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Today’s Android Central Roundup
Google Pixel 10a vs. Samsung Galaxy S25 FE: Might not be worth the wait
The Google Pixel 10a is not expected to be a massive upgrade over the 9a, but it should be cheaper than the Galaxy S25 FE, which could give it an advantage.
Nothing's Playground lets you build the apps you need without coding — and it's exactly what I need
Playground lets users create Essential Apps that live on the home screen and adapt to individual routines and needs.
Nothing's rumored 'Headphone (a)' could launch soon, but do we even need them?
Nothing’s most recent over-ear headphones have been a hit, but is there room for a third contender? A leak suggests Nothing thinks there is, but I’m not so sure.
YouTube TV's new Sports Plan was literally made for me, and I'm canceling my other subscriptions
YouTube TV felt like a bloated subscription with too many channels I didn’t need. Now, its interest-based plans feel like a perfect fit.
Android desktop will put Gemini front and center — just as you'd expect
New strings suggest Gemini will be a core part of Android’s push toward a full desktop-style experience.
Discord is right — the only way to protect kids is to assume everyone is a kid
Discord wants everyone to upload face scans or ID cards to verify their age. Two things can be true: this is the only solution, and I’m never doing it.
YouTube Music hits users with an uno reverse, takes away lyrics from free tier
YouTube Music users report that lyrics have vanished for free-tier users behind a paywall.
Samsung’s rumored Galaxy S26 camera plans tell me Apple just changed the rules
Samsung might finally ditch software tricks for a real mechanical camera on the Galaxy S26 Ultra, giving us the professional hardware control.
Google Translate’s latest upgrade surprised everyone by turning into a chatbot
Google Translate’s new AI mode has a secret chatbot you can unlock, exposing the quirky, unpredictable side of built-in Gemini.
I've wanted this for ages: WhatsApp Web can now handle calls
You can make and join end-to-end encrypted calls on WhatsApp Web without installing the desktop app.
Need a new controller? GameSir's G7 Pro is the best-looking controller I used yet, and it has hall effect triggers, optical switches, and TMR joysticks that are a joy to use
GameSir’s G7 Pro is a great controller in its own right, and with the WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers Edition, the brand is taking things to new heights.
End of today’s Android Central roundup.
