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I changed these hidden Google Maps settings; now my Android Auto navigation is miles better

Small tweaks made every drive smoother

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Oct 3 • 7:00 PM EDT • Technology • androidpolice.com
Android 17 QPR3 Beta 1 gives us an early look at next year’s Pixel updates

Android 17 QPR3 Beta 1 is here to fix your Pixel’s worst bugs.

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Oct 2 • 6:41 PM EDT • Technology • androidcentral.com
Google already rolling out Android 17 QPR3 Beta 1 for Pixel

Following a QPR2 release earlier this week, Google today is rolling out Android 17 QPR3 Beta 1.

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Oct 2 • 4:54 PM EDT • Technology • 9to5google.com
Gemini app gains new ‘Map’ tool, replacing ‘/’ with ‘@’

Google has introduced a “Map” tool to aid your location-based Gemini app prompts on Android and iOS. Meanwhile...

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Oct 2 • 1:55 PM EDT • Technology • 9to5google.com
Android malware can steal your PIN and bank logins

RatHat Android malware uses AI to steal banking credentials, intercept two-factor authentication codes and reconstruct your PIN from touch inputs.

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Oct 2 • 7:53 AM EDT • Technology • foxnews.com
How to find compromised passwords on iPhone and Android

Apple and Google password managers can flag compromised, weak and reused passwords on your phone before credential stuffing attacks can strike.

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Oct 2 • 7:46 AM EDT • Technology • foxnews.com
A familiar Android feature is disappearing and users have plenty to say

Google is replacing Google Assistant with Gemini on Android phones, with some users reporting issues during the transition.

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Oct 2 • 7:00 AM EDT • Technology • cleveland.com
I thought Google made a mistake with the Pixel 11 Pro XL. 30 days later, I was wrong

The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL is hard on the wallet, but that doesn't mean the phone isn't worth it. 30 days later, I'm hooked on it.

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Oct 2 • 6:30 AM EDT • Technology • androidauthority.com
Android Central ‘will continue’ despite laying off its staff

Following the layoffs, the site has published new posts.

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Oct 1 • 3:20 PM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
Google’s new Android sideloading rules are live — and here are all the ways to already bypass them

Google’s developer verification rules are now live, but users can bypass new APK sideloading blocks using ADB, Shizuku, and Advanced Flow.

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Oct 1 • 12:42 PM EDT • Technology • androidauthority.com
Samsung has updated these Galaxy devices to Android 17

Samsung is now rolling out its Android 17-based update, One UI 9, to its collection of supported Galaxy smartphones and...

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Oct 1 • 8:00 AM EDT • Technology • 9to5google.com
Samsung's New Smart Glasses Arrive at FCC for Approval

Smart glasses are certainly having their moment, both good and bad. I think it’s obvious that the world has seen the benefits of wearing a pair, but there is also that creepy, privacy nightmare side that has given us the ick. Still, Samsung and Google and their design partners will not be deterred from launching...

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Sep 30 • 1:00 PM EDT • Technology • droid-life.com
Samsung’s Galaxy SmartTag 3 works with iPhones, but not Android Find Hub

Samsung has announced its Galaxy SmartTag 3 as a new AirTag rival with an updated design, longer battery life, and...

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Sep 30 • 10:25 AM EDT • Technology • 9to5google.com
Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra review: The apex Android tablet

Starting at $1,400, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra is super expensive. But that’s the price you’ll have to pay for the best Android tablet.

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Sep 30 • 8:00 AM EDT • Technology • engadget.com
Samsung’s new SmartTag is smaller, longer-lasting, and works with iPhones

Previous SmartTags didn’t even work with other Android phones.

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Sep 30 • 8:00 AM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
Here’s everything new in Android 17 QPR2 Beta 6 + 6.1 [Gallery]

Google rolled out Android 17 QPR2 Beta 6 and 6.1 in quick succession to continue the preview ahead of the stable December launch.

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Sep 29 • 5:32 PM EDT • Technology • 9to5google.com
Android 17 QPR2 enables Pixel 11 Pro HiLight for messages

With Android 17 QPR2 Beta 6.1, HiLight on the Pixel 11 Pro series now supports message notifications. This should have...

