Google started rolling out Android 15 last week, but for some Pixel 6 series owners, the update is causing some significant issues.
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Samsung has officially announced the release of a new foldable in the lineup. The Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition will be exclusive to Korea as a thinner and lighter version of the global variant.
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The OnePlus 13 has broken cover with a series of official images showcasing the design of the upcoming flagship – while a date has been set for the device’s launch in China.
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This week’s release of Android 15 has been a weird one, but it’s also raised a question – are Android updates getting pretty confusing?
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Wireless Android Auto adapters have been an incredibly convenient tool, and now the best one is getting a sequel. With availability starting today, here are a few initial thoughts on AAWireless TWO.
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With the Pixel 9 series, Google released three new Pixel apps: Screenshots, Studio, and Weather. They join a family of other applications exclusive to Pixel: Camera, Recorder, Thermometer, and Tips. It’s also worth noting the Pixel Buds and Watch companion apps, while Personal Safety has since expanded to other devices. Another honorable mention is the Magnifier app exclusive to Pixel but not pre-installed.
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After debuting on Google TV Streamer and extending to Chromecast more recently, the new Home Panel has also since rolled out to Google TV sets from TCL, Hisense, and other brands.
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Welcome to episode 28 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk all about the launch of Android 15 and the October 2024 Pixel (Feature) Drop.
With the October 2024 (Feature) Drop, Google is rolling out Pixel Camera 9.6 to all supported devices. The Pixel 9 series is currently on version 9.5, but anything older remains on 9.4.
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Google will no longer have to make a series of Play Store changes by November 1 in response to losing the Epic lawsuit after the original judge granted a “temporary administrative stay.”
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The Google app is not the company’s nicest looking application, but a small carousel redesign on Android makes it a tiny bit more cohesive.
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Your Friday afternoon collection of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to go courtesy of the Google Play store. Just be sure to scope out the deals we are tracking this week on the new Galaxy Watch 7 as well as Google’s new Fitbit Ace LTE kids smartwatch and this Amazon low on Samsung’s 2024 black Galaxy Watch FE. Samsung’s latest 32-inch M8 Smart Monitor is now seeing a deep $300 price drop, but for now it’s all about the apps, including titles like ARIDA: Backland’s Awakening, Rogue Hearts, The Game of Life 2, FRAMED 2, and more. Head below for a complete look at all of today’s best Android game and app deals.
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Google introduced a system photo picker in Android a while back, allowing for better privacy of the photos, videos, and files on your device. Now, Google is pushing for more Android apps to use the new photo picker.
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Friday’s best deals are now ready to go down below starting with a massive $300 price drop on Samsung’s latest 32-inch M8 Smart Monitor. We then move on to a few notable wearable deals starting with the Amazon all-time low on the 2024 Samsung Galaxy Watch FE as well as return low pricing on the 40mm Cream Galaxy Watch 7 and Google’s new Fitbit Ace LTE kids smartwatch that is now seeing a solid $50 price drop. All of that joins a host of charging deals, magnetic accessories for those MagSafe cases, and more.
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OnePlus is preparing to launch its next flagship soon, and ahead of that launch, an image leak has hit the web that allegedly shows off the OnePlus 13 and its updated design.
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With Android 15 now rolling out to the Pixel 6, 7, 8, and 9 series, we’re wondering if you area seeing smoother performance after updating.
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Google only officially announced Chrome’s “Listen to this page” capability last month as part of the latest Android features for the fall season, and an update this week adds support for background playback.
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Google Photos on the web is getting an interesting new backup capability that can upload a folder “from your computer automatically.”
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Ahead of a rollout starting in November, Oppo has revealed ColorOS 15 with some big UI changes, but also a lot of… let’s say “inspiration” from iOS.
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After months being exclusive to Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy devices, Circle to Search is expanding, and now Google has confirmed a list of devices that are ready to support the feature.
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This afternoon’s roundup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready and waiting for you down below. On your way down check out the deep deals we are now tracking on Samsung’s latest and most affordable Galaxy Tab S9 FE, this Google Home smart camera at just $14.50, the new all-time low on Lenovo’s Snapdragon Chromebook Duet 3 tablet, and the best price yet on the 2024 Moto G Power 5G Android smartphone. As for the apps, highlights include titles like Air Control HD, Rush Rally Origins, Towaga: Among Shadows, Dungeon of the Endless: Apogee, and more. Scope everything out down below.
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As announced in September, Google Wallet is starting to test the ability to make digital IDs with US passports. It can be used as some TSA checkpoints.
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As the floodgates for Android 15 are opening, OnePlus and Oppo are preparing to show off their Android 15 updates to OxygenOS and ColorOS.
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Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced a big reorganization across Gemini, Assistant, and Search.
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