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The Samsung Galaxy S26 series could have Perplexity AI baked in
Samsung is reportedly close to finalizing a deal with Perplexity The deal could be announced this year and see Perplexity replace Gemini as the Galaxy S26’s default AI assistant What this would mean for Gemini on Samsung phones is unclear Right now, Google Gemini is the standard AI assistant on Android phones, and Samsung in…
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The One UI 8 beta could extend to older devices soon – these Galaxy phones could be next in line for Android 16
There’s evidence that the One UI 8 beta is expanding Support could go back to the Galaxy S22 phones A full software launch is expected in July Samsung’s One UI 7 (based on Android 15) has only been widely available for a couple of months, but the beta test program for One UI 8 (based…
What’s your favorite Android phone of all time? Let us know
It feels like Android phones have been around forever – since the launch of Google’s mobile operating system in 2008, dozens of phone makers have adopted the software to bring their phones to life. Through 17 years and 15 numbered versions, Android has become a mainstay of the phone world and modern life itself. It’s…
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I’m an iOS loyalist – here’s why Android has never tempted me to switch
There’s no doubt about it: Android offers a fantastic ecosystem with some of the best phones and best tablets money can buy. When you opt for products powered by Google’s operating system, you’ll find devices that cover just about every need imaginable, from budget-friendly phones to feature-rich powerhouses. It’s also a highly customizable system that…
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I used greyscale on my Android phone to reduce my screen time – here’s what happened, and how you can too
As smartphones have become more popular, they’ve brought with them a growing problem: controlling screen time is difficult no matter who you are and how you use your phone. With social media tuned to keep your attention, the dangers of doomscrolling your way through the night are all too apparent. It’s understandable too: open up…
We just got a big hint that the Google Pixel 10 could be launching earlier than expected
A new Pixel superfan event has been spotted It could offer a sneak preview of the Pixel 10 That would point to a launch before August We know that Android 16 is going to be launching significantly earlier in the year than Android 15 did, and now the signs are that the Google Pixel 10…
Google AI Overview thinks it’s still 2024, sometimes
Google is very keen on its AI Overview feature, rolling it out across the world and spending a lot of effort to minimize embarrassing moments like supposedly telling people to eat rocks. But apparently, those improvements don’t always include things like the current year. A viral Reddit post this week showed an AI Overview declaring…
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It’s official, Android users: Instagram is draining your battery, but there’s now a fix
Google confirms that Instagram for Android is draining excessive battery power compared to similar apps The issue apparently lies with the standard Instagram app Google’s advisory urges users to fix the issue by updating their app Think your Android smartphone’s battery life has been dropping faster than normal recently? The culprit may have been identified….
Google TV looks set to get a sleep timer, so you won’t wake up to Netflix’s horrible auto trailers any more
Code in the Google TV Home app describes sleep timers and notifications Android TV has a sleep timer already, but it’s not great or easy to find It’s in early stages, so don’t expect it imminently If you’ve ever fallen asleep during a TV show binge only to be rudely awakened by an auto-playing trailer…
Google is preparing a big customization upgrade for your Pixel phone with Android 16 – and it could land very soon
Pixel phones could soon support themes, according to new code It lets customizations be applied more quickly The feature may arrive with Android 16 After showcasing the big update at Google I/O 2025 earlier this month, Google is all set to launch Android 16 in the coming days, at least as far as Pixel phones…
