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

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-28 13:00:09

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 2025-10-28 05:20:25

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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ARMSX2 is the future of PS2 emulation on Android, and you can try it now

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-28 20:27:40

Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR ARMSX2 is an upcoming Android fork of the PS2 emulator PCSX2. Test builds are now available, with the open-source 1.0 release coming to GitHub. This has the potential to overtake AetherSX2, which is based on an outdated PSCX2 build. While it’s certainly playable, PS2 emulation on Android has largely stagnated since AetherSX2 was abandoned in early 2023. Other devs have done an incredible job tweaking the closed-source code to add new features, but thos

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Google’s sideloading crackdown could blunt some eReaders’ edge

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-28 20:30:21

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Google’s latest app requirement may soon block the sideloading of apps from unregistered developers. The change could impact readers who rely on sideloaded apps on their Android-based eReaders. The new requirement will begin rolling out in September 2026. Google’s latest app requirement claims to protect users, but feels more like a move for greater control. In accordance with the “developer verification requirement,” developers will need to confirm t

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This Android-powered Nintendo DS has fully replaced my OG hardware

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-28 21:00:56

MagicX Zero 40 The MagicX Zero 40 turns an aging Android operating system into the best Nintendo DS emulation handheld on the market. It's not great for anything else, but it beats the original hardware in significant ways, despite only having one screen. The Nintendo DS was an absolutely groundbreaking handheld, and I have fond memories of sneaking a few turns of Advance Wars: Dual Strike under my desk in high school. Only a few companies have tried to recapture the two-screen magic, and aside

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Nothing used stock photography in Phone 3 on-device ad (Updated: Explanation)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-28 08:40:37

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR A Nothing Phone 3 retail demo was spotted making misleading claims about photo samples. Android Authority has spoken to two of the photographers who shot the pics, who confirm they did not use the Phone 3 at all. Asked for comment, Nothing didn’t immediately deny the claims, but later offered an explanation. Update, August 27, 2025 (07:40 AM ET): Nothing co-founder Akis Evangelidis has provided a detailed explanation for the stock photos found on Nothing

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Google’s new Android 16 statue takes a spin on a Material 3 Expressive merry-go-round

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-29 09:33:49

Damien Wilde / Android Authority TL;DR Google has unveiled its latest statue to commemorate the release of Android 16. The statue features Android’s mascot on a merry-go-round. The seats are fashioned to look like Material 3 Expressive UI shapes. Google has a tradition of commemorating the release of major Android OS updates by unveiling new statues of its Android mascot, “The Bot.” The company released the stable version of Android 16 back in June, and we’ve been waiting ever since to see w

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Chipolo’s new CARD and LOOP bring stylish tracking to Android’s Find Hub

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-29 13:35:02

Chipolo TL;DR Chipolo has launched two new premium trackers, the CARD and LOOP. Both are compatible with Android’s Find Hub and Apple’s Find My. The wallet-sized CARD and silicone-strap LOOP emphasize design, loud alerts, and eco-friendly materials. Both are rechargeable and last around six months per charge. They’re available now. Google’s Find Hub network is the go-to system for tracking lost devices and accessories on Android, and popular Bluetooth tracker manufacturer Chipolo is expandin

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Apple just got partial App Store vindication from a very unlikely source

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-10-29 17:56:58

Apple has been under fire from legislators for its App Store practices for years. But while it’s been forced to make iPhone changes in the EU and the US might soon follow, Google is now trending the opposite direction with its Android policies. Google is about to enforce stricter Android app verification requirements Earlier this week, Google announced a surprising shift toward restricting which apps an Android user can download. Abner Li writes at 9to5Google: To combat malware and financial

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I changed these 12 settings on my Android phone to greatly extend its battery life

zdnet.com Cesar Cadenas 2025-10-29 21:01:00

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. I've spent large portions of my life looking for ways to extend the battery life on my Android phones. Admittedly, that sounds rather dramatic, but growing up with only budget models meant I was constantly tweaking device settings to squeeze every bit of juice out of their batteries. Thanks to this micromanaging, I successfully pushed the batteries on all my past smartphones to their absolute limit. I don't want to hoard th

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Wallpaper Wednesday: Special Google Pixel 10 edition! (August 27)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-30 01:30:19

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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The dual-screen gaming handheld wars have begun, and I couldn’t be happier

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-30 14:00:48

AYN Android gaming handhelds are still relatively new, but lately it feels like there’s a kind of renaissance. We’re seeing new form factors like the sliding ANBERNIC RG Slide and whatever the SUGAR1 is supposed to be, but finally, finally, we are getting to what I consider the holy grail of gaming handhelds: The Nintendo 3DS. Yes, the age of dual-screened Android handhelds is upon us, and several companies are rushing to take the crown. The SUGAR1 is disqualified for bending backwards, but se

