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 Anker Soundcore Sleep A20 earbuds review: Just shy of a good night's sleep


                                            I wish Anker's sleeping-focused earbuds were a little more comfortable.
                                        

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https://www.androidpolice.com/anker-soundcore-sleep-a20-earbuds-review/ 
 Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 vs. Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro: Design choices and platform divides


                                            Google's and Samsung's latest buds embrace their differences
                                        

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https://www.androidpolice.com/google-pixel-buds-pro-2-vs-samsung-galaxy-buds-3-pro/ 
 5 things we want Google to take away from the iPhone 16


                                            The Pixel 9 is a great smartphone. With some inspiration from Apple's iPhone 16, the Pixel 10 could be even better.
                                        

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https://www.androidpolice.com/google-things-to-learn-iphone-16/ 
 I love the iPhone 16 Pro, but Apple's cameras are aging next to Android


                                            At some point, refinement has to turn into meaningful progress
                                        

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https://www.androidpolice.com/apple-cameras-aging-next-to-android/ 
 8 ChatGPT productivity tips and tricks


                                            Save precious time organizing messy notes, drafting up emails, and sorting through multiple datasets
                                        

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https://www.androidpolice.com/chatgpt-productivity-tips-and-tricks/ 
 19 ChromeOS tips and tricks every Chromebook owner should use


                                            These are the very best ChromeOS tips and tricks to try on your new Chromebook.
                                        

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https://www.androidpolice.com/google-chromeos-tips-tricks/ 
 The biggest comeback in tech history [Video]


                                            The mobile tech space has evolved, developed, and matured so much in the last twenty years. There have been some fantastic turnarounds over the years, but none compete with the enormous change in software that Samsung performed going from its TouchWiz to its OneUI software skins for Android. This is the biggest comeback in tech history, in my opinion.
                                        

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https://www.androidpolice.com/video/the-biggest-comeback-in-tech-history/ 
 Verizon will basically pay you to buy the new, awesome Barbie phone


                                            Now, you Ken get the Barbie phone at Verizon  and a box of stickers and accessories  for less than what you'll receive in bill credits
                                        

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https://www.androidpolice.com/barbie-phone-available-verizon/ 
 What to Watch This Weekend: Deadpool & Wolverine, Thelma, Cobra Kai, and more


                                            This weekend's best movies and TV picks include 'Bad Sisters,' 'Cobra Kai,' and 'Thelma'
                                        

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https://www.androidpolice.com/7-best-movies-tv-shows-stream-this-weekend-november-15/ 
 These flagship headphones were given a 9/10 and are getting a deep discount ahead of Black Friday


                                            Top-tier audio quality, ANC, and comfort
                                        

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https://www.androidpolice.com/sony-wh-1000xm4-198-nov-deal/ 
 Galaxy S25 specs leak showcasing 12GB RAM but oddly low CPU


                                            A keenly spotted listing just outed the base model Galaxy S25's 12GB of RAM, but also indicates questionable Snapdragon 8 Elite speeds
                                        

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https://www.androidpolice.com/galaxy-s25-12gb-ram-leaked/ 
 7 things that decrease your smartphone's resale value


                                            From scuffs and scratches to OS updates, here are the seven major factors that can minimize your phone's resale value
                                        

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https://www.androidpolice.com/factors-killing-your-smartphones-resale-value/ 
 Stardew Valley's hidden multiplayer mode: How to access and play it


                                            It's possible to co-op on Stardew Valley with Android, iOS, and PC; here's everything to know about version's 1.6 experimental multiplayer feature.
                                        

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https://www.androidpolice.com/stardew-valley-mobile-multiplayer-feature/ 
 ROG Phone 9 and 9 Pro specs leak but don't break major ground


                                            The ROG Phone 9 and 9 Pro's basic specs have been leaked. They'll clearly deliver peak gaming performance, but there's nothing mind-blowing here
                                        

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https://www.androidpolice.com/rog-phone-9-and-pro-specs-leak/ 
 The Pixel 6 is out of Android version updates  what now?


                                            If you're still enjoying your Pixel 6, don't rush to replace it yet
                                        

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https://www.androidpolice.com/google-pixel-6-end-of-updates/ 
 Anbernic's new Android handheld is powerful enough to run your favorite Nintendo Wii games


                                            Legally obtained, of course
                                        

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https://www.androidpolice.com/anbernic-new-handheld-rg406h/ 
 The best early Black Friday deals you don't want to miss


                                            Black Friday is coming soon, but deals are here now
                                        

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https://www.androidpolice.com/black-friday/ 
 Google Messages dual SIM RCS finally starts appearing for more users in the US


                                            On Visible, US Mobile, Verizon, T-Mobile, and more
                                        

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https://www.androidpolice.com/dual-sim-rcs-starts-appearing-for-some-in-us/ 
 Sony LinkBuds Open Review: A potential pain in the ear


                                            The Sony LinkBuds Open sound great, but they won't fit every ear and are kind of pricey
                                        

