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The first ten things I changed on my Pixel 10!

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-16 11:00:22

So you just got your brand new Google Pixel 10. Congratulations! It’s an incredible piece of hardware, and you’re probably itching to download your favorite apps, sign into your accounts, and start snapping photos. Before you dive in, though, a handful of settings can drastically improve your day-to-day experience. Unfortunately, for one reason or another, Google leaves them turned off by default. Changing these settings can do everything from improving your battery’s long-term health, saving y

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How to Switch From iPhone to Android (2025)

wired.com Simon Hill 2025-10-16 11:00:00

Ignore the arguments about which is better, because iPhones and Android phones have far more in common than some folks will admit. Switching from an iPhone to an Android phone is pretty painless these days, and you can take all your stuff with you, including photos, messages, and other bits and pieces. This guide covers all you need to know about how to switch from an iPhone to an Android phone. Updated August 2025: We've verified the instructions and refreshed the copy. What You Need to Get S

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Wallpaper Wednesday: More great phone wallpapers for all to share (September 3)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-16 15:30:27

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Welcome to Wallpaper Wednesday! In this weekly roundup, we’ll give you a handful of Android wallpapers you can download and use on your phone, tablet, or even your laptop/PC. The images will come from folks here at Android Authority as well as our readers. All are free to use and come without watermarks. File formats are JPG and PNG, and we’ll provide images in both landscape and portrait modes, so they’ll be optimized for various screens. For the newest wall

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Court rules Google can keep Chrome and Android, but it’s not off the hook entirely

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-17 11:07:53

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR A federal court has ruled that Google will not be required to sell Chrome or Android. The significant ruling is the latest twist in the long-running antitrust case against the company. Google is barred from requiring OEMs to preload the Play Store or other Google apps in exchange for Search. In the long-running saga, Google appears to have avoided one of the most significant possible outcomes of its US antitrust case. A federal court ruled that the compa

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How to Watch an Asteroid Fly Uncomfortably Close to Earth on Wednesday

gizmodo.com Ellyn Lapointe 2025-10-18 11:10:20

An asteroid the size of a commercial airplane will skim past our planet on Wednesday, September 3. Asteroid 2025 QD8 has no chance of hitting Earth, but its brief proximity will allow scientists (and you!) a rare opportunity to observe a passing asteroid at very close range. The Virtual Telescope Project 2.0 will host a livestream of the flyby starting at 7:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, September 2. This astronomical program, overseen by the Bellatrix Astronomical Observatory in Italy, uses remotely c

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How to clear your Android phone cache (and the hidden problem it actually fixes)

zdnet.com Elyse Betters Picaro 2025-10-18 19:58:00

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Google released Android 16 back in June to Pixel devices and select OEMs, bringing performance improvements, new Material You changes, and more upgrades. If you want to try this update but are hesitant because you've noticed your Android phone or tablet already feels too sluggish, clearing app and browser caches can give it a fresh boost and free up some storage space. Also: The best Android phones to buy in 2025 Over time

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I recreated one of my favorite Pixel 10 features with this app

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-19 08:30:59

Tushar Mehta / Android Authority The Pixel 10 is a fresh new phone series, but its novelty lies mainly in the software, which revolves around features like Magic Cue, on-device AI improvements, scam protection, and more. Even camera improvements over the Pixel 9 series — apart from the newly added telephoto on the base Pixel 10 — largely rest on top of software enhancements. Yes, that includes the new 100x zoom on the Pro models. Don’t want to miss the best from Android Authority? Set us as a

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The best cheap Android phones to buy in 2025

engadget.com Unknown 2025-10-19 06:00:37

You don’t need to spend a fortune to get a new phone that handles your daily tasks with ease. The best cheap Android phones pack impressive features into affordable price tags, making them great options for anyone who wants solid performance without stretching their wallet. Whether you're scrolling social media, streaming videos or snapping photos, there are plenty of budget-friendly Android devices that can keep up with everything you do. While you might not get all the bells and whistles of

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Google is killing the Android phone feature that once made them popular - and there's a big reason why

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2025-10-19 08:39:00

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Google will restrict sideloading with developer verification. The move mirrors Apple's long-standing security approach. Android loses one of its last big differences from iOS. For years, one of the biggest talking points in the Android vs. iOS debate has been freedom of choice -- and nothing summed that up more than sideloading. "But iOS is a walled garden. Apple controls what you can

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What's New with Firefox 142

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-10-19 07:50:55

New tools for focus, privacy, and smoother mobile browsing. Privacy Privacy Android Android Private tabs that stay private Your private tabs lock automatically when you step away — and only unlock with your face, fingerprint, or PIN. Language Language Android Android Getting even more multilingual Now translate web pages into Japanese, Chinese, Korean and more, so you can browse in your preferred language. Security Security iOS iOS Smarter passwords, fewer hassles Firefox suggests strong pass

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Your Android phone will soon backup and restore some very important settings

