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  1. I love my Pixel, but I'd trade it for this in a heartbeat 📱

    "I’d like a return to the stock Android experience"

    "Nexus phones had flagship performance at a competitive price"

    "People are fed up with the current choices"

    androidpolice.com/i-love-my-pi

    #Nexus #Pixel #Stock #Android #StephenRadochia #AndroidPolice

  2. I love my Pixel, but I'd trade it for this in a heartbeat 📱

    "I’d like a return to the stock Android experience"

    "Nexus phones had flagship performance at a competitive price"

    "People are fed up with the current choices"

    androidpolice.com/i-love-my-pi

    #Nexus #Pixel #Stock #Android #StephenRadochia #AndroidPolice

  3. I love my Pixel, but I'd trade it for this in a heartbeat 📱

    "I’d like a return to the stock Android experience"

    "Nexus phones had flagship performance at a competitive price"

    "People are fed up with the current choices"

    androidpolice.com/i-love-my-pi

    #Nexus #Pixel #Stock #Android #StephenRadochia #AndroidPolice

  4. I love my Pixel, but I'd trade it for this in a heartbeat 📱

    "I’d like a return to the stock Android experience"

    "Nexus phones had flagship performance at a competitive price"

    "People are fed up with the current choices"

    androidpolice.com/i-love-my-pi

    #Nexus #Pixel #Stock #Android #StephenRadochia #AndroidPolice

  5. I love my Pixel, but I'd trade it for this in a heartbeat 📱

    "I’d like a return to the stock Android experience"

    "Nexus phones had flagship performance at a competitive price"

    "People are fed up with the current choices"

    androidpolice.com/i-love-my-pi

    #Nexus #Pixel #Stock #Android #StephenRadochia #AndroidPolice

  6. Google AI Pro is a mobile deal I think is hard to beat — here’s why – Android Police

    Google AI Pro is a mobile deal I think is hard to beat — here’s why

    By Ben Khalesi, Published 4 days ago

    Ben Khalesi covers the intersection of artificial intelligence and everyday tech at Android Police. With a background in AI and data science, he enjoys making technical topics approachable for those who don’t live and breathe code. Ben is currently based in Sydney and has four years of professional writing experience across technology and digital industries. Outside work, he enjoys traveling, bouldering, and playing the latest AAA games.

    The AI world has quietly agreed that premium AI should be $20 a month.

    ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini all charge about the same for access to their best models. But the value you get from each isn’t the same.

    Spending $20 on OpenAI or Anthropic gets you a mind in a box. Google, however, is offering a full ecosystem, and that’s what makes their AI Pro deal so hard to beat.

    By Andy Boxall, Dec 14, 2025

    Breaking down the true value of the AI Pro subscription

    Subscribing to ChatGPT Plus means you’re paying for priority access. You get new models and extras for video and image generation.

    Other chatbots are more or less similar. You’re essentially paying a consultant, even if you don’t call on them, and sometimes there’s no return on that payment.

    Now, let’s take a look at the Google AI Pro plan. It costs the same. However, the makeup of that $20 is completely different because cloud storage is bundled in.

    In this day and age, cloud storage is non-negotiable. You simply need it if you have a smartphone.

    Photos and videos keep getting bigger. 4K video at 60 frames per second gobbles up gigabytes like it’s nothing. Add in app data, backups, PDFs, and email archives, and it all piles up fast.

    Most people eventually reach the 15GB free limit and have no choice but to pay.

    Now, Google Drive’s 2 TB plan costs around $10 a month, which makes up about half of the AI Pro price. That means the extra cost to access Gemini comes down to just $10 a month.

    For anyone already paying separately for cloud storage and AI, this bundle is unbeatable value. I used to be a ChatGPT subscriber, but the offer was too good not to switch.

    If you’re a student, keep an eye out for the free one-year Gemini offer. It’s an even better deal.

    Extra perks included with Google AI Pro you shouldn’t miss

    When you think it can’t get any better, Google surprises you with more. The Google AI Pro plan includes NotebookLM Plus at no extra cost.

    If you haven’t tried NotebookLM yet, you’re missing out on one of this year’s viral hits. It’s a research assistant that lets you upload PDFs and audio files and chat with them to get grounded answers.

    Additionally, Google has rebranded its Nest Aware service as Google Home Premium. If you own a Nest Cam, Doorbell, or Hub, you’re likely already paying for this service to access video history and face detection.

    With the AI Pro subscription, the Google Home Premium Standard plan is included for free, adding even more value to the package.

    Gemini’s Android experience beats standalone AI apps

    Economic reasons aside, it’s the user experience where Google AI Pro really stands, especially if you use Android.

    We’re moving past the days when AI was something you had to visit on a website. Now, AI is becoming a layer built right into the operating system.

