The USB 'tri-mode' trick for data transfer and charging is a Pixel lifesaver

USB tethering shares your phone's cellular data connection with the connected computer over the cable. This is useful when Wi ...

I enabled Data Saver mode on my Android phone to avoid overcharges - and it's a big relief

How to use Data Saver mode on Android. The first thing you'll want to do is enable the Data Saver mode, which prevents some ...

Update Android Now—Google Confirms Critical Zero-Click Vulnerability

Google has confirmed that a critical Android vulnerability, CVE-2026-0073, could enable remote code execution without any ...

Google Update: Android Flaw Could Put Billions of Devices at Risk

Google patched an Android zero-click RCE flaw affecting multiple versions. Here’s what IT teams should know and how to reduce mobile risk.

Google finally explains why Android AICore keeps eating your storage — and it actually makes a lot of sense

If you've ever noticed Android AICore taking up more storage than expected, Google now has an answer — and it turns out the culprit is a perfectly reasonable fail-safe you'd probably want anyway.The ...
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Google Chrome Might Have Installed an AI Model Onto Your Device Without You Knowing

You might not have asked for an AI model on your computer, but you might have gotten it anyway. Google Chrome has been ...

25 great uses for an old Android device

We all love getting new gadgets, but what to do with the old ones? Here are 25 clever ways to put your old Android phone or ...
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Google Is Paying Android Phone Owners $135 Million. Learn Why and Who's Eligible

Anyone who has used an Android phone with a mobile service plan in the last nine years could be eligible for a payout. Anna Gragert Senior Editor, Health and Home Anna Gragert (she/her/hers) was ...
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Chrome Is Quietly Downloading a 4GB AI Model Without Your Permission

Google Chrome automatically downloads an AI model to support features such as scam detection and tab organization. Here's how ...
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Google Owes Android Users $135M. Do This to Get Your Cut of the Settlement

Google Owes Android Users $135M. Do This to Get Your Cut of the Settlement Google settled a case over the Android OS draining cellular data on Android devices, which could put up to $100 in your ...