Galaxy S26 users get first access to Samsung’s One UI 9 beta

Samsung starts testing Android 17 publicly
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https://www.androidpolice.com/galaxy-s26-users-first-access-samsungs-one-ui-9-beta/

My Google Pixel phone isn't the fastest device, but it doesn't matter anymore

I stopped caring about the fastest chip and benchmark scores
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https://www.androidpolice.com/google-pixel-phone-isnt-fastest-device-it-doesnt-matter-anymore/

I use Google Messages every day, but these missing features still frustrate me

Why does it feel a step behind other messaging apps?
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https://www.androidpolice.com/use-google-messages-every-day-missing-features-frustrate-me/

I finally left ChatGPT for Gemini, but only after fixing these settings first

Gemini finally won me over, but only after I changed the defaults
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https://www.androidpolice.com/chatgpt-to-gemini-switch/

I ditched my tablet for an e-reader on a week-long movie shoot, and I'd do it again

From Boox to screen
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https://www.androidpolice.com/ditched-tablet-for-ereader-on-week-long-movie-shoot-id-do-it-again/

YouTube tests one of Instagram’s hidden tricks for cleaner video viewing

A clutter-free way to watch Shorts
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https://www.androidpolice.com/youtube-tests-one-of-instagrams-hidden-tricks-for-cleaner-video-viewing/

Gemini in Google Home just got a lot faster and smarter

The Google Home app is also getting some nice usability improvements
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https://www.androidpolice.com/gemini-google-home-got-lot-faster-smarter/

Anker's Nano GaN charger delivers 65W in an ultra-compact size as it falls to its best price ever

This charger can do it all
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https://www.androidpolice.com/anker-nano-charger-best-price-ever/

iOS-to-Android messaging just got a whole lot more private

But only if your carrier is playing along
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https://www.androidpolice.com/apple-begins-rolling-out-e2ee-rcs-messaging-in-beta/

How to watch The Android Show I/O Edition on May 12

One of the biggest years for Android yet?
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https://www.androidpolice.com/how-to-watch-the-android-show-io-edition-on-may-12/

Samsung could soon let you 'Block apps with excessive ads'

Your notification shade is about to look cleaner
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https://www.androidpolice.com/samsung-could-soon-let-you-block-apps-with-excessive-ads/

Don’t shop now: Dua Lipa is not trying to sell you a Samsung Smart TV

Singer files $15 million lawsuit over packaging
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https://www.androidpolice.com/dont-shop-now-dua-lipa-is-not-trying-to-sell-you-a-samsung-smart-tv/

A new player has emerged. [Video]

Look out, Samsung!
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https://www.androidpolice.com/video/a-new-player-has-emerged-video/

The next Samsung Galaxy Trifold may have an S Pen surprise

The Trifold 2 might have a stylish stylus tucked away inside
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https://www.androidpolice.com/the-next-galaxy-trifold-may-have-an-s-pen-surprise/

This Google Meet feature is the first AI tool I actually want to use

Google just put a sci-fi translator in your pocket
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https://www.androidpolice.com/google-meet-ai-dubbing/

The Galaxy S27 could be even worse value than ever before

Samsung is looking to cut costs, and the basic S phone could be in trouble
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https://www.androidpolice.com/the-galaxy-s27-could-be-even-worse-value-than-ever-before/

This underrated Pixel feature may finally reach more devices and countries

A wider rollout could be on the cards
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https://www.androidpolice.com/this-underrated-pixel-feature-may-finally-reach-devices-countries/

My smart doorbell solves problems I didn't even realize I had

Remember using a peephole to see who's at the door? Me neither
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https://www.androidpolice.com/smart-doorbell-solves-problems-i-didnt-realize-i-had/

I switched from Gemini to Claude for a month on Android, and I have a clear verdict for you

The ultimate AI experiment
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https://www.androidpolice.com/switched-from-gemini-to-claude-for-month-on-android-have-clear-verdict/

I used the Galaxy A57 and Pixel 10a. Here's the real winner, and the one to buy

The Samsung phone has a lot going for it here
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https://www.androidpolice.com/samsung-galaxy-a57-vs-google-pixel-10a-which-phone-should-you-buy/