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Minggu, 30 Maret 2025

Charge up the savings! This portable Anker power bank is HALF OFF at Amazon right now

Amazon is offering the Anker Zolo Power Bank for half off at the time of writing, bringing the unit down to under $13.

Quick! Grab over $100 OFF the Galaxy S24 FE before Amazon's Spring Sale ends

Samsung's Galaxy S24 FE gets a 16% discount for the Amazon Big Spring Sale, marking over $100 off what's otherwise a fairly expensive phone.

Garmin Connect Plus in-depth hands-on: Much more than an AI, unfortunately

The Garmin Connect Plus AI is a harmless novelty, but there are some vital tools behind the paywall that will upset long-time Garmin fans used to free software.

We need more accessories like the new Backbone One: Xbox Edition

What do you get when you blend 2001 and 2025? The Backbone One: Xbox Edition, and it's absolutely beautiful.

Jumat, 28 Maret 2025

Amazon's 'Springtime Prime Day' is dropping 22% OFF the top-rated Google Pixel Buds Pro 2

The upgraded Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 earbuds have dropped back to their lowest price ever as part of the Amazon Big Spring Sale.

The new Oppo Find X8 Ultra shot better low-light images than the iPhone16 Pro with dual periscopic lenses

The upcoming flagship Find X8 Ultra is promised to be boasting impressive camera upgrades and Hasselblad integration.

HMD Global's Barbie Phone is a dumbphone your pre-teen might actually like

Dumb phones like the Barbie Phone are suitable for younger children for several reasons, especially when sold in such colorful and attractive packaging.

Kamis, 27 Maret 2025

Uh, is this a joke? Best Buy carves 49% OFF my favorite noise-cancelling headphones from Beats

Head to Best Buy now and you'll score a straight 49% discount on the Beats Studio Pro, one of my favorite pairs of wireless headphones.

One of Anker's most popular 25,000mAh power banks is on sale during Amazon's Big Spring Sale

This amazing Anker 25,000mAh laptop power bank can charge four devices simultaneously and it's 20% off with this Amazon Big Spring Sale deal.

Garmin Connect+ subscription adds Active Intelligence, new workouts and coaching

Garmin Connect+ is a new subscription adding AI insights and premium perks while keeping old features free. Will Garmin users pay for it?

Rabu, 26 Maret 2025

Senin, 24 Maret 2025

Forget Prime Day, Walmart's Spring Sale is LIVE today — see the best deals that no Android user should miss

Walmart has just kicked off its weeklong Spring Sale event, so I'm gathering all of the best deals for Android users into this guide.

Wear OS 5.1 seems to be dragging down several Pixel Watch users with multiple bugs

Wear OS 5.1 update is not going down as planned, as several users report multiple issues with their Pixel Watches post-update.

WhatsApp to bring collage feature for cleaner status updates with 'Layouts'

WhatsApp is testing a new “Layout” feature that allows users to share collaged photos as status updates, similar to Instagram’s Stories.

Minggu, 23 Maret 2025

Samsung trolls U.S. Galaxy phone users, pulls all mentions of One UI 7 release in April

Samsung unexpectedly removed its announcement post of the One UI 7 stable rollout for the U.S. Galaxy phone users, originally set for April 10.

Force Apple to make its Watch less exclusive, and the entire smartwatch industry changes

As unlikely as it is for Apple to open up messaging to non-Apple Watches, it could reshape the entire wearable market, including Android watches.

Google ignored Android XR at GDC 2025, and indie VR devs are concerned

Google was a huge presence at GDC, pushing Gemini for video games and new mobile gaming tech. The one blatant no-show? Any Android XR discussion.

Quest developers are joining forces to solve the 'VR visibility crisis'

VR devs are seeing their games buried under Gorilla Tag clones. With Meta and Sony not helping, they're finding new ways to make VR profitable again.

Sabtu, 22 Maret 2025

The Google Pixel Tablet has crashed back to its Black Friday price, days before Amazon's Big Spring Sale

As part of Amazon's early Big Spring Sale, the Google Pixel tablet has dropped 30% in price, bringing it down to under $280.

Wear OS will eventually gobble up the market share, but watchOS will keep most of the profit

Fifty watchmakers will sell more than one, but Apple will find a way to make a ton of cash.

The Pixel 9a is everything the iPhone 16e wished it was

Comparing the iPhone 16e and Pixel 9a makes me realize that the iPhone is just a bad deal.

