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5 Reasons Why Android Phone Users Will Want A Googlebook

Googlebooks build on Google's ecosystem like never before, letting you do more with the Android apps you love and pick up where you left off on your phone.

Honor confirms smartphone with rear display for global market

The Honor Play 20C has appeared on the company's global website. The phone offers a 6,000mAh battery, 4G connectivity, and a secondary display.

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4 Android display tweaks that actually reduced my eye strain (and helped me sleep better)

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How Google Wallet's subtle 'Save to phone' button fixed my digital pass headache for good

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5 gadgets I bought after realizing phone apps couldn't replace them

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10 Android Phones That Beat The Google Pixel 11 Pro's Battery Life

Battery claims are easy to make and hard to trust, so we checked independent lab tests to see which phones really beat the Pixel 11 Pro.

Three Years of 80% Charge Limits on iPhone: The Results

Since 2023, Apple's newer iPhones have had an 80 percent charge limit for those who want to extend battery lifespan. Charging to 80 percent instead of 100 percent is supposed to put less stress on the battery, improving longevity. For the l

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Huawei's new tri-fold will launch overseas, but you probably can't buy it

The post Huawei's new tri-fold will launch overseas, but you probably can't buy it appeared first on Android Headlines.

Bluesky Users Could Soon Get Their Own Web Domains

The post Bluesky Users Could Soon Get Their Own Web Domains appeared first on Android Headlines.

I fixed my Google TV Streamer's 4K buffering problem with these simple tweaks

My Android streamer finally stopped lagging

Trump Mobile Data Breach Exposes Personal Details of Thousands of Users

The post Trump Mobile Data Breach Exposes Personal Details of Thousands of Users appeared first on Android Headlines.

The Latest iOS 26 Update Blocks A Serious Security Threat For iPhone Users

Apple issued an urgent security patch for iOS 26. Find out how this critical fix protects older iPhones against targeted arbitrary code execution.

Google Home’s Latest Bug Is Breaking Smart Light Color Controls

The post Google Home’s Latest Bug Is Breaking Smart Light Color Controls appeared first on Android Headlines.

5 free Android apps I’d actually spend money on

Who forgot to charge me?

Face Unlock on Pixel devices could get less annoying soon

The post Face Unlock on Pixel devices could get less annoying soon appeared first on Android Headlines.

The only Android foldable phone that matters in 2026 is now down to its best price

It's worth buying now

Samsung has settled its accelerometer lawsuit with Wave Sense

The post Samsung has settled its accelerometer lawsuit with Wave Sense appeared first on Android Headlines.

Google's latest Pixel update could mark the end for the Pixel 6

Everything new in October's Pixel update

Google launches EmbeddingGemma 2, an open multimodal embedding model for devices

Google has released EmbeddingGemma 2, an open 740-million-parameter model that maps text, code, images, audio and video into a single space and runs entirely on a phone or a small board. It is licensed under Apache 2.0, has had no safety tu

The Google app's upcoming settings menu has a card-style redesign

The post The Google app's upcoming settings menu has a card-style redesign appeared first on Android Headlines.

I refuse to set up a new Android phone without downloading this free search tool first

It fixes Android's biggest everyday usability gap

Pros Might Soon Have a Reason to Shoot with Snapseed, Thanks To A Feature Hiding in the App

The post Pros Might Soon Have a Reason to Shoot with Snapseed, Thanks To A Feature Hiding in the App appeared first on Android Headlines.

Samsung brings AirDrop support to another Galaxy phone

AirDrop sharing expands to the Galaxy S25 FE

Motorola is rolling out its Android 17 update to more devices

Motorola is expanding its Android 17 rollout, with the update making its way to many more devices including the Razr Ultra (2026) this week. more…

Apple Reportedly Plans Not One But Two Product Launch Waves in October

The post Apple Reportedly Plans Not One But Two Product Launch Waves in October appeared first on Android Headlines.

