Samsung and Google's first Android XR glasses are here, starting at $395
https://www.androidpolice.com/samsung-android-xr-glasses-pre-order-start/
https://www.androidpolice.com/samsung-android-xr-glasses-pre-order-start/
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Samsung and Google's first Android XR glasses are here, starting at $395
Google is giving smart glasses another try
5 phone jobs I still trust Gemini and Claude with after 8 months of agentic AI
https://www.androidpolice.com/agentic-ai-errands-gemini-claude/
https://www.androidpolice.com/agentic-ai-errands-gemini-claude/
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5 phone jobs I still trust Gemini and Claude with after 8 months of agentic AI
Spoiler: Gemini lost one of my phone tasks to Claude
I traded Spotify's endless choices for a Android Auto radio app, and my drives feel better
https://www.androidpolice.com/android-auto-app-stopped-me-from-endless-spotify-swiping/
https://www.androidpolice.com/android-auto-app-stopped-me-from-endless-spotify-swiping/
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I traded Spotify's endless choices for an Android Auto radio app; my drives feel better
Going back to a time when radio ruled the car
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Fairphone and Boost Mobile enter new partnership
https://www.androidpolice.com/fairphone-gen-6-boost-mobile/
https://www.androidpolice.com/fairphone-gen-6-boost-mobile/
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Fairphone Gen 6+ gains a new carrier partner in the US
It's the start of something
I replaced apps with shortcuts on my Android phone's home screen; I can't go back
https://www.androidpolice.com/replaced-apps-with-shortcuts-android-phone-home-screen/
https://www.androidpolice.com/replaced-apps-with-shortcuts-android-phone-home-screen/
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I replaced apps with shortcuts on my Android phone's home screen; I can't go back
My phone feels faster now
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Google Messages has a new scam protection feature; here's why and how I turned it on
https://www.androidpolice.com/google-messages-new-scam-protection-why-how-turned-it-on/
https://www.androidpolice.com/google-messages-new-scam-protection-why-how-turned-it-on/
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Google Messages has a new scam protection feature; here's why and how I turned it on
Scams that start friendly are the ones I worry about
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Samsung's Galaxy AI subscription is dead before it's even arrived
https://www.androidpolice.com/galaxy-ai-doesnt-contain-anything-worth-paying-for/
https://www.androidpolice.com/galaxy-ai-doesnt-contain-anything-worth-paying-for/
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Samsung's Galaxy AI subscription is dead before it's even arrived
A lack of outrage shows that nobody actually cares
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I wanted an excuse for my slow Strava runs, but Gemini gave me a reality check instead
https://www.androidpolice.com/gemini-strava-integration-for-runnerns/
https://www.androidpolice.com/gemini-strava-integration-for-runnerns/
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I wanted an excuse for my slow Strava runs, but Gemini gave me a reality check instead
Gemini held up a mirror to my Strava runs
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2 free Android Auto apps I never leave home without on long road trips
https://www.androidpolice.com/android-auto-apps-long-road-trip-essential/
https://www.androidpolice.com/android-auto-apps-long-road-trip-essential/
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2 free Android Auto apps I never leave home without on long road trips
These apps will never leave my phone and car
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The most eye-catching Android phone on the market just scored a record discount
https://www.androidpolice.com/nothing-phone-3-early-black-friday-deal-amazon/
https://www.androidpolice.com/nothing-phone-3-early-black-friday-deal-amazon/
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The most eye-catching Android phone on the market just scored a record discount
The Nothing Phone (3) is unique, efficient, and cheaper than ever before.
