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This $1,000 foldable is far better than I ever anticipated
The foldable market has grown year over year, and there are more and more players in the space. After capturing a large portion of the African market, Tecno is branching out into more regions, and with the latest Phantom V Fold 2, it’s easy to see why the brand has been successful so far.
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Android 15 QPR1 Beta 3 tweaks the color of Themed icons
With Android 15 QPR1 Beta 3, Google has tweaked the color design of Themed icons in both the light and dark modes.
Expand Expanding CloseTensor G5 (Pixel 10) and G6 (Pixel 11) leaks reveal core configs, specs
The leaks about Google’s Pixel chip roadmap continue with the core configurations, as well as other specs, for the Tensor G5 and G6 emerging today.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Calendar website rolling out Material You redesign and dark theme
Following Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides, Google Calendar on the web is getting a Material You redesign that finally adds a dark theme.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 9 gets thicker status bar on Android 15 QPR1 Beta 3
The Pixel 9 Pro has a large front-facing camera cutout and Android 15 QPR1 Beta 3 makes the status bar taller to account for that.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s everything new in Android 15 QPR1 Beta 3 [Gallery]
Google today is rolling out Android 15 QPR1 Beta 3 for Pixel devices.
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Some Google Fi SIM cards failed due to manufacturing issue
Google Fi Wireless today acknowledged an issue with SIM cards failing for some customers.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 15 QPR1 Beta 3 rolling out to Pixel
Google today released what should be the last major release of the Android 15 QPR1 preview cycle with Beta 3 for Pixel devices ahead of the December launch. It comes almost six weeks since the last release with no patch in-between despite some outstanding bugs.
Images are not yet available, but the on-device OTA is live.
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Best Android app price drops and freebies: Star Survivor, Front Armies, Skel and Defense, more
Your Wednesday afternoon collection of the best Android game and app deals is now ready and waiting for you down below. On your way down, be sure to scope out the new all-time lows we are tracking today on Android hardware (there’s more than a few of them) – Samsung’s Galaxy Watch Ultra at $150 off, the silver 44mm Galaxy Watch 7 at $261, and Google’s Pixel Tablet at $275. You’ll also want to check out this notable price drop on the new unlocked Pixel 9 too. As for the apps, highlights include titles like Star Survivor, Front Armies [RTS], Skel and Defense, Anodyne, and more. Head below for a closer look.
Read MoreSamsung plans new foldables including tablet as Galaxy Z Fold 6, Flip 6 sales struggle
As its current foldables hit a slump, Samsung is reportedly toying with new ideas to breathe life into its foldable lineup with its first major expansion including a budget-focused Flip, and a tablet of some kind.
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Honor is packing a ton of focus on AI in MagicOS 9.0, which is based on Android 15. The new OS brings an upgrade to the company’s voice assistant that positions it as an LAM.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle pushing for 7 years of updates on more Android phones, starting with Snapdragon 8 Elite
The longevity of Android updates has always been a problem, but one that’s been getting better with time. Google has, behind the scenes, introduced some big changes for Android manufacturers that will make it easier for more Android phones to offer support for up to 7 years, just like Pixel.
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Deals: Galaxy Watch Ultra $150 off, LG C4 OLED smart TVs $2,100 off, Pixel Tablet $275, much more
Once again we are tracking an even lower price on the Galaxy Watch Ultra that is now $150 off to deliver the best cash deal we have tracked to date. That offer joins a solid price drop on the silver Galaxy Watch 7 as well as an ongoing all-tine low on Samsung’s Galaxy Watch FE. Moving over to the Google world, Pixel 9 has now dropped again with a $60 discount while the latest Pixel Tablet has fallen to its best Amazon price yet at $275. Up to $2,100 in savings are now live on the 2024 LG C4 OLED smart TVs alongside a host of hangover deals and some charging solutions. Everything awaits below.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Tensor leak suggests big efficiency upgrades on Pixel 10 and Pixel 11
New details surrounding Google’s future plans for the Tensor chips in Pixel 10 and Pixel 11 are hinting at a main focus on efficiency upgrades in 2025, with further upgrades to come on the Pixel 11 later on.
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Google’s Circle to Search has been an exciting feature that seemingly only lives on a handful of Android devices. Motorola’s newest Razr lineup is the most recent series to get Circle to Search in a new update.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Pixel Tablet is usually a tough sell, but it’s a steal at $275
Google’s first Pixel Tablet is unique in a lot of ways, but it’s ultimately not a product that fits everyone’s needs. But, with an ongoing sale, the Pixel Tablet is an absolute steal.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy AI will support 20 languages by end of this year
Samsung’s Galaxy AI is available in several languages that span the entire world, yet the company knows it could support more. Samsung promises that Galaxy AI will support a total of 20 languages and dialects by the end of 2024.
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Samsung rumored to go Snapdragon-only on Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S26
Following Qualcomm’s announcement of the Snapdragon 8 Elite this week, reporting has revealed that Samsung may end up going Snapdragon-only for the next couple of years in Galaxy S25 and S26.
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Often, when you flash or install a new Android update on your Pixel, there are intended and unintended consequences. One of those is battery longevity, but with Android 15, do you see improved battery life on your Pixel after updating?
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While we wait for Android 15’s note-taking feature/shortcut to launch, Google Keep is readying “handwritten notes.”
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Boox today announced a new generation of its phone-sized e-reader with the Palma 2.
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The dispute between Qualcomm and Arm has escalated with the latter canceling Qualcomm’s ability to use the instruction set for designing chips.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s what a Material You video player (for Google Drive) looks like
On the web, Google Drive, along with Gmail, has one of the better applications of Material You, and it’s now getting a “smoother, more modern video player.”
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube for Android rolls out new miniplayer, settings redesign
Following the announcement last week, YouTube has widely rolled out the new miniplayer on Android and a redesign of mobile settings.
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