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5 Android phones you should buy instead of the Google Pixel 10

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-05 21:00:29

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Google’s Pixel 10 series is an impressive showing, and among all the new phones, it’s the base model Pixel 10 that has stolen so much of the spotlight. With a triple camera setup (including a new dedicated telephoto camera), Qi2 magnetic charging, and the same Tensor G5 chip inside the Pixel 10 Pro models, is there any reason not to buy the $799 Pixel 10? Depending on what you’re looking to get out of your next Android phone, there may be after all. We expec

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Quick Share for iPhones is still in the works, and here’s proof (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-05 21:52:02

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR A teardown of the latest Google Play Services app has revealed evidence that Google is still working on Quick Share for iPhones. We were also able to view a screen confirming that you need to sign in to share with iPhones. This comes almost a year after we first learned Google might be working on Quick Share for iOS and MacOS. We first heard late last year that Google could be working on Quick Share for iOS and MacOS. This would be a welcome addition, al

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PSA: Canceling your Pixel 10 pre-order could cost you your existing Google One subscription

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-05 23:17:00

TL;DR Google is offering free yearly AI Pro and Google One subscriptions to those who pre-order the Pixel 10, and will compensate those who already pay for those services. But if you cancel your pre-order, Google will cancel your existing subscription, besides revoking those benefits. If you re-order another Pixel 10 device, you may not be eligible for these perks as they are limited to once per customer. Google’s Pixel 10 devices can be fairly tempting, especially for the new Pixelsnap charg

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Google tests QR code verification for text messages

engadget.com Unknown 2025-11-05 23:43:57

Google is changing the way you confirm if contacts are legit. The company has begun rolling out a QR code to verify that the person you're communicating with is, in fact, who they say they are, 9to5Google reports. The feature is currently available in beta. An end-to-end encryption card isn't anything new, but verifying the encryption meant seeing an 80-digit code you could compare. Now, you'll still go Google Messages, tap their name and then go to their details page. But, instead, there will

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Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: I tested both flagships, and the winner is not so obvious

zdnet.com Kerry Wan 2025-11-05 21:15:22

The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL (left) next to the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (right). Kerry Wan/ZDNET The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is one of the hottest new Android phones right now, but how does it stack up to the current champ? Ahead of last week's Made by Google event, I spent an intimate morning handling both the new Pixel model and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra to determine which one deserves a spot in your pocket. The answer is... complicated. Also: Everything announced at Made by Google 2025: Pi

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You can customize your NotebookLM Audio Overview outputs in-app now - here's how

zdnet.com Webb Wright 2025-11-05 22:43:44

peshkov/iStock/Getty Images Plus via Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways: The NotebookLM app now offers new customization options. The platform is positioned as an AI-powered research assistant. More updates can be expected soon, according to the platform. The NotebookLM mobile app just got a little more customizable. You can now specify more elements within the Google-owned platform's Audio Overview tool, which debuted in September of

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2.5B Gmail users endangered after Google database hack

news.ycombinator.com Author 2025-11-05 20:22:26

How the phishing attacks work Initial reports of attempted attacks have already been seen on Reddit, which are likely related to the data leak. Users describe how alleged Google employees have contacted them by phone to inform them of a security breach in their accounts. In these scam attempts, attackers are trying to take over Gmail accounts by triggering alleged “account resets” and then intercepting passwords to subsequently lock out the account holders. Another attack method involves “dang

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Local Restaurant Exhausted as Google AI Keeps Telling Customers About Daily Specials That Don't Exist

futurism.com Unknown 2025-11-05 14:15:14

If you're trying to find out what a restaurant has to offer, you might look up its menu, or go to its Facebook page. Hell, you could call and ask. But that's all démodé. Why not query an AI chatbot, a piece of software notorious for inventing facts out of the tokenized ether of the internet, and treat its answer like the word of God? Here's why: because you'd annoy the hell out of the restaurant. Just ask the beleaguered owners of the Montana eatery Stefanina's Wentzville, who are begging thei

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The days of custom Android ROMs are numbered, and Google is to blame

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-05 10:00:34

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Android used to be synonymous with freedom. If you didn’t like your phone’s interface or bloatware, you could simply install a custom ROM — the colloquial term for a forked version of the Android operating system. But that golden era is quickly disappearing, as yet another major Android fork has run into troubles. CalyxOS, a major privacy-focused Android distribution, announced a sudden freeze on future releases earlier this month. While the project isn’t di

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The Pixel 10 is unquestionably the best phone for people fed up with the iPhone

