Google Pixel 10: Better battery, magnetic charging, and a smarter feed https://www.samandroid.com/2025/08/28/google-pixel-10-better-battery-magnetic-charging-and-a-smarter-feed/
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Google Pixel 10: Better battery, magnetic charging, and a smarter feed
Google’s Pixel 10 series brings exciting updates that make it stand out. With improved battery life, new magnetic charging, and a refreshed news feed, the Pixel 10 is designed to make your daily experience smoother and more convenient. Let’s dive into what’s…
Google Photos on iOS now lets you make stickers with easy background removal https://www.samandroid.com/2025/08/28/google-photos-on-ios-now-lets-you-make-stickers-with-easy-background-removal/
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Google Photos on iOS now lets you make stickers with easy background removal
Google Photos has rolled out an exciting new feature for iOS users, making it simple to create custom stickers from your pictures. With just a tap and hold, you can now lift the main subject of a photo, remove its background, and turn it into a sticker for…
YouTube Music tests new bottom bar search feature on Android https://www.samandroid.com/2025/08/28/youtube-music-tests-new-bottom-bar-search-feature-on-android/
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YouTube Music tests new bottom bar search feature on Android
YouTube Music is experimenting with a significant update to its Android app, making it easier for users to navigate. The latest change moves the search function to the bottom navigation bar, replacing the old “Explore” tab. This redesign aims to simplify…
Google updates Gboard and confirms Fox Channels stay on YouTube TV https://www.samandroid.com/2025/08/29/google-updates-gboard-and-confirms-fox-channels-stay-on-youtube-tv/
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Google updates Gboard and confirms Fox Channels stay on YouTube TV
Google’s Gboard keyboard is getting a fresh look and simpler settings to make typing easier for everyone. The suggestion bar, where words or clipboard items pop up, now uses pill-shaped boxes instead of rounded rectangles. This change is rolling out to all…
Google Maps and Phone app get handy new features https://www.samandroid.com/2025/08/29/google-maps-and-phone-app-get-handy-new-features/
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Google Maps and Phone app get handy new features
Google is rolling out exciting updates for its Maps and Phone apps, making them more user-friendly and practical. These changes aim to simplify how you handle photos in Google Maps and find call recordings in the Google Phone app, based on recent discoveries…
Acer’s new Google TV box packs plenty of ports and Android’s Quick Share gets a fresh update https://www.samandroid.com/2025/08/29/acers-new-google-tv-box-packs-plenty-of-ports-and-androids-quick-share-gets-a-fresh-update/
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Acer’s new Google TV box packs plenty of ports and Android’s Quick Share gets a fresh update
Acer, a brand known for laptops and monitors, has surprised everyone with a new Google TV box called the Acer 4K UHD Google TV Box, or AiTV. This device stands out because it offers a wide range of ports, something many modern streaming devices lack. It includes…
Google Pixel 10 faces wireless charging glitches and Gemini app adds private chat option https://www.samandroid.com/2025/08/29/google-pixel-10-faces-wireless-charging-glitches-and-gemini-app-adds-private-chat-option/
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Google Pixel 10 faces wireless charging glitches and Gemini app adds private chat option
Google’s latest Pixel 10 series has hit a snag with wireless charging, particularly for Pixel 10 Pro XL users. Some owners report that their devices charge slowly or not at all on certain wireless chargers, including Google’s own Pixel Stand. The issue seems…
Google Chrome on Android gets a fresh Material 3 expressive look https://www.samandroid.com/2025/09/01/google-chrome-on-android-gets-a-fresh-material-3-expressive-look/
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Google Chrome on Android gets a fresh Material 3 expressive look
Google Chrome’s Android app is getting a visual refresh with the Material 3 Expressive design, aligning it with other Google apps. This update keeps Chrome’s familiar layout intact but adds modern, user-friendly touches to enhance the browsing experience.…
Google Drive’s document scanner gets a fresh look on Android https://www.samandroid.com/2025/09/01/google-drives-document-scanner-gets-a-fresh-look-on-android/
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Google Drive’s document scanner gets a fresh look on Android
Google Drive’s document scanner on Android has received a stylish update, making it easier and more visually appealing to digitize your documents. Alongside the broader Material 3 Expressive design refresh for the app, the scanner’s editor interface has been…
Google fixes Android 16 notification issue and updates Chrome with a fresh look https://www.samandroid.com/2025/09/01/google-fixes-android-16-notification-issue-and-updates-chrome-with-a-fresh-look/
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Google fixes Android 16 notification issue and updates Chrome with a fresh look
Google has resolved a pesky notification problem in Android 16 and rolled out a vibrant new design for Chrome’s stable version. These updates bring smoother experiences and a modern feel to Android devices, particularly for Pixel users. Here’s what’s new…
