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1 week ago | 
androidpolice.com | Anu Joy
Once a serious contender in the streaming wars, Prime Video is starting to feel less like a rival to Netflix and more like an extension of Amazon's storefront. While the platform still offers compelling content, its user experience has increasingly become a casualty of the company's broader ecosystem-first strategy. With aggressive advertising, cluttered interfaces, and a growing push to upsell, Prime Video today feels like a service that serves Amazon more than it serves the viewer.
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1 week ago | 
androidpolice.com | Anu Joy
Android has long had a reputation for being more vulnerable to malware than iOS. Although the platform's open nature may have something to do with it, many real threats today are not where most users think they are. The myths surrounding Android malware lead to risky behavior and give users a false sense of security.
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1 week ago | 
androidpolice.com | Anu Joy
Android has matured dramatically over the years, but one area where it still feels half-baked is desktop-style productivity. In this case, Samsung is ahead of the curve with Samsung DeX. Introduced in 2017, DeX offers a desktop-like experience when you plug a Galaxy phone or tablet into a monitor. Over the years, it has matured into a shockingly capable feature that blurs the line between mobile and desktop productivity.
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1 week ago | 
androidpolice.com | Anu Joy
Android 16 is shaping up to be a quietly impactful update due to the addition of Auracast support for LE Audio hearing aids. While it has not drawn the same buzz as flashy UI overhauls or AI enhancements, Auracast can change how people experience audio across Android devices. Auracast is a broadcast audio technology introduced by the Bluetooth SIG (Special Interest Group), allowing a single audio source to transmit to multiple devices simultaneously.
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1 week ago | 
androidpolice.com | Anu Joy
If you’ve ever wanted to tweak your Android phone beyond what the system allows, customizing everything from your lock screen layout to task switcher animations, you’ve probably run into limitations. Stock Android offers aesthetic flexibility thanks to Material You, and other manufacturers like OnePlus allow limited UI modifications. When it comes to personalizing your phone at a system level, Samsung stands out above other manufacturers thanks to Good Lock.
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2 weeks ago | 
androidpolice.com | Anu Joy
Keeping your Android phone updated is not just about getting the latest features; it is essential for staying protected from security threats. Security updates patch loopholes, fix bugs, and ensure your device runs securely. But not all phones receive updates equally. Some manufacturers are more consistent than others, and update frequency can vary depending on your phone's age, model, and region. This guide shows you how to check if your Android phone is still getting security updates.
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3 weeks ago | 
androidpolice.com | Anu Joy
Samsung’s One UI has evolved over the years into one of the most refined and user-friendly custom Android skins. While many OEMs offer variations on the stock Android experience, One UI stands out as a feature-packed UI that balances aesthetics, customization, and user-friendliness. Some of these features are so good that they should be standard across all Android phones.
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3 weeks ago | 
androidpolice.com | Anu Joy
When Netflix first took off, it felt like the end of overpriced cable packages filled with channels you never watched, rented set-top boxes, and rigid TV schedules. With streaming, you get unlimited access to shows and movies on your streaming device for a flat monthly fee. The best part is that you can watch them whenever you want and without ads. Cutting the cord meant freedom. But fast forward a decade, and that freedom is getting harder to find.
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3 weeks ago | 
androidpolice.com | Anu Joy
When you open the Google News app or scroll through the For You tab, you see a curated stream of headlines that mostly align with your interests. There's that niche tech story you care about, a local news snippet that feels relevant, and an update from your favorite sports team. From breaking headlines that match your interests to long reads you didn’t know you wanted, AI is working behind the scenes to shape your news experience. It sorts, ranks, filters, and personalizes what you see.
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3 weeks ago | 
yahoo.com | Anu Joy
When you open the Google News app or scroll through the For You tab, you see a curated stream of headlines that mostly align with your interests. There's that niche tech story you care about, a local news snippet that feels relevant, and an update from your favorite sports team. From breaking headlines that match your interests to long reads you didn’t know you wanted, AI is working behind the scenes to shape your news experience. It sorts, ranks, filters, and personalizes what you see.