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Sep 29 • 5:08 PM EDT • Technology • 9to5google.com
Android 17 QPR2 Beta 6.1 rolling out, including for Pixel 11

Following last week's release, Google today is rolling out Android 17 QPR2 Beta 6.1, including for the Pixel 11 series.

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Sep 29 • 4:39 PM EDT • Technology • 9to5google.com
Porsche Just Vanished Another Reason Not To Daily A Used Cayman Or 911

Infotainment retrofit option has been expanded to bring CarPlay and Android Auto to multiple Porsche models built between 2009-16

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Sep 29 • 3:30 PM EDT • Technology • carscoops.com
Which Android Phone Is Equivalent To The iPhone 18 Pro Max?

If you're looking for a new phone and wanting to stay in the Android ecosystem, you might want to consider this model that's similar to an iPhone 18 Pro Max.

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Sep 29 • 1:47 PM EDT • Technology • bgr.com
Exclusive: Google Pixel 11a Official CAD Renders Leak

Our exclusive first look at the Google Pixel 11a: design, colors, size, what's new inside, and when it's expected to launch and at what price.

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Sep 29 • 10:00 AM EDT • Technology • androidheadlines.com
Samsung’s Android 17 floodgates are open – updates rolling out for Galaxy S26, S25, more

The floodgates are open. After a delay and staggered starts, Samsung is widely rolling out its Android 17-based One UI...

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Sep 29 • 9:55 AM EDT • Technology • 9to5google.com
Google's Phone app begins reverting one of its most controversial changes

The latest beta of the Phone by Google app brings the Contacts tab back to the bottom bar, less than a week after our exclusive report.

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Sep 29 • 8:51 AM EDT • Technology • androidauthority.com
Opera For Android Now Comes With A Free eSIM And 3GB Of Data

It's limited to Opera users in certain countries, however.

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Sep 29 • 4:00 AM EDT • Technology • engadget.com
Monster Hunter Outlanders launches October 29

Free-to-play open-world survival game Monster Hunter Outlanders will launch for iOS via App Store and Android via Google Play on October 29, TiMi Studio Group and Capcom announced. In mainland Chin…

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Sep 28 • 10:15 PM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
Gemini fully replaces Google Assistant on Android

At the start of September, the Google Assistant deprecation on mobile got underway. It now looks to be widely rolling out.

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Sep 28 • 4:48 PM EDT • Technology • 9to5google.com
Google Messages is closing in on RCS video call support

It's still not quite ready to go, but Google Messages is showing further evidence of development work towards supporting RCS video calls.

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Sep 28 • 4:05 PM EDT • Technology • androidauthority.com
Motorola’s wide Razr looks small, chunky, and powerful in detailed new leaks

Motorola’s Razr Wide Fold could pack a 165Hz display, 5,000mAh battery, and dual 50MP cameras in a compact design.

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Sep 28 • 1:01 PM EDT • Technology • androidauthority.com
Samsung rolling out Android 17, One UI 9 for more Galaxy S26 users

Samsung is widening the rollout of Android 17 and One UI 9 to the Galaxy S26 series in the US, but the floodgates aren't fully open yet.

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Sep 28 • 10:10 AM EDT • Technology • 9to5google.com
Google is officially killing Gemini Gems

The Gems manager in Gemini is now showing a banner officially announcing that Gems will be migrated to Skills starting November 17.

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Sep 28 • 9:03 AM EDT • Technology • androidauthority.com
Google has just teased Android 18, and here's when we'll learn more

Google has dropped its first Android 18 tease, hinting at new powerful graphics features ahead of Android Dev Summit 2026.

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Sep 28 • 6:53 AM EDT • Technology • androidauthority.com
Pixel HiLight will soon get these new features, but will they be enough for Pixel 11 Pro users?

The Pixel HiLight currently offers a limited color selection, but a future update could expand it and add support for Google Messages.

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Sep 28 • 6:50 AM EDT • Technology • androidauthority.com
Lenovo's first Googlebook will cost less than you (and Google) thought

The Lenovo Googlebook 15 is one of five Googlebooks as part of the first wave, and it turns out this device is cheaper than first claimed.