News Weekly: Pixel 9a is here, EU Commission gives Google heat, One UI 7 gets a launch date, and more

The Google Pixel 9a arrives, EU Commission gets two of Google's major products for breaching the DMA, One UI 7 gets a launch date, Verizon customers get good news, and Pebble watches are here.

Jumat, 21 Maret 2025

Kamis, 20 Maret 2025

Google is reportedly switching from Samsung to TSMC for the Tensor G5. Why could this be a big deal?

Google is reportedly making a manufacturing shift with its next-generation Tensor processors, switching from Samsung Foundry to TSMC. Here's what it all means.

Do we really need more powerful Android gaming handhelds?

The gaming handheld niche is on the cusp of exploding, especially following the announcements made at GDC 2025. However, there's some concern about how much some of these handhelds will end up costing.

Xiaomi Pad 7 is a convincing iPad Air clone that costs half as much

With the Pad 7, Xiaomi has an iPad Air clone that's running Android — and it's actually decent.

YouTube's video stream is glitching out for some viewers

YouTube users on various platforms are dealing with a major drop in streaming quality.

Rabu, 19 Maret 2025

Google Pixel 9a vs. Samsung Galaxy S24 FE: It's a tough choice

The Pixel 9a has a lot going for it at just $500, but so does the Galaxy S24 FE for a bit more money. It'll ultimately depend on software, battery life, and ergonomics.

Google Pixel 9a vs. Pixel 9: Sibling rivalry

Google's previous A series phone offered far better value than the mainline Pixel, so does this apply to the Pixel 9a vs. Pixel 9 too? We find out if it's more logical to get the new 9a and save $200, over the 9.

Oura brings the Ring 4 to Costco in the latest expansion to more health-focused users

Oura announced its newest smart ring retail expansion with Costco.

Gemini is taking over Chromebooks, leaving Google Assistant in the dust

Chromebooks are getting smarter and easier to use.

Selasa, 18 Maret 2025

Samsung finally sets a date for the One UI 7 launch

After rolling out notable amount of One UI 7 betas to Galaxy devices, the company will begin rolling out stable builds.

These headphones read your mind with the promise of helping you achieve better focus

Tech has ruined your attention span, but will tech like the MW75 Neuro also restore it? Neurable thinks so!

Apple iPhone 16e review: Elevated basics

The iPhone 16e is Apple's affordable phone for 2025. While it has considerable upgrades, it just costs too much at launch.

Minggu, 16 Maret 2025

AYANEO's next flagship gaming handheld is coming soon

AYANEO has been making waves with the number of premium gaming handhelds its been producing, and the company doesn't seem to be slowing down anytime soon.

The Forerunner 975 and 275 will show how much gas Garmin has left in the tank

Our two favorite running watches should get new models in the next couple of months, but how many new ideas does Garmin have left?

Android 16 looks to be even better for gamers than we expected

Google announced that the Vulkan API will be the default starting in Android 16. That's not only great for playing games on your phone, but it could mean that gaming handhelds are actually updated more frequently.

Sabtu, 15 Maret 2025

Samsung's mid-range phones get One UI 7 ahead of the Galaxy S24

Samsung still hasn't rolled out the Android 15 update to the Galaxy S24, but its mid-rangers come with the latest version of Android.

I tested the 12-year-old Lumia 1020 against my favorite Android smartphone camera. Here's how it went

After roughly 12 years, I took the Nokia Lumia 1020 and pit its 41MP camera against the OnePlus 12.

Encrypted RCS messages between platforms are coming, but this won't end the messaging wars

It was never about encryption; it was about locking you in.

News Weekly: Massive Pixel 10 leak, March update chaos, OnePlus ditching its Alert Slider, and more

This week we dive into a massive Pixel 10 leak that showed off all three models, Pixel users are scrambling after the latest March update, OnePlus has decided to ditch the alert slider, Android 16 Beta 3 arrives, and, the Gemini app gets new features.

Jumat, 14 Maret 2025

Practically all of the best Android phones are hindered by this one dumb thing

As life goes on, so might what you need from your phone. Unfortunately, you're on your own if you need more storage than what's built into your phone.

Visible and Mint Mobile are both carving $400 OFF the Google Pixel 9 — but which carrier deal is better?

Both Visible and Mint Mobile are currently dropping 50% off the Pixel 9 when you pay for a year of wireless in advance, but which deal should you choose?

