Samsung has done a great job speeding up the release of new Android versions of its flagship phones, and it seems things are scheduled to kick off even faster with the launch of Android 13.
SamMobile reports that, per sources familiar with the matter, Samsung is planning to release Android 13 with One UI 5.0 in July 2022. This would be an open beta, allowing members of the public with supported…
The Google Store in the UK is offering a number of discounts on devices and accessories including the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro as part of a spring sale event.
Discounts on Google’s latest flagship duo have been available from a number of third-party retailers, but this is one…
Google rolls out Android 12 QPR3 Beta 2 for Pixel
April 8, 2022
Following the launch of the April security patch to stable Pixel users, Android 12 QPR3 Beta 2 is now available.
Coming four weeks after the unexpected first beta, Android 12 QPR3 will launch to the public in June as the next quarterly Feature Drop and reflects increased…
Google’s Android 12L update finally went official with the March 2022 Feature Drop for Google Pixel devices, and will head to foldables and tablets from Samsung and others in the coming months. Just days after that launch, though, Google has released a new Android 12L beta for the June Feature Drop; here’s how to install the latest Android 12L beta on Pixel devices now.
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For months we’ve been hearing about the OnePlus 10 Pro, including a complete reintroduction last week when the phone was formally announced for the US and other global markets. But to date, there’s been no sign of a standard OnePlus 10. Now, a leak shows off the Oppo…
As part of the Android 12 QPR3 Beta which previews the June Feature Drop, Google has included a fix for the major Dirty Pipe exploit affecting Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro.
Last month, security researchers shared details of an exploit — dubbed “Dirty Pipe” — that would…
Google working to fix broken cameras on some Chromebooks following recent Chrome OS updates
April 8, 2022
Chrome OS updates come often and are a breeze to install, but like with anything else, there’s always the potential for things to go a little bit wrong. With some recent Chrome OS updates, it seems as though some Chromebook owners have noticed their onboard cameras have broken.
Spotted by About Chromebooks, the most recent updates to Chrome OS from version 97 and forward have caused some…
Essential’s never-released smart speaker surfaces running Android on its circular display
April 8, 2022
The now-defunct Essential only ever released its PH-1 smartphone, a device I personally loved. But before that, the company had promised to release “Essential Home,” a unique smart speaker that unfortunately never made it to market. Now, though, a prototype has popped up…
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Flip 4 reportedly stick with fingerprint sensor in power key
April 8, 2022
We’re still a few months out from the debut of Samsung’s next generation of foldables, but information is slowly coming out regarding the new devices. Today, a new report claims that the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Flip 4 will both ship with the same side-mounted fingerprint…
Following last week’s preview of what new Meet features are coming soon, Google today introduced two usability tweaks. Google Meet can automatically exit a call when nobody else is around, while host management controls are getting centralized.
Host (and co-host) controls will soon be consolidated into the bottom-right corner (shield with lock icon) of the Google Meet web interface instead of…
