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The 6,000 mAh battery on the Razr Fold should worry Samsung and Google: Here’s why
Motorola's Razr Fold arrives with a 6,000 mAh battery and 80W charging, specs that no U.S. book-style foldable has offered before. Here's what the numbers mean.
A Google Pixel laptop might be on its way, but does anyone actually want one?
A new Google Pixel laptop might be in the works, but history, rising hardware costs, and a $599 MacBook Neo suggest it could be dead on arrival.
Google’s new desktop mode makes one thing clear: Samsung DeX was onto something
Android 16 desktop mode finally gives Pixel users a real desktop experience, but the comparison with Samsung DeX shows how much more polished Samsung’s vision still is.
The next Pixel phone could get a glowing back, if Android 17’s code is anything to go by
Google is working on a new feature called Pixel Glow that uses subtle lights on the back of your device to notify you without lighting up the screen.
Google drops a new Android Canary build, chirping with a bunch of UI changes
Google's latest Android Canary build introduces two small changes: a friendlier empty notification shade and a cleaner app long-press menu.
The Pixel 10 gets a security fix most people will never notice
Google’s Pixel 10 won’t feel faster because of its modem rewrite, but that’s beside the point. By moving deeper into Rust, Google is targeting a dangerous class of bugs in one of the phone’s riskiest layers.
This Android smartwatch app is a godsend if your daily commute is tiring and sleepy
Sleep&Arrive is a new Wear OS transit alarm that wakes you by location, not time, giving sleepy commuters a smarter way to avoid missed stops, quiet their alerts, and rely less on shifting arrival estimates.
OnePlus phones could soon get a cool lock screen information trick
OnePlus could be working on a new lock screen bar for calls and media, and leaked images suggest it’s part of a broader OxygenOS 16.1 refresh that could make glanceable phone info much more useful.
Android tap-to-share leak offers a first look at Google’s new sharing tool
A leaked Android interface shows Google working on tap-to-share file transfers, with phone overlap, NFC quirks, and Android 17 timing all pointing to a more direct answer to AirDrop-style sharing.
Just in case you missed it, YouTube Music Premium also got a hike
YouTube has raised Premium and Music subscription prices, adding to growing costs across streaming platforms.
iPhones take the global smartphone crown in 2026 as Google Pixels make a big leap
Apple leads global smartphone shipments in Q1 2026 with 21% share, while Google Pixel sees strong growth despite an overall market decline.
Gmail mobile gets end-to-end encryption to shield your emails from snooping
Google has rolled out end-to-end encryption for Gmail on Android and iOS, letting eligible Workspace Enterprise Plus users send and read encrypted emails natively in the mobile app.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 appears thinner in new CAD leak
Galaxy Z Flip 8 leak shows a thinner Flip, same old look
Google Photos now saves you a precious second with a iPhone-like copy trick
Google Photos' new clipboard copy feature skips the download step entirely, making photo sharing on Android quicker and more seamless. And yes, iPhones have been doing this for quite some time, but better late than never for Google.
Pixel outperforms iPhone and Galaxy on repairability
A new 2026 repairability report reshapes smartphone rankings, putting Google Pixel ahead of iPhone and Galaxy devices while stricter EU scoring exposes how design choices affect long-term usability and repair costs.
Android 17 brings system-level remapping for controllers and its such a relief
Took its sweet time, didn���t it?
This new compact tablet takes aim at the iPad mini with a better display and a bigger battery
Xiaomi's Redmi K Pad 2 is coming for the iPad mini with a 165Hz display, a massive 9,000mAh battery, and MediaTek's flagship Dimensity 9500 chipset.
Google Photos rolls out AI Enhance and video playback speed controls
Google Photos adds AI Enhance and video speed controls on Android, bringing faster edits and more flexible playback, though rollout timing still varies across devices and regions
Google’s limited edition Pixel 10a in Isai Blue is absolutely stunning
Dear Google, please bring this color to other countries.
Your favorite apps might be watching you — the FBI’s warning isn’t as obvious as it sounds
No, this isn’t a dramatic breakup speech asking you to uninstall every app and go live off the grid.
Google’s latest Play Store fix cuts through messy app reviews
Google is adding review search to the Play Store, helping users quickly find specific complaints, bugs, or paywalls instead of scrolling endlessly, a change that could make app ratings more trustworthy.
After Pixel 10 series, Pixel 8 Pro users report connection woes that need an ice pack to tackle
Pixel 8 Pro owners report widespread Wi-Fi failures after the March update, with fixes failing and support responses falling short
Restaurants are forcing us to put phones away, and I’m not complaining
Restaurants are asking diners to ditch phones, creating more meaningful, distraction-free experiences at the table.
Youtube will stream Coachella in 4K for the first time, and there’s a shot-on-Pixel feed too
YouTube is streaming all of Coachella 2026 for free starting April 10, with seven simultaneous stages, 4K streams for the first time, a Pixel-shot vertical feed, and Multiview for watching four stages at once.
Your next Android flagship may get a big Gemini Nano 4 boost
Google is prepping Gemini Nano 4 for Android flagships, promising faster on-device AI and better efficiency while giving developers early access to build and optimize apps ahead of launch.
Pixel 11 Pro XL leak shows a bigger phone, not a new one
Pixel 11 Pro XL leaks show a bigger display and familiar design, with most changes happening inside. Here’s what stays the same, what’s new, and why waiting for launch details still makes sense.
Android 17’s new notification rules could finally tame your alert overload
Android 17 may introduce notification rules that let you control alerts by app and contact. The feature points to smarter filtering, better prioritization, and fewer unwanted interruptions in everyday use.
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