Surprise New December 2025 Update Coming To Select Pixel Phones… With Important Fixes

Google is pushing out yet another December 2025 update to Pixel phones. It seems like it’s not coming to all Pixel devices, though. As a reminder, the first, and main December 2025 update arrived as part of the Android 16 QPR2 update earlier this month. The second December 2025 update is coming to the Pixel 8, 9, and 10 series This new update weighs around 25MB , and Pixel 8, 9, and 10 series users are reporting that they’ve received it....

January 12, 2026 · 2 min · 320 words · Nicholas Pennington

The Delicious Codename For Android 17 Has Been Revealed

The tradition of Android versions featuring sweet, dessert-themed codenames has been a fan favorite for years. Google stopped using these types of names publicly with Android 10. However, the tradition has been kept alive internally through codenames. Now, a recent discovery has revealed the codename for the upcoming Android 17 update. As expected, the Mountain View giant will use a name related to delicious desserts to internally identify the updated version of the world’s most popular mobile OS....

January 12, 2026 · 2 min · 361 words · Luann Jimenez

There's A 512gb Galaxy S25 Fe That Us Users Can't Buy

Samsung ‘s highly anticipated Galaxy S25 FE has arrived. Also, the phone is landing on shelves a bit earlier than we expected. This time around, there’s no lengthy pre-order period to secure the device. Instead, the device is directly available to order now, with most major US deliveries expected in just a few days. But if you’re in the US and were hoping to get your hands on the best possible version of the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE , there’s a small detail you should be aware of....

January 12, 2026 · 2 min · 413 words · Barbara Cagle

Tiny Downloads, Big Worlds: The Best Pc Games Under 5gb That Still Feel Huge

We live in an era where modern PC games routinely demand 100GB or more of storage. Between sprawling open worlds, cinematic cutscenes, and endless updates, your hard drive can start feeling like a snack-size bag trying to fit a Thanksgiving dinner. But not all great games need to take up half your SSD. In fact, some of the most memorable PC experiences fit into under 5GB—and they still deliver worlds that feel massive....

January 12, 2026 · 3 min · 608 words · Edgar Hannah

Ulefone Armor Pad 5 Ultra With Built

The Ulefone Armor Pad 5 Ultra comes with a massive 24,200mAh battery, and it can project up to 5 movies on a single charge. The company has actually decided to prove as much, just in case you don’t believe it. The Ulefone Armor Pad 5 Ultra can project movies for over 10 hours on a single charge Ulefone published a new promo video on its YouTube channel, in which it basically tests the battery life of the Armor Pad 5 Ultra....

January 12, 2026 · 4 min · 650 words · Ollie Black

Ulefone Unveils ‘sand Dune’ Color For Rugone Xever 7 Series

Ulefone has just announced a new color variant of the RugOne Xever 7 series. The new color is called ‘Sand Dune’. Ulefone noted that the black model has been selling great, but the company wanted to give customers a new option. The RugOne Xever 7 series is now available in a new color – Sand Dune The company says that this new model brings a “nature-inspired, desert-chic aesthetic to the rugged smartphone market....

January 12, 2026 · 2 min · 376 words · Ernesto Alexander

Us Allows Nvidia & Amd To Export Chips To China—but There's A Catch

The US had previously put a trade barrier on NVIDIA and AMD from exporting chips to China. The national security experts believe that exporting advanced chips to China might threaten the national security of the region and give its rival an unfair advantage. However, in an unprecedented move, the US has allowed both tech companies to export chips to China, but with a strong catch. NVIDIA and AMD can now export their advanced chips to China To counter the trade barrier put up by the US, NVIDIA later developed its “less powerful” version of the chipset....

January 12, 2026 · 2 min · 337 words · James Birchler

What Is Audible? Everything You Need To Know

Audible In this guide, we will walk you through the ins and outs of Audible, explaining the different plans, the pricing, and why it is (or isn’t) a great service. Pros Largest audiobook selection in the world Audible Originals & Exclusives High-quality narration New releases available immediately Audible Plus catalog included Excellent app experience Cons Monthly cost adds up Only one audiobook per credit Credits expire if you cancel DRM-locked files What is Audible?...

January 12, 2026 · 5 min · 1017 words · Timothy Fontenot

Why Modern Apps Need Built

APIs are the lifelines of the digital world today. They link apps, services, and devices without users even realizing it. When you order a cab, process a payment, or even check the weather, an API is invisibly doing the heavy lifting. But as our reliance on APIs has grown, so have the threats against them. Attackers no longer simply seek to take down sites—they seek the vulnerable spots within the APIs themselves....

January 12, 2026 · 4 min · 808 words · Ernest Scott

Xiaomi Hyperos 4 Prepares A Zero Legacy Future Through Self

Xiaomi’s CEO, Lei Jun, had recently announced the company’s plan to move toward an independent operating system for its devices. Now, a new report reveals that Xiaomi is replacing the long-standing MIUI code with a self-developed architecture on HyperOS 4 . This will give the company tighter and better control over the system and might improve its efficiency as well. However, the native Android services are expected to remain. HyperOS 4 will feature Xiaomi’s self-developed system architecture As per a leak from a known tipster, Digital Chat Station, Xiaomi plans to replace parts of the underlying system framework with a native solution built internally by the company....

