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Motorola is reportedly bringing back its flagship Ultra smartphone for the Edge 50 flagship lineup

The Edge 50 Ultra is expected to add three cameras and a recently launched SoC.

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Google confirms Gemini Nano will come to the regular Pixel 8, after all (Updated)

Gboard's Smart Reply feature and the Recorder app's summarization option will both come to the Pixel 8 as a result.

If you exclusively use Samsung apps on your Galaxy phone, you’re part of a very small group

Still, user sentiment indicates Samsung is definitely going in the right direction.

Thursday, Mar 28

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5.5G networks are here, and so are the first Android phones to support it

OPPO's 2024 flagships support the next big upgrade in 5G technology.

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These older Galaxy Watches are getting a new update for more accurate health tracking

This latest update is also bringing the March 2024 security patch to older Galaxy Watches.

Sorry, Android 15’s new frame rate override feature won’t work for most games

You’ll be able to force some games to run at your phone’s native refresh rate.

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iPhone 12 users can enjoy faster wireless charging with iOS 17.4 update

Previously limited to 7.5W, your iPhone 12 can now charge at 15W using non-MagSafe chargers.

Google divulges that RCS on iPhones is coming towards the back half of this year

Apple gave a vague "next year" promise when it announced RCS support was on the way.

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Why do Pixels now get 7 years of updates? Google explains in new podcast episode.

Interestingly, Google looked to the original Pixel for help with deciding on seven years being the length of time.

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Android 15 may protect you from rogue ‘stingray’ tracking devices

Android doesn’t want you to inadvertently send text or voice data over an insecure network.

Samsung is adding unlimited battery repairs to its Care Plus protection plans

Galaxy devices with batteries below 79% charging capacity will be eligible.

The Govee Neon Rope Light 2 gave my home office some much needed color

Govee's Matter-enabled, rope-style smart lights are perfect for creative smart home builders.

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The Google Home team is bravely doing an AMA on Reddit, and it’s off to a bad start

Angry Redditors are having a field day calling out Google Home's inadequacies.

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Android 15 may let you control when your location is shared with carriers

Android’s new Location Privacy HAL can choose when to share location data with a cellular network.

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Nothing Phone 2a review: Should you buy it?

Nothing has had an… interesting relationship with the US in its few short years of existence. It’s swung from limited launches of the debut Phone 1 to carrier support on AT&T and T-Mobile for the Phone 2. And yet, it remains almost an…

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Apple may have delayed foldable iPhone (or iPad) launch, moved Vision Pro engineers to team

Rumors suggest Apple is still struggling with removing creases in the foldable display.

Gemini vs Google Assistant: Which is the better AI chatbot?

Is Google's new digital assistant worth switching to yet?

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Samsung Exynos 1480 detailed: A big boost for Galaxy A phones?

A major efficiency and graphical boost is on the cards, but what else should you know?

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Pixel phones have a strange alarm bug (Updated: Google statement)

If you want to keep all your saved alarms, don't tell Assistant to turn them off.

A new Sony phone hits FCC, could launch soon

Sony smartphones may not always be at the top of the best Android phone charts, but they represent the last stand of true enthusiast phones. For those like us who hope for more Sony phones, a recent FCC listing might be cause for optimism.

Wednesday, Mar 27

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Leaked iPhone 16 dummy units hint at big hardware changes coming this year

Bigger screens and more buttons could be coming to iPhones in 2024.

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This unusual Samsung deal gets you two 4K smart TVs for the price of one

Buying the 2024 Samsung Class QN90D Samsung Neo QLED 4K smart TV gets you a 65-inch Crystal UHD 4K display for free.

Nothing’s mysterious new teaser hints at Ear 3 earbuds announcement

It has been about a year since Nothing launched the Ear 2. Now it appears the London-based tech company is getting ready to announce the successor to last year’s TWS earbuds.

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Xfinity Mobile revamps Unlimited plans with more data, slashes prices per line

Two years ago, Xfinity Mobile introduced three new Unlimited plans (Unlimited Intro, Unlimited Plus, and Unlimited Premium). Now the company is revamping its Unlimited plans once again to add extra savings and data.

Google Chat finally gets this highly requested feature

The business-focused messaging app is catching up to its competitors by introducing voice messages.

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The handy Circle to Search feature is coming to more Pixel devices

There's good news if you've got a Pixel 6a, Pixel 7a, or the Pixel 6 flagships.

Google is making your summer travels easy with AI updates to Search, Maps, and Shopping

Generative AI will help you plan your trip, curate your itinerary, and even help you shop for looks.

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Yes, Google, please give me a smaller Pixel 9 Pro!

I've reluctantly used Google's giant Pixels. The rumored smaller Pixel 9 Pro could be just want I need.

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Pixel 9’s ‘Three-Body Problem’ — Is a trio better than two Google flagships?

Google could be getting ready to launch not two but three Pixel flagships this year. What do you think?