Mishaal Rahman and I have hands-on the Samsung Galaxy S24 series. Ask us anything!
We have hands-on the S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra. Ask us anything. We’ve been invited by Samsung to attend Unpacked in San Jose.
Why is Google launching the Pixel 9 so early? (9to5google.com)
Latest Firefox and Obtainium?
The Firefox for Android GitHub releases aren’t being updated anymore, and is versions behind the Play Store now....
Japan forces Apple and Google to open their mobile platforms (www.theregister.com)
Exclusive: Google Pixel 8a boasts 120Hz display, Tensor G3, DisplayPort output, better availability (www.androidauthority.com)
Wonder if they’ll use a rigid OLED panel like they did on the 7a and 8a. Dylan Raga wrote an excellent piece reviewing the Pixel 8’s display where he said they’d finally switched to a flexible OLED panel on the regular model.
MWC 2024 Awards announced: Google Pixel 8 series wins Best Smartphone (m.gsmarena.com)
Best Smartphone: Google Pixel 8 series...
Google Phone is going to make talking more fun with sound reactions and effects (thespandroid.blogspot.com)
Google may be planning to ship a major kernel upgrade to all its (Tensor-powered) pixel phones. (androiddev.social)
Good news for android overall. Hopefully, this could be extended to other OEMs by 2025 and not be optional like virtual A&Bs when it arrives....
Netflix considers adding in-app purchases and ads to games, report says (techcrunch.com)
According to The Wall Street Journal, the company has had discussions about how to make money from its games for months now, including in-app purchases, putting a price tag on more premium titles and placing ads on games that subscribers to its ad tier have access to. These methods are common (and effective) in the mobile gaming...
Blackview BL9000 Pro: New rugged smartphone with thermal imaging camera, 5G and very fast charging (www.notebookcheck.net)
MOONDROP MIAD01 English product page (moondroplab.com)
Damn ngl I really want to import this phone. Like yeah it’s no flagship. But I still think it’s a cool concept
Android 15 may make it even harder for sideloaded apps to get sensitive permissions (www.androidauthority.com)
The only thing holding back Google's Find My Device network now is Apple (www.androidpolice.com)
First look: Google Keep will let you jot notes from the lock screen on Android tablets (www.androidauthority.com)
The Google Home app is finally on the right path (www.androidauthority.com)
Compact powerhouse: Xiaomi 14 reviewed (www.notebookcheck.net)
The Find My Device Network is holding back the true arrival of an 'AirTag for Android' (9to5google.com)
Google IO 2024 MEGATHREAD
Day 1: AI AI AI (Android is day 2) AI AI AI - google...
Sony Xperia 1 VI might give up on the 4K display and tall aspect ratio - GSMArena (www.gsmarena.com)
cross-posted from: lemdro.id/post/7048989...
Nothing Phone 2a Debut in the Below-$500 Smartphone Market, Featuring Limited-Time AI Offer (www.reviewspace.info)
Basically you get 1 years Pro subscription of perplexity AI (worth $200). If you order until March 19 2024. Directly from the nothing website....
Android 15 could add built-in support for app archiving (www.androidauthority.com)
Google Maps 'Driving Mode' on Android might be killed (9to5google.com)
YouTube's plan backfires, people are installing better ad blockers (www.androidauthority.com)
Google takes first major step for E2EE interoperability across all messaging apps (APK teardown) (www.androidauthority.com)
Lawnchair 14 is here! | Lawnchair Blogs (lawnchair.app)
cross-posted from: lemmy.world/post/13864258...