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Tesla CEO Elon Musk has claimed that the company won't make a smartphone unless Apple and Google did 'really bad things.'

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Over the past day or so, some Pixel owners have encountered an issue where Google Play services says it’s “not supported by your device.”

The first Android beta was released 17 years ago, marking the birth of the globally dominating force we know and use today.

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Your Monday edition of the 9to5Toys Lunch Break to kick off the week starts with a big-time $250 price drop...

Google launched the Pixel 9 series back in August, and it turns out the Pixel 9 Pro XL was a top ten performer in Q3 2024.

An ongoing discount brings the OnePlus Pad down to just $299, making it easily the best deal you'll find on a high-end Android tablet.

W/C 27th Feb 2017

In the smallest of tweaks, the Google app’s Song Search shortcut has a new, modernized icon. The icon went from...

W/C 3rd April

Official releases of GrapheneOS, a security and privacy focused mobile OS with Android app compatibility.

Samsung's Galaxy AI is reportedly going to get a new notification summary feature that rivals the iPhone's.

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones are amazing, but they are pricey. Make sure to consider this deal while it lasts.

New mascot and a new way of development

The monthly “Google System Release Notes” primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update across...

Prime Video is getting a new AI-powered X-ray recaps feature which will summarize and recap TV shows for you.

The Kindle Colorsoft only just launched, and it seems that this new color-screen e-reader has been nothing but beset by problems.

Samsung saw an 18.3% improvement in tablet sales in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the same time last year.

Get ready for 24 hours of glorious light, with a pair of new Philips Hue all-day scenes currently in beta testing.

Changes since 18th April 2017

After launching on PC early this year, Stardew Valley 1.6 is now available on Android devices as well as consoles and iOS.

Your Monday afternoon collection of the best Android game and app is now ready to go down below. On your way down scope out the big-time price drop we are tracking on ASUS’ new Snapdragon X Plus Copilot+ PC to $650, the first cash deal on the new Samsung Galaxy S24 FE, as well as…

What it is, and how it affects you

A survey conducted by Android Authority shows that consumers would heavily lean towards buying a phone that offers free, unlimited photo backup.

Changes since 2nd May 2017

All the best Amazon Echo speakers are on sale, and you can even get a free smart light to get started on your smart home.

An update to Pixel Screenshots is rolling out with a number of UI tweaks, like doing away with the "All screenshots" view.

As it tends to do new products, Google is emailing some owners a feedback survey about their experience with Pixel Buds Pro 2.

Samsung’s foldables aren’t growing as quickly as the company hoped for, and apparently there are plans for a more affordable...

Changes since 15th May 2017

It's your time

YouTube on Android TV is adding a big, hard-to-ignore "subscribe" button right in the middle of its player interface.

Rolling out now, Quick Share on Android now shows a percentage to make it more clear the status of an...

Official releases of GrapheneOS, a security and privacy focused mobile OS with Android app compatibility.

You can now see just how much longer those app updates will take to install, with new progress circles on the Google TV home screen.

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Changes since 31st May 2017