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Apple CarPlay should copy Android Auto’s push for more car control, right now
Summary Android Auto is poised to get in-depth controls for things like radio and air conditioning, leaving CarPlay in the dust unless Apple acts faster. Those features are due to come to the next-generation version of CarPlay, but that could still be a long time out. Putting more car controls in the basic version of…
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The Best Android Phones, Tested and Reviewed
Other Phones to Consider Google Pixel 9. Photograph: Julian Chokkattu We test a ton of Android phones. We like the ones below, but you’ll be better off with one of the options above. If you haven’t yet done so, check out our Best Cheap Phones and Best Folding Phones guides for more. Google Pixel 9…
iPhone 16e Vs Android Phone Benchmark Showdown: Testing Apple’s Mettle
Apple recently put its budget-minded iPhone SE lineup out to pasture while simultaneously increasing the cost floor of its historically $429 entry level smartphone lineup to a loftier $599 price point. The new baseline is the iPhone 16e, and it also marks the first time an iPhone has hit the market with the company’s own 5G…
Xiaomi 15 Ultra review: ugly phone, beautiful camera
After two years telling anyone who’d listen that Chinese manufacturer Vivo made the best cameras in any smartphone, last year’s Xiaomi 14 Ultra changed my tune. It became my favorite phone and camera, handling everything from holiday snaps to product review photoshoots. With the 15 Ultra, Xiaomi took the best and made it better with…
Your Android phone could have stalkerware — here’s how to remove it | TechCrunch
Consumer-grade spyware apps that covertly and continually monitor your private messages, photos, phone calls, and real-time location are an ongoing problem for Android users. This guide can help you identify and remove common surveillance apps from your Android phone, including TheTruthSpy, Cocospy and Spyic, among others. Consumer-grade spyware apps are frequently sold under the guise…
The Best Samsung Galaxy S25 Cases and Accessories
Try These Magnetic Accessories Make sure to check out our many MagSafe guides for compatible accessories, but I’ll also be adding more to this list since not all MagSafe accessories will work with the Galaxy S25’s unique camera placement. If it’s a simple, circular accessory, it will likely be OK, but larger square or rectangular…
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra hands-on: Faster, curvier and way more… AI-ier
Last year Samsung embraced artificial intelligence with its suite of Galaxy AI features. And while the new S25 Ultra is a bit faster, a little curvier and has a slightly bigger display than before, it’s clear the company’s primary focus was upgrading the software and machine learning capabilities of its top-spec flagship phone. But is…
Qi2’s magnetic Android charging moment is finally almost here
Summary A Qi2 Ready certification will allow Android phones to upgrade to Qi2 using only a case. More companies are preparing phones with Qi2 built in, including Google and Samsung. The first Qi2 Ready phone could be the Samsung Galaxy S25 in January 2025. If you read sites like Pocket-lint, you’re probably aware of Qi2,…
New Android phone? Download these apps first
Summary As a platform, Android is teeming with applications that span across any and all genres. Whenever I set up a new Android device, I always download these particular apps almost immediately, and without fail. These six apps are well-crafted, and they offer useful tool sets and access to information that I find to be…
The best Android phones for 2025
Choosing the best Android phone can feel overwhelming as there are so many options from so many brands, it’s hard to know where to start. Unlike Apple, which sticks to its sleek lineup of iPhones, Android offers a world of variety. Whether you’re eyeing the latest flagship from Samsung, a budget-friendly smartphone from Motorola or…
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