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Google Pixel 11 and Tensor G6: why the flagship chip disappointed and exactly where it loses to competitors

Technology 08/26/2026, 18:40

The in-house Tensor G6 chip in the Google Pixel 11 clearly lags behind its competitors: the weak spot is the GPU, which loses by a factor of two in peak tests and drops up to 90% of its power under throttling. The bet on AI does not make up for the shortfall.

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Switching from Samsung to Google Pixel: four Galaxy features users lose forever

Technology 08/25/2026, 18:25

RBC-Ukraine, citing BGR, investigated which four key Samsung Galaxy features a user permanently loses when switching to Google Pixel: the Good Lock modules, the Note Assist and Browsing Assist AI tools, and the Edge Panels panel.

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The Mysterious Android Pulse App: What This Google System Service Is and Why You Can't Delete It

Technology 08/25/2026, 12:49

On millions of Android smartphones, the Android Pulse app appeared in the Google Play Store without warning. We find out what this system monitoring service is and why it cannot be deleted.

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iPhone Can Do This, But Android Can't: Two Working Ways to Mirror Your Smartphone Screen to a MacBook

Technology 08/24/2026, 23:12

Android owners cannot use iPhone Mirroring, but they can stream their smartphone screen to a MacBook via the free Scrcpy utility or the ApowerMirror app. We break down both methods and their limitations.

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OpenAI Prepares Locked Chats for Android: ChatGPT Will Learn to Hide Conversations Behind a PIN Code and Fingerprint

Technology 08/24/2026, 14:21

OpenAI is preparing a Locked Chats feature for the Android version of ChatGPT: conversations will be hidden from the general history and opened only via a PIN code or fingerprint.

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One video call — and your smartphone is hacked: root-access vulnerability found in Unisoc chips used in budget gadgets

Technology 08/24/2026, 05:32

Researcher 0x50594d showed that a video call can grant root access to smartphones on Unisoc T612, T616, T606, and T7250 chips. Unisoc has not confirmed the findings, and the PoC was performed in a laboratory on devices that already had root.

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ChatGPT to get 'locked' chats: PIN code and fingerprint will hide conversations from prying eyes

Technology 08/24/2026, 05:01

Android Authority journalists found in the ChatGPT code for Android a description of a new mode: conversations can be locked with a PIN code or fingerprint and hidden from the history. OpenAI has not confirmed the launch.

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Smartphone as a Personal AI Server: Local Models Run Without Cloud, Google, or OpenAI

Technology 08/22/2026, 14:34

Compact language models allow AI to run directly on a smartphone without the cloud, Google, or OpenAI. We examine memory requirements, available shells, and the real limitations of local assistants.

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Six Vulnerabilities in AirDrop and Quick Share: How Hackers Can Disrupt File Sharing from Up to 30 Meters Away

Technology 08/21/2026, 21:36

CISPA researchers found six vulnerabilities in AirDrop and Quick Share that allow disrupting file sharing from up to 30 meters away without owner confirmation. Patches have only been released for part of the issues.

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Google Pixel 11: Return of LED Notifications, HiLight Lighting Array, and AI Speech Filter in Keyboard

Technology 08/21/2026, 19:24

Google has unveiled the Pixel 11 on the Tensor G6 chip: return of LED notifications, HiLight RGB lighting, AI speech filter in the keyboard, and a smart camera. Starting price from $899.

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Gemini officially arrives in Chrome on Android: AI assistant summarizes pages and performs tasks in the browser

Technology 08/20/2026, 13:34

Google has begun rolling out Gemini in Chrome for Android in the US: the assistant summarizes pages, works with Calendar, Keep, and Gmail, while AI Pro and Ultra subscribers got the Auto Browse agentic mode for multi-step tasks.

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Google introduces a 24-hour 'cooling-off' period for installing APKs from unverified developers on Android

Technology 08/20/2026, 12:51

Google is implementing a 24-hour waiting period in Android for installing APKs from unverified developers. The mechanism works through Android Developer Verifier and is tied to the mandatory identification of app authors.

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HarmonyOS 6 Crosses 80 Million Devices: Huawei Accelerates Its Push Against Android and iOS

Technology 08/20/2026, 03:40

Huawei's HarmonyOS 6 is installed on more than 80 million devices and is rapidly becoming the main competitor to Android and iOS. More than 170,000 new gadgets are activated daily, and the company's goal is 100 million by the end of 2026.

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Google Sets September 15 for the Googlebook Laptop Presentation: What Will Be Shown and How They Differ from Chromebook

Technology 08/20/2026, 02:24

Google has set September 15, 2026, for the Googlebook laptop presentation: the search giant will reveal the specifications, partners, and operating system of the next-generation devices.

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US court orders Google to simplify installation of third-party app stores on Android

Technology 08/16/2026, 06:29

🚨 US court orders Google to simplify installation of third-party app stores on Android. Judge James Donato found that the company created artificial barriers and ordered them removed within a week. This is a continuation of the antitrust dispute with Epic Games, started in 2023. #Google #Android #EpicGames #AntitrustLaw

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Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold: A Revolution in Thinness and Brightness at the Expense of Battery Life

Technology 08/13/2026, 12:29

📱 Google has unveiled the Pixel 11 Pro Fold: record brightness of 3600 nits and the new Tensor G6 processor. ✨ Display is 20% brighter, zoom increased to 30x. ⚖️ Device is 20g lighter and 1mm thinner. 🔋 But the battery is reduced to 4750 mAh. 💰 Price: $1899. #Google #Pixel11Fold #Technology

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Historic breakthrough: Aptoide Games becomes the first third-party store in Google Play USA

Technology 08/12/2026, 06:44

🚀 Historic moment: Aptoide Games became the first third-party store in Google Play USA! This became possible after Epic Games won in court. Users no longer need to manually download APK files — competition in Android has reached a new level. 📱🇺🇸 #GooglePlay #Aptoide #TechNews

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iPhone 18 Pro production costs to surge nearly 40% due to memory crisis: Apple sacrifices profit for market share

Technology 08/11/2026, 03:47

📉 **iPhone 18 Pro production costs to rise by 38%**: Memory prices have skyrocketed, and the share of memory in the smartphone's cost has reached 34%. Apple is prepared to sacrifice profit to avoid raising prices for users, while Android manufacturers will likely pass costs on to buyers. 📱🚫 A global decline in the smartphone market is expected in 2027.

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