Android Auto 14.1 update now rolling out to more users
Google is more widely rolling out its Android Auto 14.1 update just as a newer version enters the beta program.
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Report: Google’s prototype Android XR glasses to be released by Samsung in 2026
A new report reveals that the prototype Android XR glasses that Google recently showed off are slated to be released as a Samsung product as soon as next year, a bit later than other reports have hinted.
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Google’s AI Overviews are now full of more links, but not to websites
Google’s AI Overviews have taken over the experience of Search in many ways, and now Google is looking to expand the prominence of links in these summaries, but those links aren’t going to other websites.
Expand Expanding CloseLenovo Legion Tab Review: Three months with Android’s iPad Mini
Android tablets are making a comeback after years of being something disappointing because, well, why wouldn’t you just buy an iPad instead? As Android as a platform has improved tablet support and as Google has pushed harder for tablet-optimized apps, the experience has gotten a lot better. The limitation, then, came in hardware, as tablets have either been huge and powerful, or tiny and bordering on unusable. For years, I’ve been wanting a compact Android tablet with flagship specs, and that’s finally what the Lenovo Legion Tab has delivered – even though it’s technically still not a product designed for me.
Expand Expanding CloseRazer ‘Remote Play’ brings PC games to your Android device, but without the black bars
Streaming PC games to your Android device is nothing remotely new, but Razer’s new “PC Remote Play” service has a welcome upgrade with the ability to stream games at the native screen resolution of your mobile device, meaning no black bars.
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Samsung now sells replacement Galaxy Ring charging cases for $90
Samsung is now offering a replacement (or spare) charging case for the Galaxy Ring, but it costs a hefty $90.
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Galaxy Watch 7 and Watch Ultra getting April 2025 update with outdated security patch
Samsung is bringing a new update to its latest Wear OS smartwatches, with the Galaxy Watch 7 and Galaxy Watch Ultra now getting an April 2025 update.
Expand Expanding CloseMotorola teases new Razr foldables coming later this month, of course with AI [Video]
Following quite a few leaks, Motorola has posted a brief video on social media teasing the launch of new 2025 Razr foldables coming later this month.
Expand Expanding CloseOnePlus Watch 3 returns but now costs $499, a 50% price hike
After being delayed to fix the “Meda in China” typo, the OnePlus Watch 3 is once again available for purchase, but with a huge change to its price.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid Auto update hints at navigation with ‘Glasses’
Google is hinting at some form of glasses integration with Android Auto through a new beta update, but there are some questions.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung starts rolling out One UI 7 update to Galaxy S24 in the US
As promised, Samsung has started the rollout of One UI 7 to Galaxy users in the US, starting with the Galaxy S24 series.
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YouTube adds live notifications on One UI 7 with cross-device controls
Samsung just started rolling out its big One UI 7 update earlier this week, and with it comes an unexpected addition in the form of cross-device YouTube controls that appear through Live Notifications and the Now Bar.
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The Google homepage is getting a major shakeup, as the company has announced that its Discover news feed and a new “At a glance” widget section will be coming to the Search experience on desktop, though there’s no word on when.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung’s Ballie robot launches in the US ‘this Summer’ with Gemini in tow
After years of teasing, Samsung is finally gearing up to launch its Ballie robot “this Summer,” with the company teaming up with Google to leverage Gemini on the helpful home robot.
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Xiaomi opens Android 16 developer preview for select devices
The Android 16 beta continues to expand this week, as Xiaomi is also now following OnePlus with a limited preview release.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 10 Pro XL gets price hike as Google aims for cheaper foldables, claims sketchy rumor
According to a new, messy report, Google’s Pixel 10 series could see some big price changes as a roadmap of upcoming releases suggests Google will stick with a familiar formula.
Expand Expanding CloseReport: Samsung cuts down Galaxy S25 Edge launch, initially only in Korea and China
After a mysterious delay recently, Samsung is reportedly planning to only launch the Galaxy S25 Edge in Korea and China at first, a drastic change.
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YouTube TV app mysteriously disappears on Roku for many, but there’s a fix
If you’ve tried to use YouTube TV on your Roku in the past day only to find the app has disappeared, you’re not alone, and there’s a potential fix available too.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle TV remotes are now required to have a ‘Free TV’ shortcut
Google TV has put a ton of emphasis over the past couple of years on its “Freeplay” experience with free live TV channels. Now, Google TV remotes are apparently going to be required to have a “Free TV” shortcut.
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Google built a dashcam app for cars with Android Automotive – not for Android Auto
Dashcams are an inexpensive and important means of protection for your car in the case of an accident, as they can prove the cause of damage in many cases. That’s why the idea of a dashcam app for Android Auto is so appealing, but while Google built such an app for Android Automotive, there’s no sign of it coming to the phone-based platform.
Expand Expanding CloseOnePlus 13T has a flat display and kills the Alert Slider for a ‘shortcut key’
The OnePlus 13T is launching later this month with a smaller display, but it also ditches the Alert Slider as OnePlus has confirmed in its latest teaser.
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Nothing is hot off of the release of the Phone (3a) series last month, and is now teasing the arrival of four more new products later this month from its CMF brand including the “CMF Phone 2 Pro.”
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung’s latest One UI 7 schedule details updates for nearly 50 more Galaxy devices
The One UI 7 rollout is finally off to the races, but many users are still going to be waiting a while. In its latest post, Samsung has revealed a schedule for One UI 7 that includes nearly 50 more Galaxy devices to be updated over the next couple of months.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung rolling out stable One UI 7 update to Galaxy S24, Fold 6, and Flip 6
Right on schedule, Samsung has started the One UI 7 rollout for Galaxy S24, Galaxy Z Fold 6, and Galaxy Z Flip 6, with more devices to come.
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