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-19 08:49:19

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Your Android device will soon automatically back up and restore Theft Protection settings. Android’s Theft Protection settings include Theft Detection Lock, Offline Device Lock, Remote Lock, and more. The backup and restore feature for Theft Protection will roll out with the September Play Services update. Google has quietly introduced an update that automatically backs up and restores the Theft Protection setting on Android devices. Android’s Theft

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Windows is finally bringing Mac-style clipboard sync magic to Android

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-19 09:57:49

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR The clipboard sync feature allows you to access the Windows clipboard content on your Android smartphone. This feature is currently available in the Windows Dev build. You need to be logged in to your Microsoft account on both devices to use the feature. When you want to copy something like complex code or a long paragraph that’s open on your Windows PC to your Android smartphone, you usually end up copying and sending it to yourself via WhatsApp or

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FreeDroidWarn

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-10-19 10:01:02

FreeDroidWarn Overview This library shows an alert dialog with a deprecation warning informing that Google will require developer verification for Android apps outside the Play Store from 2026/2027 which the developer is not going to provide. Google has announced that, starting in 2026/2027, all apps on certified Android devices will require the developer to submit personal identity details directly to Google. Since the developers of this app do not agree to this requirement, this app will no

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Google Maps may soon keep your navigation updates where you can’t lose them

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-19 19:56:42

Megan Ellis / Android Authority TL;DR Google Maps is starting to test Live Updates for navigation on some devices. We spotted the feature several days ago, and more reports from other users have since surfaced. Testing appears very limited for now. If you’ve ever had a live navigation slip off your screen mid-journey, you’ll see why the latest Google Maps experiment could be useful. A handful of people are now seeing Live Updates appear for directions, keeping progress pinned on the screen w

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YouTube just got a brand-new look on Android TV devices

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-20 08:40:50

Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority TL;DR YouTube is rolling out its promised redesigned UI for the YouTube app on Android TVs. New visual changes include centered Pause/Resume controls and separated pill buttons for several interface elements. Back in April, when YouTube turned 20, Google announced a slew of features, including the ability to build your own multiview with non-sports content, 4x playback speed, and more. Google also promised that YouTube for TVs would soon get a “viewing upgra

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YouTube TV just got a brand-new look on Android TV devices

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-20 23:40:50

Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority TL;DR YouTube is rolling out its promised redesigned UI for the YouTube TV app on Android TVs. New visual changes include centered Pause/Resume controls and separated pill buttons for several interface elements. Back in April, when YouTube turned 20, Google announced a slew of features, including the ability to build your own multiview with non-sports content, 4x playback speed, and more. Google also promised that YouTube TV would soon get a “viewing upgrade

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5 of the best new Android apps you need to try this September

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-21 07:39:49

Andy Walker / Android Authority Keeping up with the latest and greatest apps and games can be difficult, but I’m here to help. Each month, I draft a detailed list of the best new Android apps and games, and the September 2025 edition is here. Find the best new Android apps and games you should try in September 2025 below. Quasar Escape to the one place that hasn’t been corrupted by terrestrial news… spaaaaace!! Price: Free Free Developer: Shashank Prasanna Andy Walker / Android Authority T

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Brokewell Android malware delivered through fake TradingView ads

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-10-20 13:35:26

Cybercriminals are abusing Meta’s advertising platforms with fake offers of a free TradingView Premium app that spreads the Brokewell malware for Android. The campaign targets cryptocurrency assets and has been running since at least July 22nd through an estimated 75 localized ads. Brokewell has been around since early 2024 and features a broad set of capabilities that include stealing sensitive data, remote monitoring and control of the compromised device. Taking over the device Researchers

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I want to ditch my Kindle, but one feature keeps stopping me

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-21 07:00:22

Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority I love my Kindle, but it isn’t always within arm’s reach. Like a lot of readers, I don’t just use one device; I use whichever one fits my context. I often read on an eReader, but via the Kindle app, I’m also highly likely to finish a chapter on my phone in the grocery store or listen to an epilogue in the car. That’s where Whispersync comes in. Whispersync is the secret sauce that makes Amazon’s Kindle ecosystem work so well together. And no matter how badly

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I Love How Streamlined the Excellent Pixel 9 Pro Is, and It’s $99 Off for Labor Day

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-21 03:13:00

Labor Day deal: The Google Pixel 9 Pro is currently down to $900 at Best Buy, which is a $99 savings. While it's not the lowest price we've seen, it's still a decent discount thanks to Labor Day sales. Plus, Best Buy has a trade-in program that could save you hundreds more. We don't know how long this offer will last so if you've been wanting this phone, it may well be worth picking one up this weekend. CNET's key takeaways The Google Pixel 9 Pro is currently on sale with $99 off After months

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Is it possible to allow sideloading and keep users safe?

