The latest versions of the iPad Air and iPad Pro have effectively discontinued any Apple tablet with a headphone jack. I know, I know, that slow march away from dedicated audio jacks has been trending on for the last decade, as much as we might miss them. It seems audiophiles who … | Continue reading
In the past, every new version of Android felt like a special occasion for the platform’s devoted users. It meant new software features, better algorithms, improved user interfaces, and maybe even something fun, like an easter egg. Read more... | Continue reading
The first public beta of Android 15 for the platform’s most faithful users rolled out this month. While the operating system version will arrive much later this year—typically right before October’s Pixel launch event—it can be fun to try on new features as they’re being built ou … | Continue reading
I decided to write about what's on my phone's home screen, apps, shortcuts and things | Continue reading
There’s enough going on in the world without your smartphone adding to your stress levels, which is why it’s worth taking a few minutes to configure your Android handset so it’s as friendly, as intuitive, and as convenient to use as possible. There are quite a few ways to go abou … | Continue reading
Well, well, well. Suppose it isn’t another iOS-like feature coming to Android. Android already has Bluetooth tracker tracking (say that three times fast) through third-party offerings like Tile. However, Apple came out with its AirTags, which everyone in the walled garden bought, … | Continue reading
I've never been a huge fan of tapping posts out on a mobile screen, but there definitely are times when I feel a real need to get something out of my head and onto (virtual) paper. Last year, I switched to using Obsidian to keep notes and draft posts. On desktop, the move was eas … | Continue reading
PEP 738 – Adding Android as a supported platform The BeeWare project got PEP 730 - Adding iOS as a supported platform - accepted by the Python Steering Council in December, now it's Android's turn. Both iOS and Android will be supported platforms for CPython 3.13. It's been possi … | Continue reading
Meta’s family of apps serves trillions of image download requests every day. And if you’re into high-quality images, you’ve probably noticed that Instagram and Threads have added support for high dynamic range (HDR) photos. Now people on Threads and Instagram can upload and share … | Continue reading
Apple was hit with a major antitrust lawsuit filed by the DOJ on Thursday. The iPhone maker was accused of creating a monopoly with the iPhone, but other devices were mentioned including the Apple Watch. U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland says the smartwatch made it hard to us … | Continue reading
I did it. I wore the OnePlus Watch 2 for two weeks to write this review. It was tough at times, and I have to be honest, I hated some of it. (Though not as much as my former coworker hated the first version of this watch.) The OnePlus Watch 2 does not vibe with my style. The 47mm … | Continue reading
These are notes to myself - and anyone else who finds them useful. Before starting, I booted the Google OS to install the latest firmware and an eSIM. After a few days of enduring Google's naggy software, I was ready to commit to installing something better. I tried using the Web … | Continue reading
Google Gemini (previously Google Bard) is the name of both Google’s AI models and the apps that we use to interface with them. With updates rolling out regularly, Gemini is Google’s answer to OpenAI ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, whatever it is that Apple is working on, and all the … | Continue reading
Google’s first-generation folding device was fine for the most part. The Pixel Fold had the Pixel’s fabled camera algorithms and Google smarts. For fans of digital books and magazines, its passport-like ratio worked better for the split-screen experience than Samsung’s Galaxy Z F … | Continue reading
The commencement of crowd-funding for The Minimal Phone, an e-ink phone with a QWERTY keyboard, prompts me to revisit my similar ideal phone concept. | Continue reading
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If you like vaporware and looking at phones and gadgets you’ll never own, then Barcelona’s Mobile World Congress (MWC) is the trade show for you. This week’s annual menagerie revealed new devices like the TCL Nxtpaper 14 and a working model of Motorola’s rolling phone display. Ot … | Continue reading
I tried to wear the OnePlus Watch 2 for a short weekend workout but couldn’t. The watch is too big for me and too dense. It’s not just me, either; I asked my partner if his wrists would be interested in trying on the smartwatch, and he rejected it after seeing the relatively gino … | Continue reading
We’re sharing six experiences to check out at MWC 2024, including our latest AI technologies and multi-device experiences. | Continue reading
Android is announcing new features rolling out now and in the coming weeks. | Continue reading
Android is becoming the platform of AI fever dreams. At this year’s MWC, an overseas tradeshow where Google typically has a booth to remind the world that its mobile platform is global, the Android maker has announced new ways to interact with Gemini from inside Google Messages a … | Continue reading
The ninth-generation Google Pixel has yet to debut, but we already hear conflicting things through the rumor mill. Will it have a periscopic telephoto lens? Will the Pixel 8 Pro’s errant temperature sensor stick around its successor? And, more importantly, is Google planning to “ … | Continue reading
Upgrading to a better pair of buds doesn’t always require splurging. If you’re looking for a modest, no-frills pair of buds that checks most of the must-haves list, we have a few recommendations for you for $150 or under. The must-haves list can be decent audio, a comfortable fit … | Continue reading
