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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.

One UI 8.5 might intelligently handle Wi-Fi and data swaps so you don’t have to

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Samsung seems determined to tackle Wi-Fi frustrations head-on with its . A new report says the company is set to introduce a smarter way of handling Wi-Fi and mobile data switching, where AI quietly steps in to keep your connection stable. As spotted by SammyGuru, Samsung’s next software release will apparently add two toggles meant […]

I didn’t know I wanted a small tablet until I used this iPad Mini killer

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are wonderful gadgets that can do pretty much anything, but their screens are too small for some tasks. That’s why tablets make for great secondary devices, but choosing the right one can be a challenge. For years, I’ve been on the “bigger is better” train, using with 11-inch or larger screens. But after recently trying […]

Google Home is getting an AI revamp, and I’m optimistic about it

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Google is preparing a redesign of the Home app that focuses in on Gemini and AI features, and I’m a little nervous about it, but still optimistic. This issue of 9to5Google Weekender is a part of 9to5Google’s rebooted newsletter that highlights the biggest Google stories with added commentary and other tidbits. Sign up here to […]

This one iPhone 17 Pro spec makes the Google Pixel 10 Pro look so much better

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When Google first revealed the Pixel 10 series, most applauded the Android brand for being the first mainstream one to adopt Qi2 magnets. Others celebrated the improved Tensor G5 processor, the faster charging, or the larger battery capacities. Overall, the seemed like a hit, but I was skeptical for one reason: the thickness and weight […]

5 features that would make a Google Home Premium subscription worth paying for

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Google Assistant started on our phones as a digital assistant that’s always with us. It later expanded to to help us manage our smart home and keep our day organized. However, as both of those areas became more complicated, a new solution was needed — Google says it’s Gemini. While Google Assistant has been available […]

Google Home’s powerful new automation editor is ready for a try

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TL;DR Google Home is rolling out a new automation editor experience on Android and iOS. The editor supports conditions, adds new actions and triggers, and just empowers more complicated automations. While some features aren’t yet working, you still have the option to go back to the old editor. Having a proper means more than just […]

OnePlus 12 gains official LineageOS support

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LineageOS now officially supports the OnePlus 12 with builds expected to be available in the coming days. Undoubtedly one of the best phones of 2024, the OnePlus 12 is going to by the sheer weight of the spec sheet that it boasts. In many ways, it was a shock device after some so-so devices from […]

Everyone is stealing the Pixel’s best design trait and I’m loving it

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Smartphone design has seen significant convergence over the past three years, in particular. Displays and side rails are almost universally flat across companies and product lines. Batteries are big. Ultrawide and telephoto cameras are all but standard. Even the corners of phones are nearly all rounded out. Some of these trends are great, others I […]

No, your Pixel 9 case will not fit the Pixel 10 [Update: Images]

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If you were hoping to use a Pixel 9 case on your brand new Pixel 10, then we’re sorry to say, you’re going to be sorely disappointed. Google’s official tech spec pages paint a murky picture. While there is only a 0.1mm thickness discrepancy, the Pixel 10 camera bar is where you will encounter issues […]