by harish.jonnalagadda@futurenet.com (Harish Jonnalag on (#6HPTR)
With the ROG Phone 8, ASUS is gunning straight for the best Android phones. And you know what? It has a decent shot.
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by michael.hicks@futurenet.com (Michael L Hicks) on (#6HPM8)
Lenovo gave Android Central an hour to test its ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid, a detachable laptop/tablet with both Windows 11 and Android 13. And while it's not perfect, it's not nearly as gimmicky as you might think.
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by patrick.farmer@futurenet.com (Patrick Farmer) on (#6D9QY)
The Galaxy Watch 6 and Watch 6 Classic are two of the best wearables on the market, but that doesn't mean you can't save some cash.
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by nicholas.sutrich@futurenet.com (Nicholas Sutrich) on (#6HPH5)
Solos AirGo 3 smart glasses are getting their first major update, packing ChatGPT live translation into the svelte 30g frames.
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by tips@androidcentral.com (Nickolas Diaz) on (#6HPEJ)
A batch of rumors suggested that OnePlus could raise the price of its flagship 12 model while launching a cheaper 12R device.
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by patrick.farmer@futurenet.com (Patrick Farmer) on (#6HPEK)
Despite its many great qualities, the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra has always been a bit overpriced. Thanks to this new Best Buy deal, that's no longer the case.
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by harish.jonnalagadda@futurenet.com (Harish Jonnalag on (#6HPEM)
TCL is all set to launch the 50 Series of phones, and what's interesting is that two models will get NXTPAPER 3.0 screens.
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by tips@androidcentral.com (Nickolas Diaz) on (#6HPEN)
Sony started rolling out its Android 14 to its Xperia 5 V users, packed with upgrades and more customization options.
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by andrew.myrick@futurenet.com (Andrew Myrick) on (#6HPBE)
Google is rolling out ChromeOS 120, bringing with it a better way to switch between your Virtual Desks, and more.
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by nicholas.sutrich@futurenet.com (Nicholas Sutrich) on (#6HP7K)
Townsmen VR is the first Meta Quest 3 exclusive game, making us wonder how long it will be before we see more exclusives.
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by harish.jonnalagadda@futurenet.com (Harish Jonnalag on (#6HP4E)
The Wi-Fi Alliance has kicked off certification of Wi-Fi 7 devices, and that means the standard itself is now official.
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by ted@byteddyk.com (Ted Kritsonis) on (#6HPEP)
JBL added some tweaks to its existing Tune headphones and Live earbuds, and will also release its first set of open-ear headphones.
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by michael.hicks@futurenet.com (Michael L Hicks) on (#6HP1F)
Though the Garmin Lily 2 and Lily 2 Classic don't make that many changes from the original, they at least bring back the petite, waterproof, and long-lasting design that you liked the first time.
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by michael.hicks@futurenet.com (Michael L Hicks) on (#6HP1G)
The Garmin Connect app, as it stands today, is an inscrutible labyrinth to navigate. The redesigned Home page puts all of your most important data upfront, so it's easier to find.
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by harish.jonnalagadda@futurenet.com (Harish Jonnalag on (#6HNVN)
OPPO just unveiled the Find X7 Ultra, and it has four 50MP cameras at the back. This is what you need to know about what may arguably be the best camera package of 2024.
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by harish.jonnalagadda@futurenet.com (Harish Jonnalag on (#6HNVP)
XGIMI just showed off its brightest 4K home projector - meet the Horizon Max.
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by harish.jonnalagadda@futurenet.com (Harish Jonnalag on (#6HNT3)
The Redmi Note 13 Pro+ is now available globally, and it has powerful hardware combined with a striking design and large battery. But the cameras are nowhere as good as other mid-range phones, and the software is outdated at launch.
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by michael.hicks@futurenet.com (Michael L Hicks) on (#6HNP4)
Announced at CES 2024, this all-in-one device will sync with your other Withings tech and give you a more in-depth look at your body than a smartwatch can offer.
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by vishnu.skar@gmail.com (Vishnu Sarangapurkar) on (#6HNH9)
Samsung is all geared up for the Galaxy S24 series launch on January 17 in San Jose. Ahead of the release, we now have newer benchmark results.
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by techkritiko@gmail.com (Jay Bonggolto) on (#6HNFG)
Samsung seems ready to release the Galaxy Tab A9 tablets in the U.S., based on a listing that's no longer available.
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by michael.hicks@futurenet.com (Michael L Hicks) on (#6HND9)
Garmin is the only brand we know of that tracks individual exercise moves like push-ups or deadlifts, with thousands of options. But it doesn't do nearly enough with this concept.
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by techkritiko@gmail.com (Jay Bonggolto) on (#6HNBW)
Google Chrome on Android has gained a handy method for clearing your browsing history more quickly.
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by michael.hicks@futurenet.com (Michael L Hicks) on (#6HNBX)
XREAL is bringing us closer and closer to the futuristic vision of AR glasses that Google Glass hinted at years ago, at least in terms of compact hardware.
