How controlling my charger with a smart plug saved my phone's long-term health
…That cap is also just software, and the March update broke the 80% limit for plenty of people, me included. A patch will probably fix that bug, but it was a reminder…
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Spotify rolls out a smart feature to bring a ‘new dimension’ to music discovery
…My background in tracking Android updates and app ecosystems gives me an instinct for what's worth paying attention to, especially the changes that companies don't always openly talk about. I…
YouTube is now available on Android Auto, but there is a catch
…My background in tracking Android updates and app ecosystems gives me an instinct for what's worth paying attention to, especially the changes that companies don't always openly talk about. I…
Google Home gets a surprisingly useful automation upgrade
…Sign in to your Android Police account Google is rolling out another biweekly update for Google Home and Gemini for Home, bringing a mix of new features, bug fixes, and usability improvements…
YouTube quietly reveals a trick to get fewer ads without a Premium plan
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Google Home's spring update gives Nest cameras a big AI boost
…As part of its spring 2026 update, Google is now rolling out another set of improvements to Google Home, and this time, they are available to all users. The main highlight of…
Google Play Store just killed the worst part of reading app reviews
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NotebookLM finally syncs your Google Docs automatically, and it changes everything
…Related 6 NotebookLM tips I use to stay productive Google's NotebookLM saves me a lot of time Outdated sources made NotebookLM less reliable Before the update, keeping notebooks accurate meant remembering…
Google is readying a major autofill upgrade for Chrome
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The underrated Android battery feature that finally broke my midday charging habit
Dhruv Bhutani Jun 12, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT Dhruv Bhutani has covered the Android ecosystem since 2010, with a focus on smartphones, connected devices, and home networking. His reporting is informed…