Mobile

Google released Android 13 today for Pixel devices, and it’s rolling out now to devices. However, for Pixel 6 series owners, Android 13 is essentially a permanent upgrade, as there’s no way to roll back to Android 12. Android updates are generally reversible, with the ability to install an older version by manually sideloading the update. This always requires resetting your phone and losing…

While Google One has expanded to offer a VPN, premium Meet features, and more Photos editing tools, extra storage space is still a core part of the subscription service, and the company is now releasing a rather high-profile ad about that.  Google has enlisted Keegan-Michael Key to play a user with the free 15GB of storage offered by every Google Account who runs into a Google Photos warning…

A survey shows that 49% of Android users are considering switching to Apple’s iPhone due to “perceived superiority” in security and privacy. In addition, consumers reported feeling more secure using the iPhone 13 Pro Max instead of Samsung’s Galaxy S22 Ultra. The survey by Beyond Identity, which interviewed 1,003 Americans regarding mobile phone security habits and sentiments, shows that…

Since many smartphones seem to avoid flashy colors in exchange for boring designs, cases are a chance to express personality and interests. Today, Casetify is debuting a new collection of cases for Google Pixel, Samsung Galaxy, and other popular smartphones that are all themed after the Toy Story movie franchise. Launching today, the offers up a dozen different case designs themed after…