Ahead of One UI 7’s probably debut this week, Samsung’s new Clock app has appeared with a preview of the company’s updated design language.
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Nest Learning Thermostat leaks with new features and UI, Google Home update [Gallery]
Ahead of a seemingly fast-approaching launch, new promo materials offer a detailed look at the new 4th-Generation Nest Learning Thermostat from Google, an updated Home app UI, and alleged pricing for the device.
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Following a flood of leaks, Samsung is expected to launch its big One UI 7 update in beta this coming week. Based on what we’ve seen so far, how do you feel about the changes?
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We’re still about two weeks out from Google’s next Pixel launch event, but a ton of big leaks this week told us basically every detail about the Pixel 9 series.
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Running out of storage on a smartphone is never fun, but even the cheapest devices nowadays (unless they’re an Apple iPad) ship with pretty plentiful amounts of storage. Slowly, Android devices have been moving to 256GB of storage as the default amount, but Google’s Pixel 9 is likely coming with 128GB. Is that still enough for you?
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Android’s Find My Device network is off to a bit of a rocky start, but that’s not because trackers are hard to get. In fact, Pebblebee just confirmed that its Find My Device trackers for Android are now shipping immediately and no longer on backorder.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, rid of its inner display bezels [Gallery]
Leaked images have revealed the full design of the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, including its inner display which is no longer surrounded by thick bezels.
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Just yesterday a leaked set of images offered a closer look at the Pixel 9 Pro series in four different colors, and now images of the base Pixel 9 have leaked, showing off more vibrant hues.
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AI features are probably going to be the main focus of new Google Pixel phones for the foreseeable future, and this morning a new leak has revealed “Add Me,” an impressive new photo feature coming with Pixel 9 that can add you to a group shot after it’s been taken.
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Galaxy S25 Ultra to use same battery and charging specs as Galaxy S20 Ultra
2020’s Galaxy S20 Ultra was a huge leap forward for Samsung’s flagship lineup and while each generation since has improved, Samsung hasn’t changed the battery or charging specs since, and it seems that will be the case yet again on next year’s Galaxy S25 Ultra.
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Samsung’s Android 15 update splits Quick Settings and notifications
Samsung’s Android 15 update is just around the corner and, from the looks of it, it’s going to be a big one. According to leaked details, one of the most significant changes Samsung will make with its take on Android 15 is splitting the notifications and quick settings, a change that’s becoming increasing common in Android skins.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid Auto requirements have been updated, now requires Android 9.0 or higher
Google has a new set of requirements in place for running Android Auto, with users now required to be using smartphones running Android 9.0 or higher.
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OpenAI has today, as a prototype, launched its long-rumored AI-powered search engine competitor to Google, “SearchGPT.”
Expand Expanding CloseDisney+, Hulu, and Max can now be bundled starting at $16.99/month
Disney and Warner Bros Discovery have launched a bundle deal that gives users Disney+, Hulu, and Max (still better known as HBO Max) from $16.99/month, a massive discount from the usual rates.
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Reddit changes have blocked all search engines except Google amid AI ‘misuse’ [U]
Reddit can be a valuable source for information from real people, which is why Google is spending millions on a deal with the platform. But, now, Reddit has started to block many of its results from showing in other search engines properly.
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Google has announced a few new features for Maps that are specific to India, including support for incident reports on Android Auto, something we’ve been asking about for years.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XL may launch with four colors; here’s what they look like [Gallery]
Google Pixel 9 leaks are coming en masse lately, and now we’ve got a good look at the Pixel 9 Pro XL in all four of its color variants.
Expand Expanding CloseThe first Android phone with Qi2 is here (but it’s not a Pixel)
The Qi2 standard was announced the better part of two years ago and, until now, we’ve yet to see a single Android phone with the standard. But, now, that’s finally changing.
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Samsung’s take on iPhone Dynamic Island is coming in One UI 7, won’t be a full copy [U]
One of the most compelling, but criminally underused features Apple has introduced on the iPhone in recent years is the Dynamic Island and its Live Activities and, soon, Samsung is apparently going to introduce its own version of the feature.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 9 series specs leak; ‘game-changing’ Tensor G4, 16GB RAM minimum on Pro
Google’s upcoming Pixel 9 series isn’t expected to be a major leap for the company’s Tensor chipset, but leaked specs have revealed that the whole lineup will include a lot more RAM.
Expand Expanding CloseLeaked Pixel 9 promos highlight new features, ‘Pixel Screenshots,’ free Gemini Advanced [Gallery]
Ahead of its launch event in a couple of weeks, Google can’t seem to stop Pixel 9 leaks from hitting the web. Today, we’re getting a full collection of marketing materials that detail the Pixel 9 series design, AI features, and more.
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Following a ton of details leaking over the past few days, a reliable source claims that Samsung’s first Android 15 beta will see a release date early next week.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 9 Pro display specs reportedly include 2,050 nits brightness, 6.34-inch smaller size
Following Pixel 9 Pro Fold display specs leaking earlier today, another report is offering what claims to be a detailed overview of displays on Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel 9 Pro Fold display specs leak with 8-inch inner screen, tall outer display
The upcoming Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (what we expected to be called the Pixel Fold 2) is a drastically different device from its predecessor, and now we’re getting a closer look at its display specs.
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