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Epic wants to blow the Google Play Store wide open
After winning an antitrust case against Google, Epic Games has revealed what it wants as a result. In short, it's looking to blow the Play Store wide open.
The best Android tablets for 2024
Whereas you only have a few iPad options, there are dozens of Android tablets to choose from. We tested a number of them and these are our favorites.
Google I/O 2024 takes place on May 14
It'll soon be time to learn about what's next for the likes of Android, Pixel and Google's AI products. The company's I/O conference will take place on May 14.
Google Wallet can now automatically add your movie tickets and boarding passes
Per Google's release notes for Wallet this week, the app can now pull some movie tickets and boarding passes from users Gmail inboxes automatically. Once a confirmation email has shown up, the pass should be added to the user's Wallet.
Apple will make it easier for EU users to switch to Android and delete Safari
The European Union's Digital Market Act has gone into effect and Apple has announced required changes. These include the ability to choose other default browsers, rather than Safari.
Microsoft is ending support for Android apps on Windows
Microsoft is pulling the plug on Android apps for Windows. The company is ending support for Windows Subsystem for Android, the underlying component behind the Amazon Appstore in Windows 11.
1Password adds passkey support for Android
1Password has launched passkey on Android apps. It came to iOS and browsers last fall.
8110081100Nothing Phone 2a review: A budget phone that's packed with personality
Packing a bright 120Hz OLED screen, great battery life and unique design, the Nothing Phone 2a proves that a good budget phone doesn’t need to be boring.
This is what the Nothing Phone 2(a) looks like
For a phone seemingly pitched as its cheapest device yet, Nothing's Phone 2(a) looks good. Cool, even. It has a scaled-down version of Nothing's light-up Glyphs on the rear. The phone will also mark the return of a centralized camera unit.
Google brings Gemini to Messages and adds AI text summaries for Android Auto
Google announced a slew of Android updates at MWC 2024, including the addition of Gemini to the Messages app and AI summaries for texts received while using Android Auto. There are also new accessibility features and casting controls for Spotify.
Google finally brings Wallet passes to Wear OS watches along with transit directions
As part of its MWC announcements, Google said it's bringing Google Wallet passes to Wear OS. It means you'll finally have easy access to boarding passes, event tickets and more on your Android watch.
8710087100OnePlus 12 review: A no-nonsense flagship for a great price
The OnePlus 12 offers the same speedy performance and better battery life than the Galaxy S24+ along with solid cameras and a great screen for $200 less.
8910089100Galaxy S24 Ultra review: Samsung’s AI reinforcements have arrived
For 2024, the addition of a titanium frame, a new Snapdragon Gen 3 chip and an entire suite of AI tools makes Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra an even more versatile flagship phone.
X introduces audio and video calls for Android users
The Premium feature was already available on iOS.
Samsung's new Galaxy AI features are coming to the S23 and last year's foldables
Today as part of its latest Galaxy Unpacked Event, Samsung announced that its new AI features will also be available on its previous generations of phones including the S23, S23 FE, Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra hands-on: A fresh titanium frame combined with a big bet on AI
Packing a higher-res camera, a brighter screen and a whole host of new AI features, the Galaxy S24 Ultra is setting the bar for every other flagship phone due out later this year.
Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus hands-on: Samsung's AI phones are here, but with mixed results
Our hands-on impressions of the Samsung Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus, focusing on the company's new generative AI features.
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2024: All the latest news and updates
Today at 1PM ET, Samsung is holding its first Unpacked event of the year where we're expecting to see the launch of the new Galaxy S24 family.
Apple ends Samsung's decade-plus run as global smartphone shipment leader
It's the first time Apple has held the top spot.
The Spacetop is a laptop that really wants to swap your screen for AR glasses
With the Spacetop, Sightful has created a laptop that does away with the traditional display in exchange for AR glasses that provide a massive 100-inch virtual screen. But does the Spacetop deliver on the promise?
