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TL; DR According to a new leak, the Google Pixel 6 series is expected to be pre-ordered from October 19th. The phones could finally be released on October 28th. There’s still no word on an official launch date, but a September reveal seems unlikely. According to the tipster, Google will open pre-orders for the Pixel…
Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL; DR Samsung’s first beta for One UI 4.0 based on Android 12 starts in September. The beta program will support the Samsung Galaxy S21 series at least initially. As in previous years, you need to apply in the Samsung Members App to get access to the beta. The official…
TL; DR Microsoft announced that the Windows 11 release date will be October 5th. This version lacks the highly anticipated ability to run Android apps natively. Microsoft will begin testing Android app support through the Insider program in the coming months. Microsoft just announced that Windows 11 will be out on October 5th. It’s been…
Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority TL; DR Strava has released Beacon to non-paying users. Athletes can choose who to share their location with and when to share it. Devices with particularly complex integration still have to pay for the feature. Solo rides just got a bit safer. Strava, the fitness app popular with runners and…
Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL; DR An Android loyalty survey shows that only 18.3% of Android users in the US are interested in the next iPhone. This number is down a whopping 14.8% compared to the previous year. The main reason given for the gloomy interest is the lack of features that are important…
Hadlee Simons / Android Authority Smartphone screens have grown massively in size over the years, from ~ 4-inch displays in 2010 to nearly seven inches in 2021. The upside is that we have a lot more screen real estate for games and movies, but the downside is That many feel like you have grown too…
TL; DR The Bose QuietComfort 45 brings improved noise cancellation and an even more comfortable fit than before. Bose has improved the microphone quality of its new headphones and extended the battery life to 24 hours. The QC 45 headphones are available for pre-order and cost $ 329, which is less than older generations. Bose…
TL; DR Samsung today announced that updates to One UI 3.1.1 are available for all of its foldable devices. This also includes the Samsung Galaxy Fold from 2019. It’s nice to see Samsung keep its ultra-expensive foldables up to date regardless of age. When Samsung launched its latest foldables, they ended up with a new…
Facebook is Preparations for adapting the news feed to devalue political posts and current affairs, but news reader Flipboard is releasing an update instead, giving users control over their own feeds. The company announced this morning the introduction of a new controller on the cover of its own main news feed, also known as the…