Is tihis as good as it gets? SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images This is the biggest change to Android’s fundamentals in years. Google is clamping down on sideloading — the feature that more than any other differentiates Android from iPhone. And now we have an early revelation as to what users can expect. “Changes are … Read more
Coming to your Pixel soon. Getty Images Google versus Samsung is becoming becoming more of a thing, The Android-maker’s Pixel phones are first to everything, as Samsung seems to struggle to keep up with new versions of the Android OS, Play System updates and even monthly security fixes. And now Pixel is about to take … Read more
New Chrome upgrade is coming soon Getty Images Google’s mission to tighten Android security continues, and a new leak suggests Chrome is being seconded to help. When released, this will help stop the scourge of malware that continues to plague Android users, maintaining the gap to iPhone. As spotted by MSPowerUser, “Google is testing an … Read more
Pixels are locking down dpa/picture alliance via Getty Images Google’s latest Android lockdown continues to narrow the gap to iPhone. But more critically, we are now seeing a significant difference between what comes to its own Pixel devices — and when it comes — versus the rest of the Android ecosystem. The Pixel offering is … Read more
This is a game-changer for Android. Getty Images Republished on February 15th with a new report into Android 16 Beta 2, bringing Google’s Pixel even closer to Apple’s iPhone. While update warnings for iPhones and Androids are nothing new, there’s something different this time around. We have not seen this before. It has huge implications … Read more
Pixel vs iPhone gets more interesting Getty Images While update warnings for iPhones and Androids are nothing new, there’s something different this time around. We have not seen this before. It has huge implications for the smartphone duopoly (putting Huawei aside given its unique security issues), and could be a game-changer for Pixel owners as … Read more
Can anyone ever catch Pixel? Getty Images When Samsung launched its new Galaxy S25, Google was right there in the next seat, proudly joining hands with Android’s leading OEM to launch the world’s leading AI smartphone. But Google also has a phone of its own. And Pixel’s latest update shows just how impossible it is … Read more