Google Messages is closing in on RCS video call support
https://www.androidauthority.com/rcs-video-calls-messages-3716426/

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Thoughts on the new Googlebook Laptops - Dave2D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZedAs9P7yE8

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SteamOS is Now an Android App (DroidDeck) - Retro Game Corps
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqJ-iM_fTdQ

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War on Peace: The Push Notification Strikes Back
https://godobject.dev/blog/war-on-peace-the-push-notification-strikes-back/

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Gemini fully replaces Google Assistant on Android
https://9to5google.com/2026/09/28/google-assistant-gemini-android/

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Samsung's Galaxy SmartTag 3 works with way more Android phones than anyone realized [other Android devices]
https://www.androidpolice.com/samsung-galaxy-smarttag-3-tracker-extended-compatibility/

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scrcpy 5.0 now supports hardware decoding! Better performance, lower CPU usage, less power consumption
https://github.com/Genymobile/scrcpy/releases/tag/v5.0

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Headphone jack, microSD, and a hefty price tag: Sony Xperia 10 VIII Review
https://www.notebookcheck.net/Sony-s-mid-range-lineup-remains-unique-and-is-getting-expensive-Sony-Xperia-10-VIII-Review.1408419.0.html

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The Pixel 11 series has a gaming problem, and Google's new graphics default is to blame
https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-11-angle-gpu-test-gaming-problem-3712446/

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Newer Chromebook devices will transition to Googlebook OS
https://support.google.com/chrome/a/answer/16634428

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Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs iPhone 18 Pro Max Camera Shootout!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIzgNnWNzII

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Exclusive: Specs of Motorola's Upcoming Wide Foldable
https://www.androidheadlines.com/motorola-wide-foldable-specs

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Honor Magic 9 Pro Max goes official with 8,800 mAh battery, ARRI cameras, Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
https://9to5google.com/2026/09/28/honor-magic-9-pro-max-battery-arri-cameras-official-specs/

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Brilliant battery life, incredible camera: Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G smartphone review
https://www.notebookcheck.net/Brilliant-battery-life-incredible-camera-Redmi-Note-17-Pro-5G-smartphone-review.1415600.0.html

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Samsung raises prices of cheaper Galaxy phones in the US
https://www.sammobile.com/news/cheaper-galaxy-phones-price-hiked-usa/

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Xiaomi Pad 8 is awesome

I am really, really enjoying this thing. I have an S25 Plus, but I wanted something bigger and the Samsung S11 was way too expensive, so I ended up settling on the Xiaomi Pad 8 and it really does tick all the boxes.

While it would be great if it would sync with Samsung Reminders and if I could get my calls on my tablet, but text messages and video calls are plenty. It's able to sync Samsung Browser and Google Chrome. It's able to download all my mod patched apps.

I always doubted whether I would use a tablet or not, but I use it so much more than my computer now. If you're on the fence about getting a tablet, I highly recommend it. Even though the screen isn't as nice as my S25 Plus, having a big screen outweighs those differences.

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Oppo F35 and F35 Pro debut with 8,000mAh batteries and 50MP selfie cameras
https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_f35_and_f35_pro_debut_with_8000mah_batteries_and_50mp_selfie_cameras-news-74898.php

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Any chance that Googlebook OS becomes one with pixel desktop mode or integrates into Dex?

Sorry if this has been mentioned before but I did not see anything. When I saw googlebook first announced my mind instantly went to the OS being built on top of android and not the concept of a google laptop. If phones running android can run the entire googlebook interface I feel like this would be a game changer. I use Dex all the time but its still not perfect and lacks some basic things that make it truly feel like a desktop OS. The other thing holding dex back is lack of apps with a true desktop interface which googlebook may actually help push. I dont care about the laptops yet personally but if it can be integrated into pixel phones or any android phones I just think this would be such a win. Do you see anything like this happening or has google stated this will remain a totally separate branch of android development never to mix?

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Xiaomi 18 Pro Max Review: Great Phone, but at what cost?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqVmljwp6Ec&feature=youtu.be

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I built SkyCount, a free offline Skyjo score tracker for Android

Hi everyone, I’m the developer of SkyCount, a small Android app for keeping score while playing the physical card game Skyjo

The idea is simple: between rounds, everyone wants to get back to playing, but there are still scores to write down and totals to calculate. SkyCount handles that part so you can keep the game moving

You create a game with 2–8 players, enter everyone’s scores after each round, and the app updates the totals and standings automatically. Negative scores are supported, and the lowest total leads

A few things it includes:

Custom player names, player order, and target score
A built-in number pad for quick score entry
Live rankings and a cumulative score chart
Editing or undoing the latest round
Saved game history and rematches with the same players
Light and dark themes

It’s free, works offline, and has no ads, analytics, or account requirement. Game data stays on your device. It supports English, French, German, Spanish, and Italian

SkyCount on Google Play

If you play Skyjo, I’d appreciate hearing how it fits into your game nights, especially whether entering scores feels quick enough between rounds. Happy to answer questions here

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