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by michael.hicks@futurenet.com (Michael L Hicks) on (#6J7H9)
The Fitbit Charge 6 is our favorite fitness tracker for its affordability and lightweight design. That said, it has its flaws, many of which are solved by the pricier Sense 2. Should you upgrade, stick with the fitness band, or buy neither?
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by tips@androidcentral.com (Nickolas Diaz) on (#6J7HA)
Nothing's CEO Carl Pei stated owners of a Phone (2) can now utilize ChatGPT's Quick Settings shortcut in various ways.
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by techkritiko@gmail.com (Jay Bonggolto) on (#6J7DZ)
Upcoming events could soon automatically pin themselves to the top of a community info screen so that you won't miss a beat.
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on (#6J7E0)
See how you can use AI on the Galaxy S24 notes and easily get summaries from long notes and recordings. Here are the beginner-friendly instructions!
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by tips@androidcentral.com (Samuel Contreras) on (#6J7B8)
An eSIM stores your activation information on your phone, eliminating the need to use a physical SIM card in your phone. This also makes it much simpler to activate always-connected PCs and tablets for data service.
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by tips@androidcentral.com (Samuel Contreras) on (#5YT38)
Plenty of seniors know which smartphone brands they prefer. But if you or an older family member are having trouble finding the right fit, we're here to help. We've compiled a list of phones helpful for those with mobility, dexterity, hearing, or vision problems or those who find smartphones overwhelming.
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by vishnu.skar@gmail.com (Vishnu Sarangapurkar) on (#6J77W)
Instagram is reportedly rolling out a new feature that lets users have a separate profile for their close friends and family.
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by michael.hicks@futurenet.com (Michael L Hicks) on (#6J77X)
With the Galaxy S24 Ultra, you can have your phone interpret over a dozen languages for you, both during phone calls and within your messages. But you'll need to go into your settings first.
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by techkritiko@gmail.com (Jay Bonggolto) on (#6J73P)
Bixby gets a fresh look and some upgrades in the January 2024 update.
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by techkritiko@gmail.com (Jay Bonggolto) on (#6J6XK)
Honor's ultra-sleek Magic V2, which first landed in China in July 2023, is now hitting global markets.
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by techkritiko@gmail.com (Jay Bonggolto) on (#6J6VD)
Now, Android users can easily move their eSIMs to any other Android phone.
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by michael.hicks@futurenet.com (Michael L Hicks) on (#6J6NK)
Samsung has slacked on fitness since the days of the Galaxy Watch Active 2, but its 2024 lineup is full of fitness tech, new AI tricks to make their health results more reliable, and the potential for even bigger changes.
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by techkritiko@gmail.com (Jay Bonggolto) on (#6J6JR)
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra's scratch test shows the first real improvement from Corning's Gorilla line in years.
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by bradypsnyder@gmail.com (Brady Snyder) on (#6J6BP)
The latest minimal phone concept is here, and it offers an E Ink display, a Blackberry-style keyboard, and four-day battery life.
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by bradypsnyder@gmail.com (Brady Snyder) on (#6J6BQ)
After announcing that it would remove 17 "underutilized" Google Assistant features, Google is now starting to remove the shortcut in the Pixel Launcher.
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by nandika.iyerravi@futurenet.com (Nandika Ravi) on (#6J69A)
From the release of the OnePlus 12 to Google's surprise drops and Meta's safety protocol for teens, News Weekly recaps some of the biggest happenings of the week.
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by andrew.myrick@futurenet.com (Andrew Myrick) on (#6J65V)
On paper, the OnePlus 12R looks like a beast, with a few exceptions in the camera department. But it really feels like a "return to form" of sorts for a company that has been through its fair share of ups and downs.
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by patrick.farmer@futurenet.com (Patrick Farmer) on (#6J648)
Verizon Fios is attempting to attract new customers by giving away $300 Target gift cards when you sign up for the 2 Gig plan.
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on (#6J62R)
Android Central's new column aims to answer your burning questions about Android and tech.
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by bradypsnyder@gmail.com (Brady Snyder) on (#6J5WD)
Fossil announced today that its sixth-generation of smartwatches will be its last. The company will instead shift resources to its more traditional products.
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by michael.hicks@futurenet.com (Michael L Hicks) on (#6J5V8)
Would you want your watch to warn you if you're showing signs of depression? Google and Fitbit made plans to test for that, but it would need to collect a lot of data about you to do so.
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by tips@androidcentral.com (Nickolas Diaz) on (#6J5SA)
Samsung has reportedly dropped Google's AI model Gemini for Baidu's "Ernie" in China.
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by tips@androidcentral.com (Nickolas Diaz) on (#6J5MQ)
A report detailed Samsung's record-breaking pre-order sales with the Galaxy S24 series.
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by tips@androidcentral.com (Nickolas Diaz) on (#6J5MR)
Android Auto's latest beta looks at Google's voice reply and Assistant UI redesign.
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by patrick.farmer@futurenet.com (Patrick Farmer) on (#6J5H9)
TCL's 98-inch Class S5 Series 4K UHD smart TV is currently seeing a $3,000 price drop ahead of Super Bowl LVIII.
