Jon Gilbert

1 week ago | androidpolice.com | Jon Gilbert

Glance AI isn't a well-known name in the US or Europe, but in Asia, it's an omnipresent entity that lurks on the lock screen of smartphones everywhere. Xiaomi, Realme, and Samsung phones with Glance AI installed show news, sporting results, ads, and sponsored content on the lock screen. It's a horribly intrusive app that turns your phone into an advertising billboard. On phones in India, disabling the app merely prompts frequent requests to re-enable it.

2 weeks ago | androidpolice.com | Jon Gilbert

Google's Pixel phones and Samsung's Galaxy phones have slow charging speeds. We comment on this every time we review devices from either company, and they continue to meet our expectations by refusing to make any meaningful improvements to their phones' charging speeds. When OnePlus continually produces amazing devices that can handle a 80W charging speed, the "fast" 27W charging of the Pixel 9 is pitiful by comparison.

2 weeks ago | androidpolice.com | Jon Gilbert

Customization is one of the pillars of Android. While the level of control you have over your Android phone varies significantly depending on which device you choose, you always have room to make your phone yours or even ditch the original and download a third-party launcher for a fresh experience. I've changed how my Android home screen looks countless times over the years, but until now, it's been solely driven by vague aesthetic and practical preferences.

2 weeks ago | androidpolice.com | Jon Gilbert

A smartphone that costs over $1000 is nothing new. Apple set the standard with the $999 iPhone X in 2017 (The phone could cost well over $1000 internationally), and since then, it's common to see a manufacturer launch their flagship phone with a quadruple-digit price point. However, a high price comes with high expectations, and if you're suspicious of the Motorola Razr Ultra (2025), we completely understand. Motorola isn't exactly a byword for reliability.

2 weeks ago | androidpolice.com | Jon Gilbert

The Pixel 10 is coming this year, and it may arrive sooner than you expect. Leaks and rumours are coming thick and fast, it's a clear indicator that the phone's release is right around the corner. But whether the Pixel 10 arrives in late June or October, I'm not sure it's something we should be excited for. For many years, I've argued that Pixel phones offer the best Android experience for someone who wants a phone that just works.