In the latest One UI update for Samsung devices, the Galaxy Watch 4 and 5 see a pretty useful little feature. Based on what mode your paired Samsung phone is in, the Galaxy Watch can take on predetermined watch faces, giving each and every mode a unique feel.

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GM has been under fire lately for its decision to pull the plug on Android Auto and CarPlay in its coming electric vehicles, and in a new interview, the company is doubling down on that decision, saying that its built-in OS can be even better than the current projection systems.

Rolling out starting today, Samsung is debuting its own news app, Samsung News, which aggregates content and makes it available to Galaxy smartphone and tablet owners.

We’re potentially weeks away from the next Google mid-ranger, which could provide some substantial leaps over the previous generation. Heck, it might even encroach upon the base Pixel 7, and that’s why we think you need to wait until the Pixel 7a launches before picking up a new phone.

As Google TV quickly replaces Android TV, Xiaomi is preparing to launch its next set-top box with refreshed specs and an updated design, as well as Google TV on board.

In addition to Play Credits and application-specific in-app purchases (IAPs), you’ll soon be able to redeem Play Points for Google T-shirts.

“Now Playing” made its debut on Google’s second Pixel series and, in the time since, has continued to be one of many features that add a bit of delight and utility to Google’s software. Now, Google is working on expanding “Now Playing” on Pixel to include a new “Summary” page that breaks down songs you’ve heard.

The rollout of Matter across Google’s ecosystem has been relatively quick, and now the company is bringing support to another device. The 2020 Nest Thermostat is adding Matter support, with the rollout starting today.

Google’s first Tensor-powered smartphones had an unfortunate downside in their modem, which often made cellular connections unreliable or slower than on other phones. With the Pixel 7 series and Tensor G2, though, Google made big improvements to the modem, as is proven by the Pixel 7 Pro outranking the iPhone 14 Pro in a speed test report.

The Xiaomi 13 Ultra has now officially been unveiled with the headline attraction of a variable aperture main camera alongside plenty of other high-end additions.

While Google has already discussed the Pixel Tablet at two events last year, key details are still unknown. We can now report several of those Pixel Tablet specs, including RAM, according to sources familiar with the matter.

According to a new rumor, Google’s Pixel Fold is set for a release date in June, with a staggered launch at carriers, following a reveal at Google I/O 2023.

Google’s Pixel 7a is just a few weeks away, rumored to launch at Google I/O 2023 on May 10. This phone is set to be the successor to Google’s Pixel 6a, arguably the best-value phone of 2022. Thanks to a retail source, we now have the price for Pixel 7a.