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https://www.androidpolice.com/sony-linkbuds-open-review/ 
 Proton Pass will soon let you attach documents to your saved logins


                                            Put your bank and tax statements in jail
                                        

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https://www.androidpolice.com/proton-pass-login-docs/ 
 YouTube pulls the plug on its miniplayer experiment  for some users, at least


                                            Back to the classic miniplayer experience
                                        

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https://www.androidpolice.com/youtube-rolls-back-miniplayer/ 
 How to import emails, contacts, and appointments into Gmail from an Outlook PST file


                                            Migrate your Outlook data in one go
                                        

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https://www.androidpolice.com/import-outlook-pst-file-into-gmail/ 
 LocalSend is the AirDrop and Quick Share replacement I've dreamed of


                                            LocalSend is a seamless file-sharing app that works on multiple platforms. It's the best of AirDrop and Quick Share.
                                        

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https://www.androidpolice.com/localsend-airdrop-quick-share-replacement-app/ 
 Spotify likes teasing its Hi-Fi tier, and it loves not delivering it


                                            Will we get Spotify's lossless tier before GTA 6?
                                        

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https://www.androidpolice.com/spotify-hints-at-lossless-tier-again/ 
 9 Microsoft OneDrive tips to improve your productivity


                                            Simple OneDrive tips to boost your productivity, streamline file management, and help you make the most of Microsoft's cloud storage platform.
                                        

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https://www.androidpolice.com/microsoft-onedrive-tips-and-tricks-for-productivity/ 
 Nintendo Switch 2 news was the best news this week | Android Police Podcast


                                            As the United States watched ballots being counted, Nintendo decided to announce that the Switch 2 would retain some backwards compatibility. The Android Police Podcast reacts to this news.
                                        

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https://www.androidpolice.com/video/nintendo-switch-2-news-was-the-best-news-this-week-android-police-podcast/ 
 The Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra 5G isn't always great for US users


                                            It's possible to import a Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra 5G, but it won't perform the best with all US carriers due to its frequency band support
                                        

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https://www.androidpolice.com/samsung-galaxy-tab-s10-ultra-5g/ 
 This discrete smart lock is one of our favorites, and is now priced at an all-time low


                                            Security with added convenience
                                        

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https://www.androidpolice.com/level-lock-plus-218-deal/ 
 Google has made searching the Play Store so frustrating, I don't even bother anymore


                                            The Google Play Store is filled with ads, bad recommendations, and a cluttered search experience.
                                        

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https://www.androidpolice.com/google-play-store-discoverability-searching-bad/ 
 Perplexity gets creative with its first round of AI-powered search ad monetization


                                            Perplexity promises its results remain unbiased
                                        

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https://www.androidpolice.com/perplexity-ads/ 
 8 common Proton VPN problems and how to solve them 


                                            Using a VPN comes with idiosyncrasies and periodic problems, but these 8 methods can fix most of them.
                                        

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https://www.androidpolice.com/proton-vpn-problems-and-how-to-solve-them/ 
 Google Maps wants to help you stop and smell the roses on your next road trip


                                            Discover hidden gems along your route
                                        

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https://www.androidpolice.com/google-maps-suggested-stops/ 
 Gemini's Google Calendar integration in Gmail is only just beginning


                                            Gemini can now create Google Calendar events and tell you about what's already there, and many more useful abilities are coming
                                        

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https://www.androidpolice.com/gemini-new-google-calendar-integration-via-gmail/ 
 T-Mobile's new insurance plans go way beyond phones and tablets in leaked documents


                                            Protection for all your connected devices
                                        

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https://www.androidpolice.com/t-mobile-new-insurance-plans/ 
 Samsung may outsource Exynos to TSMC and scrap in-house Snapdragon plans


                                            Samsung is mulling using TSMC for fabrication of its in-house-developed Exynos SoC, and won't move forward with Samsung Foundry Snapdragon manufacture
                                        

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https://www.androidpolice.com/samsung-outsources-exynos-tsmc-abandons-foundry-snapdragon-plan/ 
 The Galaxy S25 series will use Snapdragon worldwide, not Exynos


                                            Continued rumors of poor Samsung Foundry yields point to the almost certain use of Snapdragon in the Galaxy S25 series
                                        

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https://www.androidpolice.com/poor-samsung-foundry-yields-ensure-snapdragon-in-the-galaxy-s25/ 
 Google Pixel 10 & Pixel 11 leaks reveal wild upgrades are coming [Video]


                                            Forget the Pixel 9, because these future Google Pixel leaks are already out of control!So no sooner have Google's latest flagship phones launched than we're already hearing details about what the Pixel devices of 2025 and 2026 will look like. A series of exhaustive leaks from several sources and publications have spilled the beans on how future Google Tensor chips might look -- the AI features they might power in the Pixel 10, Pixel 11 and Pixel Tablet 3 -- and we even have a full spec sheet for the Pixel 9a, which could be launching sooner than you expect.
                                        

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https://www.androidpolice.com/video/google-pixel-10-pro-pixel-11-leaks-reveal-wild-upgrades-are-coming-video/