Google’s market share stays surprisingly high after hot Pixel 9 sales start

Key Takeaways Pixel 9 series drives Google’s strong sales, indicating the brand’s growing popularity. Market share gains, although based on web data, suggest Google hitting around 12%. Apple and Samsung may need to innovate as Google’s Pixel success creates competition. Google is having a banner year for its Pixel phones as more people are buying…

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How to record calls on your Samsung Galaxy phone

Recording phone calls can help recall important details for various situations, like relaying info for directions and contacts. Samsung offers a built-in call-recording function. Whether you use the latest Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra or one of our favorite Samsung phones, you can record calls without using third-party software. However, the downside is that you can…

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Huawei moves away from Android with new Mate 70 series

Key Takeaways Huawei launches Mate 70 series with HarmonyOS Next, aiming for 100,000 native apps in 2025. Mate 70 models feature Kirin 9100 chipset, priced lower than iPhone 16 in China. Huawei’s move to HarmonyOS could bring more competition to smartphone software, challenging Android and iOS dominance. Huawei HarmonyOS Next, the company’s Google-free alternative to…

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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra’s rounded corners take the spotlight in leaked video

Key Takeaways A leaked hands-on video showcases the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra’s flat-edge design with rounded corners. The unit looks similar to the S24 Ultra apart from the flat-edge design. Renowned leaker Ice Universe confirms the video’s authenticity, so there’s little reason to doubt the leak. Samsung’s next flagship — the Galaxy S25 Ultra —…

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Pixel 6 owners have a lot to be thankful for in 2024 on the Android Police podcast

Like many families during American Thanksgiving, we’ve made too much Android Police podcast this week. The drumbeat towards Android 16 officially began with a thump, so why not talk about what’s going on inside of it? The AI people are boasting about how they’ll be going “agentic” in 2025, so why not catch that trend…

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