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Comment: The Pixel 6 is full of impulse-buy features that Google needs to properly advertise for once

October 21, 2021

The latest generation of Pixel is finally here, and it’s set to arrive in the hands of buyers as soon as next week. But like past generations, it comes with the same hurdle to overcome. Most people are set in their preferences when it comes to a smartphone, and Google needs to give them good reason to switch. The good news? Google has plenty of exclusive features that would easily sell the Pixel…

Google Store opens waitlist if your desired Pixel 6 model is out of stock

October 21, 2021

Following yesterday’s ordering difficulties, the Google Store has remained in operation for prospective Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro buyers. However, if your desired Pixel 6 model is not available, a waitlist is now available. In the US, availability seemingly fluctuates by…

Google Calendar will let you schedule ‘Focus time’ to work uninterrupted

October 21, 2021

Following a Material You redesign and new homescreen widgets on Android, Google Calendar is getting a new “Focus time” event type. This is part of Google’s digital wellbeing push and offering tools that help manage your work life. “Focus time” joins the standard…

Google Docs getting universal @ menu for inserting content, ‘Add page break before’

October 21, 2021

The latest update to Google Docs makes official the “universal @ menu” that’s part of Workspace’s “Smart canvas” initiative. Meanwhile, there will be a new “Add page break before” option. In the past, @-mentioning a person in documents would show (if populated by admins) their location, job title, and other contact information. At I/O 2021 in May, Google expanded that capability…

The best smartwatches to buy for the Pixel 6 since Google still hasn’t made its own

October 21, 2021

Google’s new Pixel 6 smartphones check just about every box for a flagship smartphone, but unlike the Samsung and Apple competitors, Google’s device has no obvious choice for a smartwatch. As unfortunate as it is that there’s still no “Pixel Watch,” there are some…

Oppo looking to develop own in-house chipset for future flagships

October 20, 2021

With Google’s long-awaited Pixel 6 event finally in the books we can look forward to how the custom Tensor chipset sitting at the helm of the new devices performs in the real world. It seems another smartphone OEM is looking to follow in Google’s footsteps with a report…

Oppo K9s goes official with Snapdragon 778G, 6.59" 120Hz LCD

October 20, 2021

Right on schedule, the Oppo K9s has arrived – in China, at least. The s-phone is a Snapdragon 778G-powered alternative to the K9 Pro that was unveiled last month and something of an upgrade over the original K9. Here is a comparison between them. The K9s is bigger than both with its 6.59” display. Unlike the other two, this is an IPS LCD (instead of AMOLED). It has 120 Hz refresh rate…

Global Realme GT 5G gets Realme UI 3.0 early access beta

October 20, 2021

Exactly one week after its official announcement, Realme UI 3.0 early access beta has finally graced global Realme GT 5G units. The news was shared on the Realme community forum complete with a detailed walkthrough of how to enroll for the beta. Keep in mind this release…

Watch the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked Part 2 event live here

October 20, 2021

Samsung held an Unpacked event back in August when we saw the arrival of the Galaxy Z Fold3, Galaxy Z Flip3, the Galaxy Buds2 and the Galaxy Watch4. With the reports of a Galaxy Note21 being canceled and the Galaxy S21 FE postponed, we were quite surprised to learn there is…

Samsung unveils Galaxy Z Flip3 and Watch4 series Bespoke Edition

October 20, 2021

Remember how Samsung gave you the option to customize the hinge cover on the Galaxy Z Fold2? Well, it has extended that idea with the new Bespoke Studio starting with the Galaxy Z Flip3 Bespoke Edition, the Galaxy Watch4 series joins the fun as well (but not the Z Fold3). The Galaxy Bespoke Studio lets you choose the color of the Front, Back and the Frame of the phone. Right now you can pick…