Nothing Phone 2 Gets OS 2.0.2a Update Bringing More Camera Improvements
Nothing detailed yet another update for Nothing Phone 2, again focusing primarily on improving the rear cameras. This phone got another big camera update earlier this month. Nice. Nothing notes that once you update to Nothing OS 2.0.2a, you’ll.....»»
First Look at Android’s Native eSIM Transfer Tool
Earlier this year, Google announced that it was building a native eSIM transfer tool for Android devices. This tool would allow for the quick and easy transfer of an eSIM from one device to another, a process that can sometimes be slightly irritating.....»»
How to Switch Your Galaxy Watch to a New Phone Without Resetting It
We have been asking for at least 4 years now for the ability on a Wear OS or other smartwatch to pair it with a new phone without having to first factory reset the watch. We’ve even written and begged Google for such capability, because we have.....»»
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 Review: I Wanted to Like the Big Cover Screen
After reviewing the Galaxy Z Flip 4 last year, I spent a good chunk of time with it on a personal level, with my reviewer hat off. I genuinely enjoyed using that phone for an extended period of time and even watched as my wife adopted one as her own......»»
AT&T Customers Also Getting C-Band Speed Boost
Earlier in the week, Verizon announced that customer 5G UWB data speeds would see an increase thanks to full access to the total amount of 5G C-band spectrum it bought back in 2021. Following that news, AT&T has confirmed the exact same, meaning more.....»»
Samsung August Update Lands on Galaxy S23 as One UI 5.1.1 (Updated)
Samsung phone owners, the August update is starting to rollout to the massive list of devices that Samsung supports. Since we’re now talking about 5 years worth of updates for many phones, this list isn’t going to shrink any time soon. In.....»»
How to Switch to Navigation Buttons or Gestures on Android
Our recent discussion about Android’s gesture navigation, which is now several years old, prompted quite the set of reactions. It’s clear that not everyone is a fan of gestures and plenty still prefer the 3-button layout that Android stil.....»»
Need a Dongle? Dockcase’s 10-in-1 USB-C Hub is Too Cool
While I’m an Android owner and enthusiast, I am an unapologetic Mac user. With that being said, I’ll be the first to admit that Apple doesn’t always make the best decisions, with a primary example being my now-retired MacBook Pro th.....»»
Android’s Nearby Share Starts Showing Direct Targets for Quicker Sharing
Google has continued to improve its Nearby Share feature on Android since introducing it back in 2020. Through several updates, including a recent official launch of a desktop client on Windows, Nearby Share has become (or should) be one of the most.....»»
YouTube’s NFL Sunday Ticket Gets 6 Features as We Head Towards Kickoff
The NFL season kicks off in only a few weeks and YouTube (and YouTube TV) have big plans for those of you who subscribed to NFL Sunday Ticket. Today, they announced 6 features arriving soon to make payments easier and cheaper (for some), to show off.....»»
Google Killing Assistant Support on Old, Outdated Wear OS Watches
Have a Wear OS smartwatch that’s still running Wear OS 2? We have bad news for you, as it’s being reported that sometime soon, Google will be killing off Google Assistant for devices not running Wear OS 3+. As discovered by the good peopl.....»»
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 Review: Cool, a New Hinge
We’re five years deep into Samsung’s Galaxy Z line. Last year, in our review, I wrote that the Galaxy Z Fold 4 was “nearly perfected.” As you’ll read below, the new Galaxy Z Fold 5 for 2023 is improved upon, but still no.....»»
Samsung Begins One UI 5.1.1, One UI Watch 5 Rollout to Older Galaxy Devices
Samsung announced this evening that it will begin rolling out the latest version of One UI, which is One UI 5.1.1 and launched with the latest Galaxy foldables, later this week to the past generation of Galaxy Z devices. First to get the update will.....»»
Android Gesture Navigation: Four Years Later, Do We Love It?
It’s wild to think that the current Android gesture navigation system has been around since Android Q, which eventually launched as Android 10. At the time of that system’s initial introduction, I was pretty critical of it as a step in th.....»»
YouTube Samples are Here to Help You Keep Discovering Your Next Jam
YouTube Music is adding a new discovery tool that is rolling out today. Called “Samples,” you’ll find a new tab in the app that works a lot like Reels in Instagram, where you can flip through short clips with a swipe and then take a.....»»
Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Fold 5 See First Update Since Launch (Updated)
If you bought a Galaxy Z Flip 5 or Galaxy Z Fold 5 at launch, there may be an update waiting for you to download. That’s at least according to Verizon, who is either suggesting those phones on its network need an out-of-box update or they are s.....»»
Google Photos Update Adds New Memories Tab and a Bunch of Features
Google knows how much we all appreciate the Memories they send us on a daily basis about past trips or life events. In fact, their numbers show that 500 million people use the Memories feature in Google Photos each month – we all clearly love t.....»»
AT&T Switches to Google’s Jibe for RCS
The adoption of RCS, the advanced text messaging service that has taken over Android, has moved rather quickly in recent years. Carriers were at one point hesitant (or slow) to deploy RCS in a universal way that worked between their customers and tho.....»»
Pixel Fold in “Porcelain” Back in Stock, Free Pixel Watch Still Included
Last week, we took a fresh look at the pre-order situation for the Pixel Fold and discovered that it was going to be a long time before new orders would be fulfilled. If you didn’t get in an early pre-order, you were going to be waiting a while.....»»
Google Play Books Gets a Fancy New Logo
I don’t think I’ve opened Google Play Books in 7 or 8 years, but that streak has since ended, as I did so today to check out the new logo/icon that’s rolling out. It is very much a modernized take on the old logo that still fits the.....»»