Samsung's $1,300 Galaxy S26 Ultra still can't snap onto a charger without a case
https://www.androidpolice.com/galaxy-s26-ultra-still-no-magnets/
https://www.androidpolice.com/galaxy-s26-ultra-still-no-magnets/
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Samsung's $1,300 Galaxy S26 Ultra still can't snap onto a charger without a case
Samsung's excuses for the Galaxy S26 Ultra don't add up
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Google pushed a mysterious app to the Play Store; hereβs what it actually does
https://www.androidpolice.com/google-pushed-a-mysterious-app-to-the-play-store-heres-what-it-actually-does/
https://www.androidpolice.com/google-pushed-a-mysterious-app-to-the-play-store-heres-what-it-actually-does/
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Google pushed a mysterious app to the Play Store; hereβs what it actually does
A mostly blank listing brings questions
I stopped worrying about parking after discovering what Google Maps can do
https://www.androidpolice.com/stopped-worrying-about-parking-after-google-maps/
https://www.androidpolice.com/stopped-worrying-about-parking-after-google-maps/
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I stopped worrying about parking after discovering what Google Maps can do
I finally stopped relying on my terrible memory
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A $150 Philips Hue Sync Box Lite just leaked
https://www.androidpolice.com/a-150-philips-hue-sync-box-lite-just-leaked/
https://www.androidpolice.com/a-150-philips-hue-sync-box-lite-just-leaked/
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A $150 Philips Hue Sync Box Lite just leaked
4k version appears on a British retailer's site
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Pixel 11 Pro buyers are getting a $200 gift card before August 27
https://www.androidpolice.com/grab-a-200-gift-card-with-the-pixel-11-pro/
https://www.androidpolice.com/grab-a-200-gift-card-with-the-pixel-11-pro/
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Pixel 11 Pro buyers are getting a $200 gift card before August 27
Time's winding down
Google is still prioritizing repairability, as this Pixel 11 Pro XL teardown gives us a better look inside
https://www.androidpolice.com/pixel-11-teardown-worth-looking-at/
https://www.androidpolice.com/pixel-11-teardown-worth-looking-at/
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Google is still prioritizing repairability, as this Pixel 11 Pro XL teardown gives us a better look inside
We like to see it
This tiny AI voice recorder does all the hard work for you
https://www.androidpolice.com/plaud-notepin-111-deal/
https://www.androidpolice.com/plaud-notepin-111-deal/
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This tiny AI voice recorder does all the hard work for you
It's even better at its new lower price
This clever Kindle hack brings Quick Share file sharing to Amazon's e-readers
https://www.androidpolice.com/quick-share-comes-to-kindle/
https://www.androidpolice.com/quick-share-comes-to-kindle/
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This clever Kindle hack brings Quick Share file sharing to Amazon's e-readers
Worth if it you can get through the process
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I replaced Chrome with an open source Android browser that runs every extension I need
https://www.androidpolice.com/iceraven-android-browser-extensions/
https://www.androidpolice.com/iceraven-android-browser-extensions/
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I replaced Chrome with an open source Android browser that runs every extension I need
Extension support to the max
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I stopped Waze from getting me lost by turning off its worst default settings
https://www.androidpolice.com/i-stopped-waze-from-getting-me-lost-by-turning-off-worst-feature/
https://www.androidpolice.com/i-stopped-waze-from-getting-me-lost-by-turning-off-worst-feature/
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I stopped Waze from getting me lost by turning off its worst default settings
I started losing faith in Waze's detour obsession
The Pixel 11 doesn't record your life; it records the version you wish had happened
https://www.androidpolice.com/pixel-11-flatters-your-life/
https://www.androidpolice.com/pixel-11-flatters-your-life/
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The Pixel 11 doesn't record your life; it records the version you wish had happened
Pixel 11 rewrites reality for you
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The Pixel 11's 7-year promise is why I'm taking quantum-safe boot seriously
