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PSA: If You Haven’t Already, Opt Out of Facebook’s Camera Roll Cloud Processing

Tim September 2, 2025 23

It was at least a few months ago when word got out that Facebook wanted to access everyone's photo gallery to help train its AI models. Thanks to a recent writeup from The Standard, this practice is in the headlines again, so while we're on the subject, we'd...

Sign Up for the Latest YouTube Beta on Android TV

Tim August 27, 2025 23

There's a fresh YouTube app beta available for Android TV users. Google is actively looking for people to join the beta and provide feedback. The team doesn't list exactly what users can expect from the beta, though they do say that they're, "specifically...

Google’s New My Pixel App Arrives for Pixel 10 Launch

Kellen August 27, 2025 23

You have noticed a new app on your Pixel device yesterday called My Pixel. Google announced last week alongside the Pixel 10 series that this new app was here as a replacement to the Pixel Tips app and it has now mass rolled out to everyone. New My Pixel app...

Google Translate Makes Language Lessons Official, Available This Week on Android and iOS

Tim August 26, 2025 23

Earlier this month, word got out that Google Translate would soon help you better your language learning skills. That news is now official via Google, with users able to access a beta experience inside of the Translate app. Google says that it's designed for...

Spotify Gets Messaging, Perfect for Sharing Your Latest Jam

Tim August 26, 2025 23

Users of Spotify, both paid and unpaid, can take advantage of a brand new feature starting this week: Messages. Now, instead of sharing a link to Spotify inside of a 3rd-party app, you can keep the link and conversation all within the Spotify app. Messages...

Google to Verify Developers Before Their Apps Can Install on Your Android Device

Kellen August 26, 2025 23

Google announced this week that it will add a new requirement for those who make Android apps and want them to work on Android devices that run Google services. The developers behind Android apps will soon run through a developer verification program if they...

AI Mode is Ready to Help You Book a Reservation, Gets Link Sharing for Collabs

Tim August 22, 2025 23

Google announced updates for AI Mode this week, detailing that it is now more "agentic" and "personalized." In terms of these agentic capabilities, AI Mode is getting the ability to book you a restaurant reservation, but Google explains that it can do much...

Google Password Manager Available on Google Play

Kellen August 21, 2025 23

Secretly, alongside yesterday's Pixel 10 series announcements, Google adding a new app listing on Google Play for the Google Password Manager. This can be installed on all Android phones, as far as I can tell, and it gives you a true and dedicated shortcut to...

Pixel 10 Series Joins Android Beta Program

Kellen September 17, 2025 3

Part of the fun of owning a Pixel phone for so many of us is the option to play with new software before almost anyone else....

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It’s Time for One UI 8 Updates on Your Galaxy S25 Series

Kellen September 15, 2025 9

After several beta builds and an expansion to more devices, Samsung announced today that stable Galaxy S25 One UI 8 updates...

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Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL Review: Still the Best in Android

Kellen September 12, 2025 21

The Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL have been out for a couple of weeks now and we've been testing them for even longer. If...

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Pixel 10 Review: It’s a Pixel 9, But With Magnets

Tim September 11, 2025 22

Apologies for the delay, but here's what you've been waiting for. We have had time to use the Pixel 10 for the past couple of...

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Oh, Google Apparently Pulled Daily Hub on the Pixel 10 Series

Kellen September 9, 2025 8

Apologies if I had any part in its demise, but apparently Google has pulled the Daily Hub feature from its Pixel 10 series....

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Nova Launcher Founder Asked to Step Away, Cease Open Sourcing Efforts

Tim September 8, 2025 39

Kevin Barry, the founder and original developer of Nova Launcher is stepping away from the forever-loved Android launcher app...

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Here’s the Galaxy S26 Edge

Tim September 5, 2025 15

It was only yesterday when we got eyes on the Galaxy S26 lineup of devices in the form of dummy units. As we expected, the...

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OnePlus Creating Own Imaging Engine, Wants to Pass Pinch-to-Zoom Test

Tim September 5, 2025 2

OnePlus CEO Pete Lau wrote a letter yesterday, detailing plans for the Android OEM to build and launch its very own imaging...

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DEAL: Buy Pixel 10 Pro, Get $100 in Your Google Wallet

Tim September 16, 2025 23

Google is celebrating its birthday with limited time deals on its latest Pixel devices. For anyone who has had an eye on the...

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Google’s New Pixel 10 Referral Program Smacks 10% Off in First Discount

Kellen September 9, 2025 23

Google sent out emails today to detail their new Pixel 10 referral program for those who were previously in the program. The...

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DEAL: Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra Gets Free Doubled Storage, Up to $800 With Trade-in

Tim September 8, 2025 23

Samsung is providing a very good deal on the new Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra during its launch period, attempting to get as many...

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Two Days Left to Get Free $200 Google Store Credit When You Buy Pixel 10 Pro

Tim September 2, 2025 23

Google's offer of a free $200 credit to the Google Store when you buy a Pixel 10 Pro or Pixel 10 Pro XL is set to expire on...

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Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra is $300 Off

Kellen August 29, 2025 23

Here's a good deal on a phone that isn't the Pixel 10 - Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra is $300 off and you don't have to trade-in...

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You Can Get a Pixel 10 Pro for Free

Kellen August 29, 2025 23

The Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL are all available from the typical retailers as well as all major US carriers...

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Reserve New Galaxy Tab, Get Free $50 Credit and Upgraded Storage

Tim August 28, 2025 23

Late in the day yesterday, Samsung confirmed its next Galaxy Event will take place on September 4. At that time, we expect...

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DEAL: Galaxy Z Fold 7 is $300 Off, No Trade-in Required

Tim August 27, 2025 23

Samsung is hosting a group of deals on its website this week, maybe in an attempt to steal a bit of Google's Pixel 10 thunder...

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