According to reported data, Apple has regained the top position from Samsung in the European smartphone rankings. Market research provider […] The post Apple reclaims top spot ahead of Samsung in European smartphone sales appeared first on ReadWrite. | Continue reading
Android 15 preview is out today for developers, and with it comes the latest version of Google’s Privacy Sandbox, which killed third-party cookies just last month. The new OS will also make available extensions to give more control for a device’s camera so it can be used to its f … | Continue reading
Google’s testing a new feature called “Talk to a Live Representative” that will contact businesses for you, navigate their phone trees, wait on hold, and then call you when a real human being is ready to chat. It could solve one of the more frustrating parts of dealing with corpo … | Continue reading
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you need your parents to perform a complicated (well, complicated for them) task on their phone, but they can’t quite follow written instructions? Well, let’s hope your folks are better visual learners. It’s easy to screen record … | Continue reading
A full review of EDDA Café, a short, very aesthetic, freeware original English-language visual novel by an Indonesian studio focusing on overcoming regrets related to a tragedy that occurred on a certain Valentine's Day. | Continue reading
Google has extended the availability of its Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) assistant and chatbot to several more territories and in […] The post Google Gemini AI now in more countries for Android users appeared first on ReadWrite. | Continue reading
Google TV’s new Valentine’s day picks include movies and shows for every mood. Plus, catch an exclusive pre-screening of a new movie. | Continue reading
Thanks to a render making the rounds, we may have some insight into what the next-generation Google Pixel Fold 2 will look like and what’s inside. A bulbous, protruding camera bump is one striking detail on the unreleased, as-of-yet, unannounced device. Read more... | Continue reading
Google's experts walk through the all-too-common cybersecurity mistakes people make online, and what to do instead. Read on to learn more about which habits you should d… | Continue reading
No matter what phone you’re carrying around, the one thing that can’t falter is battery life. That’s why we test every smartphone that comes through our review desk for its relative longevity. So far, Android smartphones are taking the lead from the iPhone 15 Pro Max, previously … | Continue reading
Sharing my system for organizing my personal RSS/ATOM feed collection and discussing other systems seen around the web.Possibly related posts...Feeds and Read-It-Later for Online ReadingAn Introduction to RSS and Other Feed FormatsAgainst Twitter as a Content CuratorRSS as a Face … | Continue reading
I love Circle to Search on the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. It has added multitasking to Android that I have not felt in a long time. At its core, Circle to Search is not an entirely groundbreaking feature. It snaps a screenshot and then transcribes any words or pictures you highlig … | Continue reading
The modern generation of Android phones is getting new Google Lens-like features that put Search front and center in every single app on Android by letting you highlight parts of images or text to generate Search results. The newly-announced Samsung Galaxy S24 and last year’s Pix … | Continue reading
Check out the ways Google and Samsung are collaborating to bring the latest Google AI innovations to Samsung’s flagship smartphones. | Continue reading
See how these five games make the most of the larger screen space on Android tablets and foldable phones. | Continue reading
The right-to-repair movement continues to gain steam as another big tech company shows its support for letting people fix their own broken devices. Read more... | Continue reading
Android users may soon see the comeback of lock screen widgets, a functionality removed from the operating system with Android […] The post Android 15 may bring back lock screen widgets appeared first on ReadWrite. | Continue reading
Google Assistant is about to lose 17 different features that the company says are “underutilized.” The changes come as the tech giant is in the midst of firing large amounts of staff, including many from its Google Assistant team, according to CNBC. Read more... | Continue reading
During CES 2024, a collaboration between Google and Samsung was unveiled to streamline Android sharing and enhance ecosystem compatibility. This […] The post Google, Samsung unveil unified Quick Share at CES 2024 appeared first on ReadWrite. | Continue reading
It wouldn’t be CES in Las Vegas without a Google ad plastered all over the monorail. I’m still trying to capture a photo of this year’s wrapping, but until then, you’ll want to know about some new features to the Google and Android ecosystem. I’m incredibly excited about this nex … | Continue reading
Check out four Android demos you can experience at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. | Continue reading
The latest navigation, apps and entertainment updates for Android Auto and cars with Google built-in announced at CES 2024. | Continue reading
Do more with Google on your Android devices with new ways to help your devices work better together. | Continue reading
At its CES press conference today, TCL announced quite a few things but seemed most proud of the Nxtpaper 3.0 display technology. The company believes it could be a game-changer. Nxtpaper is a kind of wellness display technology that looks and feels like paper more than a harsh, … | Continue reading
Gmail for Android is changing by introducing a new, essential feature for better email management. The email service provided by […] The post Gmail for Android has this new feature for managing emails appeared first on ReadWrite. | Continue reading