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Another Nothing Phone can now download the Android 15 beta
If you have a Nothing Phone 2a Plus, you can finally get the Android 15 beta.
WhatsApp will soon save you from the horrors of missed texts
WhatsApp is testing a new Reminders feature that will occasionally nudge users about messages as well as status updates that they may have missed checking out.
OnePlus could return to the “mini” flagship formula in 2025
OnePlus is reportedly working on a top-tier compact phone that will embrace Qualcomm’s flagship silicon, a 50-megapixel Sony camera, and a fresh design.
Best apps to get your phone Christmas ready
Whether you love the holidays or not, it's that time of year again. Here are some apps and games to help make the holidays a little easier.
This company wants to bring 400MP pictures to your next smartphone
Tecno unveiled two new imaging technologies at its Future Lens 2024 event that could bring 400MP photos to smartphones.
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Here’s another hands-on look at the Google Pixel 9a’s radical new design
Freshly leaked real-life photos of a Pixel 9a prototype confirm Google is changing the design and the camera's shape on the upcoming affordable phone.
6 excellent iPhone apps that I wish were available on Android
The iPhone launched the world of apps, and many apps used to be iPhone only. Most are now on Android, but here are six iPhone apps I miss when I use Android.
Google quietly announced a huge change for the Pixel 6, Pixel 7, and Pixel Fold
Have an older Pixel device like the Pixel 6, Pixel 7, or Pixel Fold? Google has a nice surprise for you.
Google’s December 2024 Pixel Drop just arrived with a boatload of new features
Google's Pixel Drop for December 2024 is here, and it's a giant update. Here's a rundown of all the new features.
The Google Pixel 9 may soon get a powerful phone call feature
The Google Pixel 9 already has a ton of AI features. Soon, it could get a powerful new one for phone calls.
Specs for a budget OnePlus Android tablet just leaked, and they look great
OnePlus is expected to reveal a new budget tablet soon. The specs look great, and the price could be excellent. Here's what we know.
Hyundai believes CarPlay, Android Auto should remain as options
Hyundai remains committed to offering CarPlay and Android Auto, the in-car phone-mirroring apps.
I walked a mile with the Apple Watch Series 10 and Pixel Watch 3. Here are the surprising results
I took two of the latest smartwatches — the Apple Watch Series 10 and Pixel Watch 3 — for a mile-long walk. Here's what happened.
Google is preparing a cool new feature for its Pixel Recorder app
Google's Pixel Recorder app on its Pixel phones is about to get a lot better with this new feature.
5 phones you should buy instead of the iPhone 16 Pro
Considering picking up an iPhone 16 Pro? Before you spend your hard-earned cash, here are a few alternatives you should look at first.
Google’s dead Pixel Tablet 2 could have been a solid upgrade
Before the Pixel Tablet 2 was reportedly nixed, Google was eyeing a 120Hz screen upgrade, larger battery, and better cameras for the ill-fated successor.
Your Google Photos app is about to look different. Here’s what’s changing
Google is implementing a small yet significant change to its popular Google Photos app. Here's what's changing with the newest update.
OnePlus 13 vs. Google Pixel 9 Pro: How does OnePlus fare against Google’s best?
The OnePlus 13 is not yet available in the Western market, but the Google Pixel 9 Pro is. Which phone should you buy?
Google Pixel 9 vs. Google Pixel 7: Is it upgrade time?
Google's Pixel 9 brings a healthy bunch of improvements that really matter. But is that enough to elicit an upgrade over the well-rounded Pixel 7?
One of the biggest smartphone manufacturers is done with Android
One of the largest smartphone companies in the world is abandoning Android in favor of an in-house developed operating system.
The Oppo Find X8 is exactly the smartphone I’ve been waiting for
There's no such thing as a perfect smartphone, and there never will be. But in this moment, the Oppo Find X8 is precisely the kind of phone I'm looking for.
How I made my Android tablet better than a Windows laptop
Android tablets can't match laptops. Here's how I made my OnePlus Pad 2 not just as good, but better than a Windows laptop.
How to install the Android 16 beta on your Android smartphone
Google has released the first preview build of Android 16 for developers. If you're eyeing a taste test of Baklava, here's the easy route to get it.
