The Nothing Phone (2) is confirmed to be just a few weeks out, and according to a new report, the upgraded smartphone will carry a much higher price tag.
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Pixel 7a’s Tensor G2 processor appears to be slightly different from the one in Pixel 7
Google’s latest A-Series smartphones have felt faster than ever thanks to an upgrade to the same Tensor chips as their more expensive siblings, but in the case of the Pixel 7a, it appears that the Tensor G2 processor inside is slightly different.
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The Android market is getting a new compact flagship, with a new leak offering a first look at the Asus Zenfone 10 and its new colors.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Nest cameras are going ‘offline,’ breaking live view but not history [U]
As an ongoing issue is causing washed-out video quality for some Nest Cam devices, another bug is causing various Nest cameras to appear offline, which breaks the ability to view live feeds.
Expand Expanding CloseOnePlus V Fold leak shows off a wide-screen foldable with a huge camera [Gallery]
The first OnePlus foldable, rumored to be called the “OnePlus V Fold,” is on its way, and today a set of renders offers a first look at the design of the device.
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The Pixel Fold is a pricey smartphone, with an $1,800 price tag for the foldable. But thanks to a deal with AT&T, you can get a Google Pixel Fold for a whopping 50% off and with no big strings attached.
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One of the latest new features for YouTube Premium subscribers is a new 1080p tier with a better bitrate, and Google is now testing that feature with some users on Android and Google TV.
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The right to repair your own devices is something that’s finally catching on, and now Samsung is expanding its support of DIY repairs to Galaxy smartphone owners across Europe.
Expand Expanding CloseAlleged Galaxy Watch 6 prices hint at a slight increase
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 series is expected to launch later this Summer alongside the company’s new foldables, but according to a new leak, they might be coming with some higher prices.
Expand Expanding CloseZoom is officially coming to Google TV, but only on Sony sets
Zoom, the video conferencing app that exploded in popularity during the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic, is finally getting an official release on Google TV and Android TV, but it won’t be available to everyone.
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Recently I’ve found myself diving back into a lot of Google’s older devices, and that includes the Nexus 5, which had a brilliant red color option that, really, I want Google to bring back on a Pixel.
Expand Expanding CloseYour smart home is only as good as the brand behind it
The smart home, frankly, is still a bit of a mess, and new updates and developments this week serve as a good reminder that your setup is really only as good as what the brand behind it decides on.
Expand Expanding CloseLatest Google Pixel 8 leak details smaller display size, brighter screens, 120Hz for both
Following a couple of other spec leaks, yet another Pixel 8 leak is today offering new details about Google’s upcoming smartphones, this time including details about the display on both devices.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Watch 6 series has thinner bezels and new quick-switch band in leaked images
Samsung’s new series of smartwatches, the Galaxy Watch 6 and Galaxy Watch 6 Classic, are making their debut in just over a month, and today, an official-looking set of images is showing off what to expect.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung’s first Android 14 beta could launch in late July
Google is pushing along with Android 14 for Pixel phones, with the third beta out. But, soon, Samsung might join in on the fun, with a new report claiming the company’s first Android 14 beta could arrive in late July.
Expand Expanding CloseMyQ discontinues Google Assistant support for garage door openers because it wasn’t ‘user-friendly’
Yesterday we reported that Chamberlain’s MyQ integration with Google Assistant is breaking for some users and, now, the company has further confirmed that it has officially discontinued the integration because, well, no one actually liked it.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 shows off its huge outer display in official-looking image
The Galaxy Z Flip 5 is set to bring the biggest cover display yet on Samsung’s flip phone foldable, and in a new image, we’re getting our best look yet at that design.
Expand Expanding CloseRevisiting Pixel C, Google’s ahead-of-its-time Android tablet that deserves a sequel
Google is about to start shipping its first Android tablet in years, the Pixel Tablet. But, all the way back in 2015, Google launched the Pixel C, an Android tablet that was way ahead of its time. Let’s take a look back on it.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Z Fold 5 shows off its gap-less hinge in first official-looking render
We’re still over a month away from Samsung’s new batch of foldables, but today a new official-looking image of the Galaxy Z Fold 5 gives us our best look to date at the foldable, including its new hinge and blue colorway.
Expand Expanding CloseMyQ garage door openers lose Google Assistant support, despite having a year to prepare
Smart garage door openers are incredibly useful, but like any other smart home product, they’re only as good as the support behind them. Following several issues in years past, Chamberlain’s MyQ garage door openers are currently telling some users that Google Assistant support is “no longer available,” and it might just be Chamberlain’s fault.
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Samsung’s 2018 Galaxy Watch just got an update, two years after support ended
Samsung just unexpectedly released a new update for its very first Galaxy Watch, the one released in 2018, two full years after support was technically supposed to end.
Expand Expanding CloseWhatsApp for Android preparing support for using multiple accounts on one device
WhatsApp has lately been addressing some of the biggest complaints about the super-popular messaging service, such as the recent ability to run your account on multiple phones. Now, WhatsApp seems to be preparing support for using multiple accounts on a single smartphone.
Expand Expanding CloseMotorola Razr+: What do you still want to know?
The Motorola Razr+ is a foldable flip phone that seems exceptionally promising, and pre-orders are now open. Ahead of our full review, what do you still want to know?
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Maps Immersive View rolling out in four new cities, 500 landmarks
After announcing expansions at I/O, Google has today confirmed that the Immersive View feature in Google Maps is picking up support for four new cities across the globe.
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