . Large screens are now considered first-class, and the days of wasting pixel real…
I wouldn’t keep the Pixel 7a much longer — the Pixel 10a fixes too much
…The Tensor G2 overheated, and I never loved it as much as the Pixel 6a. The Pixel 10a may not be the world's most exciting update, and upgrading from something like…
Your Pixel could be silencing calls without you knowing it
…Google has given us so much over the past few weeks with various updates like the June Pixel Drop and Android 17 . Of course, that doesn't mean that folks won't…