Google’s April 2026 Pixel update tackles some annoying bugs
Rajesh Pandey Apr 8, 2026, 1:07 AM EDT I've been writing about Android since 2011, with a focus on device reviews, Samsung and Google Pixel hardware, and the latest happenings…
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Android 17's Automatic SIM lock protection is nearly here
…be required if the SIM is moved to another device. While not specified, we presume this upcoming feature would also be compatible with eSIM connections . What do you make of this upcoming…
I reviewed the Deebot X12 OmniCyclone, and my house has never been cleaner
…Weight 35.2 lbs Compatible Devices Amazon Echo, Google Home, Smartphones Surface Recommendation Hardwood, carpet, tile Integrations Alexa, Apple, Siri, Google Assistant/Gemini Dust Bag Capacity（L） Bagless Cleaning Modes 3 Tangle…
Google's Find Hub offline tracking is so accurate it's actually scary
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This 12.1-inch Android tablet has been flying under the radar, but that's no longer the case at its new low price
…He also reviewed phones, tablets, PC products, and other devices. In addition, he also created video content for the Neowin YouTube channel. Sign in to your Android Police account The OnePlus Pad…
The smart speaker that's backed by over 190,000 reviews and a 4.7-star rating, is down to its lowest price of 2026
…Where things really get interesting is how Echo Dot can control other compatible smart devices. So, if you have connected lights, or other devices, you can have Echo Dot activate them. And…
I tried to survive a week using only Google Wallet, and one missing feature almost ruined it
…The correct answer is unlocking your device or authenticating with biometrics. This is a deliberate security measure — Google Wallet won't transmit payment data to a terminal unless the device owner has…
Where is the new Google Home?
…you don't have to be too concerned about compatibility. All that to say, Google may not realize that its delayed devices are having a negative impact on smart homes around the…
The brilliant Microsoft Edge option that convinced me to drop Google Chrome for good
…Microsoft's web browser offers plenty of those, but nothing has impacted me more than a cross-device feature called Drop. It convinced me to switch to Edge and drop Google Chrome…
Gemini for Home finally clicked for me after I deleted half my automations
…Also, third-party devices with unusual names were difficult to control by voice, even if they were compatible. That's because the old assistant relied on exact name matching rather than contextual…