After years of rumors, the Google Pixel Fold is finally reaching those who pre-ordered the phone. While most of those who spent $1,800 on the brand new foldable are likely to be generally happy with it, there are a troubling number of issues cropping up within days of release. Some people report cracked internal screens … Read more
With the launch of the Pixel Fold (and Tablet), Google continues to push third-party developers to update their apps for foldable devices. Google has three design principles for “making the most of the extra screen real estate on large-screen Android devices”: Two-pane layouts display content in two columns, showing you more content on the larger, … Read more
Apple made fundamental changes to the way you navigate on your Apple Watch with watchOS 10. Here’s how to get the most out of your Apple Watch, from how the Side button works to what happens when you turn the Digital Crown. watchOS 10 on Apple Watch Ultra Even though the Apple Watch has been … Read more
Payment methods have become increasingly convenient over the years, from the ancient barter systems to the current cash, cards and bank transfers. However, there is no end to progress. One of the newest payment innovations are virtual cards that allow you to transact without the physical equivalent in plastic. These could be debit or credit … Read more
Flip phones are making a comeback in the foldable era, and I can’t help but think that Google’s Pixel experience would be the perfect fit for the form factor. This issue of 9to5Google Weekender is part of the rebooted 9to5Google newsletter that highlights the top Google stories with added commentary and other tidbits. Sign up … Read more
What you need to know Fossil is rolling out an update to its companion app and Gen 6 Wear OS 3 watches to bring back Google Assistant. The companion app (also the Skagen app) will update to v5.1.6, adding a new “Default Assistant” menu option in My Preferences. Users must update their Fossil Gen 6 … Read more
AI in short Google has warned its employees not to disclose confidential information or use the code generated by its AI chatbot, Bard. The policy isn’t surprising, given that the chocolate factory has also advised users not to include sensitive information in their conversations with Bard in an updated privacy policy. Similarly, other large companies … Read more
Ryan Haines / Android Authority It takes a big display to make a brilliant smartphone. Google’s most recent Pixel phones have been good at this, especially at realistic color reproduction. However, they have never matched the best in some important areas, such as maximum brightness and dynamic refresh rates. Google has often used older generation … Read more
Taking a look back at seven days of worldwide Android news and headlines, this week’s Android Circuit includes Samsung beating Apple, Pixel 8 Pro camera details, Pixel Watch 2 leaks, Oppo A78 5G released, Pixel software updates of Google, Nothing Phone ( 2) confirmed launch and big move by British carriers. Android Circuit is here … Read more
Official dates haven’t been announced yet, but history tells us that Amazon Prime Day is still about a month away. The online retailer’s shopping fest has become one of the biggest events of the summer, offering thousands of deals on a wide range of products. It’s Best Buy, however, kicking off the savings fest this … Read more
