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6 things the Pixel 9 must have to make me upgrade
The Pixel 8 is a great phone, but it could be better. It has an impressive camera and a sleek design. But like with all Pixels sporting Google's custom Tensor chip, it has a few problems plaguing it. Thermals and battery life are not ideal; the phone comes with measly RAM and storage options, and that dang fingerprint scanner is the bane of my existence. I will upgrade to the Pixel 9 if Google can sort out these issues in its next phone. But if not, then I'll probably look elsewhere for my next phone.
Does the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 support Qi2?
Quick answer: No, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 does not support Qi2 wireless charging. Instead, the phone continues to use the older Qi wireless charging standard. Samsung just launched the Galaxy Z Fold 6, which brings the usual array of upgrades, such as an updated Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, a larger battery, and a wider front display. The phone also brings the full gamut of Galaxy AI enhancements to the foldable lineup.
Google TV Streamer is likely the next-gen Chromecast we've all been waiting for
Google TV Streamer is poised to replace Chromecast, offering a transition from an HDMI dongle to a set-top box design. The Remote also features a new button arrangement for improved user experience and functionality. Google TV Streamer will likely be unveiled at the upcoming Google's hardware event on August 13.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Slim might arrive this October
Samsung is expected to release the Galaxy Z Fold 6 Slim alongside the Galaxy Tab S10+ in October, featuring a slimmer design and larger displays. The rumored Galaxy Z Fold 6 Slim might have a 19.5:9 aspect ratio cover display. The foldable's availability could be limited to South Korea, with...
The Bose SoundLink Max is a great portable speaker at a very premium price
Bose's SoundLink Max is an expensive, stylish, portable Bluetooth speaker. In a way, that's all you need to know about it — no cutting-edge features or extravagant bells and whistles are hiding under the surface here. The Max does offer good audio quality, reassuring durability, and long battery life,...
6 reasons why I'm already disinterested in the Pixel 9
Google is hosting its annual Pixel event in just a few weeks, and the company has already given us a first look at the Pixel 9 series, which will be fully unveiled next month. Thanks to plenty of leaks and rumors over the past few weeks, we've learned a lot about the upcoming Pixel 9 and have a good idea of what the new Google flagship will offer. So here are my main reasons why I’m not interested in the next Pixel smartphone and why I’ll likely stick with my current phone when the Pixel 9 series launches.
Google Chrome won't kill cookies after all
Google has given up on eliminating third-party cookies, shifting focus to user-controlled privacy features in Chrome. The brand will still aim to reduce cross-site tracking, while also adding IP Protection in Incognito mode for user privacy. Despite the change in plans, Google may revisit eliminating third-party cookies in the future,...
You can no longer purchase movies and shows from Google TV
Google TV, Android TV and the Google TV mobile app are undergoing a change that streamline purcahses. Moving forward, users will only be able to purchase movies and TV shows on YouTube, and not directly on Google TV. Past purchases will still be accessible on all platforms, including Google TV,...
Zenless Zone Zero: What every new player needs to know
Zenless Zone Zero has been a hot prospect in the gacha gaming scene since its May 2022 announcement. Thanks to the multiple beta and technical tests the game has undergone in the last two years, we've been ready and waiting for HoYoverse's newest action RPG to officially land in our hands. Now that we have played through the second and third beta tests and gone hands-on with the release, it's time to dip into the best way to play the game.
Here's a sneak peak at Samsung's new One UI 7 icons
Android has been every personalization enthusiast’s favorite operating system for several years now, featuring amazing bits like themed icons, customizable app icon grids, and a veritable ocean of customizable widgets. While lock screen widgets on iOS still leave some Android fans jealous, Apple has stepped up the customization game in recent iOS updates' monochrome icons and the freedom to place them anywhere on your screen. Useful or not, leaks suggest an upcoming One UI update for Samsung devices could be prepping for similar icon changes, which were already sent back to the drawing board once before.
Google's Pixel Watch series has had this annoying AOD problem since day one
Custom watch faces lack auto-brightness support on Pixel Watches with Always-on Display. Google has known about the issue since December 2022, but has not provided a fix. Wear OS 5 will soon introduce a new, mandatory watch face format (WFF), potentially affecting existing custom faces and possibly addressing this problem.
Blackmagic brings its video sorcery to a few more Google and Samsung phones
The Blackmagic camera app is now compatible with more Android phones, offering powerful video features to a wider range of users. With HDMI monitoring, pull focus transition controls, and more, the app provides professional-grade tools for enhancing video projects. The app is available for free on the Play Store with...
The Google Play Store's malware scanner could add this useful new button
Google Play Store version 41.9.17 contains code for an in-development Play Protect feature that would allow you to rescan without deleting flagged apps. As it stands, when the tool flags an app for removal, it replaces the option to manually scan apps again with a button to remove the flagged app. This would make it to where you could rescan at any time.
Grab this JLab Go Air wireless earbuds 2-pack for just $20
There are tons of choices when it comes to wireless earbuds in 2024. And while selecting a pair might be more confusing than ever, it's a fantastic time to buy, especially when you can scoop up a pair for around $20. The JLab Go Air wireless earbuds are a great example of this if you're on a budget, offering a compact design, good sound, and extensive touch controls for an affordable price.
Google Wallet adds 26 new supported banks in the US
Google was never quite sure what to call its mobile payment service — whether that was Google Wallet, Android Pay, Google Pay, or Google Wallet again — but it certainly knows what it's doing with the service itself. In addition to all the major credit card companies and nationwide banks like Chase and Wells Fargo, Google Wallet now supports over 4,700 smaller banks and credit unions, and the list just keeps on growing.
Poll: Are you interested in smart rings?
Believe it or not, the modern idea of smartwatches is over a decade ago. Pebble — arguably one of the most important players in bringing smartwatches to the forefront of the tech space — launched its Kickstarter campaign in 2012 before shipping units in 2013. Samsung released the first Galaxy Gear later that year, while Motorola launched the very first Moto 360 in the fall of 2014. By 2015, Apple had joined the race, and the rest is history.
Google is giving its Pixel battery widget a subtle Material You makeover on Android 15
Android 15 Beta 4 brings a new Pixel battery widget UI with distinct colors for device and connected devices' battery percentages. The updated widget features a bolder font, different text color, and tweaks to background colors for connected devices' percentages. You can try out the new UI if you're running...
Google could offer one-click fixes for Chrome performance issues
Google Chrome improves performance with Memory Saver and soon a one-click button for immediate fixes might be available too. Users can expect a pop-up alert to address performance issues by deactivating resource-hogging tabs. Chrome Canary users have early access to these features, promising improvements for all Chrome users soon. Google...
New leak showcases how the Oura Ring 4 will take on the Galaxy Ring
Oura faces competition from Samsung Galaxy Ring in the smart ring market, but it might soon launch a successor to Ring 3. Oura Ring 4 was spotted under development with a flat design unlike the Galaxy Ring's concave shape. Certification documents also reveal Oura Ring 4 in sizes 7, 9,...
Does the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra use standard watch bands?
Quick answer: No, the new Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra doesn’t use the standard mechanism for its bands. Instead, it opts for the new Dynamic Lug System, which Samsung claims is more secure and comfortable. The downside of the change is that you can’t use your existing collection of 20mm bands for the Galaxy Watch Ultra.
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