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 Android notification issues? Try these simple 16 fixes


                                            If you're getting too many notifications or none at all, there's usually a simple fix. Here are quick fixes for the most common notification issues.
                                        

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https://www.androidpolice.com/android-notification-problems-fixes/ 
 Forget the flagships, the Samsung Galaxy A35 just hit its lowest price ever


                                            Save $100 on the Samsung Galaxy A35 with this smartphone deal at Amazon
                                        

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https://www.androidpolice.com/samsung-galaxy-a35-300-lowest-price-ever/ 
 Why I'm waiting for a Pixel Flip to go all in on foldables


                                            Motorola and Samsung be damned, gimme that Pixel clamshell!
                                        

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https://www.androidpolice.com/waiting-for-google-pixel-flip-buy-foldable/ 
 Viofo A229 Pro review: The dashcam that made me want a dashcam


                                            Viofo's dashcam is there for you when there's an incident
                                        

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https://www.androidpolice.com/viofo-a229-pro-review/ 
  The gap between Google's Gemini and Assistant teams just got a whole lot wider


                                            Assistant joins Devices, Gemini goes to DeepMind
                                        

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https://www.androidpolice.com/assistant-gemini-teams-reorganized/ 
 Musk's X disregards app store policies with new block function revamp


                                            Elon Musk wants to change the way blocking works on X, but we're not sure if app stores will let the change pass
                                        

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https://www.androidpolice.com/musk-flouts-app-store-policies-with-x-twitter-block-function-changes/ 
 NotebookLM's already-impressive Audio Overviews get even more uncannily human


                                            Google is supercharing NotebookLM with an option that lets you steer conversations with specific instructions
                                        

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https://www.androidpolice.com/notebooklms-audio-overviews-are-getting-even-more-uncannily-human/ 
 I made the stupid decision to cut the cord: Here's what I learned


                                            Cutting the cord sounds like a good idea, but subscription fees and vanishing content can equal a lot of frustration.
                                        

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https://www.androidpolice.com/i-cut-the-cord-and-regret-my-decision/ 
 The top 9 Moto G Stylus 5G 2024 tips and tricks you should try


                                            Get the most out of the Moto G Stylus 5G 2024 with these handy tips and tricks.
                                        

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https://www.androidpolice.com/moto-g-stylus-5g-2024-tips-and-tricks/ 
 OnePlus 13 leaks: Everything we know so far [Video]


                                            After overcoming something of an identity crisis in recent years, OnePlus really knocked it out of the park with the OnePlus 12. It was a near perfect balance of performance and price. And with a camera that brought some heat to the bigger brands. Although that phone isn't yet a year old, we're already just a few weeks away from the launch of its successor, the OnePlus 13. It's launching this month -- October 2024 -- and we already have a pretty good idea of what to expect.It's time to Never Settle in and take a look at the OnePlus 13 -- what we know so far.
                                        

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https://www.androidpolice.com/video/oneplus-13-leaks-everything-we-know-so-far/ 
 How to get Android 15's secret Landroid screensaver


                                            Android 15 features an exciting new Landroid screensaver Easter egg that you can turn on by launching a mini-game and tweaking the settings.
                                        

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https://www.androidpolice.com/android-15-use-secret-screensaver-mode-tutorial/ 
 How to set up your iCloud Keychain and passwords in Google Chrome


                                            iCloud users are no longer limited to Apple's ecosystem. Here's how you can set up your iCloud account and Keychain in Google Chrome.
                                        

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https://www.androidpolice.com/how-to-use-icloud-keychain-passwords-chrome/ 
 Google Chrome: How to delete all of your bookmarks


                                            If you need a fresh start or want to get rid of old bookmarks, this guide will teach you how to remove them from Chrome.
                                        

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https://www.androidpolice.com/delete-all-chrome-bookmarks/ 
 How to set up Android 15's Private Space feature


                                            Android 15 offers a new Private Space feature to protect your personal information from prying eyes. Here's how to set it up.
                                        

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https://www.androidpolice.com/how-to-set-up-private-space-in-android-15/ 
 The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro deliver tremendous value with this $140 sale price


                                            Samsung's longtime flagship earbuds are marked down to $140 from their regular price of $230.
                                        

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https://www.androidpolice.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-2-pro-at-140-price/ 
 We called this Android tablet "almost perfect" and it's now down to its lowest price ever


                                            You won't find it at a better price
                                        

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https://www.androidpolice.com/oneplus-pad-2-500-deal/ 
 How to disable Android's predictive text feature 


                                            Predictive text can help you quickly type a reply, but if it's offering wild suggestions, you can easily turn the feature off. 
                                        

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https://www.androidpolice.com/disable-predictive-text-android/ 
 Score epic savings as the Garmin Epix Gen 2 drops to an all-time low


                                            Plus, get two years of enhanced coverage
                                        

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https://www.androidpolice.com/garmin-epix-gen-2-oct-500-deal/ 
 7 Android 15 settings you need to change immediately 


                                            Android 15 is here, and it offers some solid improvements. You should change these settings to get the most out of the update.
                                        

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https://www.androidpolice.com/android-15-settings-to-change-immediately/ 
 Google Pixel Watch 3: What is the loss of pulse feature and how does it work? 