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-05 14:00:04

Google has tried for years to lure iPhone owners to Pixel phones. This has even manifested in the company’s Best Friends Forever series of videos, as well as an RCS messaging campaign targeting Apple. That’s in addition to features like the Android Switch app and wired transfer capabilities to help make it easier to move your data. Now that the Pixel 10 phones are here, though, they might just be the best Android phones for people coming from iPhones. And it doesn’t have anything to do with qui

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Google’s rollout of Bluetooth audio sharing on Pixels has been a mess

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-05 16:00:13

TL;DR Google’s new Pixel Buds 2a lack Bluetooth audio sharing, highlighting a confusing and inconsistent implementation of the Auracast feature across Pixel devices. The feature is mysteriously disabled on the Pixel Buds Pro 2 when paired with a Pixel phone and artificially blocked on budget A-series phones. This haphazard approach hinders the adoption of the universal Auracast standard, which could solve audio sharing issues for all consumers. Google’s newly announced Pixel Buds 2a are a big

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Google Pixel 10 Pro vs. iPhone 16 Pro: I've used both handsets, and there's a clear winner

zdnet.com Prakhar Khanna 2025-11-05 10:00:25

Kerry Wan/ZDNET After the success of launching four flagship phones last year, Google is set to continue the trend with the new Pixel 10 series. The Google Pixel 10 Pro stands out as potentially the best option for many people. With a starting price of $999, it offers a compelling blend of premium features borrowed from its more expensive sibling, all in the more manageable size of the standard Pixel 10. Also: Everything announced at Made by Google 2025: Pixel 10 Pro, Fold, Watch 4, and more

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Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: I compared both Androids, and here's the winner

zdnet.com Prakhar Khanna 2025-11-05 12:00:20

Joseph Maldonado and Kerry Wan/ZDNET The Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold has finally arrived, and it isn't taking on the Galaxy Z Fold 7 with a generational design leap. Instead, it competes by adding quality-of-life features -- a couple of which are industry-firsts for a foldable phone. If you are ready to upgrade from a slab phone to a foldable one, now is the best time to do so. However, it can be confusing to make a decision when both Google and Samsung book-style foldables are so good this year.

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The Pixel Tablet 2 would’ve been great with Android’s new PC-like keyboard and mouse controls

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-04 15:00:39

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Right after blowing our minds with the new AI-powered Voice Translate feature on the Pixel 10, Google went and dashed our hopes of seeing a new Pixel Tablet anytime soon. The company told Bloomberg that it has “paused development on a tablet overhaul until it figures out a meaningful future for the category,” which sure sounds like Google has given up on tablets once again. That’s a huge shame, though, because Android has gotten way better on tablets since Goo

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I'm a diehard Google Pixel fan - here's why I'm not upgrading to the latest model

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-11-05 16:00:20

Joseph Maldonado/ZDNET ZDNET's key takeaways Google's new Pixel 10 isn't worth the upgrade for me. It comes down to cost, color, and lack of new killer features. Too much AI is also a deterrent. The new Pixel 10 is upon us, and, as usual, Google wants us all to upgrade. For many of us, trading in our current model for a discount on the newer version has become a yearly tradition. I've done it ever since Google adopted the trade-in policy, and it has served me well. However, this year is di

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Why the Pixel 10 is making this longtime iPhone user reconsider their next phone

zdnet.com Prakhar Khanna 2025-11-05 16:25:18

Joseph Maldonado/ZDNET ZDNET's key takeaways Google's PixelSnap is the biggest upgrade for me on the company's new phones. The $799 Pixel 10 now comes with a telephoto camera, a sizeable upgrade for the base model. Gemini AI is much smarter and more capable than Siri. Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source on Chrome and Chromium browsers. As a phone reviewer, I can't stick to a single phone for long, but I've been on the iPhone for a while now. That's be

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I wish Google would fix this one quirky limitation with Fi

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-05 03:00:33

Megan Ellis / Android Authority I’ve used Google Fi for almost three years now, and it’s been mostly smooth sailing. Although Google doesn’t promote its cellular services very much, it has slowly but surely released updates that continue to improve the service, all while keeping prices relatively competitive. There is plenty to love about Google’s offering in a competitive market, but one quirk has me considering other options. Have you tried Google's wireless service? 81 votes Yes, I'm curren

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Will the Pixel 10 save Android from the Green Bubble Curse? | Authority Insights Podcast #003