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Sep 28 • 6:01 AM EDT • Technology • androidauthority.com
How to use Android's Desktop mode to turn your phone into a tiny PC

You can plug recent Pixel phones into a monitor to get a desktop-style interface.

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Sep 27 • 12:15 PM EDT • Technology • engadget.com
I almost deleted Google Keep for lacking passwords until I found this hidden Android feature

Private Space fixed the major security flaw in Keep

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Sep 27 • 11:30 AM EDT • Technology • androidpolice.com
12 Of The Best Android Phones You Can Buy In 2026

Choosing a flagship Android phone used to be easy, before the market became more competitive.

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Sep 27 • 6:30 AM EDT • Technology • slashgear.com
I tested the Pixel 11 Pro XL against the Pixel 8 Pro. Here's why it's time to finally upgrade

The Pixel 8 Pro is one of my favorite Google smartphones, but the company has done enough with the Pixel 11 Pro XL to think about upgrading.

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Sep 27 • 6:00 AM EDT • Technology • androidauthority.com
I wasn't sure about Googlebooks, but after playing with two Snapdragon-powered laptops, I'm actually considering switching

The best of Android and ChromeOS, together.

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Sep 26 • 11:08 AM EDT • Technology • androidcentral.com
The Motorola Signature 27 has one huge advantage over other Samsung rivals

If we're going to get a serious challenge to Samsung in the US, it has to come from Motorola, and the Signature 27 is a solid start.

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Sep 26 • 6:30 AM EDT • Technology • androidauthority.com
My favorite Pixel 11 Pro feature is something no other Android phone can match

It's been about 3 years since Google revamped Face Unlock on Pixel phones, and the Pixel 11 Pro reminded me just how magical it is.

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Sep 26 • 6:00 AM EDT • Technology • androidauthority.com
I thought I'd never pay $1,000 for a Googlebook, but Google convinced me otherwise

An Android laptop at that price sounds ridiculous until it doesn't.

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Sep 26 • 6:00 AM EDT • Technology • androidpolice.com
3 ways the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 is actually worse than last year’s chip

The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 cuts key features found on last year's Gen 5 chip. Is Qualcomm's new flagship processor a hidden downgrade?

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Sep 26 • 5:30 AM EDT • Technology • androidauthority.com
Google Health 5.09 arrives with more than just your new Pixel Watch features

Learn about all the changes present in this week's Google Health 5.09 update, arriving for both Android and iOS devices.

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Sep 25 • 5:41 PM EDT • Technology • androidauthority.com
Google's $5 AI plan is now even more tempting

Google AI plans now include premium Colab benefits, offering faster computing, GPU access, and more for subscribers.

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Sep 25 • 2:39 PM EDT • Technology • androidauthority.com
Original Castlevania now available for iOS, Android for free

Konami has released the original Castlevania, first released for Nintendo Entertainment System, for iOS via App Store and Android via Google Play. It is available free of charge until October 24, a…

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Sep 24 • 9:45 PM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
Google just gave Android users the widget customization trick they've been asking for

It's the start of something new

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Sep 24 • 4:51 PM EDT • Technology • androidpolice.com
Google rolling out Android 17 QPR2 Beta 6 for Pixel

Android 17 QPR2 Beta 6 is now available for Pixel devices, barely a week after Beta 5 launched. Beta 6...

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Sep 24 • 4:45 PM EDT • Technology • 9to5google.com
Google Photos Wardrobe Feature Comes to iOS

Google today said its digital wardrobe option is available in the Google Photos iOS app in the U.S., India, and Brazil. Google first announced the feature back in April, but it was limited to Android users until now. The wardrobe option uses AI to pull images of clothing from the Google Photos library, organizing them into a digital closet. Users can put items together to create outfits and virtually try them on. The app shows clothing items in a new Wardrobe section in the Collections tab.

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Sep 24 • 4:33 PM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
Android 17 QPR2 Beta 6 arrives for Pixel testers

Google's latest preview of Android's next big update has landed, with Android 17 QPR2 Beta 6 builds now available.

