Carl Pei’s Nothing is rolling out its long-awaited Android 13 update to the Nothing Phone (1), at least for some users.
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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra review: Stellar battery life, disappointing camera
In a way, smartphones continue to stagnate year after year as changes become more and more minimal with each new generation. But with its new Galaxy S23 Ultra, Samsung shows that, to some extent, there’s still reason to get excited about minor changes. This is easily the best Samsung smartphone yet not because it introduces new features, but because it takes some of the core fundamentals and just about perfects them. Others… not so much.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Google Home app is now the easiest way to control the Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync box
The Google Home app has been undergoing a reinvention in over the past year, and one of the best new features is improved control over TV devices. If you happen to own a Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync box, Google Home also just became the best app you can use for quick controls.
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MediaTek Dimensity 7200 is built on 4nm process, arrives in mid-range Android phones soon
MediaTek’s bread and butter is on the more affordable end of the spectrum, and the company is today launching its new Dimensity 7200 chipset, which is built on a 4nm process and will make its debut in the next month.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube Kids is coming to main YouTube app on game consoles, smart TVs, Roku
YouTube Kids has been around for a few years now, and the service is now expanding to more smart TVs through an update to the core YouTube app. The biggest advantage of this is that, finally, YouTube Kids will be available on more popular platforms, including Roku.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy S23 series uses a new AMOLED display to further improve battery savings
Samsung’s Galaxy S23 series officially launches later this week, but one thing we’ve noticed in our early time with it has been the absolutely stellar battery life. In a new post, Samsung confirms that one way the Galaxy S23 saves on battery is with a new type of AMOLED display.
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Samsung’s Galaxy S23 series officially launches later this week, but some early buyers are seeing problems using Android Auto with their new phone.
Expand Expanding CloseOppo Find N2 Flip takes the fight to Galaxy Z Flip with bigger battery, better camera, and more
Samsung is finally set to get some real foldable competition – the Oppo Find N2 Flip launches globally today with a compelling offer against the Galaxy Z Flip 4.
Expand Expanding CloseMicrosoft ‘intends’ to enable Bing with ChatGPT on ‘all browsers’ as waitlist invites go out
Microsoft launched its ChatGPT-enhanced Bing last week with some reasonably impressive demos, and as demand continues to grow, the company has further confirmed that it will eventually open the experience to more browsers.
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The latest version of Samsung’s Android skin, One UI 5.1, debuted on the Galaxy S23 series and is now actively rolling out to a handful of Galaxy smartphones. Here’s what’s actually new.
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One UI 5.1 arrives on Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4, Galaxy S21 FE, and Galaxy S20 FE
Samsung is pushing One UI 5.1 to the masses in record time, with the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and the company’s Fan Edition phones already being updated.
Expand Expanding CloseDo you actually want to use AI search like Google’s Bard and Microsoft’s new Bing? [Poll]
This month has seen the debut of Microsoft’s new Bing and Google’s Bard, and it’s also seen both AI search products make some crucial mistakes almost immediately. It really raises the question: Do you actually want to use AI search?
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Here’s how to use Samsung’s gaming-focused ‘Pause USB Power Delivery’ feature as it expands to more phones
A new feature was spotted on Samsung’s Galaxy S23 series last week, which allowed users to pause charging with USB and send that power directly to the components that need it. Now, Samsung appears to be making this “Pause USB Power Delivery” feature more widely available.
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Xiaomi TV Stick 4K will keep Android TV over Google TV as it gets a minor 2023 refresh
Xiaomi just launched its latest streaming device, the Xiaomi TV Stick 4K, which is a 2023 refresh of the popular Android TV device.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro will apparently see scrolling improvements in coming updates
If you’ve been unhappy with scrolling performance on the Pixel 7 or Pixel 7 Pro, a future update might fix things up according to Google.
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Geekbench 6 arrives with Material You on Android, better ‘real-world’ tests
The well-known benchmarking app Geekbench is releasing its latest major version, with Geekbench 6 available starting today for Android and other platforms.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung’s One UI 5.1 can lift objects from a photo and cut out the background, just like iOS 16
There are a few new software perks on the Galaxy S23 series, but one that seems like it might be exclusive to the company’s latest smartphone is the ability for Samsung’s software to pull objects out of photos, leaving the background behind.
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Google Chrome for Android is laying the foundation for removing its custom sharing menu in exchange for Android’s native sharing menu, a win for consistency across apps.
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Samsung is also rolling out One UI 5.1 to Galaxy Z Fold 4, Fold 3, and Flip 3
One UI 5.1 is the latest version of Samsung’s skin on top of Android, and it’s now making its way to more and more devices. Alongside older Galaxy S flagships, Samsung is also now bringing One UI 5.1 to the Galaxy Z Fold 4, Fold 3, and Flip 3.
Expand Expanding CloseMinecraft may finally add Chromebook support as Android-based trial is underway
Minecraft is one of the most popular games on the planet, and it’s available on a lot of different devices, too. Chromebooks, though, have never had official support for Chromebooks, with many turning to hacky methods to run the game instead. But it seems that, soon, that will change, as an official “trial” is now underway for testing Minecraft on Chromebooks.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid Auto might bring back its weather icon, as Google considers better support on ‘Coolwalk’
The saga of Android Auto’s weather icon continues, now with Google considering reviving the icon on the “Coolwalk” redesign after removing it from the previous look.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube TV subscribers will get a discount on NFL Sunday Ticket, access launches September 10
NFL Sunday Ticket is coming to YouTube and YouTube TV with the 2023 season, and ahead of that launch, it’s been confirmed there will be “special offers” for TV subscribers, as well as the first date the package will be available.
Expand Expanding CloseOpera is adding ChatGPT integration, as a new era of the browser wars begins
ChatGPT made a huge impact when it debuted in late 2022, and as 2023 has begun, AI has been a big deal for Big Tech. And now, it’s also restarting the browser wars, as Opera is adding direct integration with ChatGPT, challenging both Microsoft and Google.
Expand Expanding CloseIt’s not just you, Google Voice messages have been delayed and arriving out of order today
Google Voice is a service that allows you to have a free phone number attached to your Google account and usable across many devices, but an issue today has left SMS and MMS messages on voice heavily delayed and/or arriving out of order.
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