In addition to introducing a handful of Messages features, Google is rolling out new icons for the SMS/RCS app, as well as Phone and Contacts.
Update 10/22: Version 3.79.25.482243121 of Google Contacts introduces the new app icon. It’s rather straightforward with no shadow and a white background. The Themed icon is slightly more interesting and simplifies the ‘body’ design. It does feel…
This week, Google’s QPR1 Beta 3 was made available for a multitude of devices, including the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro. With that, a new feature that allows you to turn on automatic Battery Sharing has appeared in Android settings.
Android’s Battery Share was first introduced…
Google on why the Nest Wifi Pro is glossy & how it choose Pixel 7’s Lemongrass and Hazel
October 22, 2022
The third episode of the Made by Google podcast interviews Isabelle Olsson — Senior Director, Design for Wearables, Nest, and CMF (Color, Material, and Finish) — about the design of the Pixel Watch, the glossy Nest Wifi Pro, and picking the Pixel 7 colors.
As mentioned…
Google may be upgrading its Nest speakers to Fuchsia, with new models hinted for 2023
October 22, 2022
After upgrading most of the Nest Hub series, it seems Google’s Fuchsia team is looking to move on to supporting Google Assistant speakers like the Nest Audio and what looks to be a new speaker for 2023.
Over the last two years, Google has slowly upgraded its Nest Hub series from the older Linux-based “Cast OS” — originating from the Chromecast line — to its own Fuchsia operating…
UFC Oliveira vs Makhachev is set for Saturday, October 22 at 11 am PT / 2 pm ET at Etihad Arena, Yas Island/Yas West United Arab Emirates. Read on for how to watch UFC 280 on iPhone, Mac, Apple TV, and the web.
Below we’ll look at how to watch UFC 280 featuring Oliveira…
Realme 10 and 10 Pro+ certified in China
October 21, 2022
The upcoming Realme 10 and 10Pro+ have bagged yet another set of certifications in China ahead of their imminent launch and we finally get a better look at their designs. Realme 10 (RMX3663) will feature a flat display and back alongside a dual camera setup on its back…
Microsoft introduced the so-called WSA (Windows Subsystem for Android) along with Windows 11 and the aim is to bring the two operating systems closer together through various integrations. Now a Microsoft quietly published an update roadmap for WSA that confirms Android 13 support is on its way.
Along with Android 13, Microsoft wants to add a handful of useful new features. Easy file transfer…
Leak: the Samsung Galaxy A54 will have a slightly larger battery
October 21, 2022
More details have surfaced about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A54, this time concerning its battery (EB-BA546ABY). It will have a rated capacity of 4,905mAh, up from 4,860mAh on the Galaxy A53.
Considering that the Galaxy A53 is advertised as having 5,000mAh battery, the…
A few days after the Galaxy S23 Geekbench results emerged we get our first look at a listing for the alleged Galaxy S23 Ultra bearing the SM-S918U model number. The new Geekbench listing shows the S23 Ultra is equipped with an unnamed chipset bearing the same “kalama”…
Samsung October 2022 update rolling out for these Galaxy devices
October 21, 2022
Samsung is on a roll as of late with device updates for a number of handsets. The October 2022 security update is even rolling out for a number of Samsung Galaxy phones and even a few tablets.
Samsung October 2022 security update – here’s what’s new:
No details have been released for the latest Android Security Update Bulletin, but we expect that to change over the coming days as Pixel…