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One of the best parts of my job as Phones Editor at Android Police is how easy it makes comparing Android to its sole remaining rival. While I know some readers prefer to pretend iOS doesn’t exist, the truth is that, at least in North America, the iPhone is eating Android’s lunch right now. Learning more about the pros — and cons — of that walled garden can add a lot of context to the modern state of smartphones, whether you’re talking about modern messaging platforms or, well, something much smaller....

Summary A newStar Warstheory about Palpatine’s origins would rewrite canon in some pretty fascinating ways. Serving as the biggest villain in the entire galaxy far, far away, this secret Sith Lord transformed a galactic Republic that has lasted for millennia and turned it into his very own Empire. Having been so powerful that he was able to overcome death itself, a new theory suggests a major twist in the origins of Palpatine in theStar Warscanon....

Cricket Wireless is a solid option for saving on your phone bill. It doesn’t have contracts or hidden fees, so signing up is a cakewalk. The mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) offers access to AT&T’s LTE and 5G networks. The prepaid carrier is a dependable option even on your newbudget phone. You may need to contact customer support to change your plan or discuss billing inaccuracies. Having your account number handy makes the process smooth....

Our Daily POP Crossword August 03, 2025 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue. The Daily POP Crosswords is a daily puzzle game that challenges players to fill in the blanks of a crossword puzzle with words and phrases related to pop culture. Players can test their knowledge of current events, movies, music, and more while enjoying a classic word game format....

Summary My Adventures With Supermancontinued to wear its anime influences on its sleeve, this time giving Supergirl and the Man of Steel their own Super Saiyan transformations.DC’slatest Superman animated series recently wrapped up its second season, where the show really began to carve out its own identity. Adapting the Superman lore from a fresh perspective,My Adventures With Supermanhas provided a series which feels both nostalgic and new, which includes a fantasticadaptation of “For the Man Who Has Everything"and a unique take on the iconic villain Brainiac....

Summary Two of the most fearsomeDemon Slayervillains Tanjiro and Nezuko ever faced are the brother-sister twin duo Gyutaro and Daki. As Upper Rank Six demons, they were quite powerful and difficult adversaries. Tanjiro triumphed over the evil threats after all, but they did not go down without a strenuous fight in the Entertainment District Arc. u/sam_millscreated the most jaw-droppingly cinematic Gyutaro cosplay yet, portraying the demonic villain at his most gruesome....

Summary Kevin Costner’sHorizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1includes several major character deaths that impact the main story and the future. The Western epic is the first of four installments planned by Costner, which he writes, directs, and stars in. It serves as the introduction to the mid-1800s America setting, with different characters and storylines all just beginning by the time thatHorizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1’s endingoccurs. The main story is still in its infancy at this point, but the movie still makes the decision to kill off a few characters this early on....

Fitbit was a pioneer in the fitness tracker space, and it’s trying to maintain its edge. Rivals can’t seem to decipher whyFitbit’s productsreverberate throughout the wearables world months and even years after their release. Case in point, the Fitbit Charge 5 is still our top premium pick among thebest fitness trackers in 2023despite originally releasing in August 2021. Here we are more than two years later, and the rumor mill is finally heating up in earnest for its predecessor, the Fitbit Charge 6....

Summary Netflix’sGangs of Galicia(Clanes) is one of the best Spanish-language TV shows on the streaming platform. Recently,Netflix has invested in several Spanish TV shows, includingThe Asunta CaseandBandidos, that have not only been popular with viewers but are also critically acclaimed.Gangs of Galiciafeatures an intense plot that perfectly blends a forbidden love story and vengeance. Gangs of Galiciais a fictionalized portrayal of a real-life police operation that occurred in Spain in the early 1990s....

Acer Chromebook 315 The Acer Chromebook 315 offers an incredible set of features, including a widescreen 15-inch Full HD IPS touch display, an HDR camera for high definition video calls, and a whopping 12 hours of battery life on a single charge. At the reduced price of $250, there aren’t many Chromebooks that can compete with the value this deal offers. The Acer Chromebook 315 is by no means acheap Chromebook, with its regular price tag clocking in at $600 for this versatile little machine....

Google is sending out mysterious emails warning of a problem with the Google Assistant Whenever something goes wrong with an app or a service that can potentially affect users, whether that’s a security breach, or some other kind of service interruption, we always appreciate when the company involved clearly discloses what’s going on to its users. After all, depending on the severity of the issue, they may want to take some steps to keep their data safe....

Google’s Pixel 9series marks the company’s most ambitious lineup yet, featuring the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold. With much of the attention going to the Pro phones, a question remains: How does the standard Pixel 9 fare against its more premium siblings? With its sleek design, upgraded camera system, and robust AI features, the Pixel 9 is unsurprisingly an excellent contender in the smartphone market that offers a very competitive price-to-value ratio....

Google’s Pixel Watch will be called the Pixel Watch, because of course it will By all accounts,Google’s first smartwatchlooks nearly ready to debut. After years of uncertainty, speculation, and no shortage of rumors, it finally feels like everything’s falling into place, and while nothing’s stillofficial-official, thepace and quality of recent leakscould easily convince us that a Google I/O (or at least shortly thereafter) launch is in the cards. Now maybe some of the strongest evidence to date for that theory has just arrived, as Google applies to trademark “Pixel Watch....