In this week’s top stories: Samsung recalls some Galaxy Note 7 units due to exploding batteries, new Android devices are unveiled at IFA in Berlin, and Google prepares to launch its new Nexus devices with “Pixel” branding.
While new devices were being announced at IFA in Berlin this week, it was somewhat overshadowed by Samsung announcing plans to recall some of its Galaxy Note 7 units due to an issue with exploding batteries. That, and a report that Google is planning an Oct. 4th event to unveil its latest Nexus phones with new ‘Pixel’ branding. Google is also said to be planning a launch of a new 4K Chromecast, Google Home, & Daydream VR viewer at the upcoming event.
Head below for these and the rest of this week’s top shared stories:
Android |
- Samsung halting some Galaxy Note 7 shipments following multiple user device explosions
- US carriers respond to the Galaxy Note 7 recall, here’s what you need to know
- Samsung may soon announce a global Galaxy Note 7 recall due to exploding batteries
- Samsung launches Galaxy Note 7 exchange program for US customers
- Google said to unveil Pixel phones alongside 4K Chromecast, Google Home, & Daydream VR viewer on Oct. 4
- Report: Google’s ‘Sailfish’ and ‘Marlin’ Nexus devices will actually be called Pixel and Pixel XL
- Sony announces Xperia XZ, Xperia X Compact smartphones, Xperia Ear accessory
- Report: Google dropping ‘Nexus’ brand as future phones get more software customization
- T-Mobile lists the devices it’s preparing for Android 7.0 Nougat
- ASUS announces its latest Android Wear smartwatch, the ZenWatch 3
- Early Android Nougat builds pop up for the Nexus 4, OnePlus One, Galaxy Tab S, and Raspberry Pi 3
- How to: Update Nexus devices to Android 7.0 Nougat manually using OTA downloads
Apps |
- Chrome 53 enters stable channel, brings Material Design to Windows
- Google Contacts 1.5 update includes a complete redesign, labels, and duplicate contact removal
- Google’s new ‘In Apps’ search mode quickly surfaces content from installed Android apps
- Perhaps following Apple’s example, Uber isn’t letting Alphabet board members into its meetings (Updated)
Chromebook |
- Review: Lenovo’s ThinkPad 13 Chromebook is sturdy, but under-specced & overpriced
- Acer announces convertible Chromebook R13, first MediaTek powered Chromebook
- RIP: Chromebook Pixel 2 discontinued, no longer available from the Google Store
Alphabet | GOOG |
- Google is working on using neural networks to make image files sizes smaller
- Exclusive: Project Ara founder says that its shuttering is ‘disappointing’ and ‘frustrating’
- Opinion: YouTube’s ‘new’ monetization rules aren’t a big deal, and honestly, they make sense
This week’s top videos |
- Here are four hidden Android N features and how to enable them [Video]
- Witness the crushing power of optimization in this Galaxy Note 7 speed test comparison [Video]
- Samsung recalls Galaxy Note 7 devices worldwide after fires & explosions, abandons UK launch [Video]
- Hands-on with Samsung’s Gear S3 Classic and Gear S3 Frontier [Video]
- Review: ZTE ZMax Pro is an amazing phone for $99, but with one fatal flaw [Video]
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