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Following the March feature drop, Instagram gained support for Ultra HDR images and 10-bit HDR video, and now it has support for Threads.

Google Maps is adding a "fused orientation" API, and it might finally fix device orientation accuracy when you're trying to find your way around.

WhatsApp is trying out a new feature that lets you know instantly if your chats are encrypted.

People like me have long had a fascination with getting the classic 1993 PC game Doom running on anything with a screen, and two new devices have reignited my passion for this odd project.

New findings reveal Google is working to bring all kinds of apps, including Android apps, Steam, and Linux-based apps, to one place on Chromebooks.

Google has low-key admitted that the Pixel 8a is in the making.

Your smartwatch tells you your skin temperature during sleep, but isn't good enough to tell you if you're overly hot (or not warm enough) during fitness training. But wearing this CORE Body Temperature Sensor, I'm on my way to training more efficiently.

A new Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024) leak shows it's rocking the same hardware but with a fresh Exynos chip.

Google's Phone app might let you switch to video calls with just a tap during your regular calls.

Honor just teased a tricked-out version of the Magic 6 with a crazy camera layout.

A new leak shows off the Motorola Edge 50 Pro's fabric-like pattern on the back and unique colors.

Meta and LG are working on the Quest Pro 2 together, but we still have fresh memories of the Quest Pro 1's failure -- and the Quest Pro 2 will allegedly be more expensive. Here's what we want in terms of hardware, design, and software updates to make the Pro 2 relevant.

Nothing Phone 2a launches, Pixel brings its March update, and more. News Weekly recaps some of the week's biggest happenings.

A never-ending parade of products that never were and nobody would even buy.

The Discover Samsung Spring Sale is live until March 10, offering up to $800 off for the Galaxy Z Fold 5 on eligible trade-ins.

After months of waiting, OnePlus Open owners can finally update to Android 14, gaining new features like File Dock and Smart Cutout.

Google Lens has started rolling out "Visual Search" history for users to rediscover what they've searched for.

Google says Gemini Nano won't grace the Pixel 8 due to 'hardware limitations.'

Google's latest Play Services version contained code that detailed its upcoming cross-device call features.

A dive into Android 14's latest beta showed signs of a new satellite-based text messaging service for Android 15.

Oura has started selling its smart rings on Amazon as the company prepares for competition later in 2024.

Samsung's Spring Sale wraps up in a few days, which means you're almost out of time to take advantage of its best smartphone deal.

Backbone is debuting a limited-edition mobile gaming controller for the release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III and Call of Duty: Warzone on mobile.

Samsung is bringing a vertical scrolling app drawer back to One UI with the Home Up Good Lock module in One UI 6.1.1.

Google Phone app could be adding a new convenient feature to track WhatsApp calls without opening the messaging platform.

While the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and the Z Fold 6 are expected to be unveiled in a rumored July Galaxy Unpacked event, new information reveals their colorways.

Following my harrowing experience with the Pixel 6, I switched to the Galaxy S22 Ultra to put the Pixel's competitor to the same test.

WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger are opening up to other apps in Europe, but your messages will still be scrambled thanks to E2EE.

Smartwatches are very personal things, so how do you choose between the OnePlus Watch 2 and Google Pixel Watch 2? My tests show you.

Meta is looking toward Generative AI to help unify its videos across Feeds, Groups, and Reels.

Google rolled out Android 14 QPR3 Beta 2 to testers today, but you probably shouldn't install it. There are multiple reports of devices getting bricked after attempting to sideload the update.

One of our favorite MVNO carriers around, Mint Mobile just launched a deal that makes ALL of their wireless plans $15 per month for the first three months.

Apple's latest document highlighted how it will offer a "user-friendly" solution for iPhone owners to swap to Android.

A dive into the Play Store's latest version showed signs of a new "parallel downloads" feature.

While most easily pocketable power banks are great for a single charge or two, nothing compares to a high-capacity backup battery that provides serious power for all your devices when you need it.

Google has started rolling out its new document scanner option, bringing technology similar to the Drive app.

A new chipset based on Samsung's 4nm process is reportedly in the works.

The Infinix Note 40 series will mark the company's first foray into the flagship phone race.

Android users may soon be able to turn any image into a sticker on WhatsApp.

Pixel phones are growing in popularity in Japan, in a big way.

Google is reportedly trying to impress partners with AndroidXR, but the strategy seems to be backfiring.

Updates to the Play Services app hint that Google might improve Watch Unlock using UWB technology, potentially with the Pixel Watch 3.

There's a secret Instagram game that lets you play "Pong" with emojis, and you can find it in your Instragam DMs, as long as you know where to look.

Meta is expected to unveil its first true pair of AR glasses, known internally as "Orion," at its Connect 2024 developer conference.

Google One continues to increase its value, this time by adding fitness and home security to an already wide array of features.

Assuming Android is still around seven years from now, the Pixel 8 will get its last update. Will it still be worth using?

Network attached storage servers allow you to back up data across all devices on your home network. You don't need to shell out a lot of cash to get started - these are the best budget NAS servers you can buy right now.

UGREEN makes a magnetic power bank now, and it is quite good. The best part is that the 10000mAh Magnetic Power Bank has an integrated kickstand, and that unlocks a suite of new use cases.

Although the update is supposed to offer "improved optical heart rate performance in cold weather," plenty of forum posts suggests the heart rate data has gotten LESS accurate, regardless of the weather.

For one week only, Samsung is discounting a large number of its most popular devices, with tons of trade-in credit and free accessories up for grabs.