So you’ve grown tired of the Android wilds and bought your ticket to the land of Apple. In this guide, we’ll help you pack for the trip and serve up a few tips to help the transition go smoothly. Breaking free of Google’s ecosystem and its team of manufacturers will present a few difficulties, sure, […]
If you like innovative new designs and impressive spec sheets packed into affordable devices, then you may have come across Nubia before. This Chinese brand started as a subsidiary of ZTE and it’s also behind gaming phones like the impressive Red Magic 3. Its latest is the Nubia Z20 and the headline feature is a […]
The new Android Auto. The big change is the system bar at the bottom, which can now show tiny app controls. Here are music controls. Google For reference, this is the old Android Auto. Google With the music open, you’ll get turn-by-turn information in the bottom bar. Google This used to be the Android Auto […]
The Microsoft Surface Duo. It’s a dual-screen Android phone. Microsoft This back view shows off the Windows logo and the hinge. Microsoft It folds up like this for easy carrying. Microsoft You can also fold it around the other way, with the screens out. Microsoft I think it’s mandatory at Microsoft to add pen support […]
Google has completed YouTube Music’s replacement of Google Play Music. The YouTube Music app will now come pre-installed on all Android 10 devices, doing away with Google Play Music, which was the previous music-streaming app on Android. The app will also be installed on new devices that ship with Android 9. Until now, to use […]
Welcome to the official Google Play Pass announcement. Some of the 350+ games and apps coming to Google Play Pass. (If you don’t recognize these thumbnails, that’s OK; we pick out some of the biggies in the text below.) A peek at its UI on a smartphone. And how the UI translates to a tablet. […]
The OnePlus 7 Pro. With a front that is nearly all pixels, there isn’t much you can do to improve smartphone design from here. Ron Amadeo Notches? Bezels? Camera holes? Nope, there’s nothing here to interrupt the display. Also note the skinny earpiece integrated into the top edge of the phone. Ron Amadeo OK, the […]
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 review: Finally, a good Android 2-in-1 “Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S6 finally gives Android fans a great 2-in-1 that can replace a laptop.” Excellent 10.5-inch screen Strong performance Built-in trackpad in the keyboard Nice design and build quality Good battery life Storing S Pen requires close attention Keyboard is expensive, isn’t backlit […]
Mario Kart Tour is preparing to launch next month. Nintendo announced on social media today that the mobile kart racer is going to debut September 25 for the iOS and Google Play app markets. Nintendo previously made Mario Kart Tour available in a beta test, but it is now getting ready to go live for […]
Apple or Android? Whether you’re looking for a big or small phone, entry-level or top-of-the-line, Android offers options for everyone. And unlike Apple’s rigid release cycle, Google’s hardware partners unleash a seemingly endless stream of new devices year-round. But therein lies the problem: With so many options out there, how do you settle on the […]
Hollis Johnson/Business Insider Samsung’s Galaxy Note 10 is an easy sell for Galaxy Note fans. It has the latest specs for powerful performance, a massive 6.8-inch screen, the S Pen stylus, great battery life, a beautiful design, a super fast charger, and it’s priced like phones that are less capable. The one thing that disappoints […]
Microsoft and the Minecraft Team want to give Minecraft players a chance to try the franchise’s new AR game on Android. Minecraft Earth is already available as a beta test for people running iOS 10 devices. Now, it’s expanding to include Android 7 or higher devices. You can sign up for Minecraft Earth now. You’ll […]
Google The Android 10 logo, which has no additional “Q” snack name. Google From the bottom to the top we have the original Android logo, the 2014 redesign, and today’s redesign. Anything is better than that first logo. Google / Ron Amadeo Google even provided complementary color swatches. Google The robot can apparently do stuff […]
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(Reuters) — Alphabet’s Google has shut down a service it provided to wireless carriers globally that showed them weak spots in their network coverage, people familiar with the matter told Reuters, because of Google’s concerns that sharing data from users of its Android phone system might attract the scrutiny of users and regulators. The withdrawal […]