Android Faithful Battery Size Matters
Jul 23, 2025
Dive into the intriguing world of Google's Gemini innovations, featuring exciting text-to-video capabilities. Explore the legal battles over tech leaks that have the industry buzzing. Discover the upcoming Pixel 10 and its stunning camera updates alongside the revival of classic smartwatches. Investigate the hurdles of adopting silicon-carbon batteries in smartphones and the potential shifts in battery technology. Lastly, the hosts engage in lighthearted discussions about innovative new gadgets and user feedback on current Android devices.
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Google's Gemini Drops Strategy
- Google introduced Gemini Drops to highlight recently released AI features instead of only new updates.
- This helps users catch up with rapid innovation pacing across Pixel and Wear OS devices.
Update Pixel 4a Battery Now
- If you own a Google Pixel 4a, don't avoid the mandatory battery update designed to fix overheating.
- Consider updating promptly to ensure safety, as Google is now forcing this update on all holdouts.
Risks of Cheap Android TVs
- Many cheap, uncertified Android TV devices carry malware like the BadBox 2.0 botnet affecting millions.
- Buying these non-certified "Android TV" devices often risks security due to pre-installed piracy and malicious apps.