YouTube is coming for your shared Premium account, just like Netflix did

Posted on September 2, 2025 by admin

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YouTube seems to be cracking down on Premium Family plan members who don’t live in the same household as the plan manager.
Users are reportedly receiving warning emails that their Premium access will be paused if they fail YouTube’s location-based check-in.
This mirrors location-based password-sharing crackdowns by Netflix and other major streaming services.

If you’ve been freeloading on a YouTube Premium Family plan from outside the “family home,” the party might be coming to an end. YouTube seems to have started tightening its grip on Premium Family plan sharing in accordance with its longstanding policy.

Pixel 10 Pro XL proves its got the strength to match its software update promise

Posted on September 2, 2025 by admin

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The Pixel 10 Pro XL has passed JerryRigEverything’s durability test with flying colors.
The YouTuber called it the toughest Pixel ever built.
Still, if you plan to use the device for seven years, it’s a good idea to slap on a screen protector or use a cover that protects the display.

Google’s Pixel 10 Pro XL has gone through the popular JerryRigEverything stress check, and the results show a phone that might be the toughest Pixel Google has ever built.

I installed Google Journal on my Samsung, and you should too

Posted on September 1, 2025 by admin

Google rolled out many new software features and apps with the Pixel 10, including a new diary app called Journal. While it’s believed to be exclusive to the new phone line, that’s not entirely true. I downloaded the APK and installed it on my Samsung Galaxy phone without much trouble. If you’re looking for a simple, immediate journal app, I suggest you try it on your phone too.

How to install Google Journal on a non-Pixel phone

Google Pixel 10 tips and tricks: 10 ways to make your new Pixel better

Posted on September 1, 2025 by admin

It’s the most wonderful time of the year: Pixel season. Google’s latest batch of flagships is upon us, and there are many new features to explore, from a telephoto camera on the Pixel 10 to new Gemini capabilities across the entire range. With so many new wrinkles to explore, diving into a brand-new Pixel can be intimidating. That’s where we come in. We’ve already had our hands on the entire Google Pixel 10 series, and here are the tips and tricks we’ve relied on so far.

Before we dive in, make sure that the very first thing you do with your Pixel 10 is check for an update. We can promise that one will be waiting for you, and it will take quite a while to install, so just be ready to sit by while your new Pixel gets up to speed. When it does, you’re finally ready to jump in, so let’s get to it.