Nikkei confirms Google account breach led to phishing attempts

The post Nikkei confirms Google account breach led to phishing attempts appeared first on Android Headlines.

Pebble Time Round 2 ships soon, DroidDeck brings Steam to handhelds, Magisk on Googlebooks: Liliputing News Roundup

DroidDeck brings SteamOS-like experience to Android, with support for Valve's Steam Big Picture mode on handhelds and phones with Snapdragon chips • As Amazon continues to replace older Fire TV hardware with Android-based software with new

Samsung starts rolling out Android 17 for Galaxy S24 and older foldables

As its rollout expands, Samsung is now bringing its Android 17-based One UI 9 update to the Galaxy S24 series as well as older foldables like the Galaxy Z Fold 6. more…

Remember The iPhone 17 Pro Color Mess? The iPhone 18 Pro May Be Next

The post Remember The iPhone 17 Pro Color Mess? The iPhone 18 Pro May Be Next appeared first on Android Headlines.

What Those Strange Symbols On Your Charging Brick Actually Mean

If you ever pick up and look at your phone's or laptop's charging brick, you'll see a bunch of strange symbols that look like hieroglyphics.

I turned on 3 hidden Chrome settings, now my Android browser feels 50% smoother

Turning on three settings made everything smoother

Samsung SmartThings Now Wants To Run Your Smart Home Before You Ask

The post Samsung SmartThings Now Wants To Run Your Smart Home Before You Ask appeared first on Android Headlines.

Google Wallet for Android getting vertically stacked card list [U]

Following the homepage redesign and fullscreen passes revamp this year, Google Wallet is trialing a vertically stacked card list. more…

How to check if your Android phone is still getting security updates

Your Android device will only receive updates for so long, and it might have already left its support period without you realizing.

Red Magic 12 Pro+ reservations open ahead of October 15 launch

Red Magic has opened reservations for its upcoming Red Magic 12 Pro+ smartphone on Red Magic’s official website and JD.com in China. While the company has not yet shared retail pricing, it confirmed last week that the device will officially

Your Next Android Phone Could Have A Big Battery Upgrade Thanks To The iPhone 18 Pro

Some Android phones already pack huge batteries, but a design borrowed from Apple could help push them further. There's a catch for U.S. users, though.

vivo S2 FE arrives with a massive 10,000mAh battery

After bringing its S-series back to India with the vivo S2 in August, the company has now expanded the lineup with the new vivo S2 FE. The phone features a massive 10,000mAh battery and a large 6.83 inch display. The vivo S2 FE packs the co

iPhone 18 Pro and Duo Were Once Planned With 16GB RAM, Leaker Says

Apple initially planned to equip the iPhone 18 Pro lineup and iPhone Duo with 16GB of RAM, according to the leaker known as "Instant Digital." The brief Weibo post does not say when Apple considered that capacity. The ‌iPhone 18 Pro&zw

Googlebook’s Android-integrated features won’t work with Samsung phones at launch

Googlebook is pitched as the laptop for Android users but, at launch, the vast majority of Android users can’t use the platform’s best features. more…

Google Pixel 12 Pro Fold tipped for a major display upgrade, IMEI listing reveals

According to tech site OVRPlus, which dug into the GSMA IMEI database, four unannounced Google phones have shown up with new model IDs: Pixel 12 (GC0QU), Pixel 12 Pro (GWU59), Pixel 12 Pro XL (G7U1Y), and Pixel 12 Pro Fold (G4D5D). The list

OnePlus 16 Could Get a 165Hz Mode for All Apps

The OnePlus 16 could be one of the first phones to push its display refresh rate to 165Hz across the whole system. A new leak claims users will be able to turn the mode on from the phone's settings. Unlike some phones, the feature would not

Affordable Samsung Galaxy A-series phone will no longer get software updates

Samsung has ended support for one of its affordable mid-range Galaxy A-series phones. The Galaxy A23 5G will no longer receive any software updates. The Galaxy A23's LTE model stopped getting updates in April 2026, as it hit retail shelves

