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Updated 2024-11-24 04:30
Gboard's landscape mode gets a major overhaul to make typing less of a hassle
Gboard's new capability will figure out the best layout when you turn your phone sideways.
Skip Black Friday, the best-looking phone on the market just hit a record low price
A few retailers are suddenly dropping $150 off the eye-catching OnePlus 11, knocking it down to its lowest price ever.
Best cheap wireless earbuds under $100 in 2023
You don't need to spend a fortune on great wireless earbuds when a perfect pair is available on the cheap. Here are our top picks.
Samsung reveals when your Galaxy phone may receive One UI 6 (Android 14)
Samsung provides details for when a slew of its devices should begin receiving One UI 6 (Android 14).
Google Play tightens rules for Android app developers, with some elbow room
Google has announced new Play Store measures for Android app developers, in a bid to keep unsafe apps at bay.
Chrome may soon work better with third-party password managers
A new flag within Chrome 119 shows signs of further third-party password manager autofill integration with Google Chrome.
Arlo Total Security promises to be a one-stop shop home security program
Arlo introduces three security packages starting at $9.99 and going all the way up to $49.99 per month under the new total security program.
Samsung foldable phones get November 2023 update
Samsung has recently begun rolling out One UI 6 (Android 14) update for its Galaxy devices; on the other hand, it is also bringing the latest security update to devices before the stable build release.
Google confining Fitbit makes sense, but it's a portent of doom
Google has removed Fitbit from sale in nearly 30 countries, in order to "align our hardware portfolio to map closer to Pixel's regional availability." And it has us worried that Google doesn't know what it's doing with Fitbit.
Disney Plus and Hulu are merging their apps for a test run next month
Disney CEO Bob Iger revealed that a beta test of the combined Disney Plus and Hulu app will kick off in December, with a full rollout planned for spring 2024.
Verizon may offer Max and Netflix to subscribers in affordable new bundle
The Wall Street Journal reports that Netflix's $6.99 plan and Max's $9.99 will be clubbed together under a new cost-effective tier.
Galaxy S23 gets One UI 6 (Android 14) update in the US
Samsung has recently begun rolling out a stable One UI 6 update starting with the Galaxy S23 series, now coming for users in the U.S.
VR news of the week: Quest 3 Lite, Pico woes, SteamVR Theater, and a stacked November
Everything you need to know about the world of VR this week, including Meta's plans to steal Pico's Chinese market, AAA game releases in November, and a cool new SteamVR trick.
We didn't really want satellite phones after all, did we?
Just because a feature is possible doesn't mean we'll ever actually see it. We have more control than we realize.
Google Home gains new generative AI capabilities to help automate your home
Google wants to make your smart home automation effortless; it brings in generative AI and lock screen shortcuts for your Android device.
Best phone deals this week — record breaking Black Friday discounts, free wireless, and more
In this new weekly column, I'll be gathering the best phone deals that I found across the web this week.
Forget buying an expensive TV for Black Friday — this dongle gave my 'old' TV new life
There are bound to be plenty of sales on TVs during Black Friday, but this little Google TV dongle gets the job done.
Google offered Netflix a unique deal to stick with Play Store billing
Court documents during Google vs Epic show the former once offered a deal to Netflix so it would use Play Store billing only.
Gmail tests redesign on Android with a chat-style UI for replying to emails
Gmail's latest upgrade on Android is introducing a chat-style UI that makes it easier to respond to emails.
Google TV redesign will say goodbye to boxy app icons
Google is detailing a new home screen redesign arriving soon for Google TV.
The Meta Quest 3 Lite could cause big problems for Pico in China
Meta and Tencent have reached a provisional deal to bring Meta Quest VR headsets to China, and the first major product could be the Quest 3 Lite.
You can already snag a Fitbit Charge 6 for just $99 during the Best Buy Black Friday sale
The Fitbit Charge 6 just came out last month, and yet you can already grab this fitness tracker for only a Benjamin.
The OnePlus 12 camera should be just as good as the OnePlus Open
OnePlus has started revealing what to expect from its next flagship phone. They include a Pro XDR display, Hasselblad cameras with a 48MP main sensor, and a 64MP telephoto sensor.
OnePlus Watch 2 leak reveals sleek new design, could launch with Wear OS 4
Rumors have surfaced regarding the OnePlus Watch 2's slight design and internal changes.
This Android-powered retro handheld gives us major Sega Genesis vibes
New gaming handhelds are cropping up all of the time, but the Anbernic RG ARC-D is coming to make all of those SEGA fans happy.
