Pixel's 80% charge limit appears broken in the latest Android 15 beta
The latest Android 15 QPR2 Beta 3 update has reportedly broken the 80% charging limit on Pixels. Pixel phones affected by the issue are charging to 100% even when the 80% limit is enabled. Google has ...
After Search, the CMA is now coming for Google's mobile ecosystem dominance
The CMA today launched an investigation to assess whether Google holds a strategic market status/dominance when it comes to its mobile ecosystem and connected services. For what it's worth, Apple is ...
Android 16's first beta is here with major tablet improvements and iOS-like Live Updates
Android 16 Beta 1 is rolling out with major improvements to how apps render on large screens and a new notification type ...
How to install Android 16 Beta 1 on your phone — and what you'll get
The browser-based Android Flash Tool is the second-simplest way to get Android 16 Beta 1 onto your Pixel. The tool uses WebUSB to connect your computer to your phone, so you'll need a browser that ...
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra with 16GB RAM exists — but you can't get it
Samsung offers the Galaxy S25 Ultra in 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB storage configurations. All of them ship with the same 12GB of ...
The impressive Amazfit Bip 5 smartwatch just hit its all-time low price
The Amazfit Bip 5 smartwatch is an impressive little device. It features a 2-inch display, built-in health sensors, Alexa, ...
Why do we care so much about design when we cover our smartphones with cases anyway?
$1,000 phones made from metal, glass, leather, and more are works of art only to be hidden behind cheap plastic ...
5 reasons I'm not upgrading to the new Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
The Galaxy S25 Ultra ships with almost the same camera system as its predecessor, the Galaxy S24 Ultra. The only notable upgrade is the switch from a 12MP to a 50MP sensor for the ultrawide. It was ...
Samsung quietly teased its tri-folding phone at the Galaxy S25 event
Samsung teased its upcoming tri-folding phone during the Galaxy S25 Unpacked 2025 event. The company's product roadmap ...
Plex adopts reviews and public profiles to up the entertainment, without going too social
While it provides free, ad-supported content, Plex is a media management software suite, not a typical streaming service or ...
Samsung Messages isn't on the Galaxy S25
Samsung is officially ditching its messaging app, and Google's alternative is the only one you'll find pre-installed ...
Google Gemini's new compact assistant UI is widely rolling out
As of this morning, we're seeing a new compact UI for Gemini's assistant overlay on Android. The updated version allows you to see much more of the screen underneath while retaining almost all the old ...