Operating Systems
Android Auto Lag Spikes When Tethering Over Dual-SIM Roaming
A Pixel 8 Pro running Android 15 QPR2, tethered to a head unit via USB, drops frames hard every 90 seconds or so while roaming on a dual-SIM.
Pixel Watch 3 Sleep Tracking Broke After WearOS 5.1 Update
In this article What exactly broke in Pixel Watch 3 sleep tracking after WearOS 5.1? What causes the WearOS 5.1 sleep tracking bug specifically?
Fixing Pixel 10 Pro Random Reboots After April 2026 Security Patch
The April 2026 Pixel security update (build BP2A.260405.003 ) shipped with a kernel change that’s sending a non-trivial number of Pixel 10 Pro and 10 Pro.
Graphene OS on Pixel 10 Pro Broke My Banking Apps
The Pixel 10 Pro flashed fine. Chase didn’t The install itself is the easy part. GrapheneOS’s web installer detects the Pixel 10 Pro (codename frankel ).
Android 15’s Predictive Back Gesture: How to Enable It and What Apps Still Break
If you’ve owned a Pixel 8 or 9 since the Android 15 update landed, you’ve probably noticed that swiping back from the edge of the screen now shows a peek.
Google’s Security Lockdowns Are Changing Android Gadgets
Actually, I should clarify – I spent three hours last Tuesday trying to push a custom hardware diagnostic APK to my Pixel 9 Pro running Android 16 beta 2.
Flashing Android 17 Beta: A Messy First Look
So there I was at 1:30 AM last Tuesday, staring at my Pixel 9 Pro XL stuck in a bootloop. I knew I shouldn’t have flashed the first Android 17 beta on the.
Android 17 Beta: I Bricked My Pixel So You Don’t Have To
I knew better. I really did. Rule number one of tech journalism: never, ever flash a Developer Preview on your daily driver.
Android’s Volume Cap Is Still A Mess In 2026
I have a confession – I used to hate Docker. But I’ve been thinking a lot about this lately, and I’ve realized that Docker actually has a reputation.
Android Hardware Is Getting Weird Again (And I Love It)
Actually, I should clarify – I stopped caring about the typical smartphone launches a while back. You know the drill: slightly better camera, slightly.