Wait, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 is already this cheap during Amazon's Black Friday sale?!
Skip waiting for Black Friday and treat yourself to one of the best foldable phones on the market.
Instead of buying a watch for Black Friday, stock up on watch bands instead
You have to spend hundreds of dollars to "save money" on a smartwatch for Black Friday. How about, instead, you save money buy giving your current watch a style or comfort upgrade for a fraction of the price?
Amazon could ditch Android for some OS you probably haven't heard of
Amazon is reportedly planning to ditch Android for its own Fire OS replacement, finally breaking free from Google's shackles.
The OnePlus Open and OPPO Pen put the Galaxy Z Fold 5 to shame
After managing to get ahold of the OPPO Pen, it's further cemented the OnePlus Open as the best phone of the year. It's just disappointing that there isn't a dedicated OnePlus Pen.
Google Search's SGE broadens its global reach and gains new upgrades
Google's rolling out its fancy AI search to over 120 countries and territories, and it's got your back with even more languages.
Google Messages may finally get long-awaited 'Profiles' feature
Code found in the Google Messages app suggests the Profiles feature could arrive relatively soon after it was spotted earlier this year.
We almost got the Google Play Store on Meta Quest headsets
The Meta Quest platform has a lot of good things going for it, and it could have been even better if Google and Meta could work together to get the Play Store in VR.
Spotify gets a breath of fresh air on smart TVs as its redesign rolls out
Spotify has started rolling out its smart TV redesign, packed with new features, to users.
Epic turned down an epic offer from Google to get Fortnite on the Play Store
Information in court shows that Google once offered Epic $147 million to launch Fortnite on the Play Store.
Mint Mobile just quietly dropped the best Google Pixel 7 Pro deal I've ever seen, weeks before Black Friday
Mint Mobile just launched a bundle deal that'll get you a Pixel 7 Pro AND full month of wireless service for dirt cheap.
Amazfit Cheetah Pro vs. Google Pixel Watch
If you're trying to decide between the Amazfit Cheetah Pro and Google Pixel Watch, we're here to help.
5 things to do first when you get new headphones or earbuds
Headphones and earbuds don't necessarily pair-and-play when you factor in the support they come with to make them more personalized.
Best noise-canceling headphones 2023
Noise-canceling headphones are widely available, but finding the right pair doesn't have to be difficult when we've done the hard work for you.
Samsung reportedly wants to produce affordable folding phones
Samsung, being the pioneer in making expensive foldable phones, now wants to make an affordable foldable handset for the masses.
Leaked Galaxy Fit 3 renders show a larger display to challenge the Fitbit Charge 6
The wider display will make the Fit 3 more convenient to navigate, but also less comfortably light. Its success will depend more on software upgrades than hardware upgrades, however.
Nothing OS 2.5 Open Beta 2 improves Glyph Interface, previews new widgets
Nothing is rolling out Beta 2 for its 2.5 software, featuring Glyph Interface improvements and widget details.
I just scored a 50-inch 4K smart TV for $200 during Amazon's Black Friday sale
Amazon's Black Friday sale is dropping $100 off the 50-inch Class F30 Series smart TV by Insignia, dropping it down to a lowest-ever price.
You should buy your kid a Raspberry Pi this Black Friday
Kids love tech. Some kids are really into it, and a Raspberry Pi is a cool gift they'll love learning with.
The Meta Quest 3 keeps me from crying in the kitchen
You've probably heard the term mixed reality before, but I bet you didn't know the Meta Quest 3's mixed reality mode could be so useful.
How can Google use earbuds to check your heart rate?
You can buy earbuds that act as a heart rate tracker, but Google is trying to use the ones you already have.
Creative just rolled out the most innovative wireless earbuds of 2023
Creative just introduced the Aurvana Ace and Ace 2, the only earbuds to include solid-state silicon audio drivers.
Samsung teases a native mobile AI experience headed to the Galaxy S24
Samsung just unveiled 'Galaxy AI,' hinting at what's to come in this new era of generative AI race.
Samsung is treating its XR headset like it treated foldable phones
Apple is said to be making 400,000 Vision Pro headsets in 2024, but Samsung is playing it safe with its upcoming XR headset.
There are things that Google's Magic Editor won't 'fix'
A deep dive into a Google Photos update shows signs of new error messages regarding all that Magic Editor will not do.
Spotify takes the fight to Audible with 200,000 'free' audiobooks, but there's a catch
Spotify is adding hundreds of thousands of audiobooks for Premium subscribers, but you won't be able to listen to them all at once.
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