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by andrew.myrick@futurenet.com (Andrew Myrick) on (#6E8B9)
ChromeOS 116 is rolling out to the Stable channel, bringing with it a bunch of new features, while laying the groundwork for the inevitable switch to Lacros from Chrome for your browsing needs.
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by michael.hicks@futurenet.com (Michael L Hicks) on (#6E8BA)
The Galaxy Watch 5 and 6 are so similar, you might as well snag the last-gen version for a low price instead of paying $300 for a slight upgrade.
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by sam.dunsiger@gmail.com (Samuel Dunsiger) on (#6E8BB)
Google's flight booking service now keeps you in the loop on right time to book, depending on your destination and departure date.
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by tips@androidcentral.com (Nickolas Diaz) on (#6E8BC)
Rumors suggest Samsung may offer a brighter display for the S24 Ultra, with an increased resolution alongside it.
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by andrew.myrick@futurenet.com (Andrew Myrick) on (#6E8BD)
The Acer Chromebook 516 GE isn't your run-of-the-mill Chromebook thanks to its massive 16-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate and RGB keyboard. Now's your chance to grab one for yourself for less than $500.
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by tips@androidcentral.com (Nickolas Diaz) on (#6E88C)
Google rolls out several routine starters and actions for all Home app users.
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by techkritiko@gmail.com (Jay Bonggolto) on (#6E88D)
Nothing's first smartphone just got a major software update with Nothing OS 2, giving you more control over your home screen and more ways to stay organized.
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by michael.hicks@futurenet.com (Michael L Hicks) on (#6E85M)
Some people don't mind wearing an 89g smartwatch, in exchange for more rugged materials. If so, take a long, hard look at the Ultra. But Amazfit has better options for most people.
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by tips@androidcentral.com (Vishnu Sarangapurkar) on (#6E85N)
The news comes from a Taiwanese outlet indicating the removal of the Zenfone team and dissolving it.
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by tips@androidcentral.com (Nickolas Diaz) on (#6E85P)
Google may partner with Garmin to bring strong emergency SOS messaging support to Android 14.
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by michael.hicks@futurenet.com (Michael L Hicks) on (#6E85Q)
Military members can skip their U.S. Air Force physical fitness assessments if their Garmin watch says they're healthy.
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by techkritiko@gmail.com (Jay Bonggolto) on (#6E7VB)
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Astro Edition is the smartwatch for those who have their heads in the stars, featuring a constellation-etched bezel and moon-phase tracker.
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by tips@androidcentral.com (Vishnu Sarangapurkar) on (#6E7K6)
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is scheduled to release early this year. New information suggests we might see more than one flagship SoC.
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by tips@androidcentral.com (Vishnu Sarangapurkar) on (#6E7FZ)
WhatsApp promised to add the ability to share videos in HD alongside photos; while the latter is already live, users can now share HD videos.
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by tips@androidcentral.com (Vishnu Sarangapurkar) on (#6E7BV)
While Google is still discreet about its upcoming Pixel 8 series, more features of the device crop up way ahead of the launch.
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by jerry.hildenbrand@futurenet.com (Jerry Hildenbrand on (#6E6H2)
As someone who has never been interested in foldable phones, I didn't think I'd like the Galaxy Z Flip 5 as much as I do.
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by techkritiko@gmail.com (Jay Bonggolto) on (#6E69W)
Messenger Lite is going away soon, and you'll see a message when you open it that tells you to use the main app instead.
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by michael.hicks@futurenet.com (Michael L Hicks) on (#6E66X)
AC's Michael Hicks and Nick Sutrich are gathering all the most important VR news in a weekly round-up every Saturday to cover everything you missed.
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by ted@byteddyk.com (Ted Kritsonis) on (#6E5Z9)
The Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 holds real advantages over the Soundcore Life Q30, but if it's a bargain you're looking for, this duel gets a little more interesting.
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by tips@androidcentral.com (Nickolas Diaz) on (#6E5ZA)
Additional details surface regarding the Pixel Tablet's upcoming media handoff function.
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by nicholas.sutrich@futurenet.com (Nicholas Sutrich) on (#6E5ZB)
Samsung's redesigned S Pen and accompanying Slim S Pen Case for the Galaxy Z Fold 5 are simply brilliant and solve so many problems for just $100.
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by tips@androidcentral.com (Nickolas Diaz) on (#6E5WR)
Google is rolling out Android 14 Beta 5.2 to enrolled testers with its most recent devices at its heart.
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by tips@androidcentral.com (Vishnu Sarangapurkar) on (#6E5WS)
Early this month, we learned that "Link you devices" will include Call Switching between devices and internet sharing. A new leak suggests there's more.
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by nicholas.sutrich@futurenet.com (Nicholas Sutrich) on (#6E5WT)
Ray-Ban Stories was Meta and Ray-Ban's first smart glasses project and the company looks to be working on an upgraded follow-up powered by AI.
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by tips@androidcentral.com (Nickolas Diaz) on (#6E5SW)
Razer launches its new Kishi V2 Pro Android phone controller and unveils its Xbox Edition set.
