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Amazon reportedly plans to dump Android for a homemade Fire OS replacement
Amazon reportedly plans to remove the Android core from its Fire TVs, smart displays and other devices. Inside sources, job listings and other materials support Amazon’s alleged move to a new Linux-based operating system codenamed ‘Vega.’
OnePlus Open review: A thinner and more affordable flagship foldable
Packing a lighter frame, super-bright displays, innovative multitasking and a price of just $1,500 (after OnePlus' trade-in offer), the Open is a very intriguing and more affordable take on a big, fancy foldable phone.
Qualcomm reveals it's making a RISC-V chip for Android wearables
Qualcomm is working with Google to develop a RISC-V platform that can power Wear OS devices.
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Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro review: Google's most compelling phones in years
Powered by Google's Tensor G3 chip and a new suite of impressive AI features, the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are some of the most compelling Android phones in years.
Google's $999 Pixel 8 Pro leans into high-end camera features
For 2023, the $999 Pixel 8 Pro is learning even harder into its camera prowess with enhanced video features, an upgraded Magic Editor and more.
Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro hands-on: Generative AI and a temperature sensor on your phone
Our first impressions of Google's latest flagships, including how to use the temperature sensor on the Pixel 8 Pro.
Android 14 is now available to download on Pixel devices
Android 14 is now rolling out to Pixel devices. Users of other compatible Android phones, such as Samsung Galaxy devices, will be able to download the public version of the OS later this year.
The Google Pixel Fold’s dual-screen interpreter begins rolling out
Google announced today it will begin rolling out several new Pixel features, including the Pixel Fold’s dual-screen interpreter mode. The novel translation feature, which Engadget tested earlier this year, uses the phone’s folding display to translate both sides of a live conversation.
The Elder Scrolls: Castles is like Fallout Shelter for Skyrim fans
Bethesda apparently shadow-dropped a new mobile game set in the Skyrim universe. The Elder Scrolls: Castles is a building management sim along the lines of Fallout Shelter.
Google Pixel event 2023: What to expect from the new Pixel 8 and Watch 2
Here’s everything you need to know about what Google could announce at its upcoming fall hardware event on October 4, with details on what to expect from the Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel Watch 2.
Google takes a snarky shot at Apple over RCS in its latest ad
Google just released a fake ad for the iPager, a made up retro-style beeper that shows off the limitations of Apple’s SMS text messaging platform. Apple’s continued reliance on SMS tech has impacted interoperability between iOS and Android devices.
Opera's browser is now available with chess baked in
Opera has unveiled custom versions of its desktop and Android browser that fans of one of the world's most enduring games might appreciate. It has teamed up with Chess.com to integrate chess directly into the browser.
The Backbone One Android controller now supports iPhone 15
The move is timed to Apple's iPhone 15 announcement.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra review: A little too big, a little too expensive
The Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is a powerful, well-designed and massive tablet. The 14.6-inch screen makes it awkward to use in your hands, but the S Pen is a great stylus, and using it with a keyboard in Dex mode makes it a powerful productivity tool.
Google tenatively settles with US antitrust probe into Play Store dominance
Attorneys general and consumers from 37 states alleged that Google held an unfair monopoly on Android devices.
The Android logo gets a new look and a 3D bugdroid
Android 14 is fast approaching. But before Google publicly releases the next big version of the mobile operating system alongside its latest Pixel devices, the company has revealed a refreshed Android logo.
Google says all group RCS chats are now fully end-to-end encrypted
After months of testing, Google has announced that all group chats that have RCS enabled in its Android and Wear OS Messages app now have end-to-end encryption (E2EE) enabled by default. That should help keep prying eyes away from your chats as only the group participants will be able to read your messages.
WhatsApp's latest feature lets you jump in and out of group voice chats
The feature brings another way to communicate on the expanding platform.
Google's Chrome updates bring improved search to mobile and simpler desktop downloads
Say goodbye to the chunky download bar at the bottom of your desktop window.
Zen moving game 'Unpacking' comes to Android and iOS on August 24th
The hit moving puzzle game 'Unpacking' is coming to phones on August 24th.