Google’s Latest Updates: Maps, Gaming, TV, and Keyboard improvements https://www.samandroid.com/2025/09/02/googles-latest-updates-maps-gaming-tv-and-keyboard-improvements/
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Google’s Latest Updates: Maps, Gaming, TV, and Keyboard improvements
Google is rolling out exciting new features across its apps to make them more user-friendly and engaging. From real-time updates in Google Maps to better gaming profiles, a possible sports-focused TV package, and a customizable keyboard, here’s what’s new.…
Google Pixel 10a might use older chip and new system updates for September 2025 https://www.samandroid.com/2025/09/02/google-pixel-10a-might-use-older-chip-and-new-system-updates-for-september-2025/
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Google Pixel 10a might use older chip and new system updates for September 2025
Google’s Pixel 10a, expected to launch in 2026, may come with a surprising choice: the Tensor G4 chip instead of the newer Tensor G5 found in the Pixel 10 series. This breaks from Google’s usual pattern, where its budget-friendly “A-Series” phones, like the…
Gmail’s new look on Android brings a fresh, modern style https://www.samandroid.com/2025/09/02/gmails-new-look-on-android-brings-a-fresh-modern-style/
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Gmail’s new look on Android brings a fresh, modern style
Google is giving its Gmail app on Android a sleek makeover with the Material 3 Expressive design, and it’s now rolling out to users. This update, which started testing in June, introduces a modern and polished appearance to the popular email app, making it…
Google Pixel 10 and Nest Cam get exciting new features https://www.samandroid.com/2025/09/02/google-pixel-10-and-nest-cam-get-exciting-new-features/
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Google Pixel 10 and Nest Cam get exciting new features
Google is rolling out some cool updates for its Pixel 10 series and Nest cameras, making them smarter and more user-friendly. These changes bring better display options for the Pixel 10 and improved AI features for Nest cameras, enhancing how you use these…
Pixel Screenshots now reads articles out loud with new update https://www.samandroid.com/2025/09/02/pixel-screenshots-now-reads-articles-out-loud-with-new-update/
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Pixel Screenshots now reads articles out loud with new update
Google’s latest update for the Pixel Screenshots app brings a handy new feature that makes it easier to enjoy articles on your phone. With the Pixel 10 and an earlier update for the Pixel 9, you can now use a “Read aloud” option. When you take a screenshot…
Google updates NotebookLM and faces antitrust ruling https://www.samandroid.com/2025/09/03/google-updates-notebooklm-and-faces-antitrust-ruling/
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Google updates NotebookLM and faces antitrust ruling
Google is making waves with exciting updates to its NotebookLM tool and navigating a major legal decision about its search business. These changes show how Google is balancing innovation with challenges from a recent court ruling. NotebookLM Gets New Audio…
Google Pixel 10 gets September 2025 update and surprise SIM Card support in some replacements https://www.samandroid.com/2025/09/03/google-pixel-10-gets-september-2025-update-and-surprise-sim-card-support-in-some-replacements/
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Google Pixel 10 gets September 2025 update and surprise SIM Card support in some replacements
Google’s Pixel 10 series, which launched with Android 16 QPR1, is now receiving a September 2025 security update for some users. This update, weighing around 70 MB, brings the build number to BD3A.250721.001.B7 and includes the September 5, 2025, security…
Google Play Games profiles get a makeover and Google Messages adds a handy Gallery shortcut https://www.samandroid.com/2025/09/03/google-play-games-profiles-get-a-makeover-and-google-messages-adds-a-handy-gallery-shortcut/
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Google Play Games profiles get a makeover and Google Messages adds a handy Gallery shortcut
Google is rolling out exciting updates to make your Android experience even better. The Google Play Games app is getting a big profile upgrade, while Google Messages is adding a quick way to share photos and videos. Here’s what you need to know about these…
Create your own Android Bot and explore Android 16 QPR1’s exciting features https://www.samandroid.com/2025/09/03/create-your-own-android-bot-and-explore-android-16-qpr1s-exciting-features/
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Create your own Android Bot and explore Android 16 QPR1’s exciting features
Google has brought back its fun Androidify app, letting you design a unique Android Bot to show off your style. Plus, the Android 16 QPR1 update is here with cool new features for Pixel users. Let’s dive into what’s new and how you can make the most of these…
Google upgrades Gboard with AI writing tools and revamps Quick Share, adds Auracast to Pixel devices https://www.samandroid.com/2025/09/03/google-upgrades-gboard-with-ai-writing-tools-and-revamps-quick-share-adds-auracast-to-pixel-devices/
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Google upgrades Gboard with AI writing tools and revamps Quick Share, adds Auracast to Pixel devices
Google is rolling out exciting updates for Android users, making its popular apps and features even more user-friendly. The latest changes bring smarter writing tools to Gboard, a refreshed look for Quick Share, and new audio-sharing capabilities for Pixel…