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Google <3 iPads
With tablets, Google still cares more about the iPad than Android
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With the recent launch of iPadOS 15, it further drove the point home that Google cares more about the iPad than it does any of the Android tablets.
Time to refocus
Smartphones need a shift in focus from the camera to the rest of the device
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Smartphone cameras have gotten really good. Getting a high-quality photo doesn't require purchasing the best of the best phone any longer. However, manufacturers are still pushing cameras as the main selling point of their phones. It's time that brands start taking more risks on hardware and put more focus on the rest of the phone.
Let's talk
Join Android Central on Discord as we discuss the Apple Event
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Android Central is gearing up for Apple's big event and is inviting readers to join the discussion on Discord.
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From the Editor's Desk: Covering Apple
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Every September, Apple dominates the headlines during the week of its hardware event, and this year's no different. Here's what to expect in 2021.
eye phones 👀
Bet you can guess which new Apple product most readers are excited about
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Of course we prefer Android, but it's fun to speculate about what the other camp is doing too. Here's what our readers are looking forward to from Apple's California Streaming event next week.
The new leader
Xiaomi overtakes Apple to become the world's top wearable maker
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According to data from Canalys, Xiaomi surpassed Apple as the world's largest wearable brand in Q2 2021.
tighten the reigns
South Korea's new bill targets Google and Apple's in-app payment dominance
South Korea's National Assembly has passed a new bill to force Google, Apple, and other large app-market operators into opening their app stores to third-party payment systems.
Big jump
Google could pay $15 billion to maintain search dominance on Apple devices
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Bernstein analyst Toni Sacconaghi has claimed that Google might pay Apple $15 billion this year for default search engine status on iPhones.
The end of Draconian policies?
South Korea bill could shake up Google and Apple's app store policies
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A new South Korean legislation is set to prevent Google and Apple from requiring developers in the country to use its in-app payment system, likely putting an end to the 30% cut from in-app purchases.
Unearthing the truth
How one developer got shamelessly 'Sherlocked' by Facebook
When your idea gets stolen by someone else, you're supposed to be able to take them to court. But big tech is making that difficult for developers, especially when it involves the operating systems that power your favorite devices.
Playing to the max
These headphones give the AirPods Max serious competition
Not feeling the AirPods Max from Apple? You've got options (and they're good ones) so take a gander at these picks that stand above the rest.
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Google Pay is becoming ubiquitous — unless you live in a small town
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For many people, walking up to the register or gas pump and seeing the logo for their favorite mobile payment option is common. However, in small towns, it's rare. While there are some hurdles and some resistance to changing over to an unfamiliar form of payment, but both the business and customers are missing out on some real benefits of solutions like Google Pay.
Is it worth it?
I tried Twitter Blue so you don't have to — here's what I found
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Twitter Blue is only available in Canada and Australia for now, so I tried it out for you.
Not exactly a shock
Google and Apple 'crush' competition with default apps: Study
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A study conducted by Comscore shows how default Apple and Google apps 'dominate' their platforms.
Blocking it out
Does Sony block out Apple with a better pair of ANC earbuds?
Two of the best in the business square off here, and as much as it is about active noise cancelation, it's also about the other things that matter, like sound, battery life, and comfort. So do Sony's WF-1000XM4 beat out Apple's AirPods Pro on all accounts?
Portable computing at its finest
These are the best laptops you can buy today
Whether you're a student, creative designer, gamer, or average joe, we have a wide range of the best laptops available this year at the price point, power level, and form factor that works for you.
Oh yes for this OS
Android Central readers heavily favor Windows over any other desktop OS
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We presume that most of our readers are Android enthusiasts (or iOS trolls, but that's another matter ;), but we weren't quite sure which desktop operating system you all preferred. Now we know.
Apple vs. Google
Apple's recent push to digitize IDs will be the 'catalyst' for Android
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Unlike, Apple, who made a big deal about introducing digital IDs soon in its Wallet App, Google has been quiet about its developments. Experts say that the company has other priorities right now and likely is focusing on privacy, an area that Apple already succeeds in.
Competition matters
UK regulators think Google and Apple could have too much power
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The UK's Competition and Markets Authority is investigating whether Apple and Google are stifling competition in the tech industry.