Google's Pixel 11 is a very good phone, but it is not a very new one. That is the takeaway from WIRED reviewer Simon Hill, who scored the $899 handset 8/10 and called it a slick, refined step forward from the Pixel 10, though only a small one. The short version If your phone is …
Android Auto redesign clues emerge in the 18.0 beta update, with code pointing to a new launcher asset under the Cielo codename.
The Nothing OS 5 update brings Android 17 to Phone 3 users in a staggered rollout, adding the Geist font, AI upgrades, and a dedicated Glyph app.
Oppo has announced the ColorOS 17 upgrade, based on Android 17, for the smartphones of its parent group BBK Electronics, including OnePlus and Realme. OnePlus already announced a beta upgrade to ColorOS 17 for its OnePlus 15 flagship, and the Realme ColorOS 17 update is now on the way too. It brings a completely new …
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Huawei has officially unveiled the Huawei Mate 90 Pro in China, a new flagship that starts at ¥6,999 for the base 12GB + 256GB model. The phone pairs a Tandem OLED display with 12,000 nits of local peak brightness, the new Kirin 9035 processor, a 50MP variable-aperture main camera, eSIM satellite communications, and a 6600mAh …
When most people picture a serious running watch, brands like Garmin and Coros tend to come to mind. Amazfit, not so much. That perception may be shifting, though. The Chinese brand's latest release — the Amazfit Active 3 Premium — is sleek, solidly built, and loaded with tracking features, all for $169.99. This is a …
Google is emailing a 30% Pixel 11 discount code to select Google AI Pro members, cutting up to $570 off the Pixel 11 Pro Fold without a trade-in.
Quick Share for Windows transfers files from Android to your PC over Wi-Fi at rates up to 100MB/s, bypassing email and third-party cloud uploads.
Overnight charging exposes phone batteries to sustained high voltage and heat. Learn how Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy settings stop cell degradation.
Google is upgrading Android scam detection across Messages and calls, using Gemini models and new on-device checks to flag suspicious links and phone scams.
Samsung has started rolling out the Galaxy S23 One UI 9 update based on Android 17, starting with beta testers in South Korea.
Nothing has been open about its Android 17 plans and has published a clear roadmap for supported devices. The Phone (3) went first, receiving a beta in August. Now Nothing OS 5.0 has an official general release, bringing big changes and new features, which gives owners of supported phones plenty to look forward to. What’s …
This Galaxy Watch 7 deal is a strong one: Amazon is selling the smartwatch for just $159, which is 36% off its current retail price of $250. The Galaxy Watch 7 is a complete smartwatch that won’t let you down, with a thin, lightweight design and impressive tracking features. For anyone shopping for a new …
Shoppers who buy low-cost Android phones from online marketplaces may be getting malware that was planted on the device before it ever reached them, Bitdefender has found. The Midnight Mimosa malware campaign runs on budget Android phones from several brands built on MediaTek platforms. The malicious code ships inside the firmware, is already there when …
Google has officially released Android 17 QPR2 Beta 7 (build CP41.260831.016), delivering essential bug fixes to Pixel owners across several generations. The release builds on patches that arrived earlier in Android 17 QPR2 Beta 6 and in incremental builds such as Android 17 QPR2 Beta 6.1. Testing on newer Android development tracks continues at the …
