Google banned from selling select Pixel phones in Japan, and it might not end there [Pixel 7]
https://9to5google.com/2025/06/26/google-pixel-japan-sales-ban/

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Android phones could soon warn you of “Stingrays” snooping on your communications
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/06/future-android-phones-could-warn-you-about-data-stealing-fake-cell-towers/

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How to turn on Android's Private DNS mode - and why turning it off is a big mistake
https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-to-turn-on-androids-private-dns-mode-and-why-turning-it-off-is-a-big-mistake/

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Lawmakers want US Commerce Department to probe Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus - reuters
https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/lawmakers-want-us-commerce-department-probe-chinese-smartphone-maker-oneplus-2025-06-27/

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Anker issues new global power bank recall over fire hazard | Affected model numbers: A1257, A1647, A1652, A1681, A1689
https://9to5mac.com/2025/06/27/anker-issues-new-global-recall-for-five-power-bank-models-over-fire-hazard/

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Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro review – Long-lasting tablet with 8 years of updates and a replaceable battery
https://www.notebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-Active5-Pro-review-Long-lasting-tablet-with-8-years-of-updates-and-a-replaceable-battery.1046345.0.html

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Gmail is finally letting users mark emails as read from Android's notifications center
https://www.androidauthority.com/gmail-mark-as-read-on-android-3572128/

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Joint Force - Solve puzzles to reunite Belcho and Nim
https://rocketnine.itch.io/jointforce

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The Best Ultra Phone! Vivo X200 Ultra vs S25 Ultra vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra vs Find X8 Ultra! | Versus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=ThAbpoEkT2U&list=PLWlQV4_xLvdIqatUl4J7bDcmgYuL4NB0F&index=2

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What apps do Android have that make it so much better than iPhone

My roommate just sold me a free government android for half a pack of jacks. I figured why not because I keep hearing android is so much better than iPhone, specifically with apps. I am most interested in a app for movies and music...

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SetBox – Customize System Settings via Modules
https://github.com/YasserNull/setbox

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Samsung’s Next Android Upgrade—‘Even Better’ Than Pixel
https://www.forbes.com/sites/zakdoffman/2025/06/28/samsungs-next-android-upgrade-better-than-googles-pixel/

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Chrome for Android's Read Aloud feature will get "AI Audio overviews." This feature provides a conversational summary of webpage content, delivered by two AI voices discussing the material. A dedicated button lets you switch between "AI" playback and "Standard" playback.
https://www.reddit.com/r/google/comments/1lnp1jf/google_chrome_for_androids_read_aloud_feature/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

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Flappy Bird game reverse engineered for Android 64-bit

#Orginal thread

As we all know, Flappy Bird was an incredibly fun and iconic game. In the past, it was easy to enjoy — you could simply install the APK on android devices and start playing. Over time, however, it became increasingly difficult to run the original game due to Android system changes. First, it required modifying the APK to update the target SDK version. Then, workarounds like using Shizuku bec...

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Exclusive: Official Google Pixel 10 Pro & Pro XL Specs
https://www.androidheadlines.com/google-pixel-10-pro-specs

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Google Maps is rolling out a tweaked sharing menu for places
https://www.androidauthority.com/google-maps-share-sheet-update-3571897/

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One UI 8 Watch beta update is finally rolling out
https://www.sammobile.com/news/one-ui-8-watch-beta-program-starts/

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Android 16 review: Post-hype
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/06/android-16-review-post-hype/

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The Google Play Store could soon receive a new download progress notification, allowing users to easily keep track of app downloads
https://www.androidauthority.com/google-play-store-download-progress-notification-apk-3572440/

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Gmail could soon help you skim your entire inbox without opening any emails (APK teardown)
https://www.androidauthority.com/gmail-main-email-list-summary-apk-teardown-3572186/

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Best AirTag alternatives for Android? Real-life experience wanted

Hey r/Android! 👋

I'm looking for a solid AirTag alternative that works well with Android. I'm using a Pixel 8 and would love to find a tracker that offers:

Precise location tracking
Separation alerts (left-behind notifications)
Good range and battery life
Integration with Google's Find My Device (if possible)


I've come across a few options like Tile, Samsung SmartTag2, and Chipolo, but reviews are all over the place. Some say Tile is outdated, others say SmartTags only work well with Galaxy ...

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