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Google is setting new Android app memory requirements for February 2027 as developers face stricter Play Store thresholds and rising RAM pressure. The post Google Sets February 2027 Deadline: Android Apps Must Meet New Memory Limits appeared first on TechRepublic.

See what you missed in Daily Tech Insider from August 24–28. The post AI Expansion Meets Security Crises, Costs, and Public Resistance in Tech This Week appeared first on TechRepublic.

Fairphone, HMD, Apple, Google, and Samsung take very different approaches to phone repair. Here are the models that are easiest to keep running. The post Most Repairable Phones You Can Buy in 2026 appeared first on TechRepublic.

Motion Assist is appearing on select Pixel phones with Android 17. Learn how its moving screen cues work, where to find it, and why access varies. The post Pixel Phones Get Motion Assist: What Android 17 Users Should Know appeared first on TechRepublic.

Sony raises the Xperia 10 VIII to £549 while retaining much of the Xperia 10 VII’s hardware. Here’s what changed and what stayed the same. The post Sony Xperia 10 VIII Launches at £549 With Few Hardware Changes appeared first on TechRepublic.

Android cheat sheet covering Android 17, versions, features, security, software updates, APKs, sideloading, and how to keep your device secure. The post Android Cheat Sheet: Features, Updates, Security, and More appeared first on TechRepublic.

Galaxy users report Google Messages RCS error 3100 after changing phones or carriers. Learn Google’s recommended steps and why they may not work. The post Galaxy Users Hit RCS Error 3100: What Google Recommends appeared first on TechRepublic.

Google’s new Android verification flow adds a 24-hour wait for apps from unverified developers as broader identity checks approach. The post Google Tightens Android Sideloading: Unverified Apps Now Face a 24-Hour Wait appeared first on TechRepublic.

Compare Google Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, and Pixel 11 Pro XL specs, cameras, AI features, pricing, and key differences to choose the right model for you. The post Google Pixel 11 Cheat Sheet: Specs, Prices & Model Comparison appeared first on TechRepublic.

Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 adds Pixel customization tools, call-forwarding scam protections, and experimental cellular security features. The post Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3: Google Adds Customization and New Scam Defenses appeared first on TechRepublic.