5 Android articles you should read this weekend (December 19-21)
“It was the last weekend before Christmas, when all the way through…ok, I’m not doing that. No one would blame you if you didn’t read every Android article released that week. Lucky for you, I’ve selected five for your use, along with a cheat sheet of the top headlines.
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2025 is coming to an end and is shaping up to be the most pivotal year for Android yet. While many updates may seem like superficial polish, five fundamental changes elevate Android from its usual reputation as “powerful but rough” to a more premium, refined platform. Keep reading…
People buy Apple products for many reasons, but they stay because of the ecosystem. The fact is that Android has an ecosystem that is just as complete and just as powerful. We could even say that there is a vast galaxy of Samsung devices running Android that offer the same kind of integration we’ve come to expect from Apple products. Keep reading…
You’ve probably customized your Android phone with a new launcher, replaced the keyboard, and maybe even installed an icon pack. But you might be missing out on a small, powerful secret that could fundamentally change the way you use your phone. Keep reading…
Our smartphones are often smarter than we give them credit for. They are full of sensors capable of measuring all sorts of things. You’re probably familiar with the most common ones, like steps and elevation, and before smartwatches became common, there was even a brief period when some phones included heart rate sensors. Keep reading…
If you only use Google Wallet when you tap a payment terminal, there’s a good chance you’re missing out on a lot of what the app can do. With just a few small modifications, it can replace almost anything in your physical wallet and make everyday tasks much smoother. Keep reading…
Top Android news headlines this week
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Google Messages changes this feature after complaints
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Apple (yes, Apple) makes it easier to switch to Android
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The Assistant is not dead yet: Google returns to its Gemini timeline
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Android makers prefer Apple’s design directions over Google’s
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Android finally fixes one of the most annoying scrolling screenshot quirks
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Google’s Pixel 10 finally fixes a key performance bottleneck with new GPU drivers
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OnePlus just quietly released the only phone you’ll need to buy in 2026
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ASUS and Lenovo won’t build Meta Quest-style VR headsets after all
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Google replaces Pixel Launcher search with something worse
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Google launches Android 16 QPR3 testing with beta 1
