Andrew Romero is a writer based in North Carolina with his wife. Growing up, he was a tinkerer and always loved ripping things apart with the goal of putting them back together. That goal wasn’t always met in its entirety.
Over time, he spent years writing for a private publication while working in prototyping doing Mechanical Engineering and CNC Machining. After moving to a more remote area, Andrew fell in love with writing again and eventually found a home at 9to5Google.
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Honor is expected to launch the world’s thinnest foldable in just a few days, so the company decided to print a tiny apology to Samsung users along the hinge of its own very thin folding phone.
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This year, Google has officially equipped the Pixel 9 series with Satellite SOS, specifically built for situations where mobile data and Wi-Fi are not an option. This quick guide will explain how it works so you’re prepared to use it when a situation arises.
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AT&T is emphasizing the Pixel 9 launch with a new “any condition” trade-in offer that allows users a free Pixel 9 Pro or 9 Pro XL.
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Samsung is bringing out student discounts for those heading back to school. The company is offering boosted rade-ins for the Galaxy S24 and S24+, as well as some instant credit that extends to the Galaxy Z Flip 6.
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Samsung is still offering official cases for the Galaxy Z Flip 6. The newest additions include Flipsuit cases for the Galaxy Z Flip 6 showcasing the logo of almost every NFL team.
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OnePlus has always been one of the most forward-thinking companies in terms of charging speeds and power, and with the OnePlus 13 on the horizon, there’s no reason the company should give that up. New leaks suggest the OnePlus 13 will bring a 6,000mAh battery and fast charging.
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Honor announced the Magic V3 some time ago in China, breaking thickness records in the foldable space. Now, the company is announcing several new apps in partnership with Google Cloud that will bring some extra productivity powered by AI.
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Samsung’s One UI 6 is the company’s newest OS based on Wear OS 5, and it has been rolling out to older watch generations in a beta phase. The Galaxy Watch 4 is getting an update to the One UI 6 beta that allows always-on display (AOD) to run anywhere on the watch.
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A new set of images showcasing the Galaxy Tab S10 series has popped up in new leaks. The new series seems to drop the basic model and opts for two familiar sizes.
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The Google Pixel 9 undergoes operational changes over its predecessor, which was already a reliably good phone. This year, Tensor G4 adds even more AI power to a phone that has lays a promising foundation in its OS.
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Google’s lineup of Pixel 9 phones is admittedly a little confusing. The Pixel 9 is the base model, as one would expect, but the differences between it and the Pro model aren’t quite so obvious with a new size change.
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Qualcomm has announced a new SoC in its lineup, the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3. The new chip brings on-device AI, better CPU performance, and promising camera capabilities.
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Google’s Pixel 9 Pro Fold is the successor to the original Pixel Fold in everything but name. Rather than stuffing a Tensor G4 chip inside and calling it a day, Google took some of the biggest design leaps we’ve seen in a single year. With it comes a form factor that might be the absolute best for the vast majority of users.
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Utilizing the existing connection between Android phones and Windows with the Phone Link app, Microsoft is now baking Nearby Share into PCs, starting with the Preview Channel and making its way to public versions of Windows.
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Realme has decided that phones need to charge to 100% in a matter of mere minutes. The company announced a new 320W charging tech that utilizes a different battery design.
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Google’s Circle to Search is coming to the Galaxy A series and Galaxy Tab S9 FE lineup in a wider rollout from Samsung.
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In an effort to improve functionality for all users, Honor plans to roll out a new multimodal eye-tracking feature using AI to more users. The function will allow users to interact with Honor’s devices using only their eyes.
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The Grip case has been one of our favorite phone cases over the years. Dbrand just launched a new version for the Pixel 9, 9 Pro, and 9 Pro XL.
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The Pixel 9 series brings a faster charging speed than any other previous versions, so Google opted to launch a new 45W fast charger that pairs along nicely. However, it is not included with the phones.
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During the Made by Google event that launched the Pixel Watch 3, the Pixel Watch 2 dropped in price to $249 from its original $349 tag.
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At the Made by Google event, Google announced the Pixel Buds Pro 2 earbuds. Instead of a mere 17 regions like last year, the Pixel Buds Pro 2 will be available in a staggering 32 countries.
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The Pixel 9 series is officially available to pre-order. The new series brings a refreshing new design, is capable of more AI, and even offers a new size variant – the Pixel 9 Pro XL. If you plan on pre-ordering, this guide will help you narrow down your options and find the best deal.
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Google is partnering with Peloton to give Fitbit Premium users access to premium classes without needing a full Peloton membership.
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The Pixel 9 is Google’s new baseline flagship device, but it packs a serious punch backed by Google’s AI suite at a reasonable $799 price tag.
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