Michael Brown

Would any #AndroidDevs be able to help?

I'm having trouble applying theming to my app icon. Android Studio shows it working, but it doesn't work on an emulator or my physical device. Am I doing something wrong?

Any thoughts?

Survey shows slew of users successfully converted their family to a single smartphone brand New survey suggests many readers have tried (and succeeded) in converting their family to a single phone brand, be it Samsungs or Pixels.

Interesting blog post and poll from Android Authority

www.androidauthority.com/switched-ent...

The idea of a functional digital household requiring total brand fealty is a marketing trap. Apple builds walls for conformity, while Android's hardware diversity is a feature.

You don't need everyone on a Pixel for family coordination, as cross-platform standards already bridge the gap.

Yea, and to think, Apple Intelligence is what got me the most excited about AI but Gemini is actually executing.

Gemini on Android lets you assign multi-step tasks Launching soon for Pixel 10 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Series, you can offload multi-step tasks to Gemini.

Agentic Gemini or "Getting stuff done" with Gemini on my Pixel is huge.

blog.google/innovation-a...

Felt good getting back into it this morning 💪🏾 🚲

Does anyone know where I can get the transparent frames for all of the past Pixel phones?

I went with 128gb for the most drastic experience. We'll see if I actually need 256gb or more. I'm starting to doubt it but we'll see.

I'm embarking on my own personal hypothesis experiment: "I don't need a flagship smartphone."

To test this, I've purchased the Pixel 10a and plan to use it exclusively for an extended period to see if I truly don't need a flagship smartphone.

It's the Bold Utility one

Have you noticed this?

When I was watching a show on YouTube, I was prompted to be able to switch between audio and video for this same show on YouTube Music.

I believe this feature in YouTube Music has been available since its launch, but it's nice showing this to people on YouTube as well.

Yea, I think the tech community would find it odd, but I do think the base model and e-series are the scalers

For AI devices that are both useful and unobtrusive, I'd say the Pixel Watch 4 and Meta RayBans are currently the top contenders.

Yea same. My guess would be the base model/cheaper iPhone

Corny but I thought it was funny

Home screen this week...

Working on something... 😏

A 25.4% depreciation, significantly lower than previous generations, is driving users to aggressively liquidate on the secondary market while resale values remain at record highs.

iPhone 17 Pro Max Most Traded in Phone Why users trade in iPhone 17 Pro Max early, as SellCell data shows slower depreciation and strong resale value

Owners are treating the iPhone 17 Pro Max like a high-yield financial asset rather than a smartphone.

New data shows the flagship has unexpectedly become the most traded-in device on the market just months after launch.

www.sellcell.com/blog/iphone-...

It's Coming... I have spent many evenings ranting over the coming tsunami wave of artificial intelligence in our daily lives with my wife (lol pray for her).

It's coming....

open.substack.com/pub/thehighc...

Matthew McConaughey is onto something…

Meta/Facebook has had an interested run of hardware products but they've certainly hit their stride with the Meta Ray-Bans.

Meta Revives Plan for Smart Watch, Targets 2026 Launch — The Information Meta Platforms plans to release its first smartwatch in 2026, according to two people familiar with the matter. Meta’s plans come as other big tech companies, including Apple, OpenAI and Google, are stepping up their plans for new consumer devices. The company has revived a previously shelved ...

Mark Zuckerberg is officially coming for the Apple Watch.

Meta is reviving its Malibu 2 smartwatch project to launch a high-end wearable compatible with both iOS and Android, aiming to break Apple Watch's walled garden.

Paywalled article: www.theinformation.com/articles/met...

The most sensible and responsible course of action

Apple needs to hurry up with glasses, as Google is partnering with Warby Parker, Samsung with Galaxy glasses, and Meta with Ray-Bans.

I know this because my own mama told me she wants a pair of Meta Ray-Bans after seeing one of her friends with a pair.

Nano Banana 🍌 in Google Messages is such a fun product. Moreso because it's so fast and all of it happens on-device on the Pixel 10 Pro. No need to go into any server or anything.

When your favorite TV characters use @GooglePixel devices, it's rarely by chance.

Google's Adrienne Lofton on LinkedIn explains that integrating Pixel into Netflix and HBO hits is a calculated move to make products feel natural and build strong cultural recall.

www.linkedin.com/posts/adrien...

Here's why Android Find Hub trackers don't have UWB One of the key marketing points of the Apple AirTag is “Precision Finding,” which shows you the precise location of...

Read this article that sparked my change: 9to5google.com/2026/02/15/a...

Picked these up to replace my Moto Tags.

I've realized that I prefer easy charging (these charge via USB-C) instead using CR2032 batteries, over UWB.

My Pixel 10 Pro supports UWB, but it's kind of useless when alert sounds provide the better day-to-day experience for me.

Giannis Antetokounmpo's reactions and partnership with Google Pixel will always be a joy to see at the NBA's Dunk Content