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Samsung Galaxy S24's August 2024 update is here without any camera improvements
For the last few months, Galaxy S24 owners have been impatiently waiting for a major camera-focused update to improve the phone's imaging performance. Rumors indicated the update with One UI 6.1.1 could arrive in August following the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 release. While a new firmware is rolling out for Samsung's 2024 flagship, it contains little else besides the August 2024 security patch.
YouTube is rolling out its take on Twitter's community notes to more people
YouTube is testing a new feature where users can add notes to videos to correct false or misleading information. Only invited creators with active channels can participate, and their notes must follow specific guidelines. Approval from a varied group of viewers is required for a note to be published under...
Latest Pixel Watch 3 leak hints at a letdown in the processor department
The Pixel Watch 3 is rumored to have the same processor, RAM, and storage as its predecessor. The big news is a 60Hz refresh rate display, which should be smoother and more responsive, with a dynamic range from 1Hz to 60Hz for better battery life. Battery life might be an...
I built a physical keyboard that mimics Gboard's layout, and it's awesome
I want you to start typing on your phone, literally anything. Now look at the software keyboard on your screen, and I mean really look at it. Look at where the letter keys are located, with Q, A, and Z on the outer left edge, with ten keys from left to right on each row, otherwise known as a 10u 30% keyboard.
Roku to launch a free 24/7 sports channel with live MLB games and more next week
Roku is launching a new Sports Channel with live MLB games, documentaries, and more for sports fans. Users must tolerate ads on the free channel, but the variety of offerings should make it worthwhile. The new channel will be available next week on Roku devices and in the Roku app...
Leaked US pricing shows that Google's new Pixel 9 Pro models won't come cheap
Google's new Pixel 9 Pro models come with a smaller variant and a larger "Pro XL" model. The Pro XL is thought to be about the same size as last year's Pixel 8 Pro. A T-Mobile pricing leak suggests the Pixel 9 Pro will start at $1,000 in the US, with the Pixel 9 Pro XL at $1,200.
Android app devs can now test apps for Samsung phones remotely using Android Device Streaming
Google expands Android Device Streaming with Samsung, Xiaomi, and Oppo devices for remote app testing. The feature is powered by OmniLab technology, Google's device platform that offers a secure and efficient connection with Android Studio. Devices enrolled in the program are factory reset and data-wiped after each session, with free...
Microsoft is testing a new Copilot UI for Edge on Android
Edge for Android offers new Copilot UI with bottom address bar and separate Copilot tab, greater flexibility for users. New feature only available on Edge Canary for now, can be tested by enabling Copilot update flag in edge://flags. iOS users currently unable to try out new UI due to absence...
The OnePlus Open Apex Edition gives a red-hot twist to our favorite foldable
The OnePlus Open Apex Edition boasts a stunning Crimson Shadow colorway with vegan leather backing, setting it apart from the competition. With AI features like AI Eraser and AI Smart Cutout, the OnePlus Apex Edition enhances creativity and customization for users. Enhanced security features, including a new VIP mode, offer...
Our favorite Amazon streaming stick is down to an all-time low
Streaming sticks are the way to go if you're looking to beef up your current home theater setup. Not only are they great for TVs, but you can also use them with projectors and monitors too. Best of all, they don't normally cost all that much, which means they're an absolute no-brainer if you can manage to find them on sale.
Android 15 contains code for a mini taskbar that works on phones
Android 15 could introduce a compact taskbar for regular phones, activated by a swipe up and showing four apps plus an app drawer shortcut. The taskbar supports split-screen and floating window multitasking and can be set to auto-hide or stay visible. This new feature echoes Google’s earlier gesture navigation from...
Google's Crisis Alerts could soon lose their Pixel exclusivity
Google's Personal Safety app offers critical features like car crash detection, 911 calls, and Crisis Alerts. Code in Google Play Services indicates that Crisis Alerts might soon expand to more Android devices. The tool could become widely available on Android devices, as evidenced by updated code references, including one that...
Latest Disney+ price hike affects all but one Hulu bundle
Disney+ is raising its prices starting this fall: the ad-supported tier will go up to $10/month and the ad-free tier to $16/month. The Disney+/Hulu/Max bundle and the ad-free Disney+/Hulu Premium bundle will keep their current prices. To offset the price hikes, Disney+ will introduce new features like continuous playlists, ABC...
Chrome can now jump to the interesting bits when reading a webpage aloud on Android
Google Chrome for Android now offers a Listen to this Page feature for an auditory browsing experience. The new Tap to seek functionality in Chrome Canary allows users to start playback from a specific point. iOS users cannot access the new feature yet, as it is only available through a...
Google is killing Chromecast, and for once, it's the right move
Ahead of next week's Pixel-focused event, we saw the official unveiling of the Google TV Streamer today. Google's new set-top box is a big change for the company, pivoting to a higher-end space where Apple has, up until today, effectively been without much competition. Alongside this change comes the official death of the Chromecast lineup, more than 11 years after that original model in 2013. And as much as I'll miss the simplicity of the company's original streaming devices, Google is absolutely right to kill off its series of affordable streaming dongles — here's why.
The last planned Android 14 update for Google Pixels is here
Google's Android 15 beta timeline ended in July, and rumors suggest the new version may launch in September as planned. The August 2024 security update for Pixel devices includes bug fixes and improvements for the display, system, and user interface. Fixes in the update are available for specific Pixel devices...
The Pixel 9 might ditch Google's 'weather frog,' and that has me hoppin' sad
Yesterday, writing for Android Authority, Kamila Wojciechowska shared screenshots of a newly redesigned weather app from Google, which will apparently debut on the Pixel 9 series later this month. The new design is nice enough, with weather info laid out in easy to understand ways and plenty of Google-y shapes and squiggles throughout the UI.
The new Google TV Streamer isn't powered by the chip we were all expecting
Google TV Streamer offers improved AI smarts, Dolby Vision support, and doubles as a smart home hub for $100 in the US. The MediaTek MT8696 chip powers the device, promising faster performance with double the RAM compared to the Fire TV Stick 4K Max, which also used this chip in 2021.
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