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Pixel phones keep getting better, so why do battery complaints still follow them?
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I've got a new Motorola phone, and all I can think about is how good it smells
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I found an Android TV launcher that just works better than Google's
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My Android 16 home screen is officially a vibe, thanks to the new system themes
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The Pixel app that's so good I canceled my transcription subscription
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Why I stopped relying on Google Maps in Android Auto — and the app I use instead
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Google is cutting free storage limits, but I found an alternative that doesn't require a subscription
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