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I feel pretty good if I can get my old, decrepit Google Pixel 3 to go from 0 to 40% charge in half an hour. Though, if I’m using something much more powerful than the 18W adapter that came with it, I can get somewhat faster speeds. Still, I’m not going to have a good time if I forget to charge the old man at night,…

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New research suggests that users of top-of-the-line Android devices sold in China are getting their personal data pilfered left, right and center, according to new research. The collection, which is happening without notification or consent, could easily lead to the persistent tracking of users and the easy unmasking…

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It is officially new smartphone season, and we’re starting this year’s corral with value.

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The new candidates for Emoji 15.1, which could be approved later this year, include a fiery phoenix, a broken chain, and more.
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The Biden Administration thinks Apple and Google “act as gatekeepers” over their respective mobile ecosystems.

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Apps and websites are always wanting more, aren’t they? More data, more privileges, more control. As a result, you’ll often get a flurry of permissions or cookie pop-ups whenever you open up an app or a site for the first time, pop-ups that you might not always be paying full attention to as you try to get on with the…

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OnePlus could be the next major Android brand with a foldable smartphone. A circulating leak from the Chinese patent offices indicates the company may already be laying the groundwork to offer an alternative for U.S. users.

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Nothing, the company behind the light-up Nothing Phone (1), is still nothing in the U.S., and its CEO wants that to change.

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When it comes to the phone apps you rely on every day, from web browsing to email, you might not think too much about switching off the defaults that come with your phone. But the app stores on both Android and iOS are packed with a wealth of alternatives that are worth checking out. Spending some time looking at what…

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Android users in India will soon have more control over their devices, thanks to a court ruling. Beginning next month, Indian Android wielders can choose a different billing system when paying for apps and in-app smartphone purchases rather than default to going through the Play Store. Google will also allow Indian…