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The best Android phones for 2023

March 13, 2023

All products recommended by Engadget are selected by our editorial team, independent of our parent company. Some of our stories include affiliate links. If you buy something through one of these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. All prices are correct at the time of publishing. Unlike the iOS ecosystem, where Apple is the only game in town, one of the best things about the Android phone…

Google Pixel 7a surfaces in hands-on leak with 8GB RAM, updated camera bar design

March 13, 2023

While it’s likely still a few months out, leaks are revealing new details about the upcoming Pixel 7a. This week, a hands-on leak of the Pixel 7a confirms a RAM upgrade on Google’s next budget phone, as well as one of the key design changes. Following up on last year’s…

Accuweather app revamps forecasts in latest update, adds themed icon support on Android

March 12, 2023

Accuweather recently launched a new update to its mobile app across Android and iOS which revamps forecasts with a new graph view that provides easier access to information, and there’s now themed icon support on Android 13. Rolling out now via the Play Store…

9to5Google Weekender: What we’re expecting from Google I/O 2023, and this week’s top stories

March 12, 2023

Now that we know when Google I/O 2023 will take place, here’s what we’re expecting to see at Google’s annual conference, along with our biggest stories of the past week. 9to5Google has a rebooted newsletter that highlights the biggest Google stories with added commentary and other tidbits. Sign up to get it early in your inbox, or continue reading the 9to5Google Weekender below for a…

Google launches Pixel Superfans program in the UK

March 12, 2023

After being US-only for many years, Google is bringing the Pixel Superfans program to the UK with a sign-up form now live. Google opened up program availability stateside in the fall of 2021 ahead of the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro. It’s now coming to the UK with a form on the…

New Google Home app starts rolling out ability to reorder favorite devices

March 12, 2023

The Google Home app Public Preview is set to get a number of features before it more widely launches. The ability to reorder devices in Google Home’s Favorites tab is now starting to roll out for those in the beta program. When the Public Preview launched, you could…

Android 14 DP2 readies new features perfect for Pixel Tablet and Pixel Fold

March 12, 2023

Judging from the latest leaks, the Google Pixel Fold and Pixel Tablet are both just around the corner. Matching that, Google appears to be readying more features and tidbits in Android 14 that look perfect for the upcoming Pixel foldable and tablet. About APK Insight: In this “APK Insight” post, we’ve decompiled the latest version of an application that Google uploaded to the Play Store.

The Pixel Watch seems to be a hit as Google takes second place in wearable market

March 12, 2023

After years waiting, Google finally launched the Pixel Watch late last year alongside its latest generation of smartphones and, thanks to new number, it appears the smartwatch is a bit of a hit for the company with hundreds of thousands of units shipped in its first few…

Galaxy Z Fold 5 might not be all that different after all, with same outer display and cameras

March 12, 2023

Samsung has been expected to debut a bigger upgrade to its flagship foldable phone later this year, but it seems there may be fewer changes than many were hoping for. According to a pair of new leaks, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 won’t be changing its outer display or…

Android TV and Google TV ads continue to push ads for physical products, now including cars

March 11, 2023

Ads on Android TV and Google TV have always been moderately tame compared to other smart TV platforms, as they exclusively showed advertisements for TV shows and movies. But slowly, Android TV and Google TV ads have been starting to show physical products, including a new ad going around that advertises and Audi car. Google first launched ads for Android TV in 2020, just months ahead of the…