Why overnight charging wears down phone batteries and how Android settings prevent it
Overnight charging exposes phone batteries to sustained high voltage and heat. Learn how Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy settings stop cell degradation.
Overnight charging exposes phone batteries to sustained high voltage and heat. Learn how Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy settings stop cell degradation.
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 …
Samsung has started rolling out the Galaxy S23 One UI 9 update based on Android 17, starting with beta testers in South Korea.
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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 …
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 …
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.
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 …
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 …
Some OnePlus 15 owners can now apply for the ColorOS 17 open beta and voluntarily move their phones from OxygenOS to ColorOS. OnePlus opened applications for the program, which for now is limited to users in India. The OnePlus 15 will be remembered as the swan song of OnePlus for its fans in the US …
Xiaomi has confirmed that the HyperOS 4 stable update will start reaching users in China on October 15. The first batch of stable builds is meant for select Xiaomi, Redmi, and tablet owners, and the wait is nearly over. The news arrives as Xiaomi’s internal testing recruitment is scheduled to close on October 14. Because …
Google has released Android 17 QPR2 Beta 7, the latest in a series of updates meant to fix issues and bugs affecting Android 17. The Alphabet subsidiary pushes these updates to Pixel models that still receive support from the company, and this beta reaches devices as old as the Pixel 6a. Installing it requires a …
Samsung is reportedly bringing three upgrades to the Galaxy S27 Ultra display next year: DC dimming, the M16 panel, and fixes for the Privacy Display introduced on the Galaxy S26 Ultra. The phone already sounds appealing on paper, and a redesign will probably drive more sales, but these screen changes are tangible improvements users should …
