The Android marketplace is a tough nut to crack, but since 2020, one-time OnePlus cofounder Carl Pei has created hype around his latest startup. Nothing is set to launch its first device — Phone (1) — later this summer, and here’s what to expect.
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OnePlus 10 Pro long-term review: An imbalanced equation [Video]
In recent years, OnePlus has shifted so far away from the faux “plucky upstart” enthusiast brand, and the OnePlus 10 Pro is the biggest indicator of that. This is our long-term review of the latest OnePlus flagship.
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After a series of developer-facing early previews, the public-facing Android 13 Beta 1 update is now available to a small pool of eligible Google Pixel handsets.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 3 postmortem: A 2022 retrospective [Video]
Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic it feels exceptionally longer than three-and-a-bit years since the Pixel 3 series was officially unveiled back in October 2018. With most people holding on to devices for longer than ever before, just how does Pixel 3 fare in 2022 now that Google has officially dropped support for the handset? Let’s find out.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 6 Pro vs. Galaxy S22+: Which is the best sub-$1,000 Android flagship? [Video]
As Samsung’s middle child, the Galaxy S22+ might not be the outright best in the entire lineup, but it’s still a $999 smartphone that competes more directly with the $899 Google Pixel 6 Pro than the S22 Ultra. So, which is the better buy overall?
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 6 Pro long term review: Managing the unbearable weight of expectation [Video]
It’s hard to believe that the first all-Google phones are now six months old. The launch of the Pixel 6 Pro was an exciting time but the interim period has not been quite so kind to Google’s latest flagship. Let’s examine just how well it has aged and if things have improved.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 6 Pro vs OnePlus 10 Pro: Which is the better ‘Pro’ Android phone? [Video]
Given that many OnePlus fans are now looking for a new home courtesy of many OxygenOS changes, you may be looking at the OnePlus 10 Pro and Pixel 6 Pro wondering which is the right option to pick.
Expand Expanding CloseHow to connect a PS5 or Xbox Series X controller to your Android phone [Video]
The vast quality of many Android games and the growing library of cloud-based gaming services such as Stadia and GeForce Now means that you might feel the need to gain an advantage over online rivals or just improve your overall experience. Luckily, tons of Android games support Bluetooth controller input, so this is how to connect to your favorite gamepad.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Watch wish list: Things we’d love to see on Google’s first wearable [Video]
In 2022, it looks very much like we’ll finally see a Google-made smartwatch. It seems as though the Pixel Watch has been in the pipeline for a number of years, but all evidence points to a launch at some point this year. This is our Pixel Watch wish list.
Expand Expanding CloseOnePlus 9 Pro vs. OnePlus 10 Pro: Worth the upgrade? [Video]
You may already own 2021’s best OnePlus device and are casting an envious glance over at the latest releases. Is there enough of a difference to warrant switching from the OnePlus 9 Pro to the OnePlus 10 Pro? Let’s discuss.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 13 wish list: Things we’d love to see in the next OS release [Video]
Android 13 is just around the corner with the public-facing beta set to arrive in the coming weeks. We’ve already had the opportunity to test drive the Developer Preview, but that hasn’t stopped us from dreaming up an Android 13 wish list of things we’d love to see later this year.
Expand Expanding CloseOne UI 4.1: Top new features for Samsung Galaxy smartphones [Video]
When Samsung launched the Galaxy S22 series, the trio of handsets came with One UI 4.1. As a slightly updated Android 12 build, One UI 4.1 for Galaxy phones includes some new features and functions that will slowly come to more devices over the coming months. Here are some of the best new features.
Expand Expanding CloseRealme GT 2 Pro review: Well-rounded power package [Video]
After rapid expansion into more global markets, Realme is now starting to take on the flagship space in the truest sense with GT 2 Pro – and this could be the very best Realme phone to date.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy A33 vs. Galaxy A53 hands-on: What are the core differences? [Video]
Samsung has unveiled the latest affordable Android phones in the guise of the Galaxy A33 5G and Galaxy A53 5G. Just what is different between the duo and do you miss out on anything on the cheaper model? Let’s find out.
Expand Expanding CloseXiaomi Mi 12 Pro vs. Mi 11 Ultra: Big upgrades or just minor tuning? [Video]
Xiaomi’s impressive sales records in recent years have been built upon the back of successful flagship-level devices such as the 12 Pro and Mi 11 Ultra — but which is the better device?
Expand Expanding CloseThe best Android launchers to use with your smartphone in 2022 [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 2022 – and beyond.
Expand Expanding CloseMarch Pixel Feature Drop: Hands-on with all the new additions [Video]
In case launching Android 12L today wasn’t enough, Google has also released the March Pixel Feature Drop, the first such software update of 2022. Read on to learn about some of the top new features exclusive to Google Pixel phones.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 12L: Hands-on with EVERY new feature and function [Video]
Android 12L isn’t exactly packed with features and new additions and falls very much into the “refinement” category for OS updates. It is, however, worth taking a closer look at.
Expand Expanding CloseColorOS 12.1: All of the top new features, functions, and extras [Video]
Oppo has grown almost exponentially over the past few years, and although once a tough sell, ColorOS 12 and 12.1 have toned down the iOS influence and the result is a nice alternative full of excellent features.
Expand Expanding CloseShortwave hands-on: Sliding into the Inbox void [Video]
Inbox’s demise was one of the most painful for millions of fans of the Gmail replacement. The very best of Inbox lives on through the team behind Shortwave.
Expand Expanding CloseEverything we expect Google to launch in 2022 [Video]
After the biggest launch for Google in years in late-2021, with the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro, alongside Android 12, just what can we expect in 2022? Here’s everything you need to know.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 13 Developer Preview 1: Hands-on with big features yet to arrive [Video]
After the whirlwind launch of Android 13 Developer Preview 1, we have been diving even further into the first build of the upcoming OS to find some hidden gems and brand new features you might have missed.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 13 Developer Preview 1 hands-on: top new features [Video]
It seems that Android 12L is set to roll out in the shadow of Android 13, as Developer Preview 1 is already here with a brand new set of features to explore.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Tab S8 series hands-on: Larger than life [Video]
Taking a backseat to the launch of the Galaxy S22 series is the introduction of three more high-end Galaxy Tab devices – namely the Tab S8, Tab S8+, and Tab S8 Ultra. While not the star attraction, they could be the more interesting trio.
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