The Pixel 11a just became the Pixel 11 phone I actually want to buy
…On the one hand, I love the software, early updates, Pixel Drops, and cameras. But on the other hand, I'm frustrated by Google's insistence that I pay for features I…
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I am nowhere near as confident carrying a Pixel today as I was a year ago, nor am I as enthusiastic about Android overall as I used to be. I think it’s either that these updates and software lack real substance, or the focus on AI additions has drained my excitement. Perhaps part of the problem stems from Google shifting into modular app updates rather than bundling them into full OS releases, leaving things fragmented. Whatever the reason, it doesn’t change the underwhelming state of Android today, which worries me. I believe Google can still turn things around, but that recovery starts with
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My safety shouldn't depend on which Android phone I buy
…hardware, network partnerships, and regulatory approval. Crash detection requires proper sensors and carefully tuned algorithms. Feature availability also depends on the local emergency services, carriers, and regional laws. A mere software update…
I stopped power-cycling my router after a free Android app revealed my Wi-Fi bottleneck
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Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra's just got a massive price drop that's turning heads
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My S24 will get One UI 9.5, but Samsung's keeping the best features for the S26
…Sign in to your Android Police account If the One UI 9.5 leaks hold up, Samsung is lining up a push to arrive with its next hardware wave. We will get…
We challenged Samsung's paid Galaxy AI, and it worked (sort of)
…Labeling a hardware financing plan an AI subscription looks like Samsung testing the waters, and it could easily become a Trojan Horse. Right now, there's no direct software fee, but a…
Every Pixel 10 owner should enable this hidden display setting
…08 / 8 Software Pixel phones are known for receiving Android updates first. How many years of OS updates did Google promise for the Pixel 8 series at launch? A 3 years B…
Skip Motorola's latest drop and grab this Razr flip phone for just $260 before it's gone
…Motorola promises three years of major software updates, and four years of security updates. That means you'll get one last year of Android updates by picking this phone up right now…
Android 17 might finally fix the app problem holding Android tablets and foldabales back
…The next Android app problem is the long tail of legacy software At this point, the hardware is not the problem anymore . The silicon is good enough. Now the software layer has…
You should think twice before buying a Google Nest speaker right now
…So even though Google says recent updates cut command latency by 40 percent , owners are still reporting trouble on older hardware . Google has also drawn a compatibility line . The complete Gemini for…