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Samsung’s New Galaxy Tab S9 Series Look Great, Except the Prices

Samsung's latest tablets look great, but an iPad is probably still a better buy.

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Google Play Games on PC Is Now Better Than Ever

Google's tool for playing Android games on PC is getting some improvements.

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5 Ways to Make Your Old Android Phone Feel New Again

Breathe some life into your stale Android phone

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How to Restart an App on Android

Fix issues or bring your changes into effect in your apps.

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Android’s Nearby Share Has Officially Arrived on Windows PCs

And with a couple of extra features.

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5 Things to Check When Buying a Used Android Phone

Shopping for a used Android phone? Read this first.

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What Is Google Go on Android?

If you're looking for a lightweight search tool, Google Go is it.

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Removable Smartphone Batteries Might Make a Comeback

Remember when you used to be able to remove your battery by just popping off the plastic back of your phone? That era of smartphone design might make a (partial) return, if the European Union has anything to say about it.

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Into the Android-Verse: The History of the Android Robot

Do you remember every adorable iteration of Android's lil robot?

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The Repairable Fairphone 4 Is Coming to the US, With a Twist

Fairphone is known for its environmentally-friendly phones, and the most recent Fairphone 4 is no different.

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What Is NFC on Android, and How Can I Use It?

If you're not using NFC functionality, you're leaving a lot on the table.

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Faster Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Is Coming to More Android Phones

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 powers many of Android-powered flagship smartphones released in 2023, but Qualcomm made an overclocked version of the chip only for Samsung smartphones.

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Qualcomm's Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 Will Make Budget Phones Better

Qualcomm makes a wide range of chips belonging to the Snapdragon lineup.

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