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Android Central
androidcentral.com > phones > mobile-tech-2025-report-card

A year in mobile tech: What 2025 actually brought us

A year in mobile tech: What 2025 actually brought us17+ hour, 25+ min ago Looking back at last year's predictions. It's time to look forward to what the next 12 months will bring for the gadgets and gizmos we love to use. It's always a mix of fun, wishes, and actual expectations. Usually, nobody circles…...

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Android Central
androidcentral.com > phones > google-pixel > new-t-mobile-deal-gets-you-a-free-pixel-phone-and-some-earbuds-this-holiday-season-heres-how-it-works

New T-Mobile deal gets you a free Pixel phone AND some earbuds this holiday season — here's how it works

New T-Mobile deal gets you a free Pixel phone AND some earbuds this holiday season — here's how it works1+ day, 14+ hour ago The holiday T-Mobile deals just keep getting more interested. It's no secret that T-Mobile deals come with a lot of fine print attached. In fact, unless you're looking at a dirt-cheap MVNO, most promotions offered by wireless providers are going…...

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Android Central
androidcentral.com > phones > samsung-galaxy > metro-by-t-mobile-is-ditching-its-smartphone-stock-grab-a-free-samsung-galaxy-a16-before-the-new-year

Metro by T-Mobile is ditching its smartphone stock — grab a FREE Samsung Galaxy A16 before the New Year!

Metro by T-Mobile is ditching its smartphone stock — grab a FREE Samsung Galaxy A16 before the New Year!2+ day, 9+ hour ago The holiday deals on Android phones are in full swing. Samsung Galaxy deals are a dime-a-dozen this time of year, but leave it to T-Mobile to skip the discounts and give out its smartphones for completely free. Bring an existing…...

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Android Central
androidcentral.com > accessories > power-charging > ikea-made-a-donut-qi2-wireless-charger-for-usd10

Ikea made a donut Qi2 wireless charger for $10, and I'm already sold

Ikea made a donut Qi2 wireless charger for $10, and I'm already sold4+ day, 9+ hour ago The best Pixelsnap accessory might be this donut-shaped wireless charger from an unlikely brand. Android fans are finally enjoying the convenience of magnetic wireless charging. Google officially added Qi2 support with built-in magnets to the Pixel 10 series via Pixelsnap, and Samsung…...

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Android Central
androidcentral.com > phones > google-pixel > how-to-change-your-app-icon-theme-google-pixel

Here's how you can force your app icons to match on a Google Pixel

Here's how you can force your app icons to match on a Google Pixel4+ day, 10+ hour ago Here's how to match your app icons with your wallpaper " or any theme you'd like. Google's Pixel phones support some of the strongest customization features available in the Android ecosystem. You can select a branded theme pack to overhaul your…...

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Android Central
androidcentral.com > phones > oneplus > the-best-phone-of-2025-can-go-in-your-dishwasher-and-it-just-crashed-back-to-a-black-friday-price

The best phone of 2025 can go in your dishwasher — and it just crashed back to a Black Friday price

The best phone of 2025 can go in your dishwasher — and it just crashed back to a Black Friday price4+ day, 10+ hour ago If you want your OnePlus 13 to arrive by Christmas, you better act FAST. We don't use the word "perfect" around here very often, but when it comes to 2025 smartphones, the OnePlus 13 fits the bill. This becomes especially true when you…...

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Android Central
androidcentral.com > apps-software > google-maps > how-to-enable-and-use-google-maps-power-saving-mode

How to extend your Pixel's battery life while using Google Maps

How to extend your Pixel's battery life while using Google Maps5+ day, 11+ hour ago See a low-power map to preserve battery life when you need it most. Smartphone users often drain their battery by listening to music, streaming video, or playing mobile games. These are great ways to kill time, but it's important to…...

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Android Central
androidcentral.com > apps-software > android-os > heres-why-you-might-have-to-wait-for-android-17-to-use-motion-cues

Here's why you might have to wait for Android 17 to use Motion Cues

Here's why you might have to wait for Android 17 to use Motion Cues5+ day, 14+ hour ago Android's motion-sickness feature has been in the works for some time, but what's taking so long? Like Apple's Vehicle Motion Cues, Google's version overlays motion dots to give the user signals as to which direction the vehicle is moving. This…...

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Android Central
androidcentral.com > phones > google-pixel > how-to-record-calls-on-your-pixel-phone

How to record calls on your Pixel phone

How to record calls on your Pixel phone1+ week, 1+ day ago The Phone by Google app now supports call recording in more regions " here's how to use it. Google Pixel phones have various call recording features, but they were limited on a regional basis until November, when Google expanded basic call…...

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Android Central
androidcentral.com > phones > tech-talk-why-your-next-phone-will-cost-more

Tech Talk: Here's why your next phone will cost more, and why budget phones may be hit the hardest

Tech Talk: Here's why your next phone will cost more, and why budget phones may be hit the hardest1+ week, 3+ day ago It's all tied to component costs. Welcome to Tech Talk, a weekly column about the things we use and how they work. We try to keep it simple here so everyone can understand how and why the gadget in your…...