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I’m comfortable switching between iOS and Android. I own a OnePlus 9 5G, and I’ve used other Android devices. My daily driver is an iPhone. Recently, I bought an iPhone 16 Pro and a refurbished Apple Watch Ultra 2. I would have picked up a Google Pixel 9 Pro if I could use an Apple … Read more
News Weekly (Image credit: Android Central) News Weekly is our column where we highlight and summarize some of the week’s top stories so you can catch up on the latest tech news. This is Android Central’s News Weekly, your go-to source for a concise roundup of the week’s most significant tech stories. This is where … Read more
T-Mobile was one of several telecommunications companies targeted in a major hacking operation linked to Chinese hackers. This cyber-attack, which lasted several months, aimed to spy on important individuals’ cellphone communications in the U.S. and other countries. While it is unclear what specific information the hackers may have accessed … Read more
We’re excited to announce that Helium Mobile has been named a Proud Partner of the USC Trojans! Today we’re excited to announce that Helium Mobile has been named a Proud Partner of the University of Southern California Trojans! As part of the partnership with USC Athletics, Helium Mobile will have a presence during football and … Read more
Welcome to the vibrant world of newsletters! Today, where information bombards us from every direction, newsletters have emerged as a cherished gem—a delightful mix of creativity, connection, and communication. Think of newsletters as your friendly neighborhood messenger, bringing the latest and greatest right to your inbox, wrapped in a warm, inviting tone. Whether you’re a … Read more
AMD has made significant strides in AI. Last week, it announced that its first 1-billion parameter large language models are performing exceptionally well. Under the leadership of CEO Lisa Su and with the help of CTO and Executive VP Mark Papermaster, AMD has done an admirable job of fast pivoting after Nvidia and OpenAI’s initial … Read more
Key Takeaways The base model Galaxy S25 will ship with 12GB of RAM in addition to the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip. Benchmarks indicating lower performance than expected from the SoC spark doubts. Early (and sometimes all) benchmarks aren’t always reliable, can be manipulated, and might simply not matter. As January inches ever closer, so do … Read more
What you need to know Google says the European Union’s upcoming regulation on Transparency and Targeting of Political Advertising (TTPA) presents “new operational challenges and legal uncertainties.” Ahead of the TTPA taking effect in October 2025, Google will pull political ads and prohibit paid political YouTube promotions in the EU beforehand. Google already made similar … Read more
T-Mobile has quietly introduced a welcomed improvement for iPhone device users. Instead of having to memorize the name of the T-Mobile plan being used, T-Mobile subscribers can now see the name of their plan on the “Cellular Plans” field. Prior to this change, iPhone users saw details like “HD … Read more
Break up with your old carrier— on us! We’ll cover the cost of paying off your phone, because you deserve better service (and a fresh start). There’s nothing worse than an uninvited guest at Thanksgiving, and we don’t mean your weirdest uncle whose insistence on talking about UFO sightings at the dinner table makes everyone … Read more