How to watch The Android Show I/O Edition on May 12
https://www.androidpolice.com/how-to-watch-the-android-show-io-edition-on-may-12/
https://www.androidpolice.com/how-to-watch-the-android-show-io-edition-on-may-12/
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How to watch The Android Show I/O Edition on May 12
One of the biggest years for Android yet?
iOS-to-Android messaging just got a whole lot more private
https://www.androidpolice.com/apple-begins-rolling-out-e2ee-rcs-messaging-in-beta/
https://www.androidpolice.com/apple-begins-rolling-out-e2ee-rcs-messaging-in-beta/
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iOS-to-Android messaging just got a whole lot more private
But only if your carrier is playing along
Anker's Nano GaN charger delivers 65W in an ultra-compact size as it falls to its best price ever
https://www.androidpolice.com/anker-nano-charger-best-price-ever/
https://www.androidpolice.com/anker-nano-charger-best-price-ever/
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Anker's Nano GaN charger delivers 65W in an ultra-compact size as it falls to its best price ever
This charger can do it all
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Gemini in Google Home just got a lot faster and smarter
https://www.androidpolice.com/gemini-google-home-got-lot-faster-smarter/
https://www.androidpolice.com/gemini-google-home-got-lot-faster-smarter/
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Gemini in Google Home just got a lot faster and smarter
The Google Home app is also getting some nice usability improvements
YouTube tests one of Instagramβs hidden tricks for cleaner video viewing
https://www.androidpolice.com/youtube-tests-one-of-instagrams-hidden-tricks-for-cleaner-video-viewing/
https://www.androidpolice.com/youtube-tests-one-of-instagrams-hidden-tricks-for-cleaner-video-viewing/
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YouTube tests one of Instagramβs hidden tricks for cleaner video viewing
A clutter-free way to watch Shorts
I ditched my tablet for an e-reader on a week-long movie shoot, and I'd do it again
https://www.androidpolice.com/ditched-tablet-for-ereader-on-week-long-movie-shoot-id-do-it-again/
https://www.androidpolice.com/ditched-tablet-for-ereader-on-week-long-movie-shoot-id-do-it-again/
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I ditched my tablet for an e-reader on a week-long movie shoot, and I'd do it again
From Boox to screen
I finally left ChatGPT for Gemini, but only after fixing these settings first
https://www.androidpolice.com/chatgpt-to-gemini-switch/
https://www.androidpolice.com/chatgpt-to-gemini-switch/
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I finally left ChatGPT for Gemini, but only after fixing these settings first
Gemini finally won me over, but only after I changed the defaults
I use Google Messages every day, but these missing features still frustrate me
https://www.androidpolice.com/use-google-messages-every-day-missing-features-frustrate-me/
https://www.androidpolice.com/use-google-messages-every-day-missing-features-frustrate-me/
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I use Google Messages every day, but these missing features still frustrate me
Why does it feel a step behind other messaging apps?