January 12, 2026 · 2 min · 326 words · Alejandra Hampshire

Xreal Rolls Out Real 3d To One And One Pro; Up To $170 Off Right Now

Today, XREAL is launching REAL 3D on the XREAL One and One Pro, which had already been available on the 1S that was launched during CES. And to celebrate this launch, XREAL is also discounting these models. XREAL One – $449 (reg. $579) XREAL One Pro – $599 (reg. $769) XREAL 1S – $449 (reg. $549) Honestly, if you were looking at the XREAL One or 1S, I’d say you should go for the 1S, especially given the fact that they are the same price....

January 12, 2026 · 2 min · 353 words · Steve Grant

Youtube Expands Ai Age Checks — Now Rolling Out To More Users

YouTube’s AI age verification came into play this August. Google announced that, leveraging AI, it would identify viewers under the age of 18. Initially, the limitation was limited to a small group of users, but that seems to be changing now . YouTube appears to have started the expansion of AI age verification and restrictions. More users report seeing the AI age verification restriction on their accounts. This isn’t a surprise, as YouTube had already announced that it would enforce this more widely eventually....

January 12, 2026 · 2 min · 297 words · Charles Martin

[updated] Lenovo Breaks Down Android For Pc's Strengths And Weaknesses In Recent Q&a

Android for PC , like any other PC operating system, has definite strengths and weaknesses, and Lenovo is breaking down what those are (from its perspective) so users are more informed about the use of Android as a PC platform. While the Android OS can already be used much like you would use a PC, it won’t be able to do everything. Lenovo, for its part, being a manufacturer of products for both the Android and Windows 11 operating systems, goes into detail about what you should expect from Android for PC and what you shouldn’t....

January 11, 2026 · 2 min · 380 words · Robert Rosales

[updated] Over 42 Million Malicious Android Apps Downloaded From Google Play — Here’s What You Need To Know

ORIGINAL ARTICLE : Official app storefronts like Google Play often boast that it has tighter security measures and systems in place to prevent malware downloads. But there’s no such thing as a perfect system. In fact, a recent report from cloud security company, Zscaler, revealed that malicious Android apps have been downloaded from Google Play a whopping 42 million times . Malicious Android apps are slipping past Google’s defenses The report revealed that these malicious Android apps were downloaded more than 40 million times between June 2024 and May 2025....

January 11, 2026 · 2 min · 374 words · Lee Lofton

6g Will Need Far More Spectrum As Gsma Warns Demand Could Triple By 2030

In the coming years, we will eventually see 5G being replaced with 6G . The technology is currently being developed, but the question is, will carriers like AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon have what it takes to support it? Well, if they do, these carriers will need to step up their game because, according to a GSMA report , 6G is going to require more spectrum than ever. Report claims 6G will require three times more spectrum But wait, we’ve managed with 3G, 4G, and 5G, why would 6G require three times more spectrum?...

January 11, 2026 · 2 min · 393 words · Carolyn Anderson

All Google Pixel 10 Pro Xl Colors

Google offers its new Pixel 10 Pro XL in four colors: Jade, Moonstone, Obsidian, and Porcelain. These are the same colors that the Pixel 10 Pro , its smaller, compact sibling, is available in. When it comes to colors, the firm is keeping a few of the classics while throwing in some new options for the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL . You’ll find the timeless Obsidian, a sleek black, and the clean, bright Porcelain, which is a classic white....

January 11, 2026 · 2 min · 368 words · Pearl Roy

Android & Iphone Can Now Share Files Seamlessly With Airdrop, No Thanks To Apple

Google has just announced the most unexpected and welcoming news of 2025. Pixel 10 devices, via Android’s Quick Share, can now share files directly with Apple devices using iOS’ official AirDrop feature. This has introduced a surprising level of cooperation, despite Apple ‘s lack of direct involvement in the feature’s development. Android’s Quick Share will soon be able to transfer files to an iPhone using AirDrop Google has announced that the Pixel 10 devices’ Quick Share feature is now compatible with iPhone, iPad, and macOS devices....

January 11, 2026 · 2 min · 316 words · Lura Perino

Android 16 Qpr2 Beta 2 Is Here: What's New For Pixel Phones?

Google has released the Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2 update for a wide range of eligible Pixel devices. This Quarterly Platform Release delivers more significant changes than standard monthly security patches and is now available for models from the Pixel 6 series all the way up to the new Pixel 10 lineup, as well as the Android Emulator. To start, the beta has reached a Platform stability milestone. This means that the final app-facing behaviors are set for developers....

January 11, 2026 · 2 min · 335 words · Kellye Mejia

Another Big Battery Flagship Flexes Its Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Muscles On Geekbench

Another Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 smartphone has just shown us its muscles on Geekbench . The phone in question is the HONOR Magic 8 Pro, the company’s upcoming flagship smartphone. Another Android flagship with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 has appeared on Geekbench The phone managed to score 3,563 points in the single-core, and 7,632 points in the multi-core test on Geekbench. That smartphone has 12GB of RAM, though a variant with 16GB of RAM is also expected....

January 11, 2026 · 2 min · 325 words · Staci Goff

Apple Lawsuit Reveals Payment Details Between Jon Prosser And Ramacciotti

By now, most of you have probably heard that Apple has filed a lawsuit against popular YouTuber and leakster, Jon Prosser. This lawsuit is over the leaks of iOS 26 , which Prosser revealed in his own mockups ahead of Apple’s official reveal. Prosser has maintained that he did not plot to access the device. Now, new court documents in the Apple lawsuit reveal the payment details between Prosser and Michael Ramacciotti....

January 11, 2026 · 2 min · 393 words · Andrea Forrest