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on (#6J5AV)
Get all the info you need by tapping, scribbling, or circling on your Galaxy S24 and Pixel 8 phones. Here's how to use it!
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by harish.jonnalagadda@futurenet.com (Harish Jonnalag on (#6J56J)
Seagate rolls out a 24TB variant of its best-selling IronWolf Pro NAS hard drive, and there is a lot to like.
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by andrew.myrick@futurenet.com (Andrew Myrick) on (#6J54Z)
There's a lot of talk about ray tracing on phones like the iPhone 15 Pro and now Galaxy S24. While it's clear that Samsung's latest phone is incredibly powerful, I still wish Galaxy Unpacked had its own "Death Stranding moment."
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by bradypsnyder@gmail.com (Brady Snyder) on (#6J53H)
For workspace users that use Google Chat, there will finally be an option to send a voice message.
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by bradypsnyder@gmail.com (Brady Snyder) on (#6J53J)
Google has updated its experimental Project IDX web-based software development platform to include iOS and Android simulators.
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by harish.jonnalagadda@futurenet.com (Harish Jonnalag on (#6J53K)
Thieaudio changed things up with the Oracle MKII, and these IEMs have a distinct bass-focused sound that is fantastic.
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by tips@androidcentral.com (Mishaal Rahman) on (#6J53M)
Samsung packed the Galaxy S24 series to the brim with new features, a lot of which they didn't have time to tell you about. Here are 20 of them.
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by bradypsnyder@gmail.com (Brady Snyder) on (#6J52B)
Google recently added support for taking your body's temperature with the Pixel 8 Pro, and this is how the feature works.
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by tips@androidcentral.com (Nickolas Diaz) on (#6J4VZ)
Rumors about Samsung's Exynos 2500 SoC begin to swirl shortly after its Galaxy S24 launch.
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by namerah.saud-fatmi@futurenet.com (Namerah Saud Fat on (#6J4W0)
Curved screens need extra attention. Do your phone right by shielding it with the best OnePlus 12 screen protectors.
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by nicholas.sutrich@futurenet.com (Nicholas Sutrich) on (#6J4SH)
The Meta Quest 3 Lite is reportedly still being developed, but one major country likely isn't getting a release.
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by namerah.saud-fatmi@futurenet.com (Namerah Saud Fat on (#6J4SJ)
The OnePlus 12 is one of the sleekest phones of the year. Reinforce its drop protection with a sturdy little case.
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by patrick.farmer@futurenet.com (Patrick Farmer) on (#6J4SK)
Best Buy's Super Bowl TV sale is live, and one of the best deals we've found so far is this $200 discount on a great LG TV.
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by techkritiko@gmail.com (Jay Bonggolto) on (#6J4SM)
Older Samsung flagships get the green light for Galaxy AI, but this flagship model will be left out in the cold.
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by andrew.myrick@futurenet.com (Andrew Myrick) on (#6J4SN)
While you could definitely use your phone to play games, you might be looking for an Android gaming handheld so you can save your phone's battery. No matter what the reason is, we've rounded up some of our favorites.
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by nicholas.sutrich@futurenet.com (Nicholas Sutrich) on (#6J4SP)
Apple Vision Pro has already made Apple a ton of money despite its price and lack of compelling apps.
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by tips@androidcentral.com (Nickolas Diaz) on (#6J4SQ)
FTC has reportedly launched an inquiry into the deals made by big tech with AI start-up companies.
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by tips@androidcentral.com (Nickolas Diaz) on (#6J4PB)
Meta introduced a few new security tools parents can use to safeguard their teens on Instagram and Facebook.
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by sharmarajat@zoho.com (Rajat Sharma) on (#6J4PC)
We take a detailed comparative look at Samsung Galaxy S24 vs. S23 to help you decide whether an upgrade is worth it or not. As similar as both of Samsung's smartphones are, they do have some key differences.
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by patrick.farmer@futurenet.com (Patrick Farmer) on (#6J3S8)
Days before its official release date, Best Buy is now giving away $150 gift cards, free storage upgrades, and enhanced trade-in credit when you do a Galaxy S24 Ultra preorder.
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by techkritiko@gmail.com (Jay Bonggolto) on (#6J4JC)
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra just got the teardown treatment, giving us a sneak peek inside the top-notch flagship for 2024.
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by bradypsnyder@gmail.com (Brady Snyder) on (#6J4F7)
After initially releasing the feature years back, Google is reviving the Art Selfie feature with generative AI.
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by michael.hicks@futurenet.com (Michael L Hicks) on (#6J4F8)
The Quest 3 Touch controllers last longer than the Quest Pro's, but not as long as the Quest 2 controllers. Here's what you need to know.
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by nicholas.sutrich@futurenet.com (Nicholas Sutrich) on (#6J4CF)
Immersed just announced pricing for Visor, its first made-for-work VR headset that's one-third the weight of Apple Vision Pro.
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by bradypsnyder@gmail.com (Brady Snyder) on (#6J45F)
The next version of Wear OS might just be months away, as a new report says Google and Samsung are preparing the update, based on Android 14.
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