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Ask Jerry: Will foldable phones ever be durable?
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Ask Jerry: Why don't all phones come to all places?
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Ask Jerry: Can Auracast help me?
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Ask Jerry: How can I securely wipe a phone?
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Ask Jerry: What do I need to know about buying a used phone?
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Ask Jerry: Is using Google's apps better than using the ones already on my phone?
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Ask Jerry: Should I buy this phone?
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Ask Jerry: What's an 'international phone' and do I need one?
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Ask Jerry: What happens if Google ignores the EU's DMA rules?
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Ask Jerry: Is Gemini Advanced worth buying?
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Ask Jerry: Why aren't smartphones getting better?
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Ask Jerry: Will my phone work outside of the US?
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Ask Jerry: Are tariffs going to make my next phone cost more?
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Ask Jerry: What can I do about dishonest app developers?
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Ask Jerry: What is the deal with Qi2 and the Galaxy S25?
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The Galaxy S25 supports Qi2 — just not the part you want it to support.

Ask Jerry: Why are there old photos in my Google Drive?
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Ask Jerry: My laptop boots up in seconds. Why doesn't my phone?
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Ask Jerry What is my phone doing when it starts up?

Ask Jerry: Earbuds and Google's Find My Device network
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Ask Jerry Finding the earbud case can be just as important as finding the earbuds themselves.
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