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I spent years doing Google Drive tasks manually before discovering these quick shortcuts
https://www.androidpolice.com/spent-years-doing-google-drive-tasks-manually-before-discovering-quick-shortcuts/
https://www.androidpolice.com/spent-years-doing-google-drive-tasks-manually-before-discovering-quick-shortcuts/
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I spent years doing Google Drive tasks manually before discovering these quick shortcuts
Hidden Drive maneuvers that cut clicking and scrolling with address bar tricks and keyboard muscle memory
Garmin Instinct 3 Solar runs on sunlight alone, and it's 38% off
https://www.androidpolice.com/garmin-instinct-3-solar-250-lowest-price/
https://www.androidpolice.com/garmin-instinct-3-solar-250-lowest-price/
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This Garmin smartwatch runs forever on solar and is now down to its lowest price at $250
One to look out for
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The Garmin Venu 4 transformed my workouts, and now itβs cheaper than ever before
https://www.androidpolice.com/garmin-venu-4-deal-early-black-friday-amazon/
https://www.androidpolice.com/garmin-venu-4-deal-early-black-friday-amazon/
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The Garmin Venu 4 transformed my workouts, and now itβs cheaper than ever before
It's the perfect fitness watch for athletes of all skill levels.
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3 apps that turn my Pixel's launcher from good into great
https://www.androidpolice.com/these-3-apps-fix-everything-i-dislike-about-the-pixel-launcher/
https://www.androidpolice.com/these-3-apps-fix-everything-i-dislike-about-the-pixel-launcher/
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These 3 apps fix everything I dislike about the Pixel Launcher
Subtle, but powerful
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Samsung might have accidentally shown off Galaxy S27's most eye-catching feature
https://www.androidpolice.com/samsung-might-leaked-galaxy-s27-most-eye-catching-feature-colors/
https://www.androidpolice.com/samsung-might-leaked-galaxy-s27-most-eye-catching-feature-colors/
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Samsung might have accidentally shown off Galaxy S27's most eye-catching feature
Violet is out, Red is in
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Google's Android XR smart glasses will hide faces from Gemini and ban real-time facial recognition
https://www.androidpolice.com/android-xr-smart-glasses-will-hide-faces-from-gemini-ban-real-time-facial-recognition/
https://www.androidpolice.com/android-xr-smart-glasses-will-hide-faces-from-gemini-ban-real-time-facial-recognition/
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Google's Android XR smart glasses will hide faces from Gemini and ban real-time facial recognition
Faces will be blurred before they are sent to Gemini
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Google Pixel 11 Pro's most pointless feature just got a useful upgrade
https://www.androidpolice.com/google-pixel-11-pro-most-pointless-feature-useful-upgrade/
https://www.androidpolice.com/google-pixel-11-pro-most-pointless-feature-useful-upgrade/
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Google Pixel 11 Pro's most pointless feature just got a useful upgrade
HiLight now works with WhatsApp messages
I used Pixel 10's Magic Cue and Galaxy's Now Nudge side by side; only one showed up when I needed it
https://www.androidpolice.com/i-used-pixel-10s-magic-cue-galaxys-now-nudge-side-by-side-one-showed-up-when-i-needed-it/
https://www.androidpolice.com/i-used-pixel-10s-magic-cue-galaxys-now-nudge-side-by-side-one-showed-up-when-i-needed-it/
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I used Pixel 10's Magic Cue and Galaxy's Now Nudge side by side; only one showed up when I needed it
I now know which one is more reliable
I turned off my Pixel's Motion Photo for a week and weighed the storage gain against missed shots
https://www.androidpolice.com/top-shot-motion-photo/
https://www.androidpolice.com/top-shot-motion-photo/
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I turned off my Pixel's Motion Photo for a week and weighed the storage gain against missed shots
It's not worth the space
I tried a cache purge and plugging a USB stick into my 8GB Fire Stick; only one freed up gigabytes
https://www.androidpolice.com/i-tried-cache-purge-plugging-usb-stick-into-my-8gb-fire-stick-one-freed-up-gigabytes/
https://www.androidpolice.com/i-tried-cache-purge-plugging-usb-stick-into-my-8gb-fire-stick-one-freed-up-gigabytes/
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I tried a cache purge and plugging a USB stick into my 8GB Fire Stick; only one freed up gigabytes
I offloaded clutter and movie files to the external drive storage
The Motorola Signature 27 is a spec monster, but that's not enough to beat Samsung
https://www.androidpolice.com/motorola-signature-27-spec-monster-not-enough-to-beat-samsung/
https://www.androidpolice.com/motorola-signature-27-spec-monster-not-enough-to-beat-samsung/
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The Motorola Signature 27 is a spec monster, but that's not enough to beat Samsung
That $1,599 price tag is hard to justify