news.ycombinator.com Terence Eden 2025-10-20 18:03:09

In which I attempt to be pragmatic. Are you allowed to run whatever computer program you want on the hardware you own? This is a question where freedom, practicality, and reality all collide into a mess. Google has recently announced that Android users will only be able to install apps which have been digitally signed by developers who have registered their name and other legal details with Google. To many people, this signals the death of "sideloading" - the ability to install apps which don'

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The First ‘Knights of Guinevere’ Trailer Invites You to a Creepy Trip

gizmodo.com Justin Carter 2025-10-21 06:30:14

Back in January, animation studio Glitch revealed Knights of Guinevere, its upcoming web series from Owl House alums Dana Terrace, Zach Marcus, and John Bailey Owen. All we had to go off of back then was the contrast of a lush fairy tale setting with some body horror in the sci-fi vein, and now we know a little more about the show, including when we’ll get to see its first episode. On Friday, Glitch released Guinevere’s first full trailer, which shows a beautiful fantasy theme park that’s not q

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I replaced these 4 apps with Notion, and I’m just getting started

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-21 07:00:59

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority I’m on a mission to use as few apps as possible, and Notion has been a huge help on my journey. It’s a powerful and highly customizable service that has allowed me to ditch several apps I now find redundant. To give you an idea of how versatile this software is, I want to share the four apps I’ve replaced with Notion and why. Perhaps it will motivate you to try it out for yourself. How many apps have you successfully replaced with Notion? 6 votes None, I'm

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That upcoming dual-screen Android gaming handheld now somehow sounds even more appealing

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-21 23:13:48

AYANEO TL;DR AYANEO recently started crowdfunding its dual-screen Pocket DS handheld console. We already knew it would run Android, and today the company reveals support for the ROCKNIX Linux distro, as well. ROCKNIX offers a convenient way to access popular emulators, perfect for retro gamers. Android phones are well and good for getting your gaming fix, but even when we’ve got access to some of the best new handsets around, sometimes you just can’t beat the feel of a dedicated piece of gam

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Google is killing a defining feature for Android phones soon - and there's one reason why

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2025-10-22 23:09:00

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET For years, one of the biggest talking points in the Android vs. iOS debate has been freedom of choice -- and nothing summed that up more than sideloading. "But iOS is a walled garden. Apple controls what you can and can't install on your hardware." If I had a dime for every time an Android user said this argument to settle which mobile platform is the best, I'd be lying in a pool of dimes as I type. Also: How to clear your Android phone cache (and greatly improve

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Android Auto is glitching out for some new Pixel 10 owners, because of course it is

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-24 11:20:20

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Pixel 10 deliveries have started arriving for shoppers who got their orders in early. Multiple new Pixel 10 owners have reported running into Android Auto failures that aren’t happening with other phones. Issues include display freeze-ups and getting stuck on the Android Auto logo. Google’s latest smartphones have arrived — and we don’t just mean they’ve gone official, as they did at last week’s Made By Google event. Today is the official ship date fo

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Google Photos is letting you lift subjects as stickers — but only on iOS (Update: Announcement)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-25 07:05:21

Update, August 28, 2025 (10:05 AM ET): Just days after we first got word of this new sticker tool in Photos hitting iOS users, Google has gone ahead and formally announced the feature. The company confirms that for the moment, at least, sticker generation is going to remain an iOS exclusive. That said, Google tells us that “Android support hasn’t rolled out yet, but we’ll keep you posted when that changes,” so just have a little patience. Original article, August 25, 2025 (09:36 AM ET): One of

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Petition to stop Google from restricting sideloading and FOSS apps

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-10-25 13:32:51

As Google will allow only apps from verified developers to be installed on Android (previous discussion): https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45017028 A developer started a petition to stop Google from limiting app installation on Android devices unless developers provide personal identity documents. Even though Google has not revoked similar controversial policies in the past, we do our best as much as we can. This change particularly threatens the freedom to build, share, and use software w

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Pixel 10's US Launch Might Be the Moment That eSIM Finally Becomes Easy

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-25 15:00:09

Google's choice to go eSIM-only in the US for the Pixel 10 might actually be a well-timed move by the company. While I was initially concerned that an eSIM-only phone might be a frustrating roadblock for the Pixel 10, several advances in how the US carriers support eSIM, along with a new iOS 26 feature, might actually make it easier than ever to switch your phone. And it's a good thing too, as despite being available for years and being required for the iPhone in the US since 2022's iPhone 14 l

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With developer verification, I’m struggling to think of Android as a proper smartphone platform

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-25 07:20:25

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority When I first started using a smartphone, the choice between Android and iOS felt like an easy one. Sure, Apple had an attractive UI, and an early lead on third-party software support, but going the iPhone route meant living in Apple’s walled garden. And while there are absolutely benefits to that kind of approach, it just fundamentally felt wrong to me: I viewed smartphones as the next phase of general-purpose computers, and wasn’t interested in a platform loc

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Pixel 10's US Launch Might Be the Moment That eSIM Finally Becomes Easy

With developer verification, I’m struggling to think of Android as a proper smartphone platform

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