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Android Gets Enhanced Set of Theft Protection Feature Updates

Tim January 28, 2026 1

Android is getting a host of new theft protection updates from Google, designed for users on Android 16+. The updates are being built onto existing features, "designed to give you greater peace of mind by making your device a much harder target for criminals."...

Google Provides Embedded Photo Picker to App Developers, Results in Better Privacy

Tim January 28, 2026 1

Google is rolling out a new and improved embedded photo picker for Android applications, making it easier for developers to implement a user's media into their app without having to sacrifice privacy. The embedded photo picker allows a user to browse their on-...

Google Launches Google AI Plus Plan for $7.99/mo

Tim January 27, 2026 3

There's a new option in the Google AI tier system. Currently, there's a free tier, Google AI Pro ($20/mo) and Google AI Ultra ($249/mo). Today, Google is launching Google AI Plus, a $7.99/month option that includes access to plenty of helpful tools at a very...

PSA: $2899 Galaxy Z TriFold Includes 45W Charging Brick in Box

Tim January 27, 2026 10

We thought that any potential buyers would appreciate the fact that Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold, priced at $2,899, includes a 45W charging brick in the box. This is the first time Samsung has included a charging brick with a high-end smartphone in quite some...

Google Play Services Update Includes CTAP2 Security Key Support, More

Tim January 26, 2026 2

There's a fresh Google Play Services rolling out to Android devices, including a change for the Google Play app. Labeled as Play Services v26.03, there is a total of five changes. For Android Automotive, "Google Accounts for users under 18 that were unable to...

Nothing Phone (4a) Goes Through Certification Ahead of Launch

Tim January 26, 2026 3

We have heard essentially nothing about the supposedly upcoming Nothing Phone (4a). Last year's Phone (3a) launched in March, so realistically, we should be nearing the launch timeframe for a followup. Fittingly, recent certification for a market outside of...

What OS is Best for Boomers and Beyond? Apparently Not Android

Tim January 23, 2026 38

When I first got into Android, my mother also made the switch. Over time, the majority of my family (siblings, aunt, uncle, cousins, etc.) followed suit. While great, due to the nature of my work, I became the go-to "IT guy" for many of their problems. Then,...

Pixel Weather App Called Out for Being Super Inaccurate

Tim January 23, 2026 28

Users are taking to the web, drawing attention to inaccuracies provided by the Pixel Weather app found on Google Pixel devices. Especially now, when parts of the US are bracing for a serious winter storm, the weather information we receive from our devices is...