Google's obsession with AI is killing what made Pixel phones special
…The Pixel brand felt better when Google wasn't neck-deep in AI and was instead focused on improving the experience of using your phone in practical, meaningful ways. One of the…
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This YouTube web tool brings back the magic of cable channel surfing
…5 apps every Oscars fan should be using Discover great films and connect with community This is where Channel Surfer comes in. The simple web UI tool turns your YouTube subscriptions into…
Samsung is deleting your health data if you refuse to let it train its AI
…Sign in to your Android Police account Samsung Health is holding your health data hostage so it can use it to train Samsung's AI models. A new option has appeared in…
I found a Gemini feature so good, I deleted a bunch of apps
…in one sentence and let the AI handle everything. Gemini evolved from a chatbot into a full-fledged AI assistant that Google is integrating into many of its apps. This discovery led…
I stopped using custom Android launchers because Google won't let them work right
…play with new AI models, or go on long road trips. You can reach out to me on X or drop a mail at rajesh@androidpolice.com. Sign in to your Android…
Google's NotebookLM can now write code and analyze data for you
…Now, the company is rolling out one of the biggest updates yet for its AI-powered research tool in recent times. The main highlight is the addition of agentic capabilities and advanced…
This AI tool replaced a bunch of apps I used daily
…In the Discover tab of the Huxe app, you’ll see various popular global subreddits that you may find interesting. Tap what interests you, and Huxe will play an audio brief about…
I spent weeks thinking my Pixel's camera lens was smeared before discovering the real culprit
…Plus, an array of new AI features that make it one of the best Android phones to launch in 2025. $750 at Amazon $999 at Google Store
YouTube Music's free tier is enough now that I discovered these Android workarounds
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Google Translate's new feature just fixed the app's biggest flaw
…As we see in the demonstration video from Google, the app will give you friendly and encouraging advice, but it doesn't go much further than highlighting severe mistakes. AI is capable…