Pixel 10a gets a $100 price hike, now starting at $599
Source summary · Android CentralThe Pixel 10a was already a tough sell — Google's $100 price hike makes it worse.
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Gemini app limiting what models free & AI Plus users can access, AI Pro adding Deep Think
Source summary · 9to5MacFollowing the compute-based usage change in May, Google will soon introduce limits on which Gemini models free users and AI Plus subscribers can access.
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Samsung Galaxy S26 FE review: The perfect cure for Samsung's recent price hike frenzy
Source summary · Tom’s GuideThe Samsung Galaxy S26 FE feels like an awkward release at first glance, but it may just be the low-cost flagship we need right now.
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Google Gemini could soon get full access to your Mac’s files, apps and the web
Source summary · BleepingComputerGoogle's Gemini could soon access any file on your macOS device, open apps, browse the web, and perform actions without asking for permission every time.
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I changed these hidden Google Maps settings; now my Android Auto navigation is miles better
Source summary · Android PoliceSmall tweaks made every drive smoother
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I switched to Vivaldi and realized how much Chrome made me work for basic features
Source summary · Android PoliceThese missing features made me question everything
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Oldest first · 128 developmentsAndroid Auto’s weather experience is broken, and a raccoon meme isn’t going to fix it
Source summary · Android AuthorityGoogle has finally acknowledged that there’s a problem, but its possible solution is even more problematic.
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- Android Auto’s weather experience is broken, and a raccoon meme isn’t going to fix itAndroid Authority · Oct 2, 2026
Your old phone isn’t useless: 4 smart ways to get more life out of it
Source summary · Android AuthorityCredit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority Phone upgrades are inevitable for most of us, whether that’s every two years, three, or whenever the itch hits. And while buying a new phone feels great, it doesn’t mean your old one is suddenly useless. Sure, it might be slower, the battery might not hold a charge like it used to, and it’s probably done with software updates, too.
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- Your old phone isn’t useless: 4 smart ways to get more life out of itAndroid Authority · Oct 2, 2026