Android turns 18 this year, so I went back to meet it as a baby
…the HTC Dream (sold as the T-Mobile G1 in the US and parts of Europe). I had been working as a tech reviewer for several years by then, and when "The…
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The Pixel 10a feels very familiar, but I love it for one simple reason
…a cup of chai, scrolling Twitter, and reading updates about his favorite football club, Chelsea FC. Feel free to reach out to him via email at sanujb6 [at] gmail [dot] com. Sign…
Google wants to protect me from myself, but I'm not sure I want it to
…email address to theirs and changed my PlayStation password. I got the accounts back, but the experience shook me, so I went nuclear. I strengthened my Google password and revoked access for…
Google Wallet just got a big upgrade ahead of the busy travel season
…The moment you book your flight, Wallet is ready to show you the latest information about your flight, and even provides an easy-to-access QR code so you can use it…
Google is cutting free storage limits, but I found an alternative that doesn't require a subscription
…Most mainstream services like Google Drive and Dropbox encrypt data in transit and at rest, but they hold the encryption keys — meaning they technically could access your files. 06 / 8 Pioneers Drew…
I skipped the AI cloud subscription by running a local LLM directly on my Android phone
…A cloud AI subscription gives you access to many powerful features. But most people don't need them. Instead, drafting emails, writing to a friend, and helping set the right tone in…
I reviewed the Vertu Alphafold so you don't have to waste $6,880
Andy Boxall Jul 12, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT Andy is a seasoned technology journalist with more than 15 years experience in the mobile industry, writing for Digital Trends, Wired, and more…
My tablet was gathering dust until a productivity app gave it another lease on life
…Using public Wi-Fi, VPNs, or mobile hotspots can introduce extra latency and instability, making the secondary display laggy or unreliable. 08 / 8 Features Which of the following input capabilities does Spacedesk…
I disabled in-app browsers on my Android apps; now my workflow finally makes sense
…Instagram, Facebook, Reddit, and other social media apps can be accessed from a mobile web browser, so it's an effective way to reduce your reliance on these apps. However, there's…
I'm worried Android 17's AI screen reasoning might be total vaporware
…To work effectively, Gemini Intelligence on Android 17 needs full access to your screen and cross-app data, which includes everything from private messages to personal emails. Without personal context, these agentic…