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Google wants your Pixel to see you in the dark, and its fix is almost blindingly obvious
Code in an Android 17 beta suggests Pixels could light your face with the screen, but Google hasn’t announced it.
Monster Hunter Rise is heading to Android and iOS through Netflix
Monster Hunter Rise appears to be coming to iOS and Android through Netflix Games, with touch controls, controller support, and a few mobile-specific changes.
Google is building a “black box” for Android AI, but the agents aren’t inside yet
Google’s AISeal puts personal Android AI data in a hardware-isolated vault. Protected storage is rolling out first, while running models and autonomous agents inside remains a future step without a launch date.
Xreal puts a $1,279 price tag on its first Android XR glasses
Xreal has revealed pricing and preorder details for the Aura, its first Android XR glasses, with the base model starting at $1,279 and shipments beginning before the holiday season.
Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 teardown shows they are still a repairability bane
iFixit gave the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 low repairability scores. The Series 12 adds useful internal changes, but replacing a battery still requires getting past a delicate display.
Some Googlebook features are off-limits if your phone is stuck below Android 17
Googlebook is finally here, but some of its most useful phone integration features require Android 17, potentially leaving older and mid-range phones behind.
Google may be teaching Pixel Search to think one step ahead
Google appears to be testing Gemini-powered suggestions that could transform Pixel Search from a simple phone-wide finder into a tool that recommends actions for completing tasks.
From $200 Motorolas to Samsung’s Flip, these phone deals made my shortlist
Four Amazon phone deals span affordable Motorolas, the distinctive Nothing Phone (3), and Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 8.
Googlebooks may not deliver the Android app experience Google promised
Google has admitted that some Android apps and games may not run their best on Intel-powered Googlebooks, which is a surprise after its earlier promises of full Play Store support.
Google Pixel 12 just leaked, and the display changes are quite interesting
The first major Google Pixel 12 leak reveals four models, new display resolutions and early clues about Google’s 2027 Pixel lineup.
Google just clarified its Android sideloading crackdown, and it’s not as sweeping as I thought
Google's Android developer verification is live in four countries, but a last-minute clarification narrows enforcement to participating stores only.
Samsung’s Gemini-powered AI glasses could hit shelves in November
Samsung’s first AI glasses could launch in November with Gemini, built-in cameras, and safeguards designed to address growing privacy concerns.
Android 17 just got a security upgrade you’ll want to turn on
Android 17 is making it much harder for attackers to get into your phone, or cover their tracks afterward.
Refer a friend to a Pixel phone and you could earn up to $500 in Google Store credit
Google's Pixel Referral Program is back after the Pixel 11 launch. Your friends get 10% off a Pixel phone, and you can earn up to $500 in Google Store credit.
Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S12 Plus is built for work, study, and everything in between
Samsung's Galaxy Tab S12 Plus packs a 12.6-inch display, up to 21 hours of battery life, a bundled S Pen, and pre-loaded Photoshop. Here's why it could be the tablet you've been waiting for.
The hidden price of free mobile games could be your personal data and privacy, Proton warns
Proton's research finds popular free mobile games packed with trackers that collect everything from device details and habits to location data, and send it to companies in China, Russia, and Israel.
The Pixel 11a just leaked, and Google is saving the surprises for inside
The Pixel 11a looks familiar, but its biggest upgrades could be hiding inside.
Opera’s Android browser now keeps you connected abroad with a built-in travel eSIM
Opera has added a built-in travel eSIM to its Android browser, giving you 3GB of free data and a simpler way to stay connected when traveling abroad.
File-notification systems can expose your activity across popular operating systems, even when attackers can’t access your files
TU Graz researchers found file-notification flaws letting apps track your Windows, Linux, Android, or macOS activity without file access.
Google Pixel 11 can now make phone calls for you with Gemini
Google is testing a new Gemini feature that can call businesses and speak to them on your behalf, while you follow along from your Pixel.
YouTube is finally giving you an escape from its algorithmic rabbit hole with AI that actually listens to what you want
YouTube launched Custom Feeds, Ask YouTube shopping tools, Ask Music, and Your Podcast Lineup AI discovery features.
Qualcomm wants your Android phone to become a PC gaming machine
Qualcomm is reportedly building official GPU drivers for PC game emulation on Android and may even bring DirectX 12 support, which could mean smoother gameplay and better compatibility.
Forgot your Android phone’s PIN? Google could soon let you unlock your phone without wiping everything
Android 17 beta code reveals a new "Unlock with Google Account" feature that could replace factory resets for locked phones.
Motorola Signature 27 launched with Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 and a 200MP periscope camera
Motorola has previewed the Signature 27 with a next-generation Snapdragon chip, 200MP periscope camera, Gemini AI, Bang & Olufsen audio and seven years of updates.
Adobe Premiere is finally giving Android users the good stuff
Adobe Premiere is now available on Android for free, bringing 4K editing, multi-track timelines, audio enhancement and Firefly-powered AI tools to compatible phones.
[UPDATE] A new Android malware has an AI sidekick and refuses to die when you uninstall it
A new Android malware called RatHat uses a mainstream AI chatbot to navigate infected phones in real time and steal banking logins.
Googlebooks push Android on a laptop, while chasing the dreamy iPhone-Mac experience
Googlebooks are officially here, bringing Android apps, deep phone integration, and Gemini to a proper desktop experience. After years of living with an iPhone and MacBook, I’m curious whether Google can make switching between my Android phone and laptop feel just as effortless.
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