    Continue/Read Original Article Here: Google AIG Pro is a mobile deal I think is hard to beat — here’s why

    #2Terabytes #AndroidPhone #AndroidPolice #Gemini #Google #GoogleAI #GoogleAIPro #GoogleDrive #GoogleHome #NotebookLLM
  7. Google AI Pro is a mobile deal I think is hard to beat — here’s why – Android Police

    Google AI Pro is a mobile deal I think is hard to beat — here’s why

    By Ben Khalesi, Published 4 days ago

    Ben Khalesi covers the intersection of artificial intelligence and everyday tech at Android Police. With a background in AI and data science, he enjoys making technical topics approachable for those who don’t live and breathe code. Ben is currently based in Sydney and has four years of professional writing experience across technology and digital industries. Outside work, he enjoys traveling, bouldering, and playing the latest AAA games.

    The AI world has quietly agreed that premium AI should be $20 a month.

    ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini all charge about the same for access to their best models. But the value you get from each isn’t the same.

    Spending $20 on OpenAI or Anthropic gets you a mind in a box. Google, however, is offering a full ecosystem, and that’s what makes their AI Pro deal so hard to beat.

    By Andy Boxall, Dec 14, 2025

    Breaking down the true value of the AI Pro subscription

    Subscribing to ChatGPT Plus means you’re paying for priority access. You get new models and extras for video and image generation.

    Other chatbots are more or less similar. You’re essentially paying a consultant, even if you don’t call on them, and sometimes there’s no return on that payment.

    Now, let’s take a look at the Google AI Pro plan. It costs the same. However, the makeup of that $20 is completely different because cloud storage is bundled in.

    In this day and age, cloud storage is non-negotiable. You simply need it if you have a smartphone.

    Photos and videos keep getting bigger. 4K video at 60 frames per second gobbles up gigabytes like it’s nothing. Add in app data, backups, PDFs, and email archives, and it all piles up fast.

    Most people eventually reach the 15GB free limit and have no choice but to pay.

    Now, Google Drive’s 2 TB plan costs around $10 a month, which makes up about half of the AI Pro price. That means the extra cost to access Gemini comes down to just $10 a month.

    For anyone already paying separately for cloud storage and AI, this bundle is unbeatable value. I used to be a ChatGPT subscriber, but the offer was too good not to switch.

    If you’re a student, keep an eye out for the free one-year Gemini offer. It’s an even better deal.

    Extra perks included with Google AI Pro you shouldn’t miss

    When you think it can’t get any better, Google surprises you with more. The Google AI Pro plan includes NotebookLM Plus at no extra cost.

    If you haven’t tried NotebookLM yet, you’re missing out on one of this year’s viral hits. It’s a research assistant that lets you upload PDFs and audio files and chat with them to get grounded answers.

    Additionally, Google has rebranded its Nest Aware service as Google Home Premium. If you own a Nest Cam, Doorbell, or Hub, you’re likely already paying for this service to access video history and face detection.

    With the AI Pro subscription, the Google Home Premium Standard plan is included for free, adding even more value to the package.

    Gemini’s Android experience beats standalone AI apps

    Economic reasons aside, it’s the user experience where Google AI Pro really stands, especially if you use Android.

    We’re moving past the days when AI was something you had to visit on a website. Now, AI is becoming a layer built right into the operating system.

    Continue/Read Original Article Here: Google AIG Pro is a mobile deal I think is hard to beat — here’s why

    #2Terabytes #AndroidPhone #AndroidPolice #Gemini #Google #GoogleAI #GoogleAIPro #GoogleDrive #GoogleHome #NotebookLLM
  8. I added NotebookLM to my setup – here’s why I’m never going back – Android Police

    By Parth Shah, Published 5 days ago

    The one tool that changed everything

    For ages, I have been on a quest for the ultimate productivity setup, constantly tweaking, adding, and removing tools in an endless cycle of optimization.

    Recently, something shifted. I integrated NotebookLM into my daily routine, and it’s been a game-changer.

    This isn’t another app review. It’s a testament to why I’m never going back to my old ways. Let me show you how NotebookLM fundamentally transformed the way I work and think.

    NotebookLM is an official offering from Google that offers smooth integration with Workspace apps, such as Docs and Slides.

    When I tackle a big project, I open a dozen Google Docs documents for research notes, meeting transcripts, client feedback, content drafts, and a few Google Slides presentations for project outlines.

    It used to get frustrating and time-consuming when I wanted to find a specific piece of information or cross-reference a detail from a meeting in one document with a point in a slide deck.

    That’s where NotebookLM jumped in to combine all my Google Workspace files. Now, for any given project, the first thing I do is create a new notebook in NotebookLM and upload all the relevant Google Docs and Slides files.

