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Google’s 'Switch to Android' app gets a new name and a new look

New name, new logo, new features

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The Pixel Buds app finally gets a feature Google pushed on other apps for years

Themed icons are important again now that Apple has them

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California will force companies to admit you don't own digital content

The new law will go into effect next year

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Google Opinion Rewards finally has a dark theme in the works

Better late than never

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How I made my Shield TV much more tolerable by hiding Google's ads

Fewer ads, way more happy

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All the apps you can safely remove on your Samsung Galaxy A15 5G

Unclutter your app drawer

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Every pre-installed app you can safely remove from your OnePlus 12

You don't have to think twice about deleting these apps

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All the apps you can safely remove on your Moto G Power 2024

Safely delete bloatware on your phone

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Why is Google taking so long to add bottom toolbars to its apps?

The case for bottom toolbars is straightforward; it's all about ergonomics

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Japan will make changes to policies governing Google and Apple's app stores

A new law has been passed resembling the EU's DMA

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How to use your Android phone as a Bluetooth mouse or keyboard

Missing a mouse or trackpad? Here's how to set up your Android phone as a mouse in minutes

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I wish Google would start providing simultaneous app updates on the Play Store

Google lets us download two apps at a time, but what we need is concurrent app updates

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18 best Android apps and games on sale you should install this week

Don't miss out on these Play Store sales

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5 reasons why the Google Play Store is better than other app stores

No one does it better than Google

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20 best Android apps and games on sale you should install this week

Grab these Android app and game sales while they last

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5 best features of the Google Play Store

Apps, security, sharing, & more – the Google Play Store has it all

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How to stop apps from opening in split screen mode on your Android phone or tablet

Open apps in full screen instead

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How to recover deleted apps and games on Android

Get your apps back with these easy-to-follow steps

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18 best Android app and game sales of the week

Grab these Android app and game sales while they last

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Google defended the Play Store from 2.28 million malicious apps last year

Current policies and the SAFE principles are key

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