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T-Mobile faces the National Advertising Division's reality check

Exaggerated claims are under fire

https://www.androidpolice.com/t-mobile-faces-the-national-advertising-divisions-reality-check/

YouTube makes a big change in the way you'll see content

Search filters are getting refined

https://www.androidpolice.com/youtube-search-filter-update/

Samsung confirms 'repricing' is on the table as Galaxy S26 manufacturing costs soar

Saying the quiet part out loud

https://www.androidpolice.com/samsung-phones-might-cost-more-soon/

WhatsApp just put a handle on contact info screens

But don't get too excited just yet

https://www.androidpolice.com/whatsapp-username-development/

I used the Honor Magic8 Pro, and the OnePlus 15 should be worried

But the Pixel 10 Pro is safe

https://www.androidpolice.com/honor-magic8-pro-hands-on/

Gboard's shortcuts menu redesign won't please everyone

Material 3 Expressive, but at what cost?

https://www.androidpolice.com/google-gboard-android-shortcuts-settings-redesign/

The Motorola Razr Fold brings back what Samsung left behind

Stylus support matters

https://www.androidpolice.com/motorola-razr-fold-stylus-support/

This mesmerizing retro mouse from CES 2026 was made for me

Keychron finally made a product that spoke to me

https://www.androidpolice.com/keychrons-90s-mouse-mesmerized-and-delighted-me/

This is the simplest way to elevate your Android Auto experience

Going wireless is a must

https://www.androidpolice.com/this-is-the-simple-way-to-elevate-your-android-auto-experience/

Samsung shares findings on Galaxy Ring battery swelling incident

Blame a cracked internal moulding

https://www.androidpolice.com/samsung-shares-findings-galaxy-ring-battery-swelling-incident/

Google Pixel 9 gains AirDrop support, but you’ll have to wait

Feature spotted in latest Android Canary build

https://www.androidpolice.com/google-pixel-9-gains-airdrop-support-but-wait/

Pixel Launcher just got a tiny upgrade that saves you real time

Type, press Enter, and jump into apps

https://www.androidpolice.com/pixel-launcher-search-tiny-upgrade-that-saves-real-time/

A new year means new fees for T-Mobile customers

What a way to start 2026

https://www.androidpolice.com/t-mobile-is-increasing-fees/

Google is about to open its wallet for Play Store users

Not by choice, but a payout is coming

https://www.androidpolice.com/google-is-about-to-open-its-wallet-for-play-store-users/

I'm finally giving up on Google Drive, here's why

The breaking point

https://www.androidpolice.com/giving-up-on-google-drive/

If you ever needed a reason to grab the Pixel Buds Pro 2, now's going to be that time

A steep discount makes it possible

https://www.androidpolice.com/grab-the-pixel-buds-pro-2-nows-going-to-be-that-time/

Your next car might not have Android Auto or CarPlay — here's why

Is a future without Android Auto good for drivers?

https://www.androidpolice.com/android-auto-might-be-on-the-way-out-heres-why/

I finally understand the NotebookLM hype and I'm not looking back

NotebookLM's Deep Research tool revolutionized my trip planning and research workflow

https://www.androidpolice.com/notebooklm-deep-research-travel-planning/

Google and Magic Leap get in deeper with a new three-year partnership as the stakes get higher

Will this all pay off in the end?

https://www.androidpolice.com/google-and-magic-leap-new-partnership-2025/

You want the Exynos 2600 in the Galaxy S26, you just don't know it yet

Samsung needs to make the move

https://www.androidpolice.com/exynos-2600-galaxy-s26/

Google Pixel 8 gets a second life with certified refurbished units

But you should avoid buying it

https://www.androidpolice.com/google-pixel-8-gets-second-life-with-certified-refurbished-units/

OnePlus has confirmed the OnePlus 15's battery size — and it's absolutely enormous

The OnePlus 15 wants to cure your battery anxiety

https://www.androidpolice.com/oneplus-confirms-oneplus-15-battery-size/

Get ready to reserve your WhatsApp username soon

WhatsApp handles could soon be real

https://www.androidpolice.com/get-ready-to-reserve-your-whatsapp-username-soon/

AWS is back up, but some of your favorite apps may still be down

It's been a confusing start to the week

https://www.androidpolice.com/amazon-aws-outage-snapchat-reddit-ring-fortnite/

Gmail will supercharge how you schedule meetings with this Gemini feature

Say hello to 'Help me schedule'

https://www.androidpolice.com/google-gmail-help-me-schedule-meetings-gemini/

Amazon brings big upgrades to new Fire TV products with Alexa+ integration

Plus a cheaper Fire TV Stick 4K option

https://www.androidpolice.com/amazon-reveals-new-fire-tv-devices-for-2025/

Nintendo Switch emulator Eden mysteriously disappears from Google Play Store

It was bound to happen at some point

https://www.androidpolice.com/play-store-gives-nintendo-switch-emulator-eden-the-boot/

8 reasons I keep opening Firefox Focus instead of Chrome's Incognito mode

These features made me feel untraceable online

https://www.androidpolice.com/ways-firefox-focus-protects-my-privacy/

The Ultra used to impress me — now it feels like Samsung’s dead weight

I can't take another year of the same phone

https://www.androidpolice.com/samsung-needs-to-upgrade-the-ultra-or-let-it-die/

Score huge savings on this Blink Mini 2 3-pack bundle

When you pick up the 3-pack bundle

https://www.androidpolice.com/blink-mini-2-security-camera-3-pack-bundle-50/

State of Play September 2025: Live updates and everything announced for PS5

I'm keeping track of everything revealed for PS5 during the latest State of Play showcase.

https://www.androidpolice.com/state-of-play-september-2025-live/

State of Play September 2025: Live updates and everything announced for PS5

I'm keeping track of everything revealed for PS5 during the latest State of Play showcase.

https://www.androidpolice.com/state-of-play-september-2025-live/

Google's deliberate aabotage of Assistant: A conspiracy to force Gemini adoption?

