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How to sideload Android APKs on your Chromebook
Chromebooks aren’t limited to only apps available on the Google Play Store; users can sideload Android APKs to install additional apps.
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Can using your phone while charging affect its battery life?
Using your phone while it is plugged in changes how it charges. This article explores common myths and truths about charging smartphones and tablets.
MobileAndroid
Foldables are sort of boring now — and that’s great news for Apple
Foldable phones started with Royole's FlexPai and Samsung's Galaxy Fold, both facing early challenges. The foldable phone market has matured, becoming less exciting, which benefits Apple.
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I went running with the Galaxy Watch 9 in London, and it taught me something new
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 offers a light, comfortable design with helpful tracking features and nudges for runners.
MobileAndroid
Pixel 11 specs and price leak with no surprises
Android Headlines reveals Pixel 11 lineup specs and pricing ahead of August 12 event, confirming a $100 price hike and hardware updates.
MobileBusiness
Should you still buy your next smartphone — or subscribe to it instead?
Apple's new Upgrade program signals a shift in smartphone ownership from buying to subscription models.
MobileSecurity
This $9 key physically locks your most addictive apps
A $9 NFC key requires physical scanning to unlock distracting apps on your phone, enhancing mobile security and digital wellbeing.
AIMobile
Siri AI could come with a paywall for power users
Apple CEO Tim Cook envisions users being able to buy more compute for Siri AI via Apple's existing iCloud+ subscriptions.
AIMobile
Snapchat no longer rewards fully AI-generated Spotlight content
Snapchat updated its recommendation system to only reward videos created by real people on Spotlight, rejecting fully AI-generated content.
MobileBusiness
India is starting to pay for apps, not just download them
India's app market generated a record $345 million in Q2 2026, indicating a shift from just downloading apps to paying for them.
MobileSecurity
A $2 sticker let me bypass the Meta Glasses' anti-creep feature
Meta's smart glasses are designed to alert bystanders when recording, but their safety features can be easily bypassed with a simple $2 sticker.
AIMobile
Snapchat is cracking down on AI slop in Spotlight
Snapchat will no longer feature videos made with AI in its public recommendations on Spotlight.