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-05 09:00:18

00:00 – Mishaal Rahman: Is AI enough to make the Pixel 10 a worthwhile upgrade? 00:04 And will Google and Apple actually make eSIMs and RCS work better across Android and iOS? 00:10 I’m Mishaal Rahman. 00:13 – C. Scott Brown: And I’m C. Scott Brown and this is the Authority Insights podcast, where we break down the latest news and leaks surrounding the Android operating system. 00:22 – Mishaal Rahman: So Scott, I am so jealous right now because you are in Brooklyn and I am stuck in Houston w

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The Pixel 10 Pro Fold isn’t as slick as my Galaxy Z Fold 7, but I envy it for these reasons

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-05 10:00:38

A lot of people seem to be dunking on the Pixel 10 Pro Fold for being a little too thick around the edges. And it’s true, next to Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7, Google’s latest foldable may not look nearly as elegant or futuristic. The company clearly wasn’t chasing thinness like the rest of the players in the foldable game, and the result is a foldable phone that looks chunkier and is even a tad heavier than its predecessor. However, Google’s lack of attention to the size of the Pixel 10 Pro Fold i

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Every Pixel device announced at Made by Google this week: 10 Pro Fold, Watch, Buds, more

zdnet.com Cesar Cadenas 2025-11-05 08:00:21

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source on Chrome and Chromium browsers. It's that time of the year again. No, not Apple's product launch -- that's next month. I'm talking about Made by Google 2025. The tech giant held its annual event on Wednesday, where it showed off its upcoming releases; namely the Pixel 10 series, Pixel Watch 4, and the Pixel Buds 2a. Also: I went hands-on with every Google Pixel 10 model - and was surprised by the one

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Why I'm recommending this Google Pixel 10 model to most people (and don't regret it)

zdnet.com Sabrina Ortiz 2025-11-05 08:30:21

Kerry Wan/ZDNET ZDNET's key takeaways The Google Pixel 10 packs the Tensor G5 chipset, a new telephoto lens, and other long-awaited hardware upgrades. On the software side, the Google Pixel 10's AI suite can predict your needs, edit photos for you, and more. While packing all of these upgrades, the Pixel 10 still retails for $799. Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source on Chrome and Chromium browsers. As summer draws to a close and Techtember nears, Goog

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I compared the best smartwatches from Google and Apple - and there's a clear winner

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2025-11-05 09:30:21

Kerry Wan/ZDNET A new Pixel Watch is hitting the shelves right in time for marathon season. Google unveiled the Pixel Watch 4 at its annual Made By Google event in New York earlier this week. The watch comes packed with several upgrades that rival its predecessor, like a revamped Fitbit experience, updates to Gemini, and a brighter display. Retailing at $350 for the 41mm and $400 for the 45mm, the smartwatch is available for preorder now and ships October 9. Also: Everything announced at Made

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The Fairphone 6 no longer feels like a compromise (except in the US)

theverge.com Dominic Preston 2025-11-05 10:30:00

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. The Fairphone 6 arrives almost two years after the 5, a testament to the company’s approach to the upgrade cycle. If anything, I suspect the company would be frustrated if Fairphone 5 owners were considering a new model already — these are phones to keep, to repair, and to hold on to until the bitter end. The newest Fairphone continues the company’s commitment to user-repairability, long-term customer suppo

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What’s on your desk, Dominic Preston?

theverge.com Dominic Preston 2025-11-05 12:00:00

Not all of The Verge’s staff live in the US. For example, news editor Dominic Preston is based in London and is, as he says, “responsible for keeping our news coverage ticking over in UK mornings before the US team comes online.” He also curates our new Verge Daily newsletter and covers Android phones, especially all the models that don’t launch in the US. And outside of work? “I’m a bit of a food obsessive,” he says, “and run a newsletter called Braise where I review London restaurants and coo

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As a Pixel fan, here’s why I’m not going to use Google’s Pixel Journal app

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-05 11:00:40

If you’re a Pixel fan like me, this past week was a pretty fun one. Made by Google 2025 has come and gone, and as cringe-worthy as the event itself may have been, Google still gave us plenty to talk about — including its new Pixel Journal app. Two years after Apple launched its Journal app on the iPhone, Pixel Journal is debuting on the Pixel 10 series to give Pixel owners their own out-of-the-box journaling app — and it looks good! Pixel Journal runs entirely on-device, uses AI to help you thi

