OnePlus is setting its sights on October 19 for the launch of the OnePlus Open, a name that has all but been confirmed for the company’s latest foldable.
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Lightroom on Android is adding the ability to shoot, edit, and export HDR photos, and it’s exclusive to Google’s latest Pixel phones on Android 14.
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Galaxy Tab S9 FE and Buds FE go on sale with boosted trade-ins
Samsung’s “Fan Edition” tablet and earbuds devices are finally available to buy. To sweeten the deal, the company is offering some decent trade-ins and deals when you buy the Galaxy Buds FE or Tab S9 FE.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung October update is available for these devices
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Expand Expanding CloseThese are some of the best Pixel 8 cases you can get right now
The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are available for pre-order right now. It would probably be a good idea to get a case to go with it. Caseborne, Zagg, Otterbox, Casetify, and more make some really nice options that are worth checking out prior to getting your Pixel later this month.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung joins in on taunting Apple with RCS ‘Get The Message’ push [Video]
A campaign to bring RCS to Apple’s iPhone lineup was set in motion last year, with subsequent videos and articles published by Google to push for RCS in iOS. Samsung is joining in on the fun, too, with a new video that takes a jab at RCS-less iPhones.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Z Fold 5 and Flip 5 both get One UI 6 beta based on Android 14
After being next in line for quite some time, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Flip 5 are both eligible for the One UI 6 beta.
Expand Expanding CloseDbrand’s Pixel 8 cases come with MagSafe and outrageous designs
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Expand Expanding CloseOppo Find N3 Flip supports select full apps on outer display, including Google Messages
Oppo’s newest N3 Flip foldable is taking advantage of a bigger outer display, rolling out native support for over 80 apps right out of the box.
Expand Expanding CloseAllTrails finally has a Wear OS watch app, works offline and with downloaded maps
AllTrails is a go-to for hikers and bikers who want to keep some sense of direction, but it hasn’t been the perfect app for Android users. That may change with a new AllTrails Wear OS watch app.
Expand Expanding CloseWhere to pre-order the Pixel 8 for the best launch deals
The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro just went through its official launch event, and each device is available to pre-order. Keep in mind that not all pre-order deals are created equally. This guide will break down each outlet and help you figure out where to get the best pre-order deal on the Pixel 8.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle’s Call Screening is coming to Pixel Watch alongside major improvements
Call Screening is a Pixel-exclusive that mitigates the difference between unwanted spam calls and important calls you just can’t take. With a quality overhaul, Call Screening is coming to the Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Buds Pro get two new colors and a major software update
Instead of an entirely new version of the Pixel Buds, Google is bringing a laundry list of features to the Pixel Buds Pro in a major software update. The only physical change to the lineup is the addition of two new colors to match Google’s newest Pixel phones.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Home is getting the ‘AI’ treatment with new experimental features
The Made by Google event is overflowing with new products and features, as usual. One of those is the addition of new quality-of-life features in Google Home, like simplified notifications with generative AI.
Expand Expanding CloseHow to watch the Made by Google event and Pixel 8 launch
Google is planning a few big announcements today during the Made by Google 2023 event, like the new Pixel 8 and 8 Pro. The event will be held with a live audience; however, anyone can stream it online. Here’s how to watch the Google event.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid phones on every carrier will get an emergency FEMA alert tomorrow, here’s what to know
FEMA and the FCC are putting the Public Alert and Warning System through a nationwide test in the United States. That means that every phone on out every carrier will ring and vibrate with an emergency notification.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung’s Galaxy Tab S9 FE and S9 FE+ are a tempting entry into Android tablets
Samsung’s Galaxy Tab lineup holds the spot as one of the best Android tablets on the market. Put together an entry-level tablet with a lot of the same specs and an impressive IP68 build, and you have a winner. That’s exactly what the Galaxy Tab S9 FE and S9 FE+ look to be.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung’s Galaxy Buds FE bring ANC and 30-hour battery life for $99
The majority of high-end wireless earbuds are expensive because they offer an abundance of features beyond sound and simple noise cancellation. The Galaxy Buds FE are Samsung’s answer to that issue with a price tag under $100.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy S23 FE launches, this is what’s actually different from Galaxy S23
Samsung has finally pulled the curtain on the Galaxy S23 FE as part of its “Fan Edition” lineup. The new phone is meant to be an entry point for those who want a Galaxy S23 experience – here’s what’s actually different compared to the Galaxy S23.
Expand Expanding CloseOnePlus says it won’t make a flip phone even though that’s what people are actually buying
As the debut of the first rumored foldable from the OnePlus brand approaches, the company notes that flip phones just aren’t in the cards. This comes as its sister company, Oppo, releases the Find N3 – a flip phone.
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OnePlus gives an official look at an early build of the OnePlus Open through an exclusive interview that shows off the company’s revamped foldable hinge build and “gapless” design.
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FuboTV update adds new shortcuts and better performance on Android and Google TV
Fubo TV has taken some critical feedback from users and turned it into actual improvements. A new update to the FuboTV app on Android TV and Google TV means a couple of new features and a better viewing experience.
Expand Expanding CloseThese are what the new Pixel Buds Pro colors look like ahead of launch [Gallery]
Google is slated to breathe a little life into the Pixel Buds Pro with two new color variants – Bay Blue and Porcelain, previous leaks have suggested. New images have surfaced, showing us exactly what those colors look like.
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