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Sep 24 • 4:32 PM EDT • Technology • androidauthority.com
Googlebook laptops are already selling out just days after pre-orders opened

Google's online store has already sold out of Googlebook pre-order stock in the US, but you can still order through Best Buy.

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Sep 24 • 3:45 PM EDT • Technology • androidauthority.com
F-Droid gets its biggest update in a decade with new UI and smoother app installs

F-Droid's Android app store has been rebuilt from the ground up.

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Sep 24 • 3:30 PM EDT • Technology • arstechnica.com
Android’s Create My Widget ‘app’ detailed on phones, Googlebooks

Create My Widget will debut in early October on Googlebooks. Ahead of that, a Play Store listing details what the interface will look like...

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Sep 24 • 1:45 PM EDT • Technology • 9to5google.com
Google Photos 'Clueless'-inspired virtual closet is now available on Android and iOS

The AI-powered feature builds a virtual wardrobe from your photos, and is now broadly available after first rolling out to Android users in June.

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Sep 24 • 1:00 PM EDT • Technology • techcrunch.com
Google Photos rolling out Redact tool, Mood filters, & more

Google Photos is rolling out a handful of new features, including a Redact Markup tool and "Moods" on Android.

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Sep 24 • 1:00 PM EDT • Technology • 9to5google.com
The Googlebook has an opportunity to build Android like nothing else [Video]

Despite having effectively zero market share right now, there is an opportunity for Googlebook to do something that basically nobody...

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Sep 24 • 12:00 PM EDT • Technology • 9to5google.com
5 reasons I'm ready to ditch my Pixel 11 Pro for the Motorola Signature 27

The Motorola Signature 27 is official. It's coming to the US later this year, and it's making me second-guess my Pixel 11 Pro.

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Sep 24 • 6:00 AM EDT • Technology • androidauthority.com
Gemini can now clone your voice and perform scripts like an actor

Google’s Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS can create custom voices, replicate authorized voices, and control accents, pacing, emotion, and dialogue.

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Sep 24 • 4:02 AM EDT • Technology • androidauthority.com
GrapheneOS just confirmed its first supported non-Pixel phone

Motorola Signature 27 is first in line for GrapheneOS support, pairing a flagship Snapdragon chip with Motorola's seven-year update promise.

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Sep 24 • 3:01 AM EDT • Technology • androidauthority.com
Gemini just got a big upgrade with new connected apps for work, creativity, and life

Google is bringing several new additions to Gemini's connected app ecosystem, including Peloton and SeatGeek.

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Sep 23 • 3:16 PM EDT • Technology • androidauthority.com
Google could bring the Pixel 11's customized My Pixel colors to older Pixels

Looking at the latest My Pixel app, we have found evidence suggesting Google may expand the customized app icon colors to older Pixels.

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Sep 23 • 6:25 AM EDT • Technology • androidauthority.com
The Galaxy S26 Ultra is finally getting One UI 9 in the US, but there's a catch

Samsung has started rolling out the Android 17-based One UI 9 update to some Galaxy S26 Ultra owners in the U.S.

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Sep 23 • 6:09 AM EDT • Technology • androidcentral.com
Garmin is bringing crucial life-saving and health features to several smartwatches

Garmin is rolling out a new software update that adds fall detection, hands-free voice control, and running features to several smartwatches.

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Sep 23 • 4:49 AM EDT • Technology • androidauthority.com
Google's official Googlebook demo looks a lot like Mac wearing a Chrome hoodie

Google's official Googlebook demo shows a laptop desktop that borrows ideas from rival platforms, with macOS the most obvious influence.

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Sep 23 • 3:43 AM EDT • Technology • androidauthority.com
Wider One UI 9 rollout starts for the Galaxy S26 series

Samsung is kicking off the proper rollout of the stable One UI 9.0 update for the Galaxy S26 series today. Back on September 16, the brand released the update i

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Sep 23 • 1:39 AM EDT • Technology • sammobile.com
These 3 Major Upgrades Could Be Heading to Your Next Flagship Android Phone

Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chip will be in the top phones of 2026 and 2027. Here's what it can do.

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Sep 23 • 12:37 AM EDT • Technology • cnet.com
Qualcomm releases Android chip built for AI as memory shortage weighs on smartphone market

The overall smartphone market is expected to contract 14% in terms of units shipped in 2026.

