The number one mistake you can make with an Android smartphone is not updating it. Modern Android devices from major manufacturers like Google and Samsung receive major Android updates once a year, ...

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Google is rolling out its Pixel Update for May 2025, and it includes a critical security patch. Here's what you can expect from the company's latest update. What's in the May Pixel update? The update ...

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