Here are 4 things I do to make a cheap phone feel more premium
…It’s something I noticed when the Samsung Galaxy A57 surprised me with basic software tools . This is largely down to RAM. Cheap phones have less of this magical chutzpah that gives…
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From what we can see on the Reddit thread, users with modern Galaxy Watches are seeing notable drops in battery life. This is affecting a wide range of products, like the Galaxy Watch 6, 7, 8, and Ultra models. While operating times vary, the problem has been narrowed down to an overactive Google Play services. Naturally, there are so many variables here that it's really hard to tell what's going on. Some claim that the problem started after a recent update, while others state that no update was performed and the issue is still happening. Like any software issue, it's probably a good idea to r
Galaxy Watch users are getting frustrated with new battery life issuesWhy your next Android upgrade is about to cost $100 more for the same specs
…First, they can eat the cost, lose money on every device sold, and hope to make it back on software services. Second, they can downgrade the specifications to keep their manufacturing costs…
Your Pixel can now use your apps for you, and yes, it's as bizarre as it sounds
Ben Khalesi Apr 9, 2026, 12:15 PM EDT I’ve been covering Android since 2023, when I joined Android Police, mostly focusing on AI and everything around Pixel and Galaxy phones…
Google is dropping Samsung modems for the Pixel 11, and it's the only upgrade I actually care about
Ben Khalesi Apr 18, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT I’ve been covering Android since 2023, when I joined Android Police, mostly focusing on AI and everything around Pixel and Galaxy phones…
Google Photos is getting a lot better at fixing your selfies
…to cloud services, but it’s worth the trade-off if it means you don’t have to upgrade your phone as often. With more manufacturers promising years of software support, offloading…
Samsung's new ad blocker finally stopped my phone from pestering me all day
…My first Android phone was the Samsung Galaxy Note II in 2012, which gave me a taste of how a small piece of powerful hardware can open up endless opportunities for my…
I tried to survive a week using only Google Wallet, and one missing feature almost ruined it
…I love looking at even the minute changes in apps and software updates that most people would scroll past, and sharing my opinion unabashedly. My background in tracking Android updates and app…
I'm officially done sharing earbuds with my partner, thanks to Android 16
…Whether you are watching a movie in silence so you don't wake the baby or swaying to Al Green on a spaceship to save the galaxy, this loving exchange brings people…
I saved hundreds of dollars buying my phones in one simple way
…This is reflected in the software update promises of many big manufacturers, too. Seven years of updates have become common for companies like Samsung and Google, and as such, you're likely…
My Google Pixel phone isn't the fastest device, but it doesn't matter anymore
…Even though it doesn’t offer the blazingly fast performance of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or OnePlus 15 , it has made me realize I won’t trade it for any other…