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Sep 22 • 4:29 PM EDT • Technology • cnbc.com
Googlebook Reactions: Who Are These $899+ Laptops For?

Google unveiled its first wave of Googlebook laptops this week. The pricing surprised a few people, with the laptops starting at $899 and quickly jumping over $1,000 for some models. We have full Googlebook details here if you missed it, but essentially, they are designed to be perfect pairings with your Android phone. If you’re...

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Sep 22 • 3:41 PM EDT • Technology • droid-life.com
Adobe Premiere finally brings powerful video editing to Android, and it's free

You don't even need a Creative Cloud login to edit clips, but AI features cost extra.

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Sep 22 • 3:08 PM EDT • Technology • arstechnica.com
Motorola's Android 17 rollout is bringing a helpful feature to more devices

As Motorola continues its roll out of Android 17, the brand is also expanding access to this helpful feature.

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Sep 22 • 11:28 AM EDT • Technology • androidauthority.com
Samsung has delayed its Android 17 update

Samsung appears to be delaying the rollout of its Android 17 update, at least slightly, with pushback in some regions....

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Sep 22 • 10:00 AM EDT • Technology • 9to5google.com
Adobe Premiere for Android launches for free with layered video editing, YouTube templates

Months after it arrived on iPhone, Adobe Premiere’s mobile version is now available on Android devices with layered video editing,...

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Sep 22 • 9:00 AM EDT • Technology • 9to5google.com
Googlebooks will live or die on the loyalty of a billion Android users

Good morning. Today I’m bumping to Carly Rae Jepsen’s new double album (it’s great!), wishing I had more kidneys so...

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Sep 22 • 7:00 AM EDT • Technology • 9to5google.com
I studied the iPhone Duo and Galaxy Z Fold 8 for a week. 5 reasons I only want Samsung's phone

The iPhone Duo is an impressive first foldable, but I'd still buy the Galaxy Z Fold 8. Here are five reasons Samsung wins for me.

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Sep 22 • 5:00 AM EDT • Technology • androidauthority.com
Samsung's One UI 9 rollout may have hit a speed bump for the Galaxy S26

Samsung has pushed back the Galaxy S26 series' One UI 9 rollout date in Thailand, raising questions about the wider release.

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Sep 22 • 3:51 AM EDT • Technology • androidauthority.com
Motorola shows off its Signature 27 flagship, and there's good news for audiophiles

Motorola has shared yet another teaser for its flagship Signature 27, giving us a glimpse at its full rear design, speaker setup, and more.

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Sep 22 • 3:01 AM EDT • Technology • androidauthority.com
RatHat is a new Android malware that records your screen touches to steal passwords

This malicious software also weaponizes AI to infect the device.

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Sep 21 • 6:58 PM EDT • Technology • mashable.com
Google opens pre-orders for $899 Googlebook laptops built around Gemini AI

Alphabet's Google on Monday opened pre-orders for Googlebook, its new premium laptop category ​for Android users built around the ‌company's Gemini AI tools.

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Sep 21 • 10:55 AM EDT • Technology • reuters.com
Got an Android Phone? Google Thinks You’ll Probably Want a Googlebook Laptop

Apple lovers have long enjoyed seamless connectivity between their iPhones and Macs. Now, Google’s bringing that experience to Android.

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Sep 21 • 9:00 AM EDT • Technology • wired.com
Say Hello to RatHat, a New AI-Powered Malware Invading the Android Ecosystem

The malware pretends to be a legitimate download for an app like Google Chrome.

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Sep 20 • 9:20 AM EDT • Technology • cnet.com
The iPhone 18 Pro isn't worth $1,200, and the Pixel 11 Pro proves it

The iPhone 18 Pro is an excellent flagship, but the Pixel 11 Pro offers a more compelling package — and with a lower price tag.

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Sep 20 • 5:30 AM EDT • Technology • androidauthority.com
Turning on these smartphone safety features could literally save your life

Both Android and iOS offer features and apps that can make you safer no matter where you are and what you're doing.

