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Wednesday Poll: Pre-Order the Pixel 8?

Tim October 4, 2023 73

Well, did you do it? Have you pre-ordered Google's new Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro? If you did, we don't blame you. The Pixel 8 Pro in particular is looking like a very solid device, especially if you'd be upgrading from say a Pixel 6 Pro or even a Pixel 5. And...

Pixel Buds Pro Get Conversation Detection, Clearer Calls

Tim October 3, 2023 6

Google appears set to release new firmware for Pixel Buds Pro this week, reported to be labeled as build 5.9. Inside, it's looking like a relatively major upgrade, with the earbuds getting outfitted with conversation detection, clearer calls, as well as...

Google Photos’ Updated Memories Experience Rolling Out

Tim September 29, 2023 5

Earlier this year (back in August), Google introduced a redone Memories feature for Google Photos. Those changes appear to be rolling out now more widely to all users, showing up for those running app version 6.54. Inside the updated app, Google is placing a...

Spotify Intros ‘Jam’ for Sharing Music Experiences With Friends

Tim September 26, 2023 8

This week, Spotify introduced a new way to jam tunes with friends, and very fittingly, the feature is called Jam. With Jam, you and friends gather into a session and listen to the same music in real-time. When inside your shared queue, users can add their own...

Our Favorite Things Inside Android 14 QPR1 Beta 1

Tim September 20, 2023 7

We have ourselves a fresh beta build of Android, but what makes this release so special is that technically we are beta testing a build of Android 14 that is ahead of stable Android 14, which hasn't even been released yet. This has never happened in the short...

Android 14 QPR1 Beta 1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim September 20, 2023 7

In what truly is an odd set of circumstances, Android 14 QPR1 Beta 1 is now available for select Pixel devices. Looking back, we're relatively certain this has never happened, where a QPR (quarterly platform release) build is launched for an Android version...

Wednesday Poll: Ditching Android for iPhone 15?

Tim September 20, 2023 83

Titanium. 5x telephoto. A17 Pro. USB C. So much else. iPhone 15 Pro is shaping up to be one helluva iPhone, and apparently, it's making some Android users think about jumping ship. Does anyone here feel the same way? It's alright if you do, you aren't hurting...

Report: Samsung ‘Galaxy Ring’ Wearable Coming Early 2024

Tim September 15, 2023 2

Samsung has a new wearable in the pipeline, but it's not a new watch. Instead, it comes in the shape of a ring that you'll wear on your finger, similar to that of the Oura smart ring. Fittingly, this device is reported to be called Galaxy Ring. Thanks to a bit...