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Android 16 is perfectly balanced.
I’ve been holding off on discussing Android 16 until we were closer to its release, but with the first substantial look revealed at Google I/O, I believe it’s time to say that this is how […]
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The One UI 8 beta could be coming soon for your Galaxy S25.
Essential Information The One UI 8 beta, based on Android 16, has debuted through Samsung’s Members app, indicating that a public release is on the horizon. Samsung has confirmed that Android 16 will be available […]
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Android 16’s Live Update Notifications are set to be available on Wear OS in 2026.
Google has rolled out Live Updates as a notification feature with Android 16, with plans to extend this functionality to various devices, particularly wearables powered by Wear OS. For those unfamiliar, Live Updates are real-time […]
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Samsung Electronics Secures Two Leadership Positions in 3GPP – Samsung Global Newsroom
Samsung R&D Institute engineers Rajavelsamy Rajadurai and Lixiang Xu elected to chair and vice-chair positions, respectively ▲ (From left) Rajavelsamy Rajadurai and Lixiang Xu Samsung Electronics has secured new chair and vice-chair positions in […]
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Xiaomi has developed a proprietary flagship chipset designed to compete with Qualcomm and MediaTek.
Hardwired (Image credit: Nicholas Sutrich / Android Central) In Hardwired, AC Senior Editor Harish Jonnalagadda explores a wide range of hardware, including smartphones, audio devices, storage solutions, and networking equipment. New players in the mobile […]
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Remember Pocket? Mozilla is discontinuing it.
Mozilla has announced the upcoming shutdown of Pocket, its read-it-later app, which enables users to save content for later consumption. The app will cease operations on July 8, 2025. Reflecting on Pocket’s journey evokes memories […]
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The OnePlus Pad 3 is scheduled to launch in Europe next month.
Key Information OnePlus is set to introduce the compact powerhouse OnePlus 13s in India, while the European market will also witness the debut of the flagship OnePlus Pad 3 tablet. Both devices are equipped with […]
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The Pokémon TCG Pocket is set to launch its new “Extradimensional Crisis” pack on May 29, featuring exciting Ultra Beasts!
As another month winds down, it’s time for a new booster pack to land in Pokémon TCG Pocket. I hope you’re finding ways to keep up with the rapid releases, as the pace can feel […]
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Android 16 is set to feature a desktop mode, thanks to collaboration with Samsung’s DeX technology.
Google and Samsung are collaborating extensively these days, from their specialized Wear OS developments to Android XR headsets. The two companies are eager to team up for both new innovations and enhancements of existing technologies. […]
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Galaxy S23 Ultra Emerges Unscathed After Arctic River Plunge – Samsung Global Newsroom
For over a decade, Samsung Electronics’ Galaxy S series has evolved not only in performance and camera technology, but also durability — earning a reputation for reliability in the real world. Recently, that reputation was […]