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Google’s Tensor reboot of the Pixel lineup has never been about adding more power, but rather about creating an experience tailored to what Google wants your phone to be. With the Pixel 10, Tensor G5 takes a big step in the right direction, but its increased gap with the competition begs the question – is Tensor enough for the Pixel 10?

One of the most controversial changes in the Pixel 10 series – at least for US users – is the switch to an eSIM-only setup. For many, that might mean the first time ever using eSIM and it begs the question, how did that go for you?

Welcome to episode 67 of Pixelated, a podcast by NewGeekGuide. This week, Abner, Damien, and Will reconvene after a week with the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL to talk about their respective experiences. These three phones might look familiar, but between Tensor G5, Magic Cue and Daily Hub, and Pixelsnap, there’s plenty to break down.

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The monthly “Google System Release Notes” primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update across Android phones/tablets, Wear OS, Google/Android TV, Auto, and PC. Some features apply to end users, while others are aimed at developers.

Honor’s new Magic V5 foldable Android phone splits hairs with an impressive 8.8mm thickness. Literally — it’s just one hair’s width thinner than the Galaxy Z Fold 7, but only if you get the white version.

As Pixel 10 devices are arriving on doorsteps this week, some of the early issues are coming to light. For a number of Pixel 10 owners, some wireless chargers seem to be presenting an issue.

Following the announcement earlier this month, the Gemini app is widely rolling out “Temporary chat.”

The second year of a small Pixel Pro throws up new questions, new complaints, but ultimately, is the Pixel 10 a better buy than the Pixel 10 Pro? Here’s everything you need to know.

Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z TriFold isn’t the first of its kind, but it’s still going to be interesting seeing what it brings to the table as the first device that maybe, possibly could be sold outside of China. Through a new software leak, we’re getting a chance to see how Samsung’s new foldable unfolds.

If you just picked up a new Pixel 10 Pro or Pixel 10 Pro XL, you might notice that one of Google’s new features – 100x zoom – is missing out of the box, but a simple update should take care of that.

More and more Google TV devices are lacking a plethora of port options, but a new option is now launching with a ton of options available, and it comes from Acer of all brands.

Google Pixel hit the scene in 2016 and, ever since, Google has been trying to figure out how it wants to build a flagship Android smartphone. It’s been a bit of a roller coaster ride in one way or another, but after a week using the Pixel 10 Pro XL, I think, for better or worse, this is the culmination of Google’s efforts thus far.

The Galaxy S24 has suffered the same fate as every other generation-old device, while the Galaxy S25 has had access to Samsung’s Now Brief. Now Brief, the company’s dynamic AI-powered status notification, is now available on the Galaxy S24 series through a One UI 8 beta update.

Following seemingly strained negotiations, YouTube TV has confirmed a contract renewal that will keep Fox channels on the live TV service.

With the Pixel 10 series, Gboard introduced generative AI-powered Writing tools and a Smart Edit voice experience. All Gboard users are now seeing some visual tweaks, with reorganized settings also coming.

While those of us in North America might be biding our time until Samsung’s long-promised tri-foldable eventually arrives on store shelves — apparently later this year, though not at next week’s Galaxy event — Huawei is prepping to launch a second-gen version of the Mate XT. Thanks to a social media tease, we’re finally getting our first real look at it.

YouTube Music for Android is testing a rather big navigation change that moves Search to the bottom bar.

From jibes to full-blown homage, the Pixel 10 Pro XL owes a lot to the iPhone and, by extension, the 16 Pro Max. Just how does Apple’s best device of last year stack up against Google’s best of this year? Here’s all you need to know.

Google Photos is rolling out support for making custom stickers from your photos, but it only works on iOS with seemingly no plans to bring it to Android.