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A leak reported that Samsung upgraded the kernel version of its One UI 8.5 software, which could bring a massive performance update for Galaxy.

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A surprise nationwide Verizon outage left countless users stuck with SOS-only phones and zero service, while its MVNOs weirdly kept working fine.

Google introduced Personal Intelligence for Gemini, a new way for users to gain personalized AI answers.

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Taiwanese prosecutors have issued an arrest warrant against OnePlus CEO Pete Lau over alleged illegal recruitment.

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Samsung rolled out a January security patch for its Galaxy S25 for users outside of its One UI 8.5 beta.

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OnePlus's Wear OS watches are best known for their excellent battery life, but this rushed Wear OS 5 update has caused serious problems in that area.

Google Wallet was reported to have an update in the works to overhaul its transaction history on Android.

Early 2026 rumors for the Pixel 10a highlighted its potential launch date, which could surprise users.

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The Moto G Power 2026 has certified ruggedness, but the Galaxy A26 has a better display and much longer software update commitment. The choice is not easy.

With a recent Pixel Drop, Google added support for setting up Parental Controls straight from the Android Settings app. Here's how to get started.

Verizon's stackable offer that gives new users a free $200 gift card is set to expire on January 14th.

Reality Labs is reportedly seeing a 10% staff cut, mainly targeting VR development.

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Samsung scrapped the S26 Edge last-minute, meaning the resurrected Plus could just be a safe, boring rerun of the S25 Plus with recycled hardware.

Google started rolling out its January patch with major fixes for a Pixel 10 struggle: its GPU.

Bose is shutting down the framework that powers SoundTouch smart speakers. But in a consumer-friendly move, it's open sourcing the software behind them.

Early Galaxy S27 Ultra rumors discussed the potential camera upgrades from Samsung and its "new tech."

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The Galaxy S26 could feature a 24MP camera mode you have to unlock, delivering way better photos with just a three-second background wait.

Google's new Universal Commerce Protocol lays the foundation for AI agents to handle shopping and checkout, connecting AI, retailers, and payment providers.

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