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Samsung 'Self-Repair' Program Adds Galaxy S22 Phones, Some Galaxy Books
An expanded iFixit collaboration allows at-home repair of more devices, following similar moves from Apple and Google.
Google Clock on Pixel Devices Now Allows You to Record Your Own Alarm Sounds
Google adds the ability to record sounds in the Clock app, but only on Pixel devices.
Samsung to Unpack Galaxy S23 Phones on Feb. 1
Samsung plans to unveil its 2023 iPhone and Pixel challenger—and possibly more—on Feb. 1 at an Unpacked event in San Francisco.
Nothing's Phone (1) Arrives in US for $299 Via a Limited Beta Program
Although the price is low, the startup from OnePlus founder Carl Pei warns that the Nothing Phone (1) won't work well with every US carrier.
Motorola's Affordable New Android Phone Has One Major Drawback
The $170 Moto g Play has a decent set of features for the price—including a 90Hz screen and a 5,000mAh battery—but the lack of 5G support is a puzzling choice.
Nothing Is Talking to Carriers About a US Smartphone Release
If it happens, it will be for a future smartphone, not the existing Phone (1).
Google Duplex on the Web Shuts Down This Month
Google Assistant won't be able to book movie tickets on the web for you anymore.
Google Enables Digital Car Key Sharing Between iPhones, Pixels
It means owners of iPhones running iOS 16.1 can send digital keys to a Pixel 6 or Samsung Galaxy S21 through Mail, Messages, and WhatsApp.
10 Tips to Boost Your Android Phone's Battery Life
Today's Android phones pack big, bright screens and high-end features that suck plenty of power. Here's how to squeeze the most juice out of your battery.
Google Messages Gets End-to-End Encryption for Group Chats on Android
The security upgrade arrives as text messaging turns 30—a milestone Google marks with yet another call for Apple to add RCS to iMessage.
Google, iHeartMedia Settle FTC Lawsuit Over 'Deceptive' Pixel 4 Endorsements
The firms must pay $9.4 million for breaking truth-in-advertising rules.
Android TV Apps Will Be 20% Smaller By May 2023
The limited storage on your TV will store more apps next year thanks to Android App Bundles.
Google Pays $70,000 Reward for Simple Android Lock Screen Bypass Bug
All Google Pixel phones are vulnerable to this surprisingly easy lock screen bypass.
Elon Musk Seemingly Fires Twitter Employee Via Tweet
Software engineer Eric Frohnhoefer had entered into a public dispute with Musk over why the company's Android app was acting slow.
Official COP27 Climate Summit Android App Poses Serious Security Risk
Security experts warn COP27 attendees not to download the app for fear of being spied on.
Google's November Pixel Software Update Improves Battery Life
The battery life for all Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 models will benefit from this update.
Bitdefender Upgrades Its Android Mobile Security With Real-Time Chat Protection
Chat Protection detects scam links sent through WhatsApp, Messenger, Discord, and Telegram.
DIY Demo: Just How Easy Is It to Fix Your Phone's Shattered Screen Yourself?
The suction-cup struggle is real. Google's partnership with iFixit makes authorized repair kits a cheaper at-home option for tinkering types. I tried it out on a busted Pixel 5a display.
Redmi's Note 12 Discovery Edition Smartphone Recharges in 9 Minutes
The phone uses three 100W fast-charging chips to recharge its 4,300mAh battery so quickly.
Galaxy S22 Camera Update Lets You Capture Constellations Like a Pro
Samsung updates its Expert RAW app and launches a new Camera Assistant.