Gemini looks great next to a broken digital assistant

https://www.androidpolice.com/googles-sabotage-of-assistant-next-generation-of-smart-homes/

Google's rapid Pixel 10 improvements expose Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra stagnation

I've already seen improvements to my Pixel 10

https://www.androidpolice.com/google-pixel-10-fast-updates/

Updating your apps on the Play Store is about to get a lot faster

Six app updates at a time

https://www.androidpolice.com/google-play-store-android-test-six-app-updates-at-a-time/

Google expands Gemini's affordable AI Plus plan to 40 countries

Affordable AI plan for all

https://www.androidpolice.com/googles-budget-gemini-plan-expands-to-more-countries/

Google expands conversational photo editing to all US Android users

Android users can just type or say what they want to edit photos.

https://www.androidpolice.com/google-conversational-photo-editing-expands/

Baby Steps is a much better comedy than Borderlands 4

Both Borderlands 4 and Baby Steps are trying to be comedic games, but Baby Steps is a lot more successful

https://www.androidpolice.com/baby-steps-recommendation-over-borderlands-4/

The Galaxy S26 Ultra may get 60W charging after all

Next week it'll be 45W again

https://www.androidpolice.com/samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra-may-get-60w-after-all/

Differences between Adobe Acrobat Studio and Google NotebookLM

Learn the standout strengths of each platform to see which one deserves your time

https://www.androidpolice.com/from-notebooklm-to-adobe/

Samsung Care+: Samsung's device protection plan explained

Samsung Care Plus is Samsung's alternative to Apple Care. The paid service offer protection in addition to your phone or tablet's warranty.

https://www.androidpolice.com/what-is-samsung-care-plus/

5 Gmail productivity add-ons every professional should use

Upgrade Gmail with add-ons that bring task tracking, follow-ups, CRM, and automation into your inbox

https://www.androidpolice.com/gmail-add-ons-for-inbox-control/

Best VPNs for Roblox in 2025

Don't let bans get in your way with these reliable VPNs for Roblox

https://www.androidpolice.com/best-vpn-roblox/

Amazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K is going for under $30 right now

Grab it before it's back to normal

https://www.androidpolice.com/amazon-fire-tv-stick-4k-at-30-on-amazon/

Google Store exclusive: Head Start makes Pixel 10 setup a breeze

Data migration is now bearable

https://www.androidpolice.com/pixel-10-head-start/

OnePlus ditches Hasselblad for its own camera tech in future phones

OnePlus's partnership with Hasselblad has ended, and the brand has announced a new imaging engine for future flagship phones

https://www.androidpolice.com/end-of-hasselblad-new-detailmax-engine-oneplus-announcement/

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra could borrow a classic design for massive camera boost

All for better imaging

https://www.androidpolice.com/samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra-might-revive-iconic-camera-island-design/

Google Messages' expressive look is now live right inside your chats

M3 Expressive now refreshes the chat screen

https://www.androidpolice.com/google-messages-just-got-a-fresh-new-look-and-the-chat-screen-is-way-more-expressive/

Mint Mobile's $15/month promotion is going away soon

Unlimited on a budget

https://www.androidpolice.com/mint-mobile-15month-summer-promotion/

Every August 2025 Xbox Game Pass Ultimate game, ranked

We've ranked every game confirmed to be coming to Xbox Game Pass throughout the month of August

https://www.androidpolice.com/every-new-xbox-game-pass-ultimate-game-from-august-2025-ranked/

Google is bringing Android's parental controls under one roof

Google is simplifying parental controls on Android by consolidating them within a new Settings menu.

https://www.androidpolice.com/google-is-making-androids-parental-controls-easier-to-access/

The Pixel Watch 4 has a software feature to avoid incidents of charger misalignment

A welcome addition, but it's not new

https://www.androidpolice.com/google-pixel-watch-4-charger-alignment-notification/

Gemini teased for Google TV, Android Auto 'this fall'

Coming 'this fall,' says Google devices lead

https://www.androidpolice.com/gemini-android-auto-google-tv-fall-2025-hint/

Hollow Knight: Silksong's release date is just two weeks away

We finally have a September 4 release date for the highly anticipated Hollow Knight: Silksong

https://www.androidpolice.com/hollow-knight-silksong-release-date/

4 things to consider before using Google's Fitbit Health Coach

If you're about to let Fitbit and Gemini try and improve your fitness, here are 4 things to consider before you do

https://www.androidpolice.com/things-to-consider-before-giving-fitbit-and-gemini-control-of-your-fitness/