Senin, 10 Maret 2025

Nothing Phone 3a Pro vs. Phone 2a Plus: More than meets the eye

Nothing's Phone 3a Pro is holistically a better smartphone than the Phone 3a, whereas the Phone 2a Plus only had a chip upgrade compared to the Phone 2a.

Some Pixel phones are acting up with a weird display glitch

Google's March Pixel update rolled out some small improvements and fixes, but it might’ve also brought along a pesky screen glitch.

The DOJ’s latest proposal still wants Google to cut Chrome loose

The DOJ is sticking to its guns, pushing Google to sell off Chrome.

Minggu, 09 Maret 2025

I grilled Strava's execs about the app's future and how Athlete Intelligence will improve

Athlete Intelligence just left its beta testing, but Strava's CTO and CPO told me that they're "not done" making it better.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra Review: The behemoth is back

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra is still one of the biggest and baddest tablets on the market, but its lead might be beginning to shrink.

A Google Maps bug is wiping out Timeline history for some users

Some users are seeing their Google Maps Timeline history disappear out of nowhere.

Nothing's Essential Space is the AI hub Pixel Screenshots should've been

Essential Space is a unified area for AI help on the Nothing Phone 3a series, and every other brand should take notice.

Sabtu, 08 Maret 2025

Our favorite gaming Chromebook just scored $230 OFF at Best Buy

For a limited time, gamers can get $230 off the Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE—a powerful gaming laptop with great value.

Apple needs Google now, more than ever

Apple continues facing delays and hurdles with implementing its own LLM. Maybe it's time to get some help from Google.

Meta is letting its engineers brag openly about its AR glasses, and I love it

Meta's offices keep leaking about future projects; now it seems they're leaning into it and just telling us what they're working on.

News Weekly: MWC wrap up, Nothing Phone 3a series launch, One UI 7 delays, and more

This week we look at some of the coolest innovations we came across at MWC, Nothing Phone 3a and 3a Pro launch, One UI 7 delays, Pixel's March feature drop, and OnePlus clarifying its update policy. Let's get into it.

Jumat, 07 Maret 2025

Honor Magic V4 specs have leaked, and the Oppo Find N5 should be scared

Honor's upcoming Magic V4 foldable is set to measure under 9mm when folded and pack an impressive camera system, per the latest leaks.

Arm showed me the future of mobile gaming at MWC 2025

Arm is bringing its ASR upscaling tech to mobile devices, and it will change the way you play games on your phone.

Honor could be working on a ultra slim phone of its own

Honor seems to be working on a new phone, as tipster Digital Chat Station, spotted a folder being opened for the new device.

Selasa, 04 Maret 2025

Nothing Phone 3a and 3a Pro review: Nothing is Essential

The Nothing Phone 3a and Phone 3a Pro represent the best of affordable Android phones, delivering stellar mid-range entries with top-tier design.

Nothing's new Phone 3a and 3a Pro come packed with impressive cameras and AI features

Nothing's mid-range flagship device, the Nothing Phone 3a series launched at the MWC today, with a unique set of features.

HMD makes an Android phone that teens might actually want to use

HMD debuted the Fusion X1 at MWC, a device with sensible controls and secure messaging that's aimed at teens.

Senin, 03 Maret 2025

Minggu, 02 Maret 2025

Is the OnePlus Watch 3 waterproof?

The OnePlus Watch 3 is the brand's latest smartwatch boasting new features, longer battery, and a durable and swim-proof design.

How long is the OnePlus Watch 3 battery life?

The OnePlus Watch 3 has a great battery life and continues to provide the data you need. But how long can it last on a single charge?

OPPO Find N5 vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6

The OPPO Find N5 just joined the foldables market and presents stiff competition to others like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6.

Sabtu, 01 Maret 2025

The Galaxy Z Flip 6 proves why the Razr Plus 2025 needs to make a key change with its cameras

With rumors that the Razr Plus 2025 is on the way, we discuss why it needs to adopt an ultrawide camera instead of a telephoto.

News Weekly: Pixel Watch 3 feature gets nod from FDA, Slack's massive outage, some Android phones get insane updates, and more

This week saw the Pixel Watch 3 get FDA approval for loss of pulse, Slack's massive outage impacted workplaces globally, Clicks cases have landed on Android phones, and more.

Google Pixel phones took a free ride on the New York subway for a unique experiment

Google and New York Metro Transit authority came together to perform an experiment to gain insights on track-safety.