Editor's take: After years of half-filled promises and underwhelming realities, it looks like Samsung has finally succeeded in bringing the kind of seamless experience that we all hoped AI, digital assistants, and agents would or could bring to our mobile devices. Well, to be fair, it's Samsung in conjunction with Google (along with some help from Qualcomm) that's making the magic happen inside the just-launched Galaxy S25.
The OnePlus 13 continues to excel as a value-packed flagship phone, despite a price hike. It stands out with exceptional battery life, bright display, smooth performance, and robust build quality. With an impressive camera, magnetic accessory compatibility and improved water and dust resistance, it matches or surpasses competitors in durability.
The latest version introduces notifications alerting users when an app update is required to address a system issue. Additionally, users can now preview audio clips before installing an app. You can download the updated Google Play Store APK here.
Forward-looking: When users replace or upgrade an iPhone or iPad, login credentials usually transfer automatically, allowing customers to resume using their favorite apps and services immediately. In contrast, Android devices force users to log back into their apps manually, which can become tedious and time-consuming. A new feature for Android developers aims to remedy this annoyance.
While nowhere near as powerful as macOS' new iPhone screen mirroring feature, Microsoft Phone Link enables you view photos, answer calls, and reply messages straight from your Windows desktop. It works with both Android and iPhone devices.