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The best portable Bluetooth speakers for 2023

January 31, 2023

If there’s one thing I’ve learned about today’s Bluetooth speakers, it’s that for general consumers, the options are pretty good. However, that doesn’t make the process of sifting through the dozens of choices any easier. So I set out to test out some of the most popular models in different price ranges. Most of the speakers I tried sounded good on first listen; it was only through…

Smallest Galaxy S23 will fall behind on storage speed, charging, and Wi-Fi, latest leaks claim

January 31, 2023

Smaller phones often get the short end of the stick when it comes to certain specs or features, and it sounds like the Galaxy S23 will be no different as new leaks detail compromises in storage and more. The base Galaxy S23 will be the smallest phone in Samsung’s…

OnePlus’ first Android tablet will have 11-inch, 144Hz display if Oppo Pad 2 is any indication

January 31, 2023

OnePlus confirmed last week that it would launch the “OnePlus Pad” in early February, but we didn’t have much to go on when it comes to specs and features. However, if the Oppo Pad 2 is any indication, the OnePlus Pad will at least have a killer display. Digital Chat…

Google Play Games for Android gets its new icon

January 31, 2023

With the launch of Play Games for PC, Google introduced a new icon for the service that’s now coming to the Android app. In 2016, Google redesigned the Play family of logos with a triangle motif. The various icons (book, newspaper, game controller, movie reel, and music note) slid up from that shape and stuck out at the top. Over the years, Google Play Music was replaced by YouTube Music…

Samsung ‘Gadget Case’ for Galaxy S23 leaks with a tough take on MagSafe accessories [Gallery]

January 31, 2023

With the Galaxy S23 set to be announced in just two days, we’ve had our fair share of case leaks. Now, it looks as though another official contender has surfaced. This “Gadget Case” for the Galaxy S23 is equipped with a rugged build and a unique MagSafe-esque connector…

Samsung Galaxy S23 launches February 1, reservations with up to $100 credit end tomorrow [U]

January 31, 2023

Samsung has officially confirmed the launch date of the Galaxy S23, S23, and S23 Ultra for February 1, 2023, with reservations now available to score some extra credit with your purchase. In its first in-person event since the COVID-19 pandemic began, Samsung will be…

Pixel 6 and 7 Pro get January 2023 Google Play system update [U: Pixel 7]

January 31, 2023

Google Play system updates occasionally lag behind the current month, with the Pixel 6 and 7 series starting to see the January 2023 release today after skipping December entirely. Update 1/30: Coming in just before month’s end, the January 2023 Google Play system update is now available for the smaller Pixel 7 following last week’s wider release for other phones. It also comes in at 63MB…

Google TV is getting an Android homescreen widget

January 31, 2023

After rolling out a Material You redesign in December, the Google TV Android app is now readying a homescreen widget. With version 4.38.7.4 (from December) Google TV is appearing in the Widgets list, but it’s clearly not ready. The preview says the default size is 4×5…

Samsung's Galaxy S23 Unpacked - what to expect

January 30, 2023

Samsung’s February 1 Unpacked event is nearly upon us and despite the myriad of leaks that have taken most of the curiosity away from us, it’s still one of the most important events the year. So let’s summarize all of the leaks to get a better idea of what…

PSA: Google One VPN doesn’t work with Pixel 7 in Android 13 QPR2 Beta 2

January 30, 2023

There are always software-related risks and potential pain points when running preview software. Not everything works perfectly but the latest issue means that the Google One VPN for Pixel 7 is unavailable when running the Android 13 QPR2 Beta. Google offers a free VPN for Pixel 7 that provides an extra layer of security when on mobile and Wi-Fi networks. This began rolling out shortly after the…