Android OEMs should be worried that Apple's "boring" era is ending
…Apple would unveil a new iPhone that looked similar enough to the last one, tout a chip that was significantly faster than the competition, and rely on its massive ecosystem to do…
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I'm a long-time iPhone user, but these Android 17 features are tempting me to switch
…And after watching The Android Show earlier this month, some of the Android 17 features Google announced honestly impressed me enough that if Apple doesn’t make some major changes with iOS…
Android's Photo picker may finally fix its biggest missing feature
…This limitation has led to a fragmented user experience across the ecosystem, as app developers had to implement their own camera entry points. However, evidence found in the latest Android 17 QPR1…
The Pixel's best voicemail feature might soon expand to non-Pixel phones, 20+ markets
…This could change soon, as we’ve uncovered evidence that Take a Message is gearing up for a massive expansion, potentially bringing the feature to non-Pixel smartphones and a host of…
4 security upgrades in Android 17 you didn't know about, but will be glad to have
…Dynamic code loading, especially when it uses remote sources, already violates Google Play policies, but Android 17 further tightens the rules, including for apps distributed outside Google’s ecosystem. Dynamically loaded native…
I finally ditched my Google TV for the Apple TV — and I couldn't be happier
…After months of mounting frustration, I finally pulled the plug, disconnected my display from the Google ecosystem, and hooked up an Apple TV 4K . It is easily the single best hardware upgrade…
This is a make-or-break year for Google's smart home line-up
…But on paper, the ecosystem has been stalling for far longer than that. We only had the Pixel Tablet, Nest Wifi Pro, and Nest Doorbell in the two years prior, and the…
Surveys reveal readers are cutting Kindles out of their lives, and a rival is winning them over
…However, with a slew of recent changes, Amazon appears to be pushing away readers, including some of the oldest backers. Last year, Amazon strengthened its hold on ebooks , leading many users to…
Amazon Now promises 30-minute deliveries in the US, but only in these cities
…What’s particularly interesting is how crowded Amazon’s own delivery ecosystem is becoming. Customers in the US can now choose between Amazon Now’s 30-minute deliveries, Prime Air drone deliveries…
I switched from Kindle to BOOX, and I have mixed feelings
…policies have made me wonder if it’s time to cut the cord, and I’m not alone. Lots of users are shopping around for devices outside of the Kindle ecosystem. I…