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Google Pixel 10 Pro XL next to a Canon M50 camera
The Pixel 10 Pro's flashlight could actually do some lens damage

Several users have reported that the flashlight lens has melted or burned

Google Maps pin on a map background displaying traffic congestion and a settings gear icon.
Google Maps now predicts battery life for 350+ EVs

Range Anxiety takes a back seat

Google Pixel 10 held up against some pink flowers
Early Pixel 11 renders highlight a big camera island change

Goodbye, table wobble

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The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro and case
Samsung's new Hearapy app can mitigate motion sickness using most earbuds

A helpful tool to curb your travel woes

Google Pixel Fold shown outdoors in front of a green tree in 2026
Make your commute a breeze with this new Pixel mode

Transit mode is all about making your commute as painless as possible

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A promotional image of the Vivo X300 Ultra
The Vivo X300 Ultra is for people who think the Galaxy S26 Ultra's camera is too basic

A phone for people who actually want a camera

Android Auto home screen with Maps
Android Auto is working on a useful update for its autoplay behavior

A new notification is in the works

An iPhone and a Google Pixel held side by side, surrounded by AirDrop and Quick Share icons, along with location, Apple, and Android symbols.
Google takes another cue from AirDrop to improve Quick Share

Tap to share contacts, files, and more

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Showing Google Maps and YouTube Music playing on Android Auto
YouTube is now available on Android Auto, but there is a catch

It works, but not how you’d expect

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A Gboard illustration with a Google 'G' icon floating above it on a yellow background.
This annoying Gboard voice typing flaw could soon be gone

Support for Bluetooth earbuds

Key image of Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 vs Exynos 2600 processors
Battery test claims the Galaxy S26's Snapdragon chip absolutely destroys Exynos

Qualcomm still holds a big advantage over Samsung's chips

Pixel 9a and Pixel 10a side by side
Your Pixel phone can now fix its own Bluetooth problems through this hidden new feature

"Smart" finally means being able to fix what it probably broke

The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Android’s new sideloading delay won’t be as frustrating as you feared

You only need to enable it once per account

Google Pixel 10 home screen with AI generated icons
Google has a plan to fix your Pixel's home screen clutter

A new 'Organizer' is in the works

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Android Auto's taskbar widget showing a playing audio track
Android Auto has had a rough time lately, with yet another issue popping up

User can't catch a break

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An image highlighting the Pixel Launcher home screen with no app icon names.
Minimalists rejoice: Android 17 Beta 3 lets you hide app icon names

Here's how

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Android mascot with number 17, app lock, and app bubble icons on a green background
Android 17 may bring a charging upgrade you didn't know you needed

Priority Charging is in the works

Android 17 graphic featuring the Android mascot behind the number 17 holding a green patterned sphere.
Android’s next major update will change how you multitask

Bubbles for all apps!

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Gemini can now import your chats and memories from other AI chatbots
Gemini takes on ChatGPT and Claude with a major switching upgrade

Easily import your memories and preferences

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The AI key on the Moto Razr ultra.
Motorola's Razr Ultra successor could feature a small change, and we hope it's worth it

A necessary trade-off