    Continue/Read Original Article Here: I added NotebookLM to my setup – here’s why I’m never going back Android Police

    #2025 #AI #AndroidPolice #artificialIntelligence #Google #NotebookLM #Science #Search #SearchSetup #Technology

  9. I added NotebookLM to my setup – here’s why I’m never going back – Android Police

    By Parth Shah, Published 5 days ago

    The one tool that changed everything

    For ages, I have been on a quest for the ultimate productivity setup, constantly tweaking, adding, and removing tools in an endless cycle of optimization.

    Recently, something shifted. I integrated NotebookLM into my daily routine, and it’s been a game-changer.

    This isn’t another app review. It’s a testament to why I’m never going back to my old ways. Let me show you how NotebookLM fundamentally transformed the way I work and think.

    NotebookLM is an official offering from Google that offers smooth integration with Workspace apps, such as Docs and Slides.

    When I tackle a big project, I open a dozen Google Docs documents for research notes, meeting transcripts, client feedback, content drafts, and a few Google Slides presentations for project outlines.

    It used to get frustrating and time-consuming when I wanted to find a specific piece of information or cross-reference a detail from a meeting in one document with a point in a slide deck.

    That’s where NotebookLM jumped in to combine all my Google Workspace files. Now, for any given project, the first thing I do is create a new notebook in NotebookLM and upload all the relevant Google Docs and Slides files.

    Continue/Read Original Article Here: I added NotebookLM to my setup – here’s why I’m never going back Android Police

    #2025 #AI #AndroidPolice #artificialIntelligence #Google #NotebookLM #Science #Search #SearchSetup #Technology

  10. I added NotebookLM to my setup – here’s why I’m never going back – Android Police

    By Parth Shah, Published 5 days ago

    The one tool that changed everything

    For ages, I have been on a quest for the ultimate productivity setup, constantly tweaking, adding, and removing tools in an endless cycle of optimization.

    Recently, something shifted. I integrated NotebookLM into my daily routine, and it’s been a game-changer.

    This isn’t another app review. It’s a testament to why I’m never going back to my old ways. Let me show you how NotebookLM fundamentally transformed the way I work and think.

    NotebookLM is an official offering from Google that offers smooth integration with Workspace apps, such as Docs and Slides.

    When I tackle a big project, I open a dozen Google Docs documents for research notes, meeting transcripts, client feedback, content drafts, and a few Google Slides presentations for project outlines.

    It used to get frustrating and time-consuming when I wanted to find a specific piece of information or cross-reference a detail from a meeting in one document with a point in a slide deck.

    That’s where NotebookLM jumped in to combine all my Google Workspace files. Now, for any given project, the first thing I do is create a new notebook in NotebookLM and upload all the relevant Google Docs and Slides files.

    Continue/Read Original Article Here: I added NotebookLM to my setup – here’s why I’m never going back Android Police

    #2025 #AI #AndroidPolice #artificialIntelligence #Google #NotebookLM #Science #Search #SearchSetup #Technology

  11. I added NotebookLM to my setup – here’s why I’m never going back – Android Police

    By Parth Shah, Published 5 days ago

    The one tool that changed everything

    For ages, I have been on a quest for the ultimate productivity setup, constantly tweaking, adding, and removing tools in an endless cycle of optimization.

    Recently, something shifted. I integrated NotebookLM into my daily routine, and it’s been a game-changer.

    This isn’t another app review. It’s a testament to why I’m never going back to my old ways. Let me show you how NotebookLM fundamentally transformed the way I work and think.

    NotebookLM is an official offering from Google that offers smooth integration with Workspace apps, such as Docs and Slides.

    When I tackle a big project, I open a dozen Google Docs documents for research notes, meeting transcripts, client feedback, content drafts, and a few Google Slides presentations for project outlines.

    It used to get frustrating and time-consuming when I wanted to find a specific piece of information or cross-reference a detail from a meeting in one document with a point in a slide deck.

    That’s where NotebookLM jumped in to combine all my Google Workspace files. Now, for any given project, the first thing I do is create a new notebook in NotebookLM and upload all the relevant Google Docs and Slides files.

    Continue/Read Original Article Here: I added NotebookLM to my setup – here’s why I’m never going back Android Police

    #2025 #AI #AndroidPolice #artificialIntelligence #Google #NotebookLM #Science #Search #SearchSetup #Technology

  12. I added NotebookLM to my setup – here’s why I’m never going back – Android Police

    By Parth Shah, Published 5 days ago

    The one tool that changed everything

    For ages, I have been on a quest for the ultimate productivity setup, constantly tweaking, adding, and removing tools in an endless cycle of optimization.

    Recently, something shifted. I integrated NotebookLM into my daily routine, and it’s been a game-changer.

    This isn’t another app review. It’s a testament to why I’m never going back to my old ways. Let me show you how NotebookLM fundamentally transformed the way I work and think.

