Survey suggests readers' favorite Android era is long, long gone
…Store , and several commenters feel this is where the company should focus its primary efforts. Like it or not, it’s clear that Android is changing and will continue to change in…
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I'm never buying another Kindle, and neither should you
…General technology I'm never buying another Kindle, and neither should you After a decade with Kindle, Amazon’s latest changes made it clear that ownership comes second to control. By • April…
Jolla Phone 2026 hands-on: The world outside Android and iOS is exciting
…Jolla also allows you to use the Aurora Store if you need access to Play Store apps. I’m happy to see Jolla has maintained this feature, as it means developers aren…
Your phone may soon let you know when the song you're listening to was made by AI
…Upcoming changes to song search in the Google app may support on-device SynthID detection for music. Generative AI can help even the least musically inclined of us create songs, like with…
I turned my old tablet into a self-hosted photo display, and it's better than anything you can buy
…The best smart photo display you can buy probably isn't in a store, it's sitting in a drawer collecting dust. Going in, I didn’t expect much. My previous experience…
This battery-powered security camera kit is so good that I'm canceling my Ring subscription
…The Base Station H200 manages all cameras and stores data locally. This takes us to the next advantage of the Botslab W510 security system. The Botslab W510 has no monthly fees The…
Android 17: Confirmed features, codename, leaks, release date, and everything else we know so far
…To support these “Registered App Stores,” Google is working on core changes to the Android operating system. These changes will be ready “in a version of the next major Android release.” Google…
I’m tired of Verizon’s customer service, but is the grass any greener on the other side?
…Many factors have led to this change, including soaring network costs and inflation. Which of the big carriers do you think has the best customer service? 56 votes Customer service has largely…
Sony puts the spotlight on camera upgrades with Xperia 1 VIII launch
…Sony That new shape for the cameras is just the start of changes to the phone’s exterior, and Sony also gives the phone a brand-new textured finish, one it’s…
I don't recognize the Android I fell in love with anymore
…When billions of people access crucial data on their phones, the responsibility balance changes and Android's old wild west rules can't apply anymore. From my grocery store app to Spotify…