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by jerry.hildenbrand@futurenet.com (Jerry Hildenbrand on (#6E5CA)
Using an eSIM is supposed to be easier but phone carriers have a unique ability to ruin everything.
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by derrek.lee@futurenet.com (Derrek Lee) on (#6E5AS)
Google may have a Pixel Flip in the works, but it may be a couple of years before we see one. What can we expect from this smaller foldable Pixel?
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by jerry.hildenbrand@futurenet.com (Jerry Hildenbrand on (#6E55C)
A Chrome OS desktop option is great, but you need to buy the right one.
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by ted@byteddyk.com (Ted Kritsonis) on (#6E52Y)
The Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 and Anker Soundcore Space make for an intriguing battle, but does either one come away with a crushing victory?
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by andrew.myrick@futurenet.com (Andrew Myrick) on (#6E52Z)
If you're in the market for a dedicated gaming handheld, there are tons of options. Now, Pimax is adding another option to its lineup with the new Portal Retro.
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by sam.dunsiger@gmail.com (Samuel Dunsiger) on (#6E530)
A new-ish collaboration between Microsoft and NVIDIA means that Xbox's PC Game Pass titles are now available for gamers to stream on Geforce NOW.
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by michael.hicks@futurenet.com (Michael L Hicks) on (#6E531)
This may not be a Wear OS watch many of you have heard of, but it does rely on Fossil software - only a particularly buggy version of it.
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by tips@androidcentral.com (Nickolas Diaz) on (#6E4Y2)
Google could bring handwriting stylus support to its Pixel Tablet sooner than previously theorized.
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by nicholas.sutrich@futurenet.com (Nicholas Sutrich) on (#6E4Y3)
Google is working toward a single app for all its products, past, present, and future, and has taken one giant leap for small cameras in the latest Google Home app update.
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by derrek.lee@futurenet.com (Derrek Lee) on (#6E4Y4)
YouTube Music has begun rolling out live, real-time lyrics more widely across iOS and Android.
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by tips@androidcentral.com (Nickolas Diaz) on (#6E4Y5)
Threads for the web is beginning to roll out with a few features users can find on mobile.
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by tips@androidcentral.com (Vishnu Sarangapurkar) on (#6E4Y6)
The Fan Edition phone from Samsung has been doing rounds for quite a while now. We might be approaching the launch of the device relatively quicker than anticipated.
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by tips@androidcentral.com (Nickolas Diaz) on (#6E4Y7)
OPPO has started teasing the release of its next foldable and smartwatch ahead of next week's reveal.
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by michael.hicks@futurenet.com (Michael L Hicks) on (#6E4Y8)
More and more people are choosing smartwatches (or regular watches) over fitness trackers, but you may or may not want to consider a more petite fitness option.
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by nicholas.sutrich@futurenet.com (Nicholas Sutrich) on (#6E4QM)
Hand tracking has been an experimental feature on Oculus Quest VR headsets for years now, and the latest update makes it feel nearly identical to using a controller.
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by tips@androidcentral.com (Vishnu Sarangapurkar) on (#6E4QN)
The new Google Chrome beta version for iOS now provides a new flag that allows users to relocate the URL address bar.
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by michael.hicks@futurenet.com (Michael L Hicks) on (#6E4KZ)
Out of the box, the Galaxy Watch 6 has plenty of useful tools left disabled by default. We're here to make sure you get the most out of your new smartwatch.
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by techkritiko@gmail.com (Jay Bonggolto) on (#6E4B8)
Google has rolled out a refreshed "Following" tab in the Google News app for Android after unveiling it in June.
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by tips@androidcentral.com (Nickolas Diaz) on (#6E40J)
The Honor Magic V2's "parallel space" app is shown off during a playtest.
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by andrew.myrick@futurenet.com (Andrew Myrick) on (#6E40K)
Thanks to a new landing page, we're expecting Acer to launch its new Chromebook 314 any day now. And while we're happy to see 13th Gen Intel chips, the listed price is surprisingly high.
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by andrew.myrick@futurenet.com (Andrew Myrick) on (#6E40M)
Qualcomm seems to be betting big on mobile gaming as the company has announced a trio of processors focused on dedicated gaming handhelds.
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by techkritiko@gmail.com (Jay Bonggolto) on (#6E3VF)
Samsung is apparently gearing up to drop its own generative AI service, but unlike ChatGPT, which anyone can use, Samsung's service will be limited to its employees only.
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by nicholas.sutrich@futurenet.com (Nicholas Sutrich) on (#6E3VG)
Some cases put the pen on the back, but Spigen's Thin Fit P case puts it on the side. That's what makes it a uniquely great S Pen case for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold series.
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by michael.hicks@futurenet.com (Michael L Hicks) on (#6E3VH)
Turns out Meta isn't the only company having serious problems coming up with a workable augmented reality prototype. Behind the scenes, Google's AR division is in trouble.
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by tips@androidcentral.com (Nickolas Diaz) on (#6E3VJ)
Samsung plans to roll out Gaming Hub on its older smart TVs launched a few years ago.
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