According to new leaks, Samsung is planning to revive a lost redesign with its Galaxy S27 series, but details are light.
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Google’s inevitable ‘Pixel Watch Ultra’ should copy the Fitbit Air
It feels rather inevitable that Google will give in to the whole “Ultra” smartwatch fad, and when something along the lines of a “Pixel Watch Ultra” does arrive, I really hope it pulls influence from Fitbit Air.
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Pixel 11 Pro Fold still doesn’t survive bend test, but at least it didn’t ‘explode’ this time [Video]
The Pixel 11 Pro Fold has gone through the typical torture test of JerryRigEverything and, while it faired better than last year, Google still has work to do.
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Previewed in a recent Canary build, Google’s Pixel 11 Pro Fold ships with the “App Handles” multitasking feature that’s a welcome addition to the experience.
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The Google Pixel camera app is adding new “Quick access” controls on the Pixel 11 series, but it’s a little annoying that not only are they disabled by default, but the way you use them isn’t the most intuitive thing either.
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Android brands struggle in Europe amidst RAMageddon, with Apple catching up
While Apple absolutely dominates the US market, Europe is much more diverse in terms of smartphone market share. According to a new report, Android brands are struggling in Europe amid the RAM pricing crisis, and Apple isn’t missing the opportunity.
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Hot on the heels of a US price hike earlier this year, YouTube Premimum is getting a higher price in countries all over the world, Google is confirming to users.
Expand Expanding CloseGrapheneOS phone from Motorola arrives next year, ‘higher end’ compared to Pixel with a price to match
The privacy-focused GrapheneOS is making its way to dedicated hardware soon, with a device in the works from Motorola. According to a quick update on that device, it’ll be “higher end” than a Pixel with a price to match, and it’ll be coming sometime next year.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Watch 5’s AI watch face generator keeps the same form factor feeling fresh [Gallery]
Google’s Pixel Watch 5 isn’t some radical new redesign, but it does bring about some welcome enhancements. And while I’m still wrestling with mixed feelings around the use of generative AI nowadays, the Pixel Watch 5’s AI watch face generator has been a surprising delight.
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An issue with Google Messages appears to be breaking RCS for some users, with much of the problem tracing back to Samsung Galaxy devices.
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Google Pixel 11 phones ship with an update to screen savers, with support for a new style and the ability to select more than one option and switch through them – much like iPhones do.
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Peloton brings its strength training app to Android after nearly two years on iPhone
iPhone-only for nearly two years, Peloton Strength+ is now available for Android users as a dedicated experience built around strength training.
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Galaxy Tab S12 series reportedly gets a price hike, but it’s not as bad as it could be
As with everything else, Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Tab S12 series will be more expensive, but it could be a whole lot worse.
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Google says this Android Auto update should fix random disconnects & freezes
Some issues with random Android Auto disconnects and freezes in recent weeks should be fixed with the latest updates, Google says.
Expand Expanding CloseSomeone already figured out how to fully control Pixel 11 Pro’s ‘HiLight’ and make it useful [Gallery]
“HiLight” is one of the biggest hardware features on Google’s Pixel 11 Pro devices, but it’s also one that the company hindered by heavily limited what you can do with it. Android being Android, someone already figured out how to hijack “HiLight” and make the Pixel 11 Pro’s RGB light a lot more useful.
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Google’s Pixel phones have had killer haptic motors for several generations now, with the Pixel 11 further emphasizing these with a new ability to match the vibration patterns to your ringtone.
Expand Expanding CloseBook-style foldables are taking over, with Samsung fighting for second place
A new forecast shows that the foldable market is poised to continue growing, with book-style foldables taking over the popularity of clamshell devices – but Samsung is no longer the king, instead fighting for second place.
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XREAL Aura, the company’s first pair of Android XR-based glasses, are set to officially get a price point soon as the first sales figures have come in, and it’s pretty popular so far.
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Samsung is teasing a new entrant to the Galaxy S26 series coming at an event on August 27, but it’s probably not going to be that exciting.
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Sony’s 2020 over-ear headphones to return for around $250 in new colors, leaks reveal [U]
A new leak has spilled the beans on an interesting move from Sony, as the company is preparing to re-launch its 2020 over-ear headphones, the WH-1000XM4.
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Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra leaks in the worst ‘spot the difference’ game ever
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra is going to be a tame upgrade, at least in terms of fit and finish, as a leaked image reveals that the design is almost entirely unchanged.
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Unveiled earlier this year, Google is shipping Android 17’s new 3D emoji design on the Pixel 11 series.
Expand Expanding CloseI really want to love the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, but it’s not off to the best start
The Pixel 11 Pro Fold is debuting into an increasingly tough market because, really, everything is good now. My first week with Google’s latest foldable has been one that started off hopeful, but is slowly turning a bit sour.
Expand Expanding Close‘Moto Snap’ magnetic wireless charger leaks, hopefully as a sign of more Qi2 to come [Gallery]
Qi2 magnetic wireless charging is finally making some headway in the Android world, with Motorola recently having launched its first smartphone with built-in magnets. Now, a leaked “Moto Snap” wireless charger has surfaced, hopefully hinting at more Qi2 in Motorola’s lineup going forward.
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