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After Google pivoted away from its stout book-like foldable form factor found in the original Pixel Fold, Apple’s coming iPhone Fold and a future Samsung foldable may just end up copying the same idea.

Apple has had iPhone owners trapped within its walled garden for years, with many genuinely not knowing what lies beyond that ecosystem. But Google has been working over the past few years to poke some holes in that wall, and its latest move in bringing AirDrop compatibility to Android Quick Share is just another reminder of how things are getting better. But… is anyone actually switching?

It’s been less than a week since Disney-owned channels went off the air for YouTube TV subscribers, but we’re still seeing some unintended effects ripple through the industry. Following Disney’s move to pull its vast collection of original and acquired entertainment, Movies Anywhere is the next platform to see a hit from the House of Mouse.

Samsung has reportedly been on the fence regarding the future of its super-slim smartphones after the Galaxy S25 Edge failed badly, but that hasn’t stopped the company from putting on a brave face to try and compare the Galaxy S25 Edge to the iPhone Air in a series of ads.

Google has submitted a proposal to “fix” the Play Store following its loss in the Epic Games court case, and the changes include better third-party app store support and reduced, but more complex, fees in the Play Store.

Following a court ruling, Google has been forced to open up the Play Store in the US to allow Android apps to use other billing systems or direct users to alternate pricing options.

Besides Sidekick, Google Play is introducing a slew of updates today across gaming and personalization on Android.

Google is bringing Gemini Live to Android gaming with Play Games Sidekick. Billed as a coach, it’s meant to be a “helpful in-game overlay available while playing games downloaded from Play.”

Making the move to a new phone can seem daunting, but this year, Google is making it easier than ever for potential iPhone converts to make the jump to Pixel 10 and switch allegiances over to Android.

Verizon is, once again, gearing up for a price increase across the board, affecting most, if not, all of its customers. That includes plan pricing and activation fees. On top of that, beloved Google Play perks are going away, really nailing the coffin tight.

In recent months, Android has been adding support for a 16 KB page size that will boost performance, and Google is now introducing a support requirement for apps in the Play Store.

It’s pretty common for smartphones to have different versions of the same features, but it’s often ignored. In a new ad, though, Google is taking a chance to poke some fun at Apple’s iPhone 17 series reportedly copying the Pixel’s design by joking about how many Pixel features Apple has copied.

Google today previewed upcoming safety features coming to Google Play and Android apps in 2025.

RCS messaging isn’t the silver bullet for cross-platform communications that it ought to be, but it’s a start – especially for iPhone-heavy regions where messaging can be an ordeal. What can you do that you couldn’t before with RCS between Android and iPhone? Well, here’s everything you need to know.

With the launch of iOS 18 this fall, the iPhone will support RCS for meaningfully improved messaging experience with Android users, and Google today released an ad to highlight that.

Google’s Gemini has been available on iPhone for months now, but it’s not super easy to access since it’s hidden under a few clicks in the main Google app. Now, though, there’s a super easy way to access Gemini from your iPhone’s homescreen or using the Action Button.

Diamond Valley is an interactive mini-game created by Google Play where you can win “Pixel devices, merchandise from your favorite games, Razer products, Play Points, and more.”

Google made a big commitment with the Pixel 8 last year with the promise of 7 years of software updates and, now, Apple has confirmed that that’s more than an iPhone will be guaranteed.

In recent weeks, GIFs sent by iPhone users to Android devices running Google Messages have turned into distorted still images with missing dots/pixels throughout.