As a part of the new Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1 that dropped this week, Google said they were adding an “Auto-Themed App Icons” feature. We fired up the beta and immediately looked for this first, as Google’s attempt at icon theming up until this point has been lackluster. They’ve essentially let app developers off … Continued Read the original post: Android 16 QPR2 Finally Can Lightly Theme All of... Read more ›
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Lock Screen widgets are fully back! In the first Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1 that was just released, Google added a toggle in lock screen settings on phones to allow “Widgets on lock screen.” We’ve come full circle on this feature, after Google removed them so many years ago. Android 16 lock screen widgets: Back … Continued Read the original post: Android 16 QPR2 Adds Lock Screen Widgets to Phones... Read more ›
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Huge news this afternoon, on top of the Pixel 10 announcement and Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1 release, Google has confirmed that Gemini is coming to replace Google Assistant on the company’s lineup of smart speakers and displays. Slated for early access release in October, “Gemini for Home uses the advanced reasoning, inference and search capabilities … Continued Read the original post: Gemini Coming to Replace Google Assistant on Google... Read more ›
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Google has already had a wild enough day with the unveiling of its new hardware line-up, but they apparently weren’t satisfied with just that. To top off the day, Google has released Android 16 QPR2 with a first Beta 1 build for all of its current Pixel devices that are still receiving updates, from the … Continued Read the original post: What’s New in Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1! Read more ›
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If today wasn’t fun enough, Google has released Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1 for Pixel devices. It’s available for the Pixel 9 series back to the Pixel 6 series, bringing a lot of new things to check out. Highlights in the changelog include an expanded dark theme, auto-themed app icons(!), smoother Android migrations, and plenty … Continued Read the original post: Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1 Released for Pixel Devices Read more ›
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You read through all that was announced today from Google and you might want to order a variety of items. From the Pixel 10 to the Pixel Watch 4 and Pixel Buds 2a, everything is up for pre-order right now. However, not everything is shipping at the same time, so here are the dates you … Continued Read the original post: Here’s When the Pixel 10, Pixel Watch 4 Actually... Read more ›
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Google’s Pixel 10 series is essentially the first major Android phone line-up to truly embrace Qi2 wireless charging by building the magnets into the phone. We all know that Samsung found a little carve-out for their “Qi2 Ready” nonsense on Galaxy S25 and Fold 6, where they got to use the branding without putting in … Continued Read the original post: Pixelsnap is Here as Qi2 for Pixel 10 Series,... Read more ›
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All of that unofficial drip can stop – Google has fully revealed the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL today. We now know the price, specs, release date, and so many of the new features without having to question what is or isn’t correct. We know everything about the Pixel 10 … Continued Read the original post: Pixel 10 Series Official at $799, Launches With Tensor... Read more ›
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This hardware announcement may slip under the radar some after Google just showed off the Pixel 10 series and the Pixel Watch 4, but I wouldn’t sleep on them. The Pixel Buds 2a are official and have some really nice upgrades over the original A-series buds. The price isn’t bad either. Pixel Buds 2a price, … Continued Read the original post: Pixel Buds 2a Official at $129 With ANC, Gemini,... Read more ›
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The story of Google’s hardware going forward is almost never going to be about how good the actual hardware is. While Google continues to improve designs and materials used and the specs inside of its phones, like the new Pixel 10 series, the company is currently focused on Gemini and AI and what that technology can … Continued Read the original post: Here’s the Craziest New AI Features in the... Read more ›
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Google announced this morning that Google Photos is getting a new feature, first on the Pixel 10 series, followed by other devices soon. With the feature, users can simply speak desired edits to Google Photos and the app will handle the heavy lifting. Google Photos is already pretty easy to use, with suggestions being made … Continued Read the original post: Pixel 10 Gets Voice-Powered Photo Editing in Google Photos Read more ›
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When Apple launched the iPhone 14 back 2022, they made a connectivity move that was and still is somewhat controversial, at least in the US. For US models of the iPhone 14 series, the phones switched to being eSIM only and lacked the slot for a traditional or physical SIM card. With the launch of … Continued Read the original post: Pixel 10 Goes eSIM Only in US Read more ›
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Google’s big hardware day once again includes 4 phones you’ll be able to buy, one of which is a foldable that is both expensive and improved. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold is the follow-up to last year’s excellent Pixel 9 Pro Fold, and Google even found some ways to make us wonder if we need … Continued Read the original post: Pixel 10 Pro Fold Official at $1,799 and Ships... Read more ›
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Google has brought back its Pixel Watch line for a 4th year, this time as the Pixel Watch 4. Like with the launch of the Pixel Watch 3, we are once again getting two sizes, as well as a couple of noteworthy upgrades that might get you to slap one on the wrist. For the … Continued Read the original post: Pixel Watch 4 Official at $349 With Chip Upgrade,... Read more ›
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As a part of the wave of Pixel hardware announcements from today, Google also previewed the future of Fitbit that includes both a redesigned app (dark mode!) and their new personal health coach, which is powered by AI and will attempt to “help you be your best.” New Fitbit app with dark mode: Before we … Continued Read the original post: Fitbit Finally Gets New App With Dark Mode, Also... Read more ›
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Google’s Pixel 10, Pixel Watch 4, and Pixel Buds 2a event is finally happening today. The leaks can stop, thank you. The event kicks off at 10AM Pacific (1PM Eastern) if you’d like to watch it live. It should be a fun event with celebrities doing the hosting, probably too much talk about AI, and … Continued Read the original post: Watch the Pixel 10 Event at 10am Pacific Read more ›
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We are currently waiting on official details from OnePlus concerning its next flagship device, rumored to be the OnePlus 15. While we have heard things like big battery and super fast charging, the latest detail has to do with the display. A bit more specifically, the display’s refresh rate. According to a report based on … Continued Read the original post: OnePlus 15 Reported With Display Packing 165Hz Refresh Rate Read more ›
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I’ve been going about my days, assuming that nearly all Android users are now using gesture navigation. I won’t put an exact percentage on it, but at least the majority of users, right? The gesture navigation found on Android has gotten very fluid over the years, and when compared to the rigidness of the antiquated … Continued Read the original post: Pixel Owner Finally Tries Gestures and Instantly Mindblown Read more ›
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At some point during their rollout of various price increases a couple of weeks ago, including the increases on connected tablet plans, Verizon quietly introduced 3 new tablet plans to replace the old. We still haven’t found an announcement from the company, so here’s what is new. Verizon new unlimited tablet plans: On Verizon’s dedicated … Continued Read the original post: Verizon Quietly Updated Its Tablet Plans Read more ›
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Samsung and Verizon have released a new software update for the Samsung Galaxy S24 series that applies the latest Android security patches. This is minor, just so we are clear, as the Galaxy S24 is simply waiting for its One UI 8 update that is now in beta. Samsung August update – Galaxy S24: The … Continued Read the original post: Samsung August Update: Galaxy S24 Series See New Build Read more ›
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