Honor Play20C is the global version of the X5d s, with a rear screen and a small chipset change

Honor has another budget phone with a rear screen. The Honor Play20C looks like the global version of the Honor X5ds that we covered a few days ago. The two phones share the same hardware, and only the name and a couple of details differ. T

Samsung releases stable One UI 9.0 update for Galaxy A57

After an almost month-long beta program, Samsung has finally released the stable version of One UI 9.0 (Android 17) for the Galaxy A57. The brand seems to be rolling out the new update first in its home country, South Korea, where the phone

This Is The Best Samsung Phone Under $300 In 2026

If you're looking for a budget-oriented smartphone from Samsung that checks all the right boxes, this is the best phone from the brand under $300.

Honor Play20C is also official with a rear touchscreen

Alongside the X5d s, Honor is bringing a second budget phone with a rear screen – the Play20C. While different in name, the two share identical hardware, and it seems the Play20C will be the global variant of the X5d s. There is a small dif

OriginOS 7 launches in India, check new features, eligible devices, and rollout timeline

Vivo has announced its latest custom skin, OriginOS 7, in India. The Android 17-based software brings upgrades across the user interface, animations, productivity, connectivity, and security. Alongside that, the company has revealed the Ori

Galaxy Z Fold 6, Flip 6 get stable One UI 9.0 update

Samsung has released new software updates for the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and the Galaxy Z Flip 6. They bring the stable version of One UI 9.0 (Android 17). The updates are live for the units enrolled in the new software's beta program in Samsung's

Galaxy S24 stable One UI 9.0 (Android 17) update is now live

The Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra have started getting new software updates. These updates bring the stable version of One UI 9.0 (Android 17). It marks the end of the new software's beta program. Currently, the updates are

Galaxy S27 Ultra renders reveal new color options, including an interesting pink variant

Well-known tipster Ice Universe says the standard color options will be black, blue, light pink, and white. These are the everyday finishes you’d normally find in stores and with carriers. He also mentioned a special violet shade, though it

Google Pixel 12 Leak Reveals Four Models and a Big Foldable Display Upgrade

Google's Pixel 11 phones have only been around for a short time, but the first Pixel 12 leak is already here. The leak points to four phones in the 2027 lineup, with another foldable model. The information comes from the GSMA IMEI database.

iPhone 18 Pro Burgundy paint fading issues reported by some early adopters

Within a couple of weeks of launching, iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max users last year started complaining online of a weird discoloration issue that affected mainly the hero Cosmic Orange color, but it was also observed on the Deep Blue paint

WhatsApp may prevent you from logging in if you have older iOS or Android versions

According to a new report, WhatsApp has added a new feature via a server-side update, which means you don't have to have a specific app version to get it. This is apparently rolling out to both Android and iOS. The idea is that WhatsApp wil

Honor X5d s takes the rear screen idea to a very low price point

Xiaomi started a trend last year with the 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max - not a huge trend, but a trend nonetheless. Other Chinese smartphone makers are now starting to get inspired by the idea of having a screen on the rear of some of their device

vivo Y32 quietly launches with an 8,000 mAh battery

vivo has quietly listed the Y32 on its website in Bangladesh. The phone is obviously not to be confused with the Y32 from 2021 - we're not sure why the company is reusing the name so soon (or at all, really), but it is what it is. Anyway, t

Watch the vivo V80 announcement live here

After announcing the V80 Lite at the start of September, vivo started teasing the V80 with promises of a phone that can capture “cinematic moments”. The date was set for October 6, so it’s finally time to reveal the new model. vivo V80's co

iQOO 16 could cost 37% higher than iQOO 15 in India; tipster suggests

Looks like the iQOO 16 is making moves toward India, but the price might be the real story. The phone just launched in China a few days ago (late September 2026) starting at CNY 5,999. That’s roughly ₹86,000 or about $894 for the base model

Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max surprises with impressive gaming performance, rivaling Snapdragon and Apple chips

Huawei’s new Mate 90 Pro Max is turning heads for a pretty interesting reason: its Kirin 9050 Pro chip is surprisingly efficient in the real world, especially when you’re gaming. This is the first phone to ship with Huawei’s LogicFolding de

Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Max recall explained: Is Qualcomm to blame?

