Your Pixel Watch’s next big Wear OS update is almost here

I've been writing about Android since 2011, with a focus on device reviews, Samsung and Google Pixel hardware, and the latest ...

Gemini scam detection is the AI feature I actually want on my parents' phones

The feature called Scam Detection debuted on the Google Pixel and then widened to the Samsung Galaxy S26 series in February ...

I turned off Google Photos' Ask Photos because search shouldn't pretend to be a chatbot

I delight in looking at the phone market from as many angles as possible, and while my opinions may be odd, at times, they're always from the heart as much as the head.  I have a background in the ...
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Google Gemini outage frustrates users, but a fix is in the works (Updated)

Chandra Steele has been writing about tech for the entirety of her journalism career. She loves making tough topics easy to understand. Before joining Android Police, Chandra was senior features ...
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Mint Mobile's surprise move delivers more data at no extra cost

Pricing fatigue is something that everyone has been dealing with for a few years now, and it seems like every few months, something is going up in price without getting anything back. But occasionally ...
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This standout budget Samsung tablet is now seeing a steep discount, dropping it to just $210

If you're looking for an entertainment device that can also handle some productivity tasks, then a tablet is the way to go. If you've been thinking about buying one, the good news is that you can grab ...

I replaced my phone's keyboard with Gemini Live for a week, and it saved me hours of drafting

I write for a living, so most of my day is some form of typing. My notes, half-formed pitches, and to-dos end up in my phone ...
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Smartglasses are the newest exam cheating threat, and schools are scrambling to respond

Andy is a seasoned technology journalist with more than 15 years experience in the mobile industry, writing for Digital Trends, Wired, and more. Andy has reviewed hundreds of smartphones and tablets, ...
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I let a friend try to 'snatch' my phone to test Android's new motion-sensor lock

I have eight years of experience covering Android, with a focus on apps, features, and platform updates. I love looking at even the minute changes in apps and software updates that most people would ...
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Need a laptop for cheap? This Acer Chromebook 315 is nearly 60% off

Chromebooks aren't for everyone, but if you're looking for a simple laptop that can handle everyday things, then this Acer Chromebook 315 might be for you. It features a MediaTek Kompanio 540 ...
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I ditched Android's notification manager for Buzzkill, and now my phone actually listens

Jon Gilbert is a Features Writer for Android Police. I've covered Android since 2021, focusing on writing features and guides about Android apps and features that directly affect users. I've attended ...

I tried to survive a week using only Google Wallet, and one missing feature almost ruined it

This automatically meant I had access only to Google's wallet app, not both. I thought it'd be a fun experiment, so I tried ...