Taylor Kerns

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Gadgets Editor at Android Police

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Android needs the rumored 10.9" Samsung Galaxy Tab S11

2 weeks ago | androidpolice.com | Taylor Kerns

Last week, it was reported that Samsung is shaking up its tablet lineup again this year. The 2024 Galaxy Tab S10 lineup consisted of two devices: a large, 12.4" Tab S10+ and an even larger Tab S10 Ultra at 14.6". A 10.9" Tab S10 FE and a 13.1" Tab S10 FE+. This year, though, it looks like Samsung may again offer a small, premium option in a more compact Tab S11 model. I think that's the right move. Here's why.
Google Pixel 10: News, leaks, rumored price, release window, and more

3 weeks ago | androidpolice.com | Taylor Kerns

Summer's nearly here, and that means we're coming up fast on Pixel season. While Pixel phones have historically been released in the fall, the Pixel 9 series hit store shelves in August last year, a shift that helped Google's latest flagships net some extra sales before the iPhone 16 was released in September. We're expecting a similar timeline this year.
Google makes it dead simple to share your NotebookLM creations

3 weeks ago | androidpolice.com | Taylor Kerns

Google has made it easier to share NotebookLM notebooks with new public links. Notebook share interface resembles those from Google Drive, Docs. Public link viewers can't edit, but can ask questions and access Audio Overviews. Google's making it easier to share NotebookLM notebooks publicly.
Google Photos just got a huge search upgrade

3 weeks ago | androidpolice.com | Taylor Kerns

Last year, Google introduced a number of improvements to the search functionality within Google Photos, including the AI-powered Ask Photos feature that uses Gemini to help surface specific images and information from your library. Today, Google announced that it's rolling out new search functionality in Photos that lets you search for specific text in your photos. In a post on the Google Photos Help Community forum, Google detailed the new functionality.
Google's always-on wallpapers may do something Apple and Samsung can't

3 weeks ago | androidpolice.com | Taylor Kerns

Latest Android 16 QPR1 Beta hints at AOD wallpaper feature coming to Google Pixel phones. Google's AOD wallpaper implementation features a unique blur effect, setting it apart from competitors. Feature demoed on Pixel 8 Pro, potential official debut on Pixel 10 series; release date unclear.
Google Wallet will auto-delete linked PayPal accounts this month

3 weeks ago | androidpolice.com | Taylor Kerns

US users will lose PayPal compatibility in Google Wallet this month. Currently linked PayPal accounts will be automatically removed on June 13. PayPal-branded debit cards can still be linked to Google Wallet. German users aren't affected. Google Wallet is losing PayPal compatibility in the US this month.
How my Android phone became my unexpected travel buddy on my last solo trip

3 weeks ago | androidpolice.com | Taylor Kerns

A couple weeks back, I flew out to California for Google I/O. The trip was only a couple of days, but flying out of Ohio, I had a lot of time to kill getting there and back. Of course, I had my phone on me â€” and as it turned out, it was pretty much the only device I really needed to bring. Here are four things I did with my Pixel 9 Pro that made my last solo trip a little better.
I miss the old Google

3 weeks ago | androidpolice.com | Taylor Kerns

Google Photos was released 10 years ago this week, if you can believe it. The Android ecosystem staple debuted during Google's 2015 I/O keynote on May 28, 2015. In the decade since, Photos has racked up a billion and a half users and nine trillion stored photos and videos. It's a great product with clear benefits and huge reach — and my personal quintessential Google service. I've been thinking a lot about that era of Google's long-running annual I/O conference in the wake of this year's I/O.
New Pixel VIPs widget shown off in leaked Google dogfood app

4 weeks ago | androidpolice.com | Taylor Kerns

Exclusive Pixel widget, Pixel VIPs, in Google Contacts app allows quick access to 8 contacts' details. Widget opens a sheet with contact info, current location, recent communications (texts, calls, WhatsApp). Release date unclear, potential debut in Android 16 QPR1 or on Pixel 10. Google Contacts is getting an exclusive new widget on Pixel devices.
One UI 8 will bring fresh animations to Samsung phones, Android 16-style

4 weeks ago | androidpolice.com | Taylor Kerns

One UI 8 beta open for Galaxy S25 with Android 16, enhancing Samsung features. New animations for notifications and app openings in ZYES version of One UI 8 beta. Samsung prioritizing visual polish with new animations in upcoming beta build. Samsung's One UI 8 beta program is now open for users on Galaxy S25 devices. The new beta brings Android 16 to Samsung devices for the first time, along with improvements to Samsung features like the Now Bar and Secure Folder.