Following in the footsteps of the Pixel 4a, Google is preparing an update for some Pixel 6a units that will reduce their charging performance and battery capacity. The move comes on the heels of reports of Pixel 6a units catching fire while charging. Pixel 6a battery capacity update: In a statement sent to 9to5Google, Google … Continued Read the original post: Some Pixel 6a Devices to Receive Update to Address... Read more ›
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It has been some time since Apple introduced MagSafe, even making it available to the Wireless Power Consortium in early 2023. Since then, we have seen hardly any movement on the Android side to adopt this technology, but a new report might shine a bit of light on Google’s plans with magnets and the Pixel … Continued Read the original post: Report: Google to Finalize Embrace Magnets, Qi 2 Wireless... Read more ›
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One of the few new features introduced in the June Pixel Feature Drop yesterday is missing for almost everyone. Google’s new Pixel VIPs feature, which is essentially the headline new goodie of this latest drop, must be slowly rolling out as a server-side switch and that has proven to be a frustrating reality for many. … Continued Read the original post: No One Can Find Google’s New Pixel VIPs Feature Read more ›
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Back at Google I/O, Google announced that it was indeed making a desktop mode or desktop windowing feature for Android 16 that would allow you to connect a phone to a display and get a desktop-like experience. They had worked with Samsung on it, because of their expertise from their DeX product, and planned to … Continued Read the original post: Android 16’s Desktop Mode Arrived in QPR1 Beta 2,... Read more ›
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Likely due to that shortly lived drama around TikTok and China-based app publishers, the studio behind Marvel Snap has moved to self publishing the title. To celebrate, players are being treated to a new web shop full of deals, plus a new season of Marvel Snap. Below you’ll find details on the deals, as well … Continued Read the original post: Marvel Snap Goes Self Published, Celebrates With New Web... Read more ›
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If you follow Android news, then you’re likely aware that Samsung has new foldable devices inbound. I will say, Samsung has gotten better at the whole “hypetrain” thing over the years, but they still have a ways to go if they want to get on a OnePlus or Nothing level or hype. Not that we … Continued Read the original post: Samsung Really Hyping New Foldable, This Time the Camera Read more ›
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Google apparently isn’t done for the day – you want more Android 16? After giving us stable Android 16, as well as both Pixel and Android Feature Drops, Google says that the Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 is arriving at some point (it just went live as I was typing this out) with a handful … Continued Read the original post: Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 Update Arrives Today Read more ›
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Google has shared details on the June, 2025 patch and what all is inside. Bound for all supported Pixel devices dating back to the Pixel 6 lineup, there’s a healthy list of fixes inside. Google notes fixes for the biometrics system with improved fingerprint recognition, Bluetooth fixes, improved camera stability, tuning for haptics intensity, plus … Continued Read the original post: Here’s Everything Google Fixed With June Patch Read more ›
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With the release of Android 16 today, you might have run to your Pixel device to grab the update and start enjoying that really colorful and fun new Material 3 Expressive design that Google showed off prior to I/O last month. Unfortunately, that won’t be a part of today’s stable Android 16 build. Android 16 … Continued Read the original post: Android 16’s Big Material 3 Expressive Update Arrives in... Read more ›
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Today is the day that Android 16 arrives as a stable update to all of the still-supported Pixel devices out there, plus it hits AOSP. It’s a big day, but we do need to point out that this is not the big Material 3 Expressive update you might be impatiently waiting for. Still, it’s that … Continued Read the original post: Android 16 Goes Stable and Hits Google Pixel Devices... Read more ›
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In addition to Android 16 arriving and Google giving Pixel owners a Feature Drop, they’ve also given all Android owners their own June Feature Drop. While not the largest in history, there are at least 6 items you should know about. The June Android Feature Drop: In this latest feature release for the Android platform, Google … Continued Read the original post: 6 Fresh New Features Arrive in Android Feature... Read more ›
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On the day that Google is releasing Android 16, they are also kicking out the June Pixel Feature Drop and an Android Feature Drop. It’s a wild day for Pixel and Android folks who love accepting new toys to play with. I will point out that both Pixel and Android drops have a lot in common … Continued Read the original post: June Pixel Feature Drop Slapping You With 10... Read more ›
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If you’re a T-Mobile customer, you best head down to your local T-Mobile store and start lining up. This week for T-Mobile Tuesday, the carrier is giving away free branded spatulas, perfect for the grilling season that has already started in many parts of the country. To claim, you’ll open the T Life app, then … Continued Read the original post: T-Mobile Has Free Branded Spatulas This Week Read more ›
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Nothing has been hyping its upcoming Nothing Phone 3 release with teasers, but thanks to the internet, it appears we’re getting our first good look at the phone ahead of the July 1 announcement. On the backside, we can see that Nothing might be changing up the backside considerably from the Nothing Phone 2. Most … Continued Read the original post: Possible Nothing Phone 3 Render Details Big Backside Changes Read more ›
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Last week, Samsung kicked off its Galaxy Z Fold 7 teasing season with one of the most confusing news releases in recent history. Like, this post was so unnecessarily vague and wild that most of the industry likely has no idea what Samsung was even talking about. Tim and I have had multiple conversations about … Continued Read the original post: Samsung Teases Galaxy Z Fold 7 as “Thinnest” and... Read more ›
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Wondering when we might see the final/stable release of Android 16 on your Pixel device? How does tomorrow sound? Android 16 official release date: Google confirmed the news tonight in a social media post that says, “It’s almost time for the Android 16 release!” and that they would “See you back here tomorrow.” For those … Continued Read the original post: Android 16 Arrives June 10 Read more ›
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Google switched the Pixel Watch update cadence to quarterly at the end of last year, saying at the time that they would deliver the first update of 2025 in March and then promising the next in June. They ended up having to issue another update before June to take care of some bugs, but we’re … Continued Read the original post: Fresh June Pixel Watch Update Arriving on All Models Read more ›
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I can’t tell you how often I see a post in a comment section or on reddit where people share the reasons they choose Google’s Pixel and they mention call screening. It’s got to be one of the top reasons people continue to stick with Google’s phones, because it does such an incredible job of … Continued Read the original post: Apple Just Straight Copied Google’s Call Screen and Hold... Read more ›
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Less than a month ago, we saw what were believed to be the first renders of the upcoming Galaxy Watch 8 Classic. The images were mock-ups, but they were likely based off official dimensions to help accessory makers prepare for its launch. Those images showed a similar squircle-shaped device to the Galaxy Watch Ultra, only … Continued Read the original post: Here’s the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic Read more ›
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Going on almost 3 years now, we’ve been telling you about a trick that Verizon continues to allow that can save you anywhere from $10 to $20 per line per month on your bill for 12 months. We last talked about this trick in November of last year as everyone’s discount had run its course … Continued Read the original post: Verizon Trick Gets You $20 Off Per Line for... Read more ›
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