Most smartphone brands dropped this feature years ago, and I don't think even Google One can replace it
… That convenience gradually disappeared as smartphone manufacturers shifted their priorities. …
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I stopped caring about new phones the moment hardware took a backseat to software
… While phone manufacturers continue to improve their hardware, much of the focus has shifted to AI and software features that don't always change how I use my phone. …
Unihertz solved what Samsung and Google can't
… When you're dealing with a limited number of units sold, you can keep a just-in-time product chain going, with quick shifts as different configurations are ordered. …
AICore is turning 128GB Android phones into a storage nightmare
… The tech industry shifted production into high-bandwidth memory for AI data centers, which squeezed the supply of flash memory for phones. …
I stopped opening the wrong Chrome tab after finding this Ctrl + F upgrade
… By default, the extension uses Ctrl + Shift + F on Windows, Linux, and ChromeOS. To set it up, Click the Extensions puzzle piece icon in Chrome. pin Ctrl-F Plus . Click the three-dot menu icon . Choose Set Keyboard Shortcut . Find Ctrl-F Plus in the shortcuts list and assign Ctrl + Shift + F . …
Google Photos is getting a lot better at fixing your selfies
… It’s a shift we’ve seen in the last few years, and it’ll keep older devices and hardware viable for longer. …
Android 17 is finally making foldables the gaming devices we've been waiting for
… The default is "Twin stick, Inline," but there’s also a "Twin stick, Staggered" layout, which shifts the left thumbstick, D-pad, and shoulder buttons. …
How Android 17's aggressive app memory limits could be a game changer for all devices
… Sign in to your Android Police account With the Pixel 11, we saw a shift as the manufacturer pulled back some hardware specs compared to the older model, signaling what might become the new normal. …
I'm convinced AI-free smartphones will be the next big thing
… It won’t be a total reversal, and AI won’t go away, but a distinct split is coming , and the shift may be as influential as AI’s initial arrival. …
I stopped obsessing over my phone's battery health after learning what actually damages it
… Heat turned out to be the real enemy The biggest shift in my thinking came when I started reading more about battery degradation. …