                                            Your watch contacts emergency services if it detects a loss of pulse
                                        

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https://www.androidpolice.com/google-pixel-watch-3-loss-of-pulse-guide/ 
 The Play Store's simultaneous app updates just got way more impressive


                                            The Google Play Store seems to be testing unlimited concurrent app updates and downloads
                                        

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https://www.androidpolice.com/the-play-stores-simultaneous-app-updates-just-got-way-more-impressive/ 
 The FTC just announced its final 'click-to-cancel' rules to make cancelling as easy as signing up


                                            Say goodbye to cancellation headaches
                                        

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https://www.androidpolice.com/ftc-click-to-cancel/ 
 Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ review: A great tablet that's hard to recommend


                                            Samsung's 12.4-inch Galaxy Tab S10+ is a great Android tablet, but it's a little too expensive compared to the competition.
                                        

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https://www.androidpolice.com/samsung-galaxy-tab-s10-plus-review/ 
 The 5 best iA Writer alternatives on Android


                                            iA Writer may no longer be on Android, but these writing apps are incredible and available in the Play Store. 
                                        

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https://www.androidpolice.com/top-ia-writer-alternatives-on-android/ 
 We finally have a color Kindle as the entire e-reader lineup gets a refresh


                                            There are five new Kindles to pick from
                                        

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https://www.androidpolice.com/new-kindles-are-here/ 
 Pixel 9's exclusive AI image generator could be coming to the Pixel 8 series soon


                                            Imagen 3-powered Pixel Studio app might soon make its way to 2023's Pixel 8 series
                                        

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https://www.androidpolice.com/pixel-9-pixel-studio-app-coming-to-pixel-8-series-soon/ 
 Nintendo sounds the Alarmo! | Android Police Podcast


                                            How is a Nintendo-branded alarm clock doing circles around the PS5 Pro? Will Sattelberg tells us on the Android Police podcast.
                                        

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https://www.androidpolice.com/video/nintendo-sounds-the-alarmo-android-police-podcast/ 
 The days of exporting passwords as CSVs are over, thanks to CXF files for passkeys


                                            FIDO Alliance aims to enhance passkey portability
                                        

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https://www.androidpolice.com/new-cxf-password-export/ 
 Samsung holds onto the top spot by the skin of its teeth in latest smartphone sales figures


                                            Apple is closing in on Samsung again
                                        

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https://www.androidpolice.com/samsung-smartphone-sales-figures-q3-2024/ 
 Pixel Camera update brings Underwater mode and hints at new functionality on the way


                                            There's also a new vertical panorama mode
                                        

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https://www.androidpolice.com/pixel-camera-96-update/ 
 The 9 best Android 15 features every smartphone owner should try 


                                            If you've recently downloaded Android 15 on your phone or you're an iOS convert, here are our favorite features you'll want to try. 
                                        

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https://www.androidpolice.com/best-android-15-features/ 
 The 9 best Android 15 features every smartphone owner should try 


                                            If you've recently downloaded Android 15 on your phone or you're an iOS convert, here are our favorite features you'll want to try. 
                                        

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https://www.androidpolice.com/best-android-15-features/ 
 The 9 best Android 15 features every smartphone owner should try 


                                            If you've recently downloaded Android 15 on your phone or you're an iOS convert, here are our favorite features you'll want to try. 
                                        

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https://www.androidpolice.com/best-android-15-features/ 
 How to pair and use an Apple Watch with your Android phone


                                            Want to use your Apple Watch with your Android phone? Here's how to do it.
                                        

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https://www.androidpolice.com/apple-watch-pair-use-android-tutorial/ 
 Harvard's AI glasses hackers talk privacy, digital literacy, and good intentions with AP


                                            Anhphu Nguyen and Cayne Ardayfio, the Harvard duo that hacked Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarers to expose strangers' personal data in real time, sat down with AP
                                        

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https://www.androidpolice.com/harvard-meta-ray-bans-ai-surveillance-hackers-anhphu-nguyen-caine-ardayfio-hinterview/ 
 iPhone 16 Pro Max review: We need to talk about Camera Control [Video]


                                            The iPhone 16 series isn't a huge upgrade over the last two or three Apple phone generations, but the Camera Control feature is a particularly strange addition and one that I want to address in Android Police's iPhone 16 Pro Max review.
                                        

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https://www.androidpolice.com/video/iphone-16-pro-max-review/ 
 I went a week without using an adblocker, and what I learned about myself was surprising


                                            Adblockers can make the worst of the internet more bearable, but they come with a cost that many people don't, or don't want to, thank about. 
                                        

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https://www.androidpolice.com/browsing-without-adblocker-what-i-learned/ 
 Best MobileX plans in 2024


                                            Trying to save on wireless? MobileX's custom plans can be tailored to give you exactly as much data as you need with rollover data for any extra
                                        

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https://www.androidpolice.com/best-mobilex-plans/ 
 Oura Ring 4 review: A fantastic smart ring, but not an essential upgrade


                                            The latest Oura Ring is the best one yet, but Gen 3 owners are getting new features too
                                        

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https://www.androidpolice.com/oura-ring-4-review/ 
 The Amazon Fire 7 can fit almost any budget with this deal at Amazon


                                            Even cheap tablets don't often drop to just $50, but with this deal that's all it takes to get a new Amazon Fire 7 tablet.
                                        

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https://www.androidpolice.com/get-the-amazon-fire-tablet-7-for-50/ 
 Slash 72% off this must-have on-the-go charger as it falls to an all-time low price


                                            A can't-miss price that's easy on the wallet
                                        

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https://www.androidpolice.com/lisen-65w-car-charger-11-deal/ 
 This potent Anker GaN charger is now 46% off, falling to its lowest price yet


                                            This is the only charger you'll ever need
                                        

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https://www.androidpolice.com/anker-735-charger-oct-30-deal/ 
 The Amazon Prime Video app no longer lets you rent or buy content, but theres a workaround


                                            Googles new in-app purchase rules are going into effect on June 1, leading to some drastic changes for third-party content providers
                                        

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https://www.androidpolice.com/amazon-prime-video-app-no-buy-button/