A vertical green line on your Pixel display is a hardware failure in the OLED panel. Here is what causes it, which models are covered for repair, and what to do next.
Category: Android
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Android 17 will cut off app access to your contacts, network, and texts by default
Android 17 changed three privacy defaults before you even touch settings. Here is what the Contacts Picker, local network block, and SMS OTP delay actually do.
Google Launches $99 Fitbit Air To Rival WHOOP Without Subscription
Google officially launched the Fitbit Air on May 7, 2026. Here's what it costs, what it tracks, how it compares to WHOOP, and when it ships.
Android 17 is tightening the foundations while iOS 27 is making the biggest AI bet Apple has ever made
Android 17 tightens privacy and fixes Gemini. iOS 27 rebuilds Siri, adds AI Extensions, and brings camera AI. Here is detailed Android 17 vs iOS 27 comparison.
Android 17 is changing how Gemini works and most of it happens without you noticing
Android 17 adds a dedicated Gemini volume slider, deeper Pixel Launcher integration, and new screen automation tools. Here’s what changed and how these features could affect daily use.
Android 17 stable release is weeks away and here is what Google I/O will confirm
Android 17 Beta 4 is the final beta before the stable release expected in June 2026. Here’s what Google I/O could reveal and which features may arrive first on Pixel devices.
Pixel Glow is confirmed, but the face unlock upgrade fans wanted is not coming
Pixel Glow RGB lights are confirmed for the Pixel 11 Pro camera bar, but Project Toscana IR face unlock has been quietly delayed to a future generation.
Samsung’s own software just gave us the clearest look yet at the Z Fold 8 and Wide Fold
Images of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Wide Fold were found in One UI 9 firmware. Here is what the leak shows, what the dimensions mean, and what remains unconfirmed.
Android 17 powers One UI 9, but it won’t feel the same on Samsung
Android 17 powers One UI 9, but Samsung reshapes much of it. Here is what passes through, what gets replaced, and where Galaxy was already ahead.
Find Hub isn’t fully ready by default and you should fix these 5 settings before you lose your phone
Find Hub is on by default but not properly configured on most Android phones. Here are the five Find Hub settings that determine whether it works when you need it.
