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Category Archives: Android Devices

In-depth coverage of Android phones, tablets, foldables, and emerging form factors. Specs, comparisons, and buying guides.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs. iPhone 16 Pro Max: Display, Cameras & Gaming Stress Test

The eternal battle for smartphone supremacy reaches its absolute zenith in 2026. On one corner sits the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, powered by Qualcomm’s custom 3nm Snapdragon 8 Elite running Oryon CPU cores at an unprecedented 4.32GHz. On the other sits Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro Max, driven by the A18 Pro silicon and second-generation titanium […]

OnePlus 13 Review: 6,000mAh Glacier Battery & BOE X2 Display Tested

⚡ BATTERY & VALUE CHAMPION • SCORE: 9.7/10 The Verdict: The Flagship Standard of 2026 The OnePlus 13 is the single most complete Android phone released this year. By pioneering silicon-carbon battery chemistry, OnePlus squeezed an enormous 6,000mAh battery into an 8.5mm thin chassis without adding weight. Paired with 100W wired and 50W magnetic wireless […]

Google Pixel 10 Pro vs. Pixel 9 Pro XL: Tensor G5 (TSMC 3nm) & Next-Gen Gemini Nano Tested

⚡ AI & COMPUTATIONAL LAB • SCORE: 9.5/10 The Verdict: Google’s Hardware Finally Matches Its Software The Pixel 10 Pro marks the most historic silicon pivot in Google’s history: shifting from Samsung Foundry to TSMC’s 3nm fabrication for the Tensor G5 chip. This transition solves the standby battery drain, thermal throttling, and modem connectivity headaches […]

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs. Galaxy S24 Ultra: Is the Snapdragon 8 Elite Upgrade Worth It?

⚡ EXECUTIVE VERDICT • LAB SCORE: 9.6/10 The Verdict: An Exceptional Iteration for Power Users The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra solves the biggest ergonomic and thermal pain points of its predecessor. With a re-engineered flat titanium chassis, rounded corners that don’t dig into your palms, and the bleeding-edge Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm TSMC N3E) running […]

Google Home’s latest update is all about speed, control, and a sleeker interface

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TL;DR Google Home app version 4.3 is now rolling out to Android and iOS users. The update introduces enhanced device controls, upgraded “Home” and “Away” automations, an edge-to-edge UI for Android, and several quality-of-life improvements. Google has started rolling out version 4.3 of the app. The latest update is rolling out gradually to Android devices, […]

Find Hub update adds ‘Distance units’ as Google offers device list

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Google is rolling out the latest Find Hub app update on Android, while android.com now offers a comprehensive list of compatible devices. Version 3.1.458 of Find Hub is rolling out with a pair of tweaks. Tapping your profile avatar in the top-right corner opens the fullscreen account menu (force stop the app after updating). Google […]

Google Pixel sales continue to surge as the brand sets new record

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Google’s Pixel line wasn’t an overnight success, with the brand stumbling for years to get the hardware right. But it’s now finally reaping the spoils as it continues to see sales numbers surge for its latest devices. Just last month, reported that the Pixel 10 series was the on the market, and now, we’re getting […]

Google Pixel’s Always-on Display could soon know when to chill

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Taking inspiration from Apple’s newer iPhones, Google added wallpaper support to the ‘s Always-on Display screen. But a new report suggests the company is working on an even bigger change for the AOD feature that could significantly improve battery life. Right now, Pixel phones offer minimal control over the Always-on Display. You can either turn […]

Google Messages will now warn you about NSFW surprises in videos

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TL;DR Google Messages will now recognize nudity in videos and warn users about what they’re about to watch. When the feature is enabled, videos with nudity in Google Messages may be blurred by default. Users should also be able to delete NSFW videos before viewing them. Google Messages is getting smarter about protecting you from […]

Google answers Gemini for Home questions: Early access, schedule

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The Google Home team is answering the “top questions” it has received from users since Wednesday’s Gemini for Home .  Gemini for Home’s Early Access program is different from the existing Public Preview, which is a “broader program for the latest Google Home app features.” “Early access is an opportunity for users to be among […]