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Uncomfortable Questions About Android Developer Verification

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-10-31 05:14:19

Uncomfortable Questions About Android Developer Verification ICEBlock “is an innovative, completely anonymous crowdsourced platform that allows users to report Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity with just two taps on their phone.” The developer of ICEBlock disclosed his identity. In addition to receiving threats of federal prosecution over the app, the developer has faced other backlash, including his wife being fired from a federal government job. This is one recent example d

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Google Will Make All Android App Developers Verify Their Identity Starting Next Year

wired.com Ryan Whitwam 2025-10-31 12:17:33

Android’s open nature set it apart from the iPhone as the era of touchscreen smartphones began nearly two decades ago. Little by little, Google has traded some of that openness for security, and its next security initiative could make the biggest concessions yet in the name of blocking bad apps. Google has announced plans to begin verifying the identities of all Android app developers, and not just those publishing on the Play Store. Google intends to verify developer identities no matter where

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You can try Android 16's new lock screen widgets - if you have one of these phones

zdnet.com Artie Beaty 2025-11-01 08:05:00

Joseph Maldonado/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Lock screen widgets are returning to Android The feature is available now in beta for Pixel owners A public rollout is expected in December The latest Android beta is here, and it quietly dropped a pretty big surprise for Pixel owners. I've known for a while that widgets are returning to the Android lock screen, but they're officially back with Android 16 QPR2. Widgets are a staple of custo

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How I easily transfer files between my Android phone and Mac - for free

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-11-01 15:51:00

QuickDrop / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Sharing files between Android and MacOS couldn't be any easier. QuickDrop is a free app that can be used by anyone. A few extra steps to take on MacOS, but it's still quite easy. Any app that is designed to transfer files should do one thing and one thing well -- make the process simple. If it's not simple, the app shouldn't be considered for general usage. There are severa

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6 Android launchers that are better than your default home screen - and why

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-11-01 16:52:00

Jack Wallen / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Android launchers let you replace your default home screen. Six top launchers offer unique features, styles, and pricing. A new launcher can make your phone feel fresh and faster. One of the main reasons I started using Android (version 1.5 with an HTC Hero phone) was because it ran a version of the Linux kernel. I knew that fact would lead to a thing I value: flexibility.

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Google will verify Android developers distributing apps outside the Play store

theverge.com Jess Weatherbed 2025-11-01 16:02:47

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Google is increasing security measures around sideloading apps by removing anonymity for Android developers who distribute outside of the Play Store. Starting in September next year, Google will require developers in Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand to verify their identities in order for their apps to be installed on certified Android devices via direct downloads or third-party app stores. This re

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Pixel owners just got a big surprise with Android 16 - what's new

zdnet.com Artie Beaty 2025-11-01 20:30:07

Joseph Maldonado/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Lock screen widgets are returning to Android The feature is available now in beta for Pixel owners A public rollout is expected in December The latest Android beta is here, and it quietly dropped a pretty big surprise for Pixel owners. I've known for a while that widgets are returning to the Android lock screen, but they're officially back with Android 16 QPR2. Widgets are a staple of custo

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Crypto Bros’ ‘Startup Nation’ Wants to Plant a Flag on an Asteroid

gizmodo.com Lucas Ropek 2025-11-01 20:10:00

The “Network State” movement, described by its detractors as a “cult,” is an ideological movement that seeks to create privately owned, anarcho-capitalist, “autonomous” communities. One such community, the Republic of Liberland, recently made two announcements that its denizens seem to think are quite exciting: 1) Liberland has a new “prime minister” in the form of crypto billionaire Justin Sun, and 2) the bold explorers of Liberland plan to express their collective spirit of adventure by planti

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Google will block sideloading of unverified Android apps

engadget.com Unknown 2025-11-02 00:45:21

Google will implement a new safety feature that would require developers to verify their identity if they want Android users to be able to sideload their apps. The company said that it made the decision after recent analysis found "over 50 times more malware from internet-sideloaded sources than on apps available through Google Play." By verifying a developer's identify first, it hopes to better protect users from "bad actors spreading malware and scams." In its announcement, Google said that a

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4 apps you should use instead of Headspace

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-02 08:00:26

Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority Headspace is arguably the most popular meditation app around, with millions of users across 200 countries. I’ve used it extensively, and there’s a lot to like. It was one of the first super-successful apps in this category, paving the way for countless others that followed. However, Headspace isn’t perfect. For many, the cost is a major hurdle. It’s one of the pricier options available and offers limited free content beyond its initial trial period. I decide