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by techkritiko@gmail.com (Jay Bonggolto) on (#6HN8Z)
The Google Maps app on mobile and Android Auto now displays 3D buildings while you're navigating.
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by techkritiko@gmail.com (Jay Bonggolto) on (#6HN90)
The OnePlus Ace 3 seems like a really cool phone in the upper mid-range category.
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by bradypsnyder@gmail.com (Brady Snyder) on (#6HN6R)
OpenAI might be working on a ChatGPT-powered voice assistant that could be used as a default assistant on Android.
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by techkritiko@gmail.com (Jay Bonggolto) on (#6HN0C)
It seems like the January 2024 update on Pixel phones is giving some Galaxy Watch owners a headache.
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by nicholas.sutrich@futurenet.com (Nicholas Sutrich) on (#6HMXA)
Few games are as groundbreaking as Asgard's Wrath 2. From the combat to the world design, depth and variety of gameplay, and even the visuals and audio quality, this is the best VR game ever made.
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by patrick.farmer@futurenet.com (Patrick Farmer) on (#6HMXB)
Simply add a line with an eligible data plan and Verizon will hook you up with enough promo credits to make the Google Pixel 8 completely free.
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by techkritiko@gmail.com (Jay Bonggolto) on (#6HMRV)
Microsoft has confirmed that Teams is hitting Android Auto in February.
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by techkritiko@gmail.com (Jay Bonggolto) on (#6HMQM)
The Galaxy S24 Ultra's sample shots supposedly prove its camera game is on point at 10x zoom, outshining its predecessor.
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by tips@androidcentral.com (Nickolas Diaz) on (#6HMFB)
A dive into the Play Store's latest version showed more progress on its AI-generated FAQs and what users can expect.
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by techkritiko@gmail.com (Jay Bonggolto) on (#6HMFC)
Get ready for the Gmail Android app to finally drop that "Select All" button you've been wishing for.
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by tips@androidcentral.com (Nickolas Diaz) on (#6HMD1)
A round of leaks showed several features Google is developing for Bard, such as bot creation and more.
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by tips@androidcentral.com (Nickolas Diaz) on (#6HMD2)
Samsung was spotted applying to trademark the term "Ironflex," which could signify stronger displays for its foldables.
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by patrick.farmer@futurenet.com (Patrick Farmer) on (#6HMA2)
Forget the S24, this Verizon deal hooks you up with a FREE Galaxy S23 Plus with any Samsung trade-in
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by techkritiko@gmail.com (Jay Bonggolto) on (#6HMA3)
Google has grouped all the At a Glance settings in one spot for easy access.
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by techkritiko@gmail.com (Jay Bonggolto) on (#6HM04)
The latest beta version of Google Messages introduces strings related to multi-SIM RCS support, indicating a step towards enabling this feature.
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by michael.hicks@futurenet.com (Michael L Hicks) on (#6HM05)
Back in 2021, I switched from iOS to Android to see which I preferred. This December, I gave my partner the one Android foldable that might make her switch too, but it was a more difficult battle.
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by andrew.myrick@futurenet.com (Andrew Myrick) on (#6HKX4)
It's hard not to be excited and infatuated with the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro. But, we've been here before and didn't know we were being let down until years later.
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by harish.jonnalagadda@futurenet.com (Harish Jonnalag on (#6HKVW)
The Pixel 8 Pro is one of the best Android phones you can get at the moment. The iPhone 15 Pro is the best iPhone available today. Undecided between the two? We're here to assist.
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by patrick.farmer@futurenet.com (Patrick Farmer) on (#6HKK1)
The Verizon-owned wireless carrier is ringing in the new year by discounting both of its data plans when you use this code.
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by tips@androidcentral.com (Nickolas Diaz) on (#6HKK2)
Google started rolling out its January 2024 security patch with fixes aimed at solving pesky problems.
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by nicholas.sutrich@futurenet.com (Nicholas Sutrich) on (#6HKG0)
Some of the best VR games are shooters, but developers need to start looking elsewhere for success.
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by tips@androidcentral.com (Nickolas Diaz) on (#6HKG1)
Galaxy AI teasers confirm users will need to submit some extra credentials if they'd like to take its AI features further.
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by tips@androidcentral.com (Nickolas Diaz) on (#6HKD1)
A few renders for the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro have leaked, and suggest a different choice of LEDs could await interested parties.
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by techkritiko@gmail.com (Jay Bonggolto) on (#6HKD2)
Google seems to be cashing in on Bard with a paid version, and it could be offered as part of Google One.
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by bradypsnyder@gmail.com (Brady Snyder) on (#6HKD3)
Google Files has an Important tab that can store critical documents like IDs and passports, but these will be deleted for good next month.
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by bradypsnyder@gmail.com (Brady Snyder) on (#6HKA1)
Smartphone repairs have been getting easier over the past few years, and now you can fix your Pixel 8 series phone on your own.
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by michael.hicks@futurenet.com (Michael L Hicks) on (#6HK7B)
Samsung's new headset will be capable of 4.3K resolution per eye, more cameras, and a major graphical boost compared to Meta's MR headset. Here's what we know so far.
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