The big One UI 8.5 update for your Samsung flagship is finally here
Rajesh Pandey May 6, 2026, 5:58 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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Should you wait before installing Android updates?
Delaying system updates isn't without its caveats, though. This exposes my phone to potential security and privacy vulnerabilities for longer, and that's the major trade-off every user has to weigh. I'd rather have this risk than get into a buggy mess after every update. Fortunately, Google's shift toward modular releases means high-severity and critical fixes often arrive via Play System updates anyway. These background security patches bypass traditional monthly over-the-air update cycles without requiring me to install system updates. There are also in-device Android protection tools that c
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Gemini Live is coming to your old Google Home devices
Rajesh Pandey Jul 24, 2026, 12:52 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…
Pixel phones keep getting better, so why do battery complaints still follow them?
…One of the biggest advantages of owning a Pixel phone is getting Android updates faster than almost any other Android device. However, that also means Pixel owners are often the first to…
I flashed my old Android phone with this open source OS to give it a new life
…covers devices up to the Pixel 4, OnePlus 7, Redmi Note 7 Pro, and Galaxy S10. However, the Pixel 10 has no build at all. My Pixel 5's last update from…
Samsung Galaxy S23's next big One UI update enters beta testing
Rajesh Pandey Apr 9, 2026, 6:12 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…
Apple just made a mockery of the awful Android software update situation
…The official word on when its Pixel Drops updates will arrive is also entirely noncommittal: Updates roll out gradually, and are dependent on the operator and device. It may take a few…
Android 17 QPR1 Beta 7 fixes annoying Quick Settings bugs on Pixel
…We're getting close to the finish line The update comes as build CP31.260623.005 for all compatible Pixel devices and brings a wealth of important changes . Battery Share from the…
My Pixel 6 is still going strong thanks to Google's generous Android updates
…Defying the expiration date The Pixel 6 outpaced Google's already generous promises Before the Pixel 6, three years of Android updates were considered a generous promise. That was the case with…
I don't know how much longer I can wait for an updated Google Home smart display
…New smartphone models launch every year without fail, while other devices like headphones, tablets, and laptops are at least updated once every few years. That's what makes Google's current lineup…
The Android Auto update you've been waiting for is finally here
…When it comes to affected devices, we've seen reports including, but not limited to, the Pixel 10, Pixel 8, Pixel 9, and Pixel 7 series phones. In addition, Galaxy S26 devices…