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Spotify and YouTube Music test out their sleek new look on Android Auto (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-02 08:07:23

TL;DR Google introduced new media app templates as part of its Android for Cars App Library update. These templates bring a redesigned “Now Playing” UI with a new Material 3 Expressive seekbar. The templated media apps are currently in closed beta, but we’ve managed to get an early look at them on Spotify and YouTube Music. At Google I/O 2025, Google announced new media app templates that are now part of the Android for Cars App Library. Media apps can use these templates to provide a consist

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This small change might kill emulation on Android phones next year

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-02 09:04:31

Nick Fernandez / Android Authority TL;DR Google will soon block the sideloading of apps from unregistered developers. Many emulator devs want to remain anonymous to avoid legal liability. This may mean popular PS2, Switch, and PS3 emulators will no longer be available. Yesterday Google announced a new program to keep Android devices safe, but it may have huge unintended consequences for emulation on Android. In an effort to keep users safe from scams and malware, Google will require develope

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Google is testing new colors for Android Auto, again (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-02 11:43:49

Andy Walker / Android Authority TL;DR Google is testing a less vibrant, desaturated color palette for Android Auto. The change uses a “Primary Color” derived from the user’s wallpaper to avoid overly bright visuals while driving. These changes are still being tested and have not yet begun rolling out publicly. Material 3 Expressive is the season’s flavor, and many Google apps have adopted the new design language. Android Auto also took part in the Material 3 Expressive revolution, rolling ou

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Google will allow only apps from verified developers to be installed on Android

news.ycombinator.com Abner Li 2025-11-01 21:18:18

To combat malware and financial scams, Google announced today that only apps from developers that have undergone verification can be installed on certified Android devices starting in 2026. This requirement applies to “certified Android devices” that have Play Protect and are preloaded with Google apps. The Play Store implemented similar requirements in 2023, but Google is now mandating this for all install methods, including third-party app stores and sideloading where you download an APK file

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Google to require developer verification for Android apps outside the Play Store

news.ycombinator.com Sarah Perez 2025-11-03 04:05:14

Google is tightening security measures around Android app distribution, the company announced on Monday. Starting next year, Google will begin to verify the identities of developers distributing their apps on Android devices, not just those who distribute via the Play Store. The changes will affect all certified Android devices once live, though the global rollout will be more gradual. The tech giant stresses that this does not mean developers can’t distribute outside of the Play Store through

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Google will block sideloading of unverified Android apps starting next year

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-11-03 04:52:55

Android's open nature set it apart from the iPhone as the era of touchscreen smartphones began nearly two decades ago. Little by little, Google has traded some of that openness for security, and its next security initiative could make the biggest concessions yet in the name of blocking bad apps. Google has announced plans to begin verifying the identities of all Android app developers, and not just those publishing on the Play Store. Google intends to verify developer identities no matter where

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Google to require developer verification to install and sideload Android apps

news.ycombinator.com Abner Li 2025-11-03 08:18:18

To combat malware and financial scams, Google announced today that only apps from developers that have undergone verification can be installed on certified Android devices starting in 2026. This requirement applies to “certified Android devices” that have Play Protect and are preloaded with Google apps. The Play Store implemented similar requirements in 2023, but Google is now mandating this for all install methods, including third-party app stores and sideloading where you download an APK file

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Google Nest Camera and Doorbell leak shows off new colors and 2K video recording

theverge.com Emma Roth 2025-11-03 14:54:18

is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. According to a new report from Android Headlines, Google’s next-generation Nest Cams might get an upgrade from 1080p to 2K. Along with a series of leaked images that it says show off new colors for Google’s next set of devices, the report indicates the upcoming

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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

ARMSX2 is the future of PS2 emulation on Android, and you can try it now

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This Android-powered Nintendo DS has fully replaced my OG hardware

Nothing used stock photography in Phone 3 on-device ad (Updated: Explanation)

Google’s new Android 16 statue takes a spin on a Material 3 Expressive merry-go-round

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The dual-screen gaming handheld wars have begun, and I couldn’t be happier

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You can try Android 16's new lock screen widgets - if you have one of these phones

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Spotify and YouTube Music test out their sleek new look on Android Auto (APK teardown)

This small change might kill emulation on Android phones next year

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Google will allow only apps from verified developers to be installed on Android

Google to require developer verification for Android apps outside the Play Store

Google will block sideloading of unverified Android apps starting next year

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Google Nest Camera and Doorbell leak shows off new colors and 2K video recording

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