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MagSafe-like charging will come to Google and Samsung phones this year
The Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) has announced that Samsung and Google phones will receive Qi2 wireless charging support, the answer to Apple's MagSafe charging, in 2025.The Latest Tech News, Deliv
4 ways that Google Pixel phones can defeat Samsung in 2025
The Pixel 9 series are my phones of the year, and Google is close to being able to compete with Samsung in mobile. Here are four things it needs to do in 2025.
Google Should Relaunch Android Auto for Phones
Android Auto for phone screens was a brilliant idea that Google killed without building a worthy successor; the app should be relaunched
Qi2 will come to more Android phones in 2025 with help from Samsung and Google
"The exceptional Qi2 growth story will continue in 2025," Samsung said in the press release. "You can expect to see Android devices supporting Qi2 from Samsung Galaxy devices in 2
More Android phones with Qi2 wireless charging will finally show up in 2025
The Wireless Power Consortium announced at CES on Monday that more Android devices will use the MagSafe-based Qi2 charging standard in 2025. That doesn’t necessarily mean they’ll all have magnets, though;
Qi2 wireless charging with MagSafe is officially coming to Samsung phones
It's been two years since the Qi2 standard was first announced, and we're finally starting to see some movement on the hardware front. At CES 2025, the Wireless Power Consortium revealed that Qi2 is officially coming to Samsung Galaxy devices this year.
Google Play Store Decision—Why You Need A New Phone In 2025
My recommendation is to ensure you are running Android 13 at a minimum —more than 30% of Android users need to upgrade. And ...
This is how long your Pixel's battery should last, as per Google
In a new support document, Google has highlight how long your Pixel phone's battery may last before requiring replacement.
Pixel phones could get a new quick draw feature for Google Wallet
Google Wallet has become a completely different beast over the past couple of years, offering a safe and secure way to store ...
Google’s RCS Nightmare—Just 14 Days To Change Your Phone
For Android users, your phone has suddenly changed. It took just 14-days to destroy years of slow RCS progress with a ...
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Best Google Pixel Phone to Buy in 2025
Patrick Holland has been a phone reviewer for CNET since 2016. He is a former theater director who occasionally makes short films. Patrick has an eye for photography and a passion for everything ...
Google Pixels might soon force you to dig deeper for all your widgets
Google may add an extra step for accessing widgets on Google Pixel phones. Code found suggests a possible "tiered widgets" ...
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Google Pixel 9 vs. Pixel 9 Pro — here's what's different
A Google Pixel 9 vs. Pixel 9 Pro comparison isn't like past face-offs between Google's standard and Pro phones. In previous years, Google's entry level and Pro versions had different sizes for ...
Google's Pixel 4a update will surprise users in more ways than one
Google stopped updating the 2020 Pixel 4a after Android 13. The phone has not received any updates since August 2023. But ...