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My Google Pixel phone isn't the fastest device, but it doesn't matter anymore
https://www.androidpolice.com/google-pixel-phone-isnt-fastest-device-it-doesnt-matter-anymore/
https://www.androidpolice.com/google-pixel-phone-isnt-fastest-device-it-doesnt-matter-anymore/
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My Google Pixel phone isn't the fastest device, but it doesn't matter anymore
I stopped caring about the fastest chip and benchmark scores
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Galaxy S26 users get first access to Samsungβs One UI 9 beta
https://www.androidpolice.com/galaxy-s26-users-first-access-samsungs-one-ui-9-beta/
https://www.androidpolice.com/galaxy-s26-users-first-access-samsungs-one-ui-9-beta/
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Galaxy S26 users get first access to Samsungβs One UI 9 beta
Samsung starts testing Android 17 publicly
Spotify Connect is broken for Android users, but there is a temporary fix
https://www.androidpolice.com/spotify-connect-is-broken-for-android-users-but-there-is-a-temporary-fix/
https://www.androidpolice.com/spotify-connect-is-broken-for-android-users-but-there-is-a-temporary-fix/
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Spotify Connect is broken for Android users, but there is a temporary fix
Spotify is working on it
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Spotify's latest recap is like Wrapped, but for your entire listening history
https://www.androidpolice.com/spotify-wrapped-but-for-your-entire-listening-history/
https://www.androidpolice.com/spotify-wrapped-but-for-your-entire-listening-history/
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Spotify's latest recap is like Wrapped, but for your entire listening history
Check it out now
The Googlebook puts Gemini in a laptop, ready to pull you away from Apple and Microsoft
https://www.androidpolice.com/google-announces-the-googlebook-laptop-range/
https://www.androidpolice.com/google-announces-the-googlebook-laptop-range/
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The Googlebook puts Gemini in a laptop, ready to pull you away from Apple and Microsoft
Chromebooks are so last year
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All the coolest Android 17, Gemini, and Android Auto announcements from The Android Show
https://www.androidpolice.com/all-the-coolest-android-17-gemini-and-android-auto-announcements-from-the-android-show/
https://www.androidpolice.com/all-the-coolest-android-17-gemini-and-android-auto-announcements-from-the-android-show/
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All the coolest Android 17, Gemini, and Android Auto announcements from The Android Show
Prepare yourself, because there's a lot to get excited about
Motorola has reinvented itself as the top Android maker, and it's benefiting us all
https://www.androidpolice.com/motorola-has-reinvented-itself-as-the-top-android-maker/
https://www.androidpolice.com/motorola-has-reinvented-itself-as-the-top-android-maker/
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Motorola has reinvented itself as the top Android maker, and it's benefiting us all
The Motorola renaissance is here
Google Docs became one of my most useful productivity apps by accident
https://www.androidpolice.com/google-docs-one-of-most-useful-productivity-apps-by-accident/
https://www.androidpolice.com/google-docs-one-of-most-useful-productivity-apps-by-accident/
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Google Docs became one of my most useful productivity apps by accident
I found better ways to use Google Docs
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I tried the new Snapseed app, and I love the way it has bloomed in a Google Photos world
https://www.androidpolice.com/snapseed-4-for-android-hands-on/
https://www.androidpolice.com/snapseed-4-for-android-hands-on/
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I tried the new Snapseed app, and I love the way it has bloomed in a Google Photos world
The original mobile photo editor is back
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My Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is flawed, but I won't trade it for a Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
https://www.androidpolice.com/google-pixel-9-pro-xl-flawed-but-wont-trade-samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra/
https://www.androidpolice.com/google-pixel-9-pro-xl-flawed-but-wont-trade-samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra/
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My Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is flawed, but I won't trade it for a Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The S26 Ultra feels like an incremental refinement rather than a transformative upgrade
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Android will start hanging up on bank scam calls for you
https://www.androidpolice.com/android-will-start-ending-calls-automatically-to-protect-you-from-scams/
https://www.androidpolice.com/android-will-start-ending-calls-automatically-to-protect-you-from-scams/
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Android will start hanging up on bank scam calls for you
Google is also adding new ways to protect phones from theft, scams, and data theft
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Amazon's search bar is now an AI shopping assistant that remembers your conversations
https://www.androidpolice.com/amazon-alexa-plus-on-app-and-website/
https://www.androidpolice.com/amazon-alexa-plus-on-app-and-website/
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Amazon's search bar is now an AI shopping assistant that remembers your conversations
Alexa+ is joining Amazon's Rufus
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One UI 9 is readying a strict control to combat your app addiction
https://www.androidpolice.com/one-ui-9-block-internet-access-for-distracting-apps/
https://www.androidpolice.com/one-ui-9-block-internet-access-for-distracting-apps/
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One UI 9 is readying a strict control to combat your app addiction
A new tool to keep distracting apps in check