One of the web's longest-running tech columns, Android & Chill is your Saturday discussion of Android, Google, and all things tech.
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Apple did the bare minimum because it doesn't care about you either
Android & Chill Because Apple and Google won't work together, the FBI says users should switch to a better messenger.
Without saying it, Google basically confirmed Android 16 and 17 won't offer any fantastic new features
Android & Chill Adding support for two more versions of Android to the Pixel 6 means most new features will be locked behind the Pixel paywall.
This Google Fi deal on the Motorola Razr 2024 hit me right where it hurts — in my wallet
Android & Chill I hate spending money. I love saving money. This is supposed to be easy.
Australia's proposed social media ban for kids is a 1950s solution to a 2024 problem
Android & Chill Nobody ever said being a parent was supposed to be easy.
Canada's government is opening a research center for AI safety. The US should do the same.
Android & Chill AI is worth using as long as it's done the right way.
How will a second Trump presidency affect the tech industry?
Android and chill With a second Trump presidency, we should expect some things to change while others stay the same.
What the heck is going on at TSMC?
Android & Chill TSMC got caught up in the U.S. battle with China and it appears to have done nothing wrong.
When is a photo not a photo?
Android & Chill Google will add metadata that says AI was used whenever you do any of its fancy tricks on your Pixel phone. That's a good thing.
Making sense of the Google Chrome and ad blocker extensions mess
Android & Chill Changes made for extensions mean plenty need to be updated and can't have the same access they used to. And everyone hates it.
If Android is split away from Google it will die
Android & Chill The DoJ is considering splitting Android away from Google over antitrust concerns. If that happens you should probably buy an iPhone.
The FTC is finally going after AI scammers
Android & Chill Some reasonable regulations need to be placed on AI companies. Meanwhile, using current laws to go after the bad guys sounds good to me.
Life360 and the new Tile lineup deliver as promised. Should you use them?
Android & Chill These are useful tools for some, but others see them as making it too easy for abusers.
The people complaining about the iPhone 16 were never going to buy one
Android & Chill Any time we see a high-profile tech product launch, we get to hear about why it's so bad from the internet. I just ignore it.
Don't forget what else you need as you head back to school
Android & Chill It's important to remember a few things to help mind your online privacy and security as you head off to school.
California's bizarre proposed AI regulations would make things worse, not better
Android & Chill California has sent a bill to the governor for signing that makes companies responsible for the terrible things people will do with AI.
The Pixel 9 isn't the only way to make unhinged AI pictures
Android & Chill You might think the Pixel 9 is the only way to make terrible AI photos but you would be wrong. It's just the only way that is getting any attention.
The Pixel Watch wasn't built for people like me, and I'm not surprised
Android & Chill The Pixel Watch 3 isn't the right choice if you're in a wheelchair. I've come to grips with this.
The HMD Skyline offers the type of repairability I wish all phones had
Android & Chill The HMD Skyline won't compete with high-end phones in the specs department, but it beats them all when it comes to user serviceability.
