Our Favorite Things Inside Android 14 QPR1 Beta 1

We have ourselves a fresh beta build of Android, but what makes this release so special is that technically we are beta testing a build of Android 14 that is ahead of stable Android 14, which hasn’t even been released yet. This has never happened in the short time Google has been doing QPR (quarterly […]

Android 14 QPR1 Beta 1 Released for Pixel Phones!

In what truly is an odd set of circumstances, Android 14 QPR1 Beta 1 is now available for select Pixel devices. Looking back, we’re relatively certain this has never happened, where a QPR (quarterly platform release) build is launched for an Android version that isn’t yet released as stable. What a time to be alive. […]

Galaxy Watch 6 Gets an Update to Fix a Silly Misspelling

Sometimes a software update can fix performance issues and other times they take care of security holes. They are often pushed out to introduce new features, new interface designs, and extend battery life. But there are other not-so-common reasons for an update, like when they are needed just to fix a spelling error. The Galaxy […]

Wednesday Poll: Ditching Android for iPhone 15?

Titanium. 5x telephoto. A17 Pro. USB C. So much else. iPhone 15 Pro is shaping up to be one helluva iPhone, and apparently, it’s making some Android users think about jumping ship. Does anyone here feel the same way? It’s alright if you do, you aren’t hurting anybody’s feelings. We’ve always stressed buying and using […]

Fulfill Your Navy SEAL Cosplay Dreams With New Galaxy S23 Tactical Edition

Does Bravo squad (aka your two daughters) need evac from the battlefield (aka the soccer field)? Then you might fancy the new Galaxy S23 Tactical Edition from Samsung. Designed for the most rugged of environments, while still offering relatively high-end specs, this new Tactical Edition is now being offered to the world’s military and security […]

OnePlus Says Its Foldable Launches “Soon”

A first foldable from OnePlus is on the way, the company confirmed this morning. While they provided almost no details about that launch or the device itself, they did say to expect it “soon.” How soon? At least one insider says around mid-October. During a converstaion today at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 to talk about their […]

Google tips to boost your Android phone’s battery life

In the fast-paced digital world we live in, our smartphones have become an essential part of our daily lives. From communication and entertainment to productivity and navigation, these devices have transformed the way we interact with the world. However, there’s one persistent challenge that continues to plague smartphone users – battery life. While smartphone battery […]

Introducing Bard Extensions: Interact with AI Like Never Before

Google Bard is a large language model (LLM) chatbot that can generate text, translate languages, write different kinds of creative content, and answer your questions in an informative way. It is still under development, but it has learned to perform many kinds of tasks, including Following instructions and completing requests thoughtfully. Answering questions in a […]