    NotebookLM is an official offering from Google that offers smooth integration with Workspace apps, such as Docs and Slides.

    When I tackle a big project, I open a dozen Google Docs documents for research notes, meeting transcripts, client feedback, content drafts, and a few Google Slides presentations for project outlines.

    It used to get frustrating and time-consuming when I wanted to find a specific piece of information or cross-reference a detail from a meeting in one document with a point in a slide deck.

    That’s where NotebookLM jumped in to combine all my Google Workspace files. Now, for any given project, the first thing I do is create a new notebook in NotebookLM and upload all the relevant Google Docs and Slides files.

    Continue/Read Original Article Here: I added NotebookLM to my setup – here’s why I’m never going back Android Police

    #2025 #AI #AndroidPolice #artificialIntelligence #Google #NotebookLM #Science #Search #SearchSetup #Technology

  13. It's time for the Chromecast Audio to make a comeback 🔊

    There's no cheap, simple way to add streaming capabilities to regular "dumb" speakers these days.

    androidpolice.com/new-chromeca

    #ChromecastAudio #Audio #Devices #AndroidPolice #TaylorKerns

  14. It's time for the Chromecast Audio to make a comeback 🔊

    There's no cheap, simple way to add streaming capabilities to regular "dumb" speakers these days.

    androidpolice.com/new-chromeca

    #ChromecastAudio #Audio #Devices #AndroidPolice #TaylorKerns

  15. It's time for the Chromecast Audio to make a comeback 🔊

    There's no cheap, simple way to add streaming capabilities to regular "dumb" speakers these days.

    androidpolice.com/new-chromeca

    #ChromecastAudio #Audio #Devices #AndroidPolice #TaylorKerns

  16. It's time for the Chromecast Audio to make a comeback 🔊

    There's no cheap, simple way to add streaming capabilities to regular "dumb" speakers these days.

    androidpolice.com/new-chromeca

    #ChromecastAudio #Audio #Devices #AndroidPolice #TaylorKerns

  17. It's time for the Chromecast Audio to make a comeback 🔊

    There's no cheap, simple way to add streaming capabilities to regular "dumb" speakers these days.

    androidpolice.com/new-chromeca

    #ChromecastAudio #Audio #Devices #AndroidPolice #TaylorKerns

  18. - One of our favorite budget phones is an absolute steal at just $90 androidpolice.com/motorola-mot

  19. I'm disappointed #AndroidPolice didn't mention @dansup's #Loops. It's been growing fast, but maybe it hasn't gotten the critical mass required to make it into an article like this just yet.

    Also, what the heck is up with this Rednote thing? I confess I've done pretty much zero research on it since I have zero intent to use it, but it seems like it takes all the bad things about #TikTok and arguably makes them worse. What am I missing? Why are so many going there?

    androidpolice.com/6-tiktok-alt

  20. I'm disappointed didn't mention @dansup's . It's been growing fast, but maybe it hasn't gotten the critical mass required to make it into an article like this just yet.

    Also, what the heck is up with this Rednote thing? I confess I've done pretty much zero research on it since I have zero intent to use it, but it seems like it takes all the bad things about and arguably makes them worse. What am I missing? Why are so many going there?

    androidpolice.com/6-tiktok-alt

  21. I'm disappointed #AndroidPolice didn't mention @dansup's #Loops. It's been growing fast, but maybe it hasn't gotten the critical mass required to make it into an article like this just yet.

    Also, what the heck is up with this Rednote thing? I confess I've done pretty much zero research on it since I have zero intent to use it, but it seems like it takes all the bad things about #TikTok and arguably makes them worse. What am I missing? Why are so many going there?

    androidpolice.com/6-tiktok-alt

  22. I'm disappointed #AndroidPolice didn't mention @dansup's #Loops. It's been growing fast, but maybe it hasn't gotten the critical mass required to make it into an article like this just yet.

    Also, what the heck is up with this Rednote thing? I confess I've done pretty much zero research on it since I have zero intent to use it, but it seems like it takes all the bad things about #TikTok and arguably makes them worse. What am I missing? Why are so many going there?

    androidpolice.com/6-tiktok-alt

  23. I'm disappointed #AndroidPolice didn't mention @dansup's #Loops. It's been growing fast, but maybe it hasn't gotten the critical mass required to make it into an article like this just yet.

    Also, what the heck is up with this Rednote thing? I confess I've done pretty much zero research on it since I have zero intent to use it, but it seems like it takes all the bad things about #TikTok and arguably makes them worse. What am I missing? Why are so many going there?

    androidpolice.com/6-tiktok-alt

  24. - Don't miss out as the best smart speaker of 2024 falls to an all-time low price androidpolice.com/jbl-authenti

  25. - Mozilla's open source Thunderbird email client lands on Android after years of flight delays androidpolice.com/mozilla-thun