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.
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Pixel 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.
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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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Another Pixel 9 leak shows off the core lineup with thinner bezels on Pro
Google is set to launch the Pixel 9 series on August 13 and, as that date approaches, the leaks keep on coming. Today, we’ve got a new quick look at the Pixel 9, 9 Pro, and 9 Pro XL showing off the displays and the bezels.
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Samsung’s One UI has always been a pretty heavy skin on top of Android, but it sounds like the upcoming One UI 7 update on top of Android 15 will take a lot more… “inspiration” from iOS 18 than from Android itself.
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Like Google Search itself, Circle to Search is getting its first Easter egg in the form of Deadpool and Wolverine.
Expand Expanding CloseComment: Google TV was an awful place to buy TV shows anyway
Google announced this week that, effective immediately, Google TV will no longer allow users to buy new TV shows through the platform or the app on mobile, instead shifting that over to YouTube going forward. It’s a bizarre move but, in my eyes, Google has always been an awful place to buy TV shows anyway, so it’s probably not the worst idea to do away with it altogether.
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You can get a Galaxy Z Fold 6 S Pen case for 50% off right now as pre-orders end
One big appeal of Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 6 is that it supports the same S Pen features the iconic Galaxy Note series, but you do need to buy an S Pen to go with it. Usually, that’s a $100 expense, but Samsung is currently selling the S Pen case for its latest foldable for 50% off.
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Samsung is enforcing a new “Auto Blocker” on new Galaxy smartphones, which, among other protections, blocks users from sideloading Android apps on their device.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XL compared to the Pixel 8 Pro in latest hands-on leak [Gallery]
The Google Pixel 9 series is quickly approaching its debut and, as is traditional, the faucet on leaks continues to move from a drip to a steady stream. Today, we’re getting a first look at the Pixel 9 Pro XL alongside the Pixel 8 Pro it will be replacing next month, showcasing the drastic design changes and the size.
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Samsung is pouring research into ‘AI phones’ with ‘radically different’ hardware
As with everywhere else, AI is taking a big role in the smartphone market. And, apparently, Samsung has plans to make dedicated “AI phones” that are “radically different” from the Galaxy phones we see today.
Expand Expanding CloseADT’s new security system is now available, and Nest Secure hardware features are just the beginning
ADT is launching a new security system, its second with with Google Nest integration, which revives a couple of Nest Secure hardware features, starts at $269, and sets the stage for some big new features to come.
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Samsung has been quietly working behind the scenes on its Android 15 update for Galaxy devices, One UI 7, and it sounds like we might get a first look at the update in the very near future.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 9 and 9 Pro XL renders leak offers another look at its pink color
Ahead of its launch in just a few weeks, more Pixel 9 leaks are helping to confirm what Google’s latest flagship series will bring to the table. Now, some new renders of Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro XL are offering a clear look at the two devices, including a pink color that doesn’t seem as vibrant as pictured previously.
Expand Expanding CloseOnePlus Open sequel allegedly has a 6,000 mAh battery, somehow
The OnePlus Open (otherwise known as the Oppo Find N3) is easily one of the best foldables on the market today, so we were already pretty excited for it to get a sequel. But, now, that excitement is even bigger as a new rumor hints at a massive battery in the OnePlus Open 2.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel phones may be ‘updated’ with satellite support, free service for 2 years
It’s no secret that Google is working on satellite connectivity for Pixel phones, but amid rumors of the upcoming Pixel 9 series, new findings hint that older Pixel phones may also get Satellite SOS and free service for a couple of years.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 9 Pro XL leak shows 16GB RAM, 256GB storage, new Samsung modem [Gallery]
Ahead of its launch in less than a month, Google’s Pixel 9 series is being unveiled, and a new hands-on leak shows off the Pixel 9 Pro XL with its new Samsung modem as well as a heaping helping of memory.
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Google is quickly approaching the launch of its new Pixel 9 Pro Fold, and continued leaks just cement that this upcoming device looks almost exactly like last year’s OnePlus Open.
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After slowly phasing the app out in some regions, Samsung has announced that it will no longer pre-install Samsung Messages on Galaxy devices in favor of Google Messages.
Expand Expanding CloseEufy quietly delays trackers for Android’s Find My Device network to ‘late 2024’
AirTag-like trackers for Android have arrived, mostly, but only two brands have started selling hardware. Eufy previously said it would launch trackers for Android’s Find My Device network in June, but has now quietly delayed that to a much more vague timeline.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Z Fold diary: Samsung’s trade-in values are why I haven’t left the series behind
I’ve been a customer of Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold series for a few years now, and there’s a reason I’ve chosen to continue to stick with the series, and that’s the ongoing value of Samsung’s tremendous trade-in values.
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Google’s Gemini has been available on iPhone for months now, but it’s not super easy to access since it’s hidden under a few clicks in the main Google app. Now, though, there’s a super easy way to access Gemini from your iPhone’s homescreen or using the Action Button.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Z Fold 6 Review: Genuinely good, especially if you ignore the competition
Samsung was the pioneer in the world of foldables, and the company’s Galaxy Z Fold series has marked the leader in the market ever since. But, after effectively perfecting its take on the form factor last year, Samsung has been forced by the pressure of competition to finally sit down and make some bigger changes. The Galaxy Z Fold 6, even in the broader landscape, meets all of the basic requirements of being a great foldable, but is that still enough?
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Why does Android Auto have new icons?
Android Auto might have suddenly started to look different in your car recently, with icons that have gone square or some other shape. Here’s why that happened.
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