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The new Pixel 10 series brings something we’ve been dying to see on big-name Android devices – Qi2 compatibility. That means there’s a high chance your MagSafe accessories will work with Google’s new Pixel 10 phones, even if they’re not technically Qi2-compatible.
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The Honor Magic V5 has yet to be released, and the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold was just announced, with orders shipping later this month. So, here are both of those phones in a head-to-head comparison.
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With the launch of the Pixel 10 series, Google added Android 16 features that work with the newly announced Pixelsnap accessories. Here’s how Google’s new screensaver mode works with the Pixelsnap charger.
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If we’re going to go on looks alone, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold looks like the previous model in new clothes. So what has Google actually changed? We’ll dig into that, considering more has changed on the Pixel 10 Pro Fold than you might expect.
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Lock screen widgets are officially a part of Android 16 in the latest QPR2 Beta 1 release. The new feature adds a second page to the lock screen that houses proprietary and third-party widgets.
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Google’s new Pixel Watch 4 comes with a newly designed charging dock for faster top-ups, and it will warn you when you aren’t getting the power needed.
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Android QPR2 Beta 2 began rolling out mere hours after the Made by Google event ended, and it makes a few key changes to the home screen. Namely, themed icons in Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2 are now rebranded “minimal” icons, and a custom option is now available.
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Peak Design is bringing its exclusive GNAR case to the Pixel lineup with the launch of the Pixel 10 series. The case series was previously only available for the iPhone 16. That comes as the beloved Everyday case gets a revamp for Pixel 10 with Qi2.
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Google has seemingly settled on a design with the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, emulating that of last year’s model. The details are where it matters, and even if this phone is thicker on a technicality, it cuts the fat in a lot of areas that make for a massive improvement, like battery and the new Tensor G5.
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Best Buy is launching a new digital marketplace, moving away from its long-standing, narrow tech-focused approach. The new store will offer a wider variety of products, like sports merch from Fanatics and – wait for it –couches.
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Google is getting ready to announce the Pixel 10 series, and there’s a lot that comes with it. Here’s how you can tune in for the stream and watch the Pixel 10 announcement live.
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In case you never turned song transitions off in Spotify, the streaming service is adding custom options for playlists.
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The Honor Magic V5 builds on the success of the V3, and the line between slab-style phones and foldables is getting blurred even further with a new silicon-carbon battery, Qualcomm’s latest 3nm processor, and a profile that might make you open your wallet – if you live outside of the US.
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GeForce Now is going through what might be its biggest upgrade yet. The GeForce Now upgrade to DLSS 4 in graphics, visuals, and response time will come from a step up to Nvidia’s Blackwell architecture for cloud gaming.
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Despite the FDA’s requests to remove the blood pressure tracking tool in Whoop’s new fitness tracker, the company has stated that it will not comply, as the use case is “non-medical.”
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It seems like the wait might be over, and the Google Pixel 10 series will get Qi2 magnetic charging, including the Pixel 10 Pro Fold.
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A report has appeared that Samsung plans to launch another pair of smart glasses before the end of next year. These are set to be completely separate from Samsung’s Android XR headset and Google’s glasses, which may launch earlier.
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Visible is resurrecting a favorite feature that it did away with in 2022, to the disappointment of a fair few users. Visible’s new “Inner Circle” offers savings for friends and families on the same plan, with no strings attached.
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We’ve recently seen a number of posts online complaining about YouTube’s algorithm, with some users seeing just downright awful video recommendations. In truth, YouTube’s recommendation system may not be the issue, and it’s easy to address if you’re seeing sketchy suggested content.
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There has been a buzz around a not-so-new initiative from Google and YouTube that would put age verification in the hands of AI, and it’s rolling out in just a few days. The new system will determine whether users are 18 or not, and it’s being put in place next week. Before that, there are a few things to know.
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Samsung is getting itself ready to launch the One UI 8 beta based on Android 16 for several Galaxy devices. A new leak details when the Galaxy S24 and S23 series will be allowed access.
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The most recent in the list of seemingly random YouTube bugs is an app issue that made the subscriptions page invisible, with no new or old videos to be seen. YouTube says it has fixed this issue for Android and iOS users.
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Samsung has made note of the Galaxy Buds 3 FE in some capacity previously, but a newly leaked render exhibits a much better look at the Fan Edition earbuds.
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It has been nothing but expected that Samsung would release One UI 8 for more Galaxy Watch models beyond the brand-new shiny ones, but little information was available until now. Samsung announced that more Galaxy Watch devices will soon see the One UI 8 beta, but we have questions.
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