I’m not familiar with Lunduke. Could you elaborate?

This doesn’t seem surprising at all. Isn’t that what Google Play Services is for? If you don’t want it, custom ROMs are easily installed.

Can someone explain how to get push email to work? Mine will only fetch on a set interval, 15 minutes is the shortest option. Is it because I’m using a Gmail address?

I believe they were bought by someone and eventually implemented some questionable practices. I don’t remember the exact details, maybe someone else does.

The headline kind of reads like Google made a Pixel 9 Pro Mini, which would be awesome. Please do that Google.

Because it’s illegal to just take them?