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I tried every new AI feature on the Google Pixel 10 series - my thoughts as an AI expert

zdnet.com Sabrina Ortiz 2025-11-05 09:30:21

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET ZDNET's key takeaways Google's new Pixel 10 lineup incorporates a handful of new AI-powered features. They include photo editing with speech, language translation that uses your voice sample, and prediction of users' needs. The Pixel 10 Series also includes a one-year subscription to the Google AI Pro plan. Get more ZDNET: Add us as a preferred Google source on Chrome and Chromium browsers. The generative AI explosion means that nearly every phone launch in the past yea

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Google Pixel 10 series hands-on: I did not expect this model to be my favorite

zdnet.com Kerry Wan 2025-11-05 12:45:18

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET ZDNET's key takeaways Pixel 10 lineup brings welcome changes across all models. Base Pixel 10 suits most, but power users will prefer Pro XL. Pro XL is the sleeper hit with top performance and endurance. Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source on Chrome and Chromium browsers. I'll be honest: My expectations going into my Google Pixel 10 demos were on the lower side. I had just wrapped up testing Samsung's $1,900 foldable phone, and Goo

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Your Pixel 10 will let you make WhatsApp calls without cell service

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-05 04:40:26

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Pixel 10 devices will support WhatsApp voice and video calls over satellite starting August 28. Google shared a demo showing the satellite icon visible during an incoming WhatsApp call. Google is the first manufacturer to introduce this functionality. Up until now, satellite support on phones has mostly meant SOS messages or sharing your location. That’s set to change later this month, when Pixel 10 devices become the first to make WhatsApp voice and

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Popular Japanese smartphone games have introduced external payment systems

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-11-05 11:50:13

TOKYO - Nearly 70 percent of popular Japanese smartphone games have introduced external payment systems for items and services to avoid hefty commission fees from U.S. tech giants Google LLC and Apple Inc., a Kyodo News tally showed. The move comes ahead of a new Japanese law tightening regulations on Google and Apple, which dominate smartphone platforms, set to take full effect in December. The legislation requires the two companies to open their payment systems. Almost all users currently do

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With Apple's Siri AI Overhaul Delayed, Google Might Help It Catch Up

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-05 10:53:00

Apple is reportedly weighing up a potentially major change to its digital assistant: powering a revamped Siri with Google's Gemini artificial intelligence tool. According to Bloomberg, the companies are in early discussions about a partnership that could reshape Apple's AI strategy for the iPhone, iPad and Apple's other products. While no agreement is in place, the talks signal Apple's growing urgency to keep up in the generative AI race. Siri, once a pioneer, has lagged behind its voice assis

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5 Android phones you should buy instead of the Google Pixel 10

Quick Share for iPhones is still in the works, and here’s proof (APK teardown)

PSA: Canceling your Pixel 10 pre-order could cost you your existing Google One subscription

Google tests QR code verification for text messages

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: I tested both flagships, and the winner is not so obvious

You can customize your NotebookLM Audio Overview outputs in-app now - here's how

2.5B Gmail users endangered after Google database hack

Local Restaurant Exhausted as Google AI Keeps Telling Customers About Daily Specials That Don't Exist

The days of custom Android ROMs are numbered, and Google is to blame

The Pixel 10 is unquestionably the best phone for people fed up with the iPhone

Google’s rollout of Bluetooth audio sharing on Pixels has been a mess

Google Pixel 10 Pro vs. iPhone 16 Pro: I've used both handsets, and there's a clear winner

Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: I compared both Androids, and here's the winner

The Pixel Tablet 2 would’ve been great with Android’s new PC-like keyboard and mouse controls

I'm a diehard Google Pixel fan - here's why I'm not upgrading to the latest model

Why the Pixel 10 is making this longtime iPhone user reconsider their next phone

I wish Google would fix this one quirky limitation with Fi

Will the Pixel 10 save Android from the Green Bubble Curse? | Authority Insights Podcast #003

The Pixel 10 Pro Fold isn’t as slick as my Galaxy Z Fold 7, but I envy it for these reasons

Every Pixel device announced at Made by Google this week: 10 Pro Fold, Watch, Buds, more

Why I'm recommending this Google Pixel 10 model to most people (and don't regret it)

I compared the best smartwatches from Google and Apple - and there's a clear winner

The Fairphone 6 no longer feels like a compromise (except in the US)

What’s on your desk, Dominic Preston?

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I tried every new AI feature on the Google Pixel 10 series - my thoughts as an AI expert

Google Pixel 10 series hands-on: I did not expect this model to be my favorite

Your Pixel 10 will let you make WhatsApp calls without cell service

Popular Japanese smartphone games have introduced external payment systems

With Apple's Siri AI Overhaul Delayed, Google Might Help It Catch Up

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