I replaced Gemini with a local AI model on my phone; battery drain was surprisingly low
Battery drain should be the least of your worries
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This is the best price we've seen on microSD storage in quite some time
The right time to expand your storage
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This new Samsung One UI feature is awful; there's no way to turn it off
Samsung really needs to rethink this
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I talked to Google Gemini Live for an hour; the lag was never the problem
Gemini Live fixed every awkward pause in AI voice chat. After an hour of talking, I learned the pauses were never the…
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Android 17 finally stopped websites from blasting audio at me without warning
My browser stopped ambushing me with random audio
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Waze's route preview does what Google Maps can't: show me traffic before I leave
I started using Waze as a pre-drive check, and now I'm rethinking Google Maps entirely
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I could lose my phone without losing any of my files thanks to this backup plan
Every file has its own backup
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Bose's new buds are expensive, but I review similar models; there's something else you're paying for
Pay once, rather than every other month
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Android 17 is testing a lifesaver feature for when you forget your PIN
Your Google account could become your backup key
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Samsung just pushed back One UI 9 by a week
Galaxy S26 owners will have to wait a little longer for their OS update
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Samsung's Galaxy S27 battery upgrade is six years too late and still not enough
Bigger batteries, same small ambitions
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I ditched my calendar reminders for an app that makes me want to move; my Finch won't let me skip it
Who needs digital coaching when raising my bird is motivating enough
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This YouTube bug has been affecting landscape viewing for months, and there's no fix in sight
It’s been close to five months now
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Toshiba's 75-inch $490 Fire TV with QLED panel proves big screens don't have to break the bank
You're getting a lot for the price
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Googlebooks are here: Which one is right for you and where can you buy it?
Five models, starting at $899
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The Pixel 11's battery drain has been traced to a sneaky WiFi firmware bug
Your fast WiFi could be killing your phone's battery
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Google Fi just made wireless dirt cheap at $9/month
And the catch is smaller than you'd think
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Why I haven't manually adjusted my screen brightness once since upgrading to Android 16
Save your eyes without a second thought
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After using all the new Googlebook models, I found the MacBook competitor Android fans deserve
A compelling alternative you're going to love
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Googlebooks finally make the Android ecosystem dream a reality
Five models kickstart the lineup
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I replaced my Philips Hue lights with a budget alternative; I regret waiting so long
You'll deal with some drawbacks, but for the money, it's worth it
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I stopped accepting a broken tablet experience after Android 17 forced developers to actually try
My tablet apps finally stopped acting like phones
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Gmail for Android now finds your verification codes so you don’t have to
Taking inspiration from Google Messages
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I added Android Auto to an old car for just $4
Turn an old phone or tablet into your car's Android Auto display
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Samsung's Galaxy S26 FE battery trick: lasts longer now, dies faster later
You need to know about this hidden battery problem
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I turned Gmail into my personal command center by pairing it with Calendar and Tasks
I'll never handle emails the same way again
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Forget Google Keep and OneNote: Gemini Notebooks changed how I collect and use information
From messy notes to useful knowledge
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I stopped feeling sick on my bus commute after finding this Android 17 accessibility feature
My bus commute stopped making me sick
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Chrome's new features are a quiet win for power users
Vertical tabs in Chrome solved my biggest multitasking problem
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The Pixel 11 Pro's best notification feature isn't HiLight; it's already on your camera
Why the Pixel 11 Pro's camera flash beats its fancy new HiLight notification LED
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I skipped upgrading to the Pixel Watch because Google still hasn't fixed this terrible hardware quirk
Google desperately needs to bring the Pixel Watch Ultra
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I found a malicious app disguised as a PDF reader that Google Play Protect didn't catch
Apps are getting smarter to hide its nefarious intentions
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