One of the most popular third-party ROMs is back. This time LineageOS 21 comes in an Android 14 flavor. Here’s how it runs, what’s new, and if you should flash it on your phone.
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Google Pixel 8 Pro long-term review: Improved in almost every area [Video]
It’s hard to believe it was almost half a year since Google officially unveiled the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro. With tons of hype and expectation, just how has the Google Pixel 8 Pro fared? Here’s the full report.
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Google’s latest Pixel Feature Drop for March 2024 is here, bringing a bunch of exciting new features and improvements to your favorite Pixel device. Let’s dive in and see what’s new!
Expand Expanding CloseBest alternate launchers for the Pixel Fold so far [Video]
As my first full month with the Pixel Fold comes to a close, the biggest issue I’ve bumped into is homescreen customization. Being an Android enthusiast, I find the Pixel Launcher to be serviceable but restrictive in what you can and cannot do. For example, you cannot remove At a Glance or the bottom search bar. With that in mind, here are the best Pixel Fold launchers for those looking to add a bit of flair to their homescreen.
Expand Expanding CloseMid-2023 Pixel Buyer’s Guide: How to pick the phone you need [Video]
In mid-2023, we have five (yes, 5) Google Pixel phones to choose from. There’s the entry-level Pixel 6a, the step-up Pixel 7a, the default Pixel 7, the top-of-the-line Pixel 7 Pro, and, now, the Pixel Fold. How do you choose? Here’s everything you need to know.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 6a vs. Pixel 7a: Big moves in budget circles [Video]
Thanks to some substantial upgrades, the Pixel 7a has improved on the Pixel 6a formula without a major price increase. Is it worth the upgrade though? Here’s everything you need to know.
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With the Google Pixel 7a, the Pixel 7 is pulled into the vortex of what makes a better affordable Android phone. Similar specifications and an almost identical design make it a touch harder to separate. Here’s everything you need to know.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 14 Beta 2 hands-on: Top new features [Video]
We’re now four (yes, 4) updates deep into the early Android 14 preview phase. There are some new bits and pieces to uncover on eligible Google Pixel handsets. Here are all of the top user-facing functions in Android 14 Beta 2.
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Android TV is one of Google’s best-kept secrets in many ways. It is the powerhouse for untold smart TVs, projectors, and home theater setups all over the globe and Google doesn’t shout about it enough. With just a few apps Android TV can be even better.
Expand Expanding CloseHow to downgrade from Android 14 back to Android 13 on Google Pixel [Video]
Android 14 has launched and is available for a number of Pixel devices. Thanks to the Android 14 QPR builds it is also available as part of the regular Beta program. That means it isn’t quite as smooth as you might have expected. Luckily, you can downgrade from Android 14 back to Android 13 anytime on your phone if you are not having so much fun. Here’s how to get started.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 4 postmortem: A 2023 retrospective [Video]
Almost four full years after its launch, the Pixel 4 is no longer part of Google’s plans. It was the last true flagship until the launch of the Pixel 6 series in 2021. What worked and where does it stand today? Let’s find out.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel 7 long-term review: Basking in budget brilliance [Video]
The Pixel 7 Pro is arguably the best Made by Google device to date, but where does that leave the Pixel 7? Here are our long-term thoughts six months after launch.
Expand Expanding CloseThe best Android launchers to use with your smartphone in 2023 [Video]
All of the very best third-party Android launchers offer something unique, be that customization or even a minimal aesthetic. Here are the best to install on your Android phone in 2023 – and beyond.
Expand Expanding CloseShould you buy a new phone now, or wait for the Pixel 7a?
We’re potentially weeks away from the next Google mid-ranger, which could provide some substantial leaps over the previous generation. Heck, it might even encroach upon the base Pixel 7, and that’s why we think you need to wait until the Pixel 7a launches before picking up a new phone.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel 7 Pro long-term review: The best Made by Google device to date [Video]
Almost half a year after being officially unveiled, how has the Google Pixel 7 Pro fared? Here’s how the biggest and potentially best Made by Google smartphone is holding up.
Expand Expanding Close15 of our favorite Google easter eggs [Video]
Since the very birth of the internet, easter eggs have been at the heart of our everyday experience, and Google has been a prominent cultivator of secrets and hidden extras. There are hundreds of easter eggs in Google products and services, but here are a few of our favorites in Search.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 7a rumors: Everything we currently know about the mid-ranger [Video]
With a growing history of impressive mid-rangers, Google’s next such handset is due any time soon. Leaks and rumors give us a good picture of what to expect from the Pixel 7a. Here is everything you need to know.
Expand Expanding CloseHands-on: Android’s Nearby Share for Windows just works [Video]
One of the tools that I’ve always been a little envious of from Apple’s ecosystem has been AirDrop. While it’s not something I want to use constantly, being able to throw a file from my phone to my computer or vice versa is compelling. Now, that’s finally possible on Android and Windows, as Google has released Nearby Share for the Microsoft-owned platform, and it’s wonderful.
Expand Expanding CloseWhat is next for Google Tensor? [Video]
After two generations of the internally developed Tensor processor, just where does Google go from here? Let’s examine just what we would like to see and what this might mean for the wider smartphone space.
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WhatsApp may be the most popular third-party messaging platform on mobile after Facebook Messenger, but using it on multiple devices is not as simple as it should be. Here’s how to use WhatsApp on two phones at the same time.
Expand Expanding CloseLineage OS 20 review: A new lease of life for your old device [Video]
With smartphone prices constantly increasing year-over-year, you might want to make your current phone last a little longer before contemplating an upgrade. When long-term support for your handset ends, the next best thing is a custom ROM. One of the most prominent is Lineage OS 20. Here’s how it runs, what’s new, and if you should flash it on your phone.
Expand Expanding CloseMarch 2023 Pixel Feature Drop: Hands-on with all the new additions [Video]
The March 2023 Pixel Feature Drop ends the latest round of QPR Beta updates and gives the stable channel a whole host of new features. Here are all of the most important new additions.
Expand Expanding CloseWhitestone Dome Glass for Galaxy S23 Ultra: Ultimate display protection? [Video]
When you’ve potentially spent upwards of $1,199 on the latest Galaxy S23 Ultra, you might want to keep that gorgeous high refresh rate panel protected. There are tons of options at various price points, but one brand that keeps on producing some of the most expensive screen protectors is Whitestone. Is the latest Whitestone Dome Glass worth for the Galaxy S23 Ultra? We’ve tested them to find out.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 14 Developer Preview 2 hands-on: Top new features [Video]
One month on from the first release, Android 14 Developer Preview 2 is giving us a glimpse at more future features coming to Pixel phones later this year. Here are some of the most notable new additions.
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