MWC 2023 kicks off this weekend, with new smartphones and more. Here’s what to expect, and a look back at the top stories of the past week.
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Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro launch globally with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, three Android updates
February 27, 2023
Today at MWC 2023, Xiaomi has announced the global launch of the Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro.
Launching across countries in Europe and Asia – unsurprisingly, there’s no US launch – the Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro bring the latest Qualcomm chip and several other…
Google emphasizing ‘Pixel Value’ and getting features ‘before other Android devices’
February 27, 2023
With the Fixed on Pixel Super Bowl commercial, a new tagline was introduced: “The only phone engineered by Google.” The latest Google ad campaign continues that and is emphasizing “Pixel Value.”
Pixel Value
The “Pixel Value” campaign proclaims the 7 and 7 Pro as…
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At upwards of $800 for your brand-new Android phone, getting a case is often a priority but getting 360-degree coverage is not easy unless you take a look at . Unlike many other case…
With every app change, learning new icons and tools is an adjustment period. The Google Messages app is going through that now, changing up what a sent, delivered, and read message icon looks like. Here’s how to read those icons to know what your RCS message is…
Foldable smartphones are coming en masse this year, and it seems Motorola is set to debut its latest Razr as soon as June 2023.
The Motorola Razr (2023) first leaked earlier this week with a major change to its design, with the cover display taking up virtually the entire…
How to set or change your home and work address for Google products, why you might want to
February 25, 2023
Setting up your home and work addresses in your Google Account can come in handy for a variety of reasons. With that info, your Google Home app, Google Maps, and other services can provide detailed information based on where you live, making your commute easier or predicting the need for an umbrella easier.
There are plenty of ways Google’s products can take advantage of providing information…
9to5Google Log Out: Google One has a promising future
February 25, 2023
Magic Eraser was previously exclusive to the Pixel 6 and 7. Yesterday, the editing feature saw its availability significantly expand to any Google Photos users on Android and iOS that’s subscribed to Google One, including the cheapest plan. There are two ways to look at…
Gmail getting 2-pane view on Android foldables
February 25, 2023
After a slew of tablet optimizations for Workspace and other Google apps, Gmail for Android is now getting a 2-pane view on foldables.
Android foldable-device users have been able to access a 2-pane view for Google Meet and Gmail. We’re excited to announce this also…
MediaTek is also bringing satellite connectivity to Android phones
February 24, 2023
Satellite connectivity has been a big deal in the smartphone industry in 2023, with Qualcomm announcing “Snapdragon Satellite” for smartphones in January and Samsung debuting its take on the tech for Exynos chips. Now, MediaTek is laying out its plans for satellite connectivity, which will show up in actual devices quite soon.
At MWC 2023, MediaTek is announcing support for 3GPP…
