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These Android Phones Are Losing YouTube App Access In 2026

staff@slashgear.com (Nate Williams) — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 14:45:00 +0000

Some Android phones are going to start to lose access to the YouTube app in the coming weeks. Here's why that will happen and what you can do instead.

This Setting Change Could Save You A Lot Of Google Storage Space

staff@slashgear.com (Nate Williams) — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:45:00 +0000

If you back up your phone to Google's cloud services, one setting could cause the same files to be backed up twice, wasting precious storage space.

5 Samsung One UI Features You Should Turn Off On Your Galaxy Phone Right Now

staff@slashgear.com (Sagar Naresh) — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:30:00 +0000

Samsung's One UI is one of the most popular Android skins around, and it adds a ton of extra features. Not all of them are all that desirable, though.

4 Android Phones That Will Get Software Updates Until 2030 And Beyond

staff@slashgear.com (Marc Magrini) — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0000

You may be surprised to find that these four Android phones and their manufacturers have a gameplan for software updates until 2030 and beyond.

If Your Samsung Phone Has A Shield In The Battery Icon, Here's What It Means

staff@slashgear.com (Adnan Ahmed) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 23:45:00 +0000

Samsung's battery icon shows a shield symbol for a reason, and knowing what it means can help you decide how to handle charging and battery health settings.

4 Drawbacks Of Buying A Google Pixel Phone

staff@slashgear.com (Adnan Ahmed) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 01:45:00 +0000

Google's Pixel phones have real strengths, but a handful of trade-offs might change how you feel about buying one instead of a different Android.

17 Features You Probably Didn't Know Came With Your Google Pixel Phone

staff@slashgear.com (Jordan Wirth) — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:30:00 +0000

If you just got your first Pixel or are upgrading from an older model, these are some of the features that come with your phone.

5 Ways You Can Speed Up A Google Pixel Phone

staff@slashgear.com (Sagar Naresh) — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 01:30:00 +0000

The Google Pixel line includes some premium phones, but all of them will slow down without some basic maintenance.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Vs. Galaxy S26: Every Major Difference

staff@slashgear.com (Rahul Srinivas) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:58:14 +0000

Samsung's new, stockier Galaxy Z Fold 8 is pretty cool, but is it worth paying the extra money when you could just get a Galaxy S26 instead? Let's compare.

Samsung Just Dropped The Z Fold 8 And Z Flip 8, But Those Aren't The Only New Devices

staff@slashgear.com (Adnan Ahmed) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:38:55 +0000

Samsung has dropped the first official details for its next set of foldable devices from the Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip lines. Here's what you can expect.

5 Cheaper Android Phones That Outshine The Google Pixel 10 Pro In Value

staff@slashgear.com (Adnan Ahmed) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:45:00 +0000

Google's Pixel 10 Pro is a great phone, but it isn't cheap. Here are a few Android phones that offer a more compelling blend of specs and price.

OnePlus Is Leaving The US Behind – So What Happens To Your Phone?

staff@slashgear.com (Rahul Srinivas) — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:45:00 +0000

OnePlus, the smartphone maker known for its "flagship killers" is officially leaving the U.S. market. Here's what that means to people who own those devices.

5 Hidden Features Of Your Android Phone's Power Button

staff@slashgear.com (Sagar Naresh) — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 02:30:00 +0000

The power button isn't just for turning off your phone anymore. Here's everything it can do.

4 Android Auto Gemini Voice Commands That Can Upgrade Your Daily Drive

staff@slashgear.com (Nachiket Mhatre) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:45:00 +0000

Gemini brings more conversational voice controls to Android Auto, making it easier to handle navigation, music, lists, and messages while you're on the road.

Is The Google Pixel 11 Worth Waiting For? Here's What You Should Know

staff@slashgear.com (Sead Fadilpasic) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:45:00 +0000

Rumors are swirling around the Pixel 11, slated to be revealed in August 2026. But is this new Google flagship worth waiting for, or will your Pixel 10 suffice?

Android 17 Is Available For Every Google Pixel Phone On This List

staff@slashgear.com (Sead Fadilpasic) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 01:45:00 +0000

Android 17 has now been released for Google Pixel phones. We have the full list of all the phones that will get the update. Find out if yours in on it.

Why Did Samsung Stop Using Titanium On Its Flagship Phones?

staff@slashgear.com (Adnan Ahmed) — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 03:45:00 +0000

While the previous version of its flagship phone used titanium, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has since ditched it for what the company calls "Armor Aluminum".

5 Essential Magnetic Accessories For Your Samsung Phone

staff@slashgear.com (Sagar Naresh) — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 20:30:00 +0000

Samsung was a little late to the game when it came to implementing magnetic phone accessories, but Galaxy phones have a nice crop of options these days.

Every Android Has An 'End Of Life' Date – Here's What That Means & How To Find Yours

staff@slashgear.com (Zohaib Ahmed) — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 19:45:00 +0000

Your Android phone has a hidden countdown most people never think about. Here's why it matters - and how to see if yours is nearing the limit.

The Coolest New Features We Found In Android 17

staff@slashgear.com (Adam Doud) — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:45:00 +0000

Android 17 is making its way to Pixel devices now and others in the near future, so let's take a look at some of the most useful features it includes.