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Starting next month, Google will require apps on the Play Store to provide a “stable, engaging, responsive user experience.” If they don’t, the company plans to eventually remove those apps from the store. This policy is part of Google’s latest spam policy update and is designed to...

Google is getting ready to remove lots of Android apps from the Play Store

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The Samsung Galaxy Watch lineup regularly makes it on the best Android smartwatches list due to its excellent health monitoring capabilities, refined designs, and advanced sensors. The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 is the newest addition to the series. Despite its familiar appearance, the watch features upgrades like a faster processor, a new AI algorithm, sleep apnea detection, and more.

How to link Google Fit with your Samsung Galaxy Watch 7

Google One remains an excellent option for those engrossed in the Google ecosystem. With a low starting price, simple backup system, and additional Google One features available, it’s become a popular option for Pixel and Android fans alike. However, the lack of flexibility in the plans has been a sticking point for many users for years, but that could change soon.

What could Google One Lite be?

The Pixel 9 Pro will likely start at $1,000, despite its smaller size compared to the 8 Pro. T-Mobile and Vodafone may offer a "double-your-storage" promotion for the Pixel 9 series. The UK-based Vodafone's leaked promo includes all four Pixel 9 models, running from August 13 to September 3. Google's...

The Pixel 9 series might launch with a free storage upgrade on certain carriers

It appears that the latest update for the T-Mobile app has broken one of the key features of the app. Reportedly, the chat support feature within the app has been removed, which was present in the previous version of the app allowing users to initiate chats with support executives. In...

A recent update to the T-Mobile app removes chat support feature on both Android and iOS

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Like any TV series that has stuck around for a season too long, the Android Police podcast is back with another freaking week of Pixel leaks, this time on the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. The long and short of it is that we're hoping it nails the landing, but wouldn't be surprised if it disappointed us when it launches with, say, a year-old version of Android. Also, our prospects on a folding iPhone and discourse on an ABC primetime show from the year 200-something as brought on by Android Police editor-in-chief and natural wellspring purveyorJames Peckham.

The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is setting itself up to disappoint the Android Police podcast

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

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Distraction Control is a new Safari feature in the macOS Sequoia developer beta that makes surfing websites less distracting.

Safari’s Distraction Control is a game changer for web browsing — here's how to enable it right now

Since Samsung decided against selling the Galaxy A55 in the US, the Galaxy A35 5G remains the best offering from the South Korean giant in the mid-range (sub $400) segment. Thanks to frequent discounts at online retailers, the Galaxy A35 is one of the top affordable Samsung devices you can buy. While it scores high on camera, battery, display, and software support, the preinstalled bloatware can irritate, confuse, and spoil your mood.

Samsung A35 5G: Here are all the apps you can uninstall or disable from your phone

The next Made by Google event kicks off on August 13, which is just a week away. This is where we expect Google to reveal the next generation of Pixel hardware and, of course, some fun AI tools and more. But what exactly will Google announce? Here’s the full breakdown,...

7 things we expect from Google’s Pixel 9 event next week

Samsung showcased two promising foldables during Samsung Galaxy Unpacked in Paris: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6. Like the Galaxy Z Flip 6, transferring an eSIM isn't straightforward on a Galaxy Z Fold 6 compared to inserting a physical card. This guide walks you through the steps for transferring and activating your eSIM on your Galaxy Z Fold 6.

How to activate and transfer your eSIM to your Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6

Verizon is one of the Big Three carriers and is known for its strong LTE coverage, but with other carriers closing the coverage gap, and a slow start to mid-band 5G, Verizon isn’t the obvious choice it once was. Pros. Still some of the best rural coverage. Simple plan...

Verizon vs. Xfinity Mobile: Should you bundle your service?

USB debugging in Android isn't just for developers - it can be used to recover data and control your phone from a computer. Remember to keep USB debugging enabled to access files or control your phone even if the screen is broken. Be cautious - enabling USB debugging can allow...

Why You Should Keep USB Debugging Enabled on Your Android Phone

The Google Pixel 8 has been around for almost a year. With its successor right around the corner and big savings on the price of the phone, is it worth picking one up now? This is our Google Pixel 8 long-term review.

Google Pixel 8 long-term review: Almost a whole year [Video]

Android Google Pixel Smartphone Smartwatch Software. Google will launch a slew of new Pixel devices next week, having already introduced its Chromecast replacement and a new Nest Learning Thermostat yesterday. For now, the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro XL are expected to arrive alongside a smaller Pixel 9 Pro, as well as a successor to last year's Pixel Fold called the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. Moreover, Google's August 13 event should be the first official time that a new pair of Pixel Buds Pro earbuds are shown, as well as two Pixel Watch 2 (curr. $329.99 on Amazon) successors.

New updates rolling out to Google Pixel smartphones and smartwatches running Android 14

The Pixel Watch 3 is rumored to have the same processor, RAM, and storage as its predecessor. The big news is a 60Hz refresh rate display, which should be smoother and more responsive, with a dynamic range from 1Hz to 60Hz for better battery life. Battery life might be an...

Latest Pixel Watch 3 leak hints at a letdown in the processor department

LineageOS 21 breathes new life into aging smartphones, extending their functionality, security, and stability with Android 14. The custom ROM now supports additional devices like the LG G7 ThinQ, Realme 9 Pro 5G, and Poco F4, preventing e-waste in the process. Devices left without updates, like the Samsung Galaxy Note...

Extended LineageOS 21 support means more devices now have a second chance at life

A few days after Samsung's Unpacked event, the tech giant announced that it would delay the launch of its Galaxy Buds 3 Pro because of quality control issues. Almost a month later, buyers have finally begun receiving their shipments, with many saying that the case and the buds themselves are "well-built."

A month and $250 later, the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro are finally hitting doorsteps

I tested the camera on EVERY mainline Google Pixel to date. The Pixel XL, 2 XL, 3 XL, 4 XL, 5, 6 Pro, 7 Pro, and 8 Pro. I captured images across a wide range of environments and have evaluated the results of this mega-camera shootout on video.

I tested every Google Pixel camera — here's what happened [Video]

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Google Meet's AI-powered Take Notes for Me is rolling out 'soon'

Google Meet is introducing a new AI note-taking tool called \"Take notes for me.\" Available only in English on desktops/laptops, the feature allows for easy access...

Google Meet is introducing a new AI note-taking tool called "Take notes for me." Available only in English on desktops/laptops, the feature allows for easy access...

Google Meet's AI-powered Take Notes for Me is rolling out 'soon'

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