What I Miss Most in the Pixel 11 Pro XL: Google Replaced a Useful Sensor with an Unnecessary Gadget

Google’s latest Pixel 11 Pro XL has swapped its once-controversial but surprisingly useful thermometer for a new, glowing HiLight module. While HiLight offers aesthetic notifications, many users, including the author, lament the loss of the versatile temperature sensor that proved indispensable for everything from cooking to tech diagnostics.

These Samsung Devices Will Soon Lose Support. Check if Your Galaxy is Among Them.

Samsung regularly updates its vast range of Galaxy smartphones and tablets, offering years of software and security support. However, all devices eventually reach their end-of-life, meaning they no longer receive critical updates. Discover which Samsung Galaxy models are nearing the end of their support cycle, what this means for you, and why staying updated is crucial for security and performance.

Android 17 QPR 2 Beta 3: Bolstering Smartphone Security Against Tracking and Attacks

Google is significantly enhancing mobile security and user privacy with Android 17 QPR 2 Beta 3. This update introduces advanced network threat monitoring directly at the device’s modem level, featuring a “SIM card security timeline” to detect and alert users about malicious activities like IMEI/IMSI phishing and signal jamming, making it harder for unauthorized entities to track or attack smartphones.