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Sep 19 • 3:06 PM EDT • Science • popsci.com
Official Galaxy Tab S12+ Keyboards Leak Online Ahead of Expected October Launch

Leaked renders from a retail listing reveal Samsung's official Book Cover Keyboard Slim and Pro Keyboard for the upcoming Galaxy Tab S12+.

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Sep 19 • 12:08 PM EDT • Technology • androidheadlines.com
Five One UI 9 features you should try first

Samsung released the stable One UI 9 update for the Galaxy S26 series in Korea on September 16. A wider rollout should start from September 21, with devices suc

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Sep 19 • 6:48 AM EDT • Technology • sammobile.com
Galaxy Tab S12 leak spills the beans on the Plus and Ultra specs

A leak may have revealed the full specs of Samsung's upcoming tablets, the Galaxy Tab S12 Plus and S12 Ultra.

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Sep 18 • 5:06 PM EDT • Technology • androidauthority.com
Google’s Pixel VIPs redesign starts rolling out to users

Pixel VIPs is getting a visual refresh with swipe navigation, redesigned profile pages, and the removal of activity recommendations.

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Sep 18 • 11:10 AM EDT • Technology • androidauthority.com
The Pixel Weather widget now lets you catch up on the forecast with a single tap

Google's latest Pixel Weather update brings a new refresh button lets the home screen widget grab a fresh forecast in a single tap.

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Sep 18 • 9:57 AM EDT • Technology • androidauthority.com
Galaxy S27 Pro, S27 Ultra charging and battery specs just leaked, and it's good news

New regulatory filings have revealed battery and charging details for the Galaxy S27 Pro and S27 Ultra. And there's good news.

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Sep 18 • 6:36 AM EDT • Technology • androidauthority.com
That security patch date on your Android phone is no longer the full story

Google has released new tools allowing Android apps to get a much more accurate picture of how secure your phone really is.

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Sep 18 • 6:12 AM EDT • Technology • androidauthority.com
One of the Pixel 11’s exclusive features is already showing up on Pixel 10

Google is testing the Pixel 11’s Proactive Assistance feature on the Pixel 10 with the latest Android 17 QPR2 Beta 5.

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Sep 18 • 4:10 AM EDT • Technology • androidauthority.com
New RatHat Android malware uses AI to automate device control

A new Android malware called RatHat has been discovered, targeting users with an AI-powered subsystem that helps operators remotely navigate compromised devices.

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Sep 17 • 5:50 PM EDT • Technology • bleepingcomputer.com
Android Bench 2.0 focuses on long-horizon tasks, agent evaluations

Google’s development of Android Bench continues today with a version 2.0 that reflects how AI can handle more complex development tasks.

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Sep 17 • 12:00 PM EDT • Technology • 9to5google.com
Google Home just became a power user’s paradise

Google Home MCP opens the smart home to every AI agent; Android 17 QPR1 and One UI 9 land the same week; Trash: the 39 toll booth for your light bulbs.

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Sep 17 • 7:00 AM EDT • Technology • 9to5google.com
Galaxy S25 and older models finally have a One UI 9 rollout date

The Galaxy S25 series and Samsung’s 2025 foldables are set to get One UI 9 on September 28, with older models following later.

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Sep 17 • 6:08 AM EDT • Technology • androidauthority.com
The Strange New Politics of AI. Plus. . .

