With the most recent Pixel Drop, Google brought lock screen widgets to the Pixel Tablet. But while this handy feature was welcome, it came with a catch: widgets were locked into a rigid grid, unable to be resized. Fortunately, it seems this limitation might be lifted in the next quarterly release of … [Read more...] about Android 15 QPR2 hints at resizable lock screen widgets for the Pixel Tablet
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New Galaxy S25 Ultra leaks emerge showcasing thin bezels
The rumor mill is in full swing as we approach the Samsung Galaxy S25 series launch, and the latest leaks give us a tantalizing glimpse of what's to come. Samsung seems poised to change things up with the Galaxy S25 Ultra, moving away from the squared-off design language of the past few … [Read more...] about New Galaxy S25 Ultra leaks emerge showcasing thin bezels
Google Pixel 10 series to ditch Samsung modem for MediaTek
Google's Tensor chips have come a long way since their debut, but early iterations faced criticism for their Samsung-sourced modems. These modems struggled with overheating and inconsistent signal strength, casting a shadow on the otherwise promising Tensor platform. While Google has made strides in … [Read more...] about Google Pixel 10 series to ditch Samsung modem for MediaTek
Say hello to Android XR: a new Gemini-focused OS for glasses and headsets
Remember back when Android was just for phones? That's definitely not the case any longer. Over the years, we've seen it expand to tablets, watches, TVs, vehicles, potentially Chromebooks; and now, Google is taking Android to a whole new dimension: extended reality (XR). In a world increasingly … [Read more...] about Say hello to Android XR: a new Gemini-focused OS for glasses and headsets
Blackmagic Camera App for Android gets a massive time-saving new feature
The Blackmagic Camera app for Android just received another update that continues to add to its professional capabilities. Following its release in June, Blackmagic has diligently improved the app, and this latest version has introduced a killer new feature: live syncing of media to Blackmagic … [Read more...] about Blackmagic Camera App for Android gets a massive time-saving new feature
Google touts doubled speed for Chrome on Android: here’s how they did it
Chrome has always been synonymous with speed. It's been in the browser's DNA since the beginning. From lightning-fast page loads to smooth web app performance, Chrome aims to deliver a browsing experience that's as frictionless as possible. The Chrome team is relentless in its pursuit of ever-faster … [Read more...] about Google touts doubled speed for Chrome on Android: here’s how they did it
The OnePlus 13 looks amazing and rolls out globally in January
Let's face it; here in the US, there aren't that many big, flagship Android phone launches. Outside of Google and Samsung, the only other phones I ever even remotely pay any attention to are those from OnePlus. Though not the disrupter they once were, each new iteration of their main-line phone is … [Read more...] about The OnePlus 13 looks amazing and rolls out globally in January
Pixel Tablet Cyber Monday Deal: Save big on both models of Google’s Android tablet
Google's Pixel Tablet has just become a much more tempting option thanks to some serious Cyber Monday discounts. Best Buy is offering deals on both storage options of the standalone tablet and a sweet bundle deal on the 256GB model with the charging dock. But is it worth your hard-earned cash? Let's … [Read more...] about Pixel Tablet Cyber Monday Deal: Save big on both models of Google’s Android tablet
Gemini is getting a Spotify extension for playback and search
Google is continuing to reveal and release Gemini Extensions for users looking to leverage the LLM on their phones to actually get things done outside of simply chatting with an AI bot with endless, factual (most times) knowledge. While the roll-out of these new extensions has been a bit slower than … [Read more...] about Gemini is getting a Spotify extension for playback and search
Lexar Professional Go SSD with Hub: The must-have mobile filmmaking tool is here
Lexar just dropped a tool that's going to make your smartphone videography rig look and act like a million bucks (without the hefty price tag). Fresh off a wildly successful Kickstarter campaign that raked in a cool $1 million, the Lexar Professional Go Portable SSD with Hub is here to revolutionize … [Read more...] about Lexar Professional Go SSD with Hub: The must-have mobile filmmaking tool is here
Wear OS 5.1 with Android 15 is arriving with new features in a developer preview
Google has quietly dropped a new Wear OS update right on the heels of the Wear OS 5 arriving for older Pixel Watches. This time, it's Wear OS 5.1 in a developer preview, and it's bringing some interesting goodies to the table. First off, the big news is that Wear OS 5.1 is based on Android 15 … [Read more...] about Wear OS 5.1 with Android 15 is arriving with new features in a developer preview
Pixel ‘At a Glance’ widget may be getting a sports enhancement
If you are a sports fan, we have some good news for you! It looks like Google is getting ready to bring live sports scores right to your Pixel's At a Glance widget. 9to5 Google dove deep into the latest Android System Intelligence APK (the same one that teased the enhanced 'Now Playing' features) … [Read more...] about Pixel ‘At a Glance’ widget may be getting a sports enhancement
