Google officially pulled back the curtain on the Pixel 10a this morning, announcing its latest A-series device with a starting price of $499. The announcement confirms a completely revamped flat design, battery upgrades, and the same Tensor G4 chip/8GB RAM combo that we saw in the Pixel 9a. And … [Read more...] about Google officially launches the Pixel 10a: Everything you need to know
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Google is filling a huge gap with Android backups
Google has long offered a robust backup solution for Android that covers everything from your app list and call history to your SMS messages and device settings. However, there has always been a lingering, somewhat frustrating omission: the local Downloads folder. While your photos and videos are … [Read more...] about Google is filling a huge gap with Android backups
Android 17’s new ‘Handoff’ feature could be huge for ‘Aluminium’ device continuity
We spend a lot of time these days talking about Project 'Aluminium', Google's massive, multi-year effort to unify the Android and ChromeOS stacks into a single, cohesive platform. In that spirit, a quiet addition to the newly released Android 17 Beta 1 might end up being a very handy part of the … [Read more...] about Android 17’s new ‘Handoff’ feature could be huge for ‘Aluminium’ device continuity
Google’s new ‘Desktop Camera’ app gives us a new peek at Android on the desktop
While we all continue to speculate on the long-term convergence of ChromeOS and Android, a new piece of the puzzle has quietly appeared on the Play Store. Thanks to a cool find by 9to5 Google, we have a first look at a new app titled "Desktop Camera," and its existence points toward a growing focus … [Read more...] about Google’s new ‘Desktop Camera’ app gives us a new peek at Android on the desktop
Clicks unveils ‘Communicator’ Android phone with a physical keyboard and ‘Power Keyboard’
If you have been mourning BlackBerry for the last decade, CES 2026 just delivered some very good news. Clicks—the company that went viral last year for slapping a physical keyboard case onto your smartphone—is back. But this time, they aren't just making accessories; they are making a phone. It’s … [Read more...] about Clicks unveils ‘Communicator’ Android phone with a physical keyboard and ‘Power Keyboard’
Chrome for Android is getting a desktop style bookmarks bar
On the desktop version of Chrome, the bookmarks bar is a staple of simple convenience. However, that convenience has historically been missing from the mobile experience. That distinction is no longer going to be a thing moving forward as Google has quietly begun rolling out a dedicated bookmarks … [Read more...] about Chrome for Android is getting a desktop style bookmarks bar
Samsung just dropped two new budget devices to kick off 2026
Just ahead of CES 2026, Samsung has officially announced two new additions to its budget-friendly lineup for the US market: the Galaxy A17 5G smartphone and the Galaxy Tab A11+ tablet. While the flagship "S" series usually gets all the glory, the "A" series is the bread and butter for millions of … [Read more...] about Samsung just dropped two new budget devices to kick off 2026
The Pixel 10 GPU fix we’ve been waiting for is finally coming soon
If you bought a Pixel 10 back in October, you probably have a complicated relationship with it. The phone is fantastic—the cameras are unmatched, and the AI features are helpful—but if you try to play a graphics-heavy game, things get weird. Since launch, the Tensor G5 chip has faced criticism … [Read more...] about The Pixel 10 GPU fix we’ve been waiting for is finally coming soon
Android Desktop just got a casting upgrade, but here is why I don’t think it’s Aluminium OS
Google is continuing its steady march to make Android more capable on big screens. In the latest Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1, spotted by Android Authority, a cool new feature has appeared: the ability to cast content directly from an external display. Previously, if you plugged your Pixel into a … [Read more...] about Android Desktop just got a casting upgrade, but here is why I don’t think it’s Aluminium OS
Why I think Google’s new Disco browser is a glimpse at Aluminium OS
For months, we have been tracking rumors and leaks about a massive platform shift—a move away from the ChromeOS we know today toward a new, Android-based platform codenamed "Aluminium OS." And while Google hasn't officially unveiled all the details about this new operating system, the leaks have … [Read more...] about Why I think Google’s new Disco browser is a glimpse at Aluminium OS
I have the perfect trip to try out the massive, new Google Photos video editing upgrade
We all take tons of videos, but most of them just sit in our cloud storage, unseen and unedited. Why? Because editing video on a phone is generally a tedious, clunky experience. Google Photos is looking to change that with a major update that introduces 5 new video editing tools: templates, a … [Read more...] about I have the perfect trip to try out the massive, new Google Photos video editing upgrade
Android 16 gets a ‘forced’ Dark Mode and 6 other new accessibility features
In celebration of the recent International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Google has announced a suite of seven new accessibility features rolling out to Android. While these tools are designed to help people with disabilities interact with the world, features like a more consistent dark mode and … [Read more...] about Android 16 gets a ‘forced’ Dark Mode and 6 other new accessibility features