It’s Thursday, September 17. This is The Front Page, your daily window into the world of The Free Press—and our take on the world at large. Today: Douglas Murray asks, why do we allow terrorists to die of old age? The American nonprofits backing Hamas. A conversation with Dara Horn and Coleman Hughes. And much more. But first: inside the unlikely coalition warning that AI may kill us all. Last week, an AI researcher named Jacob Coxon made headlines around the world after saying that he had resigned from Anthropic because he believes AI might cause human extinction—and his co-workers do, too. Unlike the rest of us, potentially, the story just won’t die. The Pro-Human Assembly, a conference held Tuesday in Washington, D.C., about the existential dangers of artificial intelligence, couldn’t have come at a better time—or with a more eclectic coalition. The Archbishop of San Francisco was there. So was Steve Bannon, screaming about the Chinese. Bernie Sanders did a quasi-dramatic reading of messages posted to an online forum by rogue AI agents. Ashley Judd paraphrased a graphic Andrea Dworkin quote for reasons that remain a mystery to me still. It was odd. People in the AI industry have talked openly about the possibility of this technology causing human extinction for years, but it hits differently in the wake of the Hugging Face incident. If you don’t know what that is, all the more reason to read my dispatch today. As the doomers see it, the best-case scenario is a future in which humans are basically kept as pets: well cared for, but with zero autonomy. The worst-case scenario, obviously, is the everyone dies thing. What should be done? I heard lots of ideas but no easy answers. There are currently zero federal regulations on AI, which is sort of strange even to think about. After all, we regulate microwaves, and the people running the microwave industry have never once refused to rule out the possibility that their products will end all human life on Earth. What I saw in D.C. left me even more convinced that you would be hard-pressed to find anyone who believes nothing should be done. You know, except for President Trump. — River Page River Page • Tech and Business [ The AI Doomers Have a Plan to Save Us. I Went to Find Out What It Is. ](https://www.thefp.com/p/the-ai-doomers-have-plan-save-bernie-sanders-bannon) Read story How Robert Kraft Made Macklemore a Martyr—and How to Better Fight Antisemitism On Monday, New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and a group of other NFL owners banned Macklemore from performing at their stadiums after the rapper delivered a “Free Palestine” speech while opening for Ed Sheeran. Kraft cited the rapper’s “broader history of antisemitic rhetoric and imagery.” Once multiple venues refused to host shows with Macklemore on the lineup, the tour’s promoter officially dropped him. Today, Josh Kaplan says that the move was counterproductive, arguing that though well-intentioned, Kraft’s decision turned an irrelevant footnote into a martyr. “You cannot cancel people into liking you,” Josh writes. Read his column on what a better response to Macklemore would have looked like. Read [ Robert Kraft Made Macklemore a Martyr ](https://www.thefp.com/p/robert-kraft-made-macklemore-martyr-antisemitism-palestine) This raises the question: What actually works against antisemitism? On the latest episode of Conversations with Coleman, recorded in front of a live audience in New York, Dara Horn joins Coleman Hughes to talk about her new book The Final Solution to the Jewish Question. She argues that antisemitism is a script that has repeated itself across countries and ideologies, and that most people don’t understand that well enough to fight it. Don’t miss their conversation. Watch [ The Lie at the Center of Antisemitism, with Dara Horn ](https://www.thefp.com/p/the-lie-at-the-center-of-antisemitism-coleman-hughes-dana-horn) Listen now Douglas Murray • U.S. Politics [ Douglas Murray: The 9/11 Failure That Still Haunts America ](https://www.thefp.com/p/douglas-murray-911-failure-justice-terrorist-guantanamo-bay) Twenty-five years after the September 11 attacks, the men who planned them have still not faced trial. Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and most of the accused have been locked up in Guantanamo Bay since 2002. Judges have retired, and plea deals have collapsed. Today, Douglas Murray examines how this happened and argues that a justice system that allows terrorists to die of old age in an interminable pretrial process is one that has failed. Read his latest column on what that failure says about our unpreparedness for the era we are now living in. Read story The Editors • U.S. Politics [ When Nonprofits Support Terrorists ](https://www.thefp.com/p/when-nonprofits-support-terrorists) A newly declassified CIA brief from 1998 found that Osama bin Laden used nonprofit shell organizations—including U.S.-based Islamic groups—to fund his terror plots. Today, a similar story is unfolding as multiple organizations on American soil present themselves as nonprofits, taking advantage of tax-exempt status while seeking to advance the ideological mission of terrorist groups like Hamas. Read our editorial on the latest evidence of this dangerous trend—and why there’s no excuse for making the same mistake the CIA revealed 28 years ago. Read story Simon Sebag Montefiore and Bari Weiss Live in New York For decades, the Middle East has shaped American foreign policy and loomed large in the public consciousness. Few understand its influence on our politics better than Simon Sebag Montefiore, who argues that America’s quagmires in the Middle East stem from a deep misunderstanding of the region—on both the left and the right. Join him October 1 as he sits down with Bari Weiss live in New York City to kick off his U.S. book tour for The Cauldron: The Making of the Modern Middle East. Get Tickets Now MORE FROM THE FREE PRESS [ Sydney Sweeney’s Naked Truth ](https://www.thefp.com/p/sydney-sweeneys-naked-truth-caitlin-flanagan) Caitlin Flanagan Read story [ I Thought Ukraine Was Losing. Then I Was Almost Hit by a Russian Drone. ](https://www.thefp.com/p/elliot-ackerman-ukraine-drone-gas-station-train) Elliot Ackerman Read story [ The Dangerous Ideology Behind the AI Warnings ](https://www.thefp.com/p/dangerous-ideology-effective-altruism-artificial-intelligence) Shyam Sankar Read story [ Amanda Knox: Patrick Clancy Can’t Win ](https://www.thefp.com/p/amanda-knox-patrick-clancy-grief-internet-crime) Amanda Knox Read story THE NEWS The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter point, its first hike since 2023, signaling that another increase could follow as the central bank tries to bring inflation under control. President Donald Trump fired back by demanding that rates be cut sharply, though he stopped short of criticizing Fed Chair Kevin Warsh by name. The Houthis fired drones and missiles at Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, including a major oil port on the Red Sea, and Saudi jets struck back with air strikes across Yemen in an escalating front of the Middle East war. (For more on the Houthis, read Zineb Riboua’s column from earlier this week.) A sweeping Russia and Iran sanctions bill passed the House in a 262–159 vote and is now heading to Trump for his signature. Named after the late senator Lindsey Graham, the legislation would hit countries that purchase large volumes of Russian oil and gas with tariffs of up to 100 percent, and is aimed at cutting off revenue that funds Russia’s war in Ukraine. European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen proposed making Canada the European Union’s first-ever “associate member,” drawing a standing ovation from European lawmakers. The proposal, framed as a response to a world grown more hostile, faces an uncertain path as EU member states would have to approve it, and one diplomat said that “nobody really ​knows what it means.” The House voted unanimously to send billionaire Leon Black a criminal contempt referral after he defied a congressional subpoena to testify and hand over documents related to his connections to Jeffrey Epstein. Black chose to fight the subpoena in court rather than comply. Charlie Kirk’s family filed a wrongful death notice Wednesday against Utah Valley University, alleging that a series of security failures left him exposed to a rooftop sniper. The notice is a required legal step before the family can sue. Merriam-Webster added 1,400 words and definitions to its dictionary, including looksmaxxing, vibe coding, and cuffing season. The publisher said the new entries offer “a window into the world today.” The Free Press earns a commission from any purchases made through all book links in this article.

