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Android notifications could change in a big way — here's how
By Scott Younker published
Google is playing with what types of icons show up as notifications in the status bar.
How to pair your AirPods to Android devices
By Kaycee Hill published
AirPods may be designed to work with Apple devices, but you can still use them with your Android phone or tablet.
Circle to Search gains the ability to scan barcodes and QR codes
By Scott Younker published
Circle to Search on Android phones now has the ability scan barcodes and QR codes on your screens.
Google Pixel 9a just tipped for Tensor G4 chip — but there’s bad news
By Alyse Stanley published
A new leak suggests that Pixel 9a will retain the Pixel 9's Tensor G4 chip, but it could get the older Exynos Modem 5300 modem found on the Pixel 8.
Best phone controllers 2024: take your mobile gaming to the next level
By Stephen Lambrechts last updated
With the right controller, your iOS or Android phone can become a truly fantastic handheld gaming device.
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL: 6 reasons to buy and 3 reasons to skip
By John Velasco published
The decision's harder now that Google's big-screen phone costs more
How to set up an Android VPN
By Andy Sansom last updated
VPN Setting up a VPN on Android is easier than you might think, and takes just a few minutes to complete when following our simple six-step guide.
Google removes hidden Pixel app that could have left millions of phones vulnerable to malware, spyware and other attacks
By Anthony Spadafora published
Pixel phones sold by Verizon ship with a demo app you can’t uninstall which contains a server vulnerability that can be exploited by hackers in their attacks.
Google may have to give up Chrome, Android and AI data because of monopoly ruling
By Richard Priday last updated
The U.S. Department of Justice is discussing some big potential solutions to the Google antitrust suit, including making Google give away big parts of its business or open them up to competitors.
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