Macworld The launch of the iPhone 18 Pro Max has been anything but smooth for AT&T users. Ever since the phone started shipping two weeks ago, reports have been cropping up about an inability to make calls, send texts, or even call emergenc

RevPDF is a free Adobe Acrobat alternative that works offline

RevPDF is available for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS, offering PDF editing, OCR, conversion, forms, compression, and more, with all processing done on your device. Version 5.0 adds WYSIWYG text editing, PDF-to-Excel conversion, a

Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra Colors Are Already Getting People Talking

The Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra is still some time away, but people are already talking about one of the simplest parts of the phone: its colors. Early reports about the upcoming flagship have started a discussion around Samsung's design choic

Red Magic's New Cooler Fights Phone Overheating Fast

Red Magic just launched a new cooling gadget for gamers, and it comes in a new look. The Cooler 8 Pro Dark Zone Breakout Limited Edition clips onto your phone and pulls heat away while you play. It costs 229 yuan, which comes out to roughly

iPhone Neo, A Rumor Or A Real Product?

A rumor about an upcoming "iPhone Neo" has been spreading a lot, but an iPhone Neo might not even exist. No credible leaker, supply chain source, or Apple insider has used that name. It might have just started as an idea from an online blog

Xiaomi 18 may bring a 3D screen: What We Really Know So Far

A short post on Weibo claims Xiaomi has started a new project. It's called a "3D vision frameless screen." The post says it could arrive next year on the Xiaomi 18 series. Right now, this is a very early rumor. No other source has confirmed

Samsung Galaxy M08 and F08 Go Official With 6,000mAh Batteries and 6 Years of Updates

Samsung has quietly added two new budget phones to its Indian lineup. The Galaxy M08 and Galaxy F08 are now official, and there is not much separating them from the recently launched Galaxy A08. In fact, the two phones are almost identical

iPhone Duo Has a Replaceable Inner Display Cover for Just $19 With AppleCare

Apple has quietly added a clever repair feature to the iPhone Duo. The top cover layer of its foldable inner display can be replaced when it starts to wear out or the crease becomes more visible over time. The important part is the price. I

Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra Will Retain The Design of Its Predecessor

We've successfully reached the final quarter of 2026, and the rumors are already spreading about the Samsung Galaxy S27 series. The next batch of Samsung flagships is coming early next year with some upgrades. However, the Galaxy S27 Ultra

Amazon’s New Kindle Devices, Raspberry Pi Price Hikes, and Freckle Phone: Liliputing News Roundup

Raspberry Pi is raising prices (again) in response to the rising costs of RAM & other components • The Freckle Phone is a $200 device with a kid-sized 3.1 inch screen, a $25/month service plan, and no web browser, social media apps, or app

Googlebooks are (almost) here: Liliputing News Roundup

Google positions Android as an open source operating system, but the company has ultimate control over what gets released to AOSP, and now Google is making some of its newest APIs exclusive to Google Pixel devices, at least until Android 17

Snapdragon X2 Elite Mini PC, Steam Frame, and ThinkBook Plus Gen 7 Autotwist: Liliputing News Roundup

Valve's open source Lepton tool lets developers port Android games to Linux • The Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 7 Auto Twist 14" laptop is now available in the US • The Asus Ascent QN10 is one of the first mini PCs with Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 E

Liliputing News Roundup: (Kindle Jailbreak, Xteink X3, and AMD Gorgon Halo)

For the second time in a month, there’s a new Kindle jailbreak method in the wild. MINISFORUM continues to make ridiculously powerful network attached storage systems. Lenovo is promising seven years of updates for its new premium Android t