Our first hands-on with a real-world Snapdragon 8 Elite phone reveals a hot mess
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Our first hands-on with a real-world Snapdragon 8 Elite phone reveals a hot mess
We've got our hands on one of the first Snapdragon 8 Elite phones, and benchmarks reveal some very concerning results.
A slimmer Galaxy S25 could rival iPhone 17 Slim
https://www.sammobile.com/news/galaxy-s25-slim-rival-iphone-17-slim/
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A slimmer Galaxy S25 could rival iPhone 17 Slim
After reports indicated that Apple could launch an iPhone 17 Slim, Samsung is reportedly readying a slimmer variant of Galaxy S25 in 2025.
Google confirms Android 16 is coming earlier than usual, developer preview begins soon
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Google confirms Android 16 is coming earlier than usual, developer preview begins soon
Android 16 is launching months earlier than usual. Google says it's coming in Q2 of 2025, when usually major releases happen in Q3 or Q4.
Big updates arrive for Google Maps, Earth and more
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Big updates arrive for Google Maps, Earth and more
Here are all the latest updates for Google Maps, Earth, Waze and our developer platforms.
Android Developers Blog: More frequent Android SDK releases: faster innovation, Android 16 early
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Android Developers Blog
More frequent Android SDK releases: faster innovation, higher quality and more polish
To drive faster innovation in apps and devices, Android will have a major release in Q2 to include behavior changes, and a minor release in Q4.
Gemini Extensions for WhatsApp, Google Home, Messages rolling out
https://9to5google.com/2024/10/31/gemini-extensions-whatsapp-google-home-messages/
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9to5Google
Gemini Extensions for WhatsApp, Google Home, Phone, and Messages gradually rolling out
Google is in the process of "gradually releasing" the next batch of Gemini Extensions for WhatsApp, Google Home, Phone, and Messages...
Here's how Google was able to move up Android 16's release date
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Here's how Google was able to move up Android 16's release date
Android 16 will be released a few months earlier than usual, and that's thanks to the efforts that Google put into its trunk stable project.
Here's how Android's faster release schedule will affect Android apps
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Here's how Android's faster release schedule will affect Android apps
Android will have more frequent SDK releases going forward as Google wants to roll out new APIs more rapidly. Here's why this is important.
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL review - Top smartphone with more of a high-end feeling, also in terms of price
https://www.notebookcheck.net/Google-Pixel-9-Pro-XL-review-Top-smartphone-with-more-of-a-high-end-feeling-also-in-terms-of-price.911586.0.html
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Google Pixel 9 Pro XL review - Top smartphone with more of a high-end feeling, also in terms of price
The biggest drawback of the Pixel 9 Pro XL is its SoC, the Google Tensor G4, which simply cannot keep up with the competition. This can take its toll, especially with a view to seven years of updates.
UWB won't be available on every Snapdragon 8 Elite phone, after all
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UWB won't be available on every Snapdragon 8 Elite phone, after all
It turns out not every phone with the Snapdragon 8 Elite will actually support UWB, as it's up to device makers to actually enable it.
Samsung leads global smartphone market in Q3 2024 as total shipments jump 5% to 310 million
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Samsung leads global smartphone market in Q3 2024 as total shipments jump 5% to 310 million
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Snapdragon 8 Elite vs. MediaTek 9400 benchmark showdown
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Snapdragon 8 Elite vs. MediaTek 9400 benchmark showdown
Apple's latest M4 series chip has a base CPU clock speed of 4.51 GHz. The flagship chipsets for 2025 have arrived - the Snapdragon 8 Elite by Qualcomm and...
Quick Share for iOS and macOS might be in the works
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Quick Share for iOS and macOS might be in the works
Google may be working on bringing Quick Share to iOS and macOS, enabling file sharing between Android phones, iPhones, and MacBooks.
Google may finally add album art to Now Playing on Pixel phones
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Android Authority
Google may finally add album art to Now Playing on Pixel phones
The Pixel’s Now Playing history feature may finally show album art for each song instead of a generic note icon.
Ice Universe on X: "It will take another half month before (One UI 7) Beta starts"
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From the Android community on Reddit: Ice Universe on X: "It will take another half month before (One UI 7) Beta starts"
Explore this post and more from the Android community
Here's how Google Messages will protect your and your friends' nudes (APK teardown)
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Android Authority
Here's how Google Messages will protect your and your friends' nudes (APK teardown)
Google announced that the Messages app will gain a feature to protect users from sensitive content. Here's how it will work.
Google TV disables new free channels app, returns in the 'coming months'
https://9to5google.com/2024/11/01/google-tv-freeplay-app-disabled-fix/
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9to5Google
Google TV disables new free channels app, returns in the 'coming months'
Google has confirmed that the updated Freeplay app, with its 150+ free channels, has been disabled due to crashing issues.
Google Messages will soon let you choose photo resolution before sending (APK teardown)
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Google Messages will soon let you choose photo resolution before sending (APK teardown)
Google appears to be working on adding "HD" and "HD+" icons to the Messages app, allowing you to choose photo resolution.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 is upping the ante with 185Hz display refresh rate
https://www.androidheadlines.com/2024/11/asus-rog-phone-9-series-185hz-display.html
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Android Headlines
ASUS ROG Phone 9 is upping the ante with 185Hz display refresh rate
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 series will get a 185Hz display. This seems to be the case for both expected models, but we'll see.
Pixel 9 Pro wins Techradar Phone of the Year award
https://www.techradar.com/phones/the-google-pixel-9-pro-earns-our-phone-of-the-year-award
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TechRadar
The Google Pixel 9 Pro was the only phone this year that felt truly new, and it earns our Phone of the Year award
The Galaxy S24 Ultra was too much; the iPhone 16 Pro wasn't enough
How to completely customize your Android Quick Settings panel
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Computerworld
How to completely customize your Android Quick Settings panel
Your phone's Quick Settings panel is yours to control — if you have the right tools to do it.