A frustrating bug in Google Maps for CarPlay has left users without the typical route preview before starting turn-by-turn navigation – thankfully, it’s been fixed.
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OnePlus Watch 3 release date delayed to April 2025
Announced earlier this month and originally set for a release date of today, the OnePlus Watch 3 has officially been delayed to April 2025.
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What is the ‘SafetyCore’ app on my Android phone?
Many Android users have noticed recently that a “SafetyCore” app has appeared on their devices. What is it? Google’s immediate explanation doesn’t offer much detail, but there are answers.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle switches providers for Pixel Preferred Care warranty, brings back 2-year plans
Google is rolling out 2-year extended warranty plans for Pixel phones, where Preferred Care was previously only available on a monthly basis.
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The OnePlus Watch 3 launched last week with tremendous battery life and welcome improvements, but it didn’t address two key requests in size and LTE support. Apparently, though, that’s coming “this year.”
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Lenovo Legion Tab is surprisingly still in stock as demand seemingly stabilizes
Following its launch in January, the 8.8-inch Lenovo Legion Tab has only been in stock for a little under a week, but the small Android tablet seems to finally be available more readily as demand has stabilized.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid Auto’s reboot issue was seemingly caused by obscure developer settings
If you recently heard about strange reboot issues with Android Auto but didn’t run into those problems yourself, it seems the reason is that these issues were seemingly caused by developer settings.
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Microsoft Bing tests ‘Copilot Search’ mode ahead of Google Search’s ‘AI Mode’
We’ve reported that Google is working on an “AI Mode” for Search, and it seems Microsoft is going to do the same thing with Bing with a new “Copilot Search” mode.
Expand Expanding CloseNothing shows off the wild, giant camera bump coming with Phone (3a) Pro [Gallery]
In a new video, Nothing has fully revealed the design of the Phone (3a) “Pro” and its camera bump, just days after a leak showcased the same design.
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Android 16 Beta 2 improves HDR screenshots
A change in Android 16’s second beta release improves how HDR is handled in screenshots, preserving HDR details in the final image.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Z Fold 7 leaks with thinner 9mm design, bigger screen [Gallery]
After its last foldable generation fell flat, Samsung is finally expected to bring some major changes with the Galaxy Z Fold 7, with a new report revealing the updated design and much thinner hardware that measures just 9.5mm when closed.
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Android Auto 13.8 update now rolling out
After debuting in beta earlier this month, Google is now rolling out the Android Auto 13.8 update to users, but don’t expect many changes.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Pixel camera is a bit ‘boring’ now, but there’s still nothing I’d rather carry
The camera has always been the reason to buy a Pixel phone. As time has gone on, though, Google’s camera lead has eroded both as the competition improves, and as the Pixel’s camera feels just a tiny bit worse. Despite it being “boring,” though, there’s one reason that there’s no phone I’d rather carry besides a Pixel.
Expand Expanding CloseOppo won’t launch the Find N5 in Europe after all
It seems that US users won’t be alone in missing out on Oppo’s latest and greatest foldable, as the company has now confirmed that the Find N5 won’t be launching in Europe.
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OnePlus will fix Watch 3’s ‘Meda in China’ typo, offers free returns
A typo slipped through the cracks on the OnePlus Watch 3, but the company has confirmed it will fix the problem.
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Samsung’s best Galaxy S25 colors are out of stock as launch promos continue
Samsung is keeping up its launch promos for the Galaxy S25 series, but some of the best color options are currently out of stock or heavily delayed.
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Just days after rolling out One UI 7 Beta 4 for Galaxy S24 devices, Samsung is already rolling out “Beta 5” in some regions as users continue to wait on the company’s Android 15 update.
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Google announced “Live Notifications” are coming to Android 16, and now a demo app is making it possible to better see how this feature will work.
Expand Expanding CloseLeaked videos reveal Nothing Phone (3a)’s extra button is probably for AI [Video]
Following leaked images hitting the web last night, new leaked videos appear to reveal more about the Nothing Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro’s feature set, including what the extra button is for.
Expand Expanding CloseNothing Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro leak in full in alleged images [Gallery]
Ahead of the March 4 launch, a full collection of images of the both the Nothing Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro have hit the web, seemingly revealing the full design and core specs.
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Nothing says ultrawide iPhone video in Phone (3a) comparison was ‘not intentional’ [U]
In a video this week, Nothing shows off how its upcoming Phone (3a) series brings big camera improvements, but there’s a slip-up that you might have missed when the video quality is compared to iPhone 16 Pro Max.
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Epic Games Store for Android already has over 30 games – Star Wars: KOTOR is free
The Epic Games Store for Android has primarily existed for the sake of Fortnite and Fall Guys, but was opened up to third-party games in January. Now, barely a month later, the store has over 30 games available for Android users.
Expand Expanding CloseThe OnePlus Watch 3 was ‘Meda in China’
A hilarious typo on the bottom of the OnePlus Watch 3 says that the device was “Meda in China.”
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Amazon has announced that it will shut down the Amazon Appstore for Android devices later this year.
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