Google’s April 2026 Pixel update tackles some annoying bugs
Rajesh Pandey Apr 8, 2026, 1:07 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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Google Pixel 11's hidden upgrade finally solves Android's biggest search problem
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Android 17 will fix one of Android gaming’s oldest problems
Rajesh Pandey Apr 8, 2026, 4:32 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 found a way to save Magic Eraser from Google's creepy AI slop with this simple settings change
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My Samsung Galaxy phone felt slow and bloated until I changed these One UI settings
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I thought Android Desktop Mode was a gimmick until these life-saving tips changed how I work
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Android 17 is live, but I'm still waiting for these key upgrades to drop
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I finally trust voice typing on Android — and it's not because of Google
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The Pixel 11 fixes the biggest problem with Google's lost-item network
…Her love story with Android started in 2010 and has been going stronger with every update, device, tip, app, and game. She's a huge Pixel fan and has spent an inordinate…