Google is rolling out the new Android Auto 13.7 update and while it doesn’t change much on the surface level, it does make some tweaks behind the scenes.
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Samsung continues higher-than-ever Galaxy S25 trade-ins, now accepts Pixel 9 series
Trade-in values have become Samsung’s biggest point of attraction for upgraders towards the latest Galaxy devices, and for the Galaxy S25, they’re better than they’ve ever been. Now that pre-orders are over, Samsung has surprisingly kept up those super-high trade-in values, while also now letting users trade in a Pixel 9 series device.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy S25 Edge is reportedly 5.84mm thick with 3,900 mAh battery
Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Edge was officially revealed at last month’s big Unpacked event, but Samsung hasn’t provided many details on the device. It’s abundantly clear, though, that earlier leaks of the device were wildly incorrect, as not only is the design drastically different, but the Galaxy S25 Edge is much thinner than first anticipated.
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After drip-feeding teasers and details over the past few weeks, Oppo has peeled back the curtain to fully reveal the design of the Find N5 foldable, while new leaks offer a look at the rest of the spec sheet.
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Through early leaks of the Pixel 9a’s design, it’s been obvious that Google is making a big change to its well-known camera bar and, now, the latest leaks show off the case which all but confirms the removal of the recognizable design element.
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Following some leaks and rumors, it’s now official. The OnePlus Watch 3 is launching on February 18 with an updated design, even better battery life, and continued Wear OS support.
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Chromecast is not down, but you can’t watch Tubi’s Super Bowl stream with it
Tubi is the easiest way to watch this year’s Super Bowl for free, but many users are running into Chromecast issues, not to the fault of Google’s services, though.
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Earlier this week Apple released its latest app, Apple Invites, as a clever combination of iCloud services for digital event invitations. Apple Invites is a great idea, but one that I can’t help but feel like, with products like Calendar, Gmail, and Photos at the ready, Google could have done better.
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Android may soon pick up a new option to send a notification to users after an automatic time zone change update.
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TikTok opens APK downloads of its Android app after Play Store removal
Following the brief ban of TikTok in the United States, the popular app is now available for direct download as an APK while it remains blocked from the Google Play Store.
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OnePlus ‘Mini’ reportedly launching as ’13T’ in April as roadmap leaks
A leaked roadmap offers insight into OnePlus’ upcoming releases, including the OnePlus “13T” which is reportedly the name of the brand’s “Mini” smartphone.
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It’s rumored that OnePlus will be launching a OnePlus 13 “Mini” sometime this year with a smaller display, but it apparently won’t give up too much in the camera department with the latest reports claiming a 50MP primary sensor as its main camera.
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It was reported that Amazon would be shifting its Fire TV lineup away from an Android base, but it seems that’s at least being put off for a while longer as the company has hinted at a new Android 14-based build.
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Years after the last Pebble smartwatch hit the market, Pebble OS is now open source and new smartwatches are in the pipeline. In a new blog post, revived efforts to get Pebble OS running on updated hardware has already produced its first fruits.
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OnePlus announces new Health Laboratory ahead of upcoming OnePlus Watch
Ahead of its next smartwatch hitting the market, OnePlus has just announced a new “Health Laboratory” which aims to boost the brand’s health and wellness tech going forward.
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Meta to launch ‘half a dozen’ new AI wearables in 2025
A leaked memo from Meta reveals the company’s plans to launch quite a few new wearable products in 2025, presumably largely focusing on glasses and headsets.
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As we near the launch of the Oppo Find N5 later this month, Oppo isn’t slowing down with teasers, this week showing off the near-invisible display crease on its new Find N5 foldable (which services as the basis of the OnePlus Open 2) while subtly mocking Samsung’s crater-by-comparison.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle’s official Pixel 9 Pro Fold case is back in stock for the first time in months
After months of waiting, Google’s official Pixel 9 Pro Fold case is back in stock at the Google Store.
Expand Expanding CloseNvidia Shield TV gets its first widely-available update in two years – what’s new
The first major and widely available Nvidia Shield TV update released in over two years is now rolling out to users, and it brings a ton of bug fixes among other tweaks.
Expand Expanding CloseSony cameras can now send photos to Lightroom and Google Drive
Sony has just announced that, for select cameras, a new option will be available to send photos directly into Adobe Lightroom as well as Google Drive.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy S25 Ultra Review: You might like this phone more than you expect
Samsung’s flagship smartphones don’t live nearly in the same vein they once did. They’re not as flashy, they’re not industry-leading in essentially anything, and they’re not cheap either. But, after two weeks with the Galaxy S25 Ultra, it’s hard to deny that, no matter who you are, you might like this phone a lot more than you expect to.
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Google Calendar now shows who else can see a shared event
Shared calendars on Google Calendar are incredibly useful, but one small oversight was made with sharing. Now, Google Calendar is rolling out an update that makes it easier to see who else has access to a shared event.
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Asus ROG Phone 9 FE launches with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Following up on the ROG Phone 9 series released last year, Asus is not debuting a more affordable ROG Phone 9 FE that runs on last year’s chip.
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YouTube TV subscribers can now use Starz for free for 30 days
Available now, YouTube TV is offering subscribers an extended free trial to Starz for 30 days.
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