https://www.androidpolice.com/pixel-11-quantum-safe-boot-seven-year-security/
https://www.androidpolice.com/pixel-11-quantum-safe-boot-seven-year-security/
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The Pixel 11's 7-year promise is why I'm taking quantum-safe boot seriously
The boring security stuff is becoming more important than ever
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I switched from Android's default keyboard to an open source alternative to eliminate my constant typos
https://www.androidpolice.com/switched-default-keyboard-to-open-source-alternative-and-eliminated-typos/
https://www.androidpolice.com/switched-default-keyboard-to-open-source-alternative-and-eliminated-typos/
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I switched from Android's default keyboard to an open source alternative to eliminate my constant typos
Worse autocorrect became the upgrade I needed
This $58 Android Auto screen installs in minutes and works with any car
https://www.androidpolice.com/grab-this-9-inch-android-auto-screen-for-just-59/
https://www.androidpolice.com/grab-this-9-inch-android-auto-screen-for-just-59/
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This $58 Android Auto screen installs in minutes and works with any car
It's time for that upgrade
I swapped my paid cloud storage tier for Syncthing, backing up full-resolution photos locally without subscription costs
https://www.androidpolice.com/paid-cloud-storage-free-alternative-photo-backup/
https://www.androidpolice.com/paid-cloud-storage-free-alternative-photo-backup/
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I swapped my paid cloud storage tier for Syncthing, backing up full-resolution photos locally without subscription costs
This simple app lets me back up my phone's photos to my computer without relying on cloud storage
I built a ridiculously simple productivity system using only Google Keep
https://www.androidpolice.com/built-simple-productivity-system-using-only-google-keep/
https://www.androidpolice.com/built-simple-productivity-system-using-only-google-keep/
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I built a ridiculously simple productivity system using only Google Keep
The minimalist setup that actually works
This 65W Anker charger does the job of three, and it's down to $24
https://www.androidpolice.com/this-24-anker-charger-is-an-absolute-must/
https://www.androidpolice.com/this-24-anker-charger-is-an-absolute-must/
Android Police
This 65W Anker charger does the job of three, and it's down to $24
A great way to get rid of some of the clutter
Android 17 gets a tested way to end motion sickness but you donβt have to wait for an update to try it
https://www.androidpolice.com/android-17-gets-a-tested-way-to-end-motion-sickness-but-you-dont-have-to-wait-for-an-update-to-try-it/
https://www.androidpolice.com/android-17-gets-a-tested-way-to-end-motion-sickness-but-you-dont-have-to-wait-for-an-update-to-try-it/
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Android 17 gets a tested way to end motion sickness but you donβt have to wait for an update to try it
Rolling out on Pixel 11
I built an Android journal app in Google AI Studio; its AI spots patterns I'd never see
https://www.androidpolice.com/built-android-journal-app-google-ai-studio-ai-spots-patterns-never-see/
https://www.androidpolice.com/built-android-journal-app-google-ai-studio-ai-spots-patterns-never-see/
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I built an Android journal app in Google AI Studio; its AI spots patterns I'd never see
It was a fun late-night project, and I had a convincing, native Android app working before I called it a day
I disabled Android background location access for non-essential apps, adding two full hours of daily charge
https://www.androidpolice.com/disabled-android-background-location-access-non-essential-apps-add-charge/
https://www.androidpolice.com/disabled-android-background-location-access-non-essential-apps-add-charge/
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I disabled Android background location access for non-essential apps, adding two full hours of daily charge
My phone can finally settle into a deep slate state
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Garmin's Fenix 9 Pro brings improvements you might be willing to pay for
https://www.androidpolice.com/garmin-fenix-9-and-fenix-9-pro-announcement/
https://www.androidpolice.com/garmin-fenix-9-and-fenix-9-pro-announcement/
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Garmin's Fenix 9 Pro brings improvements you might be willing to pay for
Starts at $1,300