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Sep 17 • 6:03 AM EDT • Politics • thefp.com
This new Android skin copies iOS 27 so perfectly, it might even fool Apple

HONOR has revealed Magic OS 11 based on Android 17, and while it brings new AI features, it also copies Liquid Glass down to a T.

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Sep 17 • 3:47 AM EDT • Technology • androidauthority.com
Here’s everything new in Android 17 QPR2 Beta 5 [Gallery]

Android 17 QPR2 Beta 5 is rolling out today to continue the development cycle ahead of the stable December launch.

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Sep 16 • 5:46 PM EDT • Technology • 9to5google.com
Google doubles down on today's preview builds with Android 17 QPR2 Beta 5

Android 17 QPR1 just had its stable release earlier this week, but development continues on QPR2, with Beta 5 now landing.

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Sep 16 • 4:56 PM EDT • Technology • androidauthority.com
Google rolling out Android 17 QPR2 Beta 5 for Pixel

The two-week update cycle continues with Google rolling out Android 17 QPR2 Beta 5 for Pixel devices today...

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Sep 16 • 4:54 PM EDT • Technology • 9to5google.com
Google Home app brings battery-efficient widget, reduces gray device tiles

Google today is also rolling out Home app (especially for the homescreen widget) and Gemini for Home voice assistant updates.

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Sep 16 • 4:40 PM EDT • Technology • 9to5google.com
Samsung starts rolling out Android 17 with One UI 9, confirms initial list of Galaxy devices

After months in beta, Samsung is now rolling out One UI 9, based on Android 17, to select Galaxy devices....

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