If you own a Google Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, or Pixel 6a, get ready for a software update that will begin rolling out over the air and continue over the next week. As usual, these updates roll out in phases and depend on your carrier network. This update is exclusive to the aforementioned Pixel […]
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TicWatch Pro 3 GPS: The Wear OS watch you’ve been looking for [Video]
I have found myself in a place where, after forty years, I am suddenly a fan of fine timepieces. I don’t know exactly why it happened but I do know when. I was in Newport on vacation with the family and I happened across a watch that turned my head. It was then and there […]
Continue ReadingGPS Coming To Upcoming Rockchip Chromebooks
We’ve reported pretty extensively on the device/baseboard combo of ‘Gru’ and ‘Kevin’ and while there are plenty of knowns, there are still lots of unknowns. Today, however, we can add in a new piece of the puzzle.
Continue ReadingDon’t miss this deal on the new Fitbit Charge 6 for just $99.95
Just this week I wrote a post outlining why the Fitbit Charge 6 was filled with potential as a possible smartwatch replacement for me and why, in the end, I went back to my Galaxy Watch 5. I hope I communicated clearly in that post that even though the Charge 6 didn’t quite work out […]
Continue ReadingHow to check the Android version on your Chromebook
Contents It’s been a little while since the last time anyone cared that much about the specific version of Android on their Chromebook. Back in mid-2021, Android 11 and the new ARCVM container began rolling out to most Chromebooks and things have generally stayed put on that front since then. But recently, we’ve finally begun […]
Continue ReadingWhy the new $159 Fitbit Charge 6 might be my next smartwatch
Google has just unveiled the Fitbit Charge 6 – the latest in a long line of Fitbit fitness trackers that looks to bring a bit more smarts to Fitbit’s most popular wearable. This latest iteration not only emphasizes accurate heart rate tracking but introduces new abilities with the integration of first-party apps like YouTube Music […]
Continue ReadingGoogle patent automatically switches your phone to Airplane mode with pressure, altitude change, more
Per a new listing on the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and Parkifly (Kudos, Phone Arena!), Google has filed a patent for something called “Activating a Connected Flight Mode”. This new innovation is just that – innovative! It seeks to automagically swap your cell data off and enable Airplane Mode when you’re… well, in an […]
Continue ReadingThe Lenovo IdeaPad Chromebook Flex 3i is now available for purchase
At CES 2023 earlier this year, we got our hands on a new device from Lenovo that features the first of Intel’s new generation of small-core CPUs. The Alder Lake N-series from Intel represents more than a simple departure from the company’s historical naming scheme. New architecture, more cores and higher frequencies just to name […]
Continue ReadingThis new location-based Android timeline setting may one day replace the one in Google Maps
Google Maps’ Timeline tool has always been a bit of a controversial feature, sparking reactions and making users uneasy. Some find it downright creepy to discover a detailed map of their whereabouts, tracking their every move with a GPS-enabled handset. Fortunately, disabling the Timeline is a straightforward process. Today, Twitter user @Nail_Sadykov noticed that Android […]
Continue ReadingPre-register: Niantic hopes to catch Pokémon Go’s lightning in a bottle again with Peridot
Just back in May of this past year, Niantic, the game developer behind the phenomenon that actually got everyone walking around the real world revealed the upcoming release of their new game, Peridot. This time, instead of catching and training Pokemon, players are set to adopt and raise cute fictional pets. The game now has […]
Continue ReadingPixel Watch non-review: why I love Google’s wearable after a couple months
I’ve put off doing a “review” of the Pixel Watch for a very good reason. Well, it’s a good reason to me, at least. To put it bluntly, I don’t really know what I’m talking about with smartwatches: or just watches at all for that matter. I’m not a watch guy and my foray into […]
Continue ReadingFitbit is creating a wearable for kids that has built-in safety features
According to a report by Business Insider, Fitbit has been in the news a lot lately for its release of the Fitbit Versa 4 and Sense 2, but also for its integration with Google’s Pixel Watch. According to a report by Business Insider, it’s now gearing up to release a wearable smart device for your […]
Continue ReadingThe Pixel Watch is a praiseworthy WearOS flagship: I said what I said
Preface: I will not mention Apple’s wearable in this post. Comparing the Apple Watch to the Pixel Watch or any WearOS device seems futile, in my opinion. I’m not saying that there isn’t a WearOS device on the market worthy of competing against Apple’s smart watch but let’s be honest, it’s “apples” and oranges. It […]
Continue ReadingI’m getting 24 hours of use out of my Pixel Watch without Google’s guidelines
Since its arrival in October, I’ve had the Pixel Watch on my wrist every day. I’m forming some review thoughts around it, but I’m probably not the most informed person when it comes to previous smartwatch use and I’m unsure how universal my experience will actually be. Coming from years of Fitbit Versas, my expectations […]
Continue ReadingGoogle details what constitutes 24-hour battery on the Pixel Watch
Since the launch of the Pixel Watch earlier this month, one of the biggest complaints — besides its size being too small — is how long the battery lasts. From the get-go, Google was transparent in calling out the “up to 24 hours battery” disclaimer in the device’s specs. Still, users have reported seeing very […]
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