I changed these 6 settings to make Pixel's desktop mode more usable

However, one of the most interesting changes for me is that Google is now opening up Pixel's desktop mode to all users.

I finally trust voice typing on Android — and it's not because of Google

Voice typing that actually works, all thanks to Wispr Flow ...
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Certified Android devices won’t let users sideload APK app files anymore, or at least it won’t be straightforward

Google won't allow people to (easily) sideload apps through APK files on certified Android devices starting in September 2026. It will still be possible, ...

Google adds ‘Advanced Flow’ for safe APK sideloading on Android

Google has announced a new mechanism in Android called Advanced Flow that will allow sideloading APKs from unverified developers for power users in a more secure way.

Google will still let you sideload apps, but there’s a catch now

Google says sideloading isn't going away, but a new multi-step "advanced flow" will make installing unverified apps slower and more secure.

Gemini task automation is slow, clunky, and super impressive

I’ve been testing out Gemini’s new task automation on the Pixel 10 Pro and the Galaxy S26 Ultra, which for the first time lets Gemini take the wheel and use apps for you. Its ...