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If you don’t like to buy anything other than brand-new, unused, unopened, and undamaged gadgets but at the same time don’t want to spend a small fortune on your next high-end Android tablet, you might be facing a very difficult choice today. That’s because Woot is selling a factory reconditioned 256GB Galaxy Tab S9 at an extremely palatable price of $617.40 for a limited time.That’s obviously not the same thing as purchasing this 11-inch Samsung powerhouse in an all-new condition from a retailer like Amazon, with your manufacturer warranty reduced from a whole year to just 90 days and possible…
Google Home users have a reason to celebrate, as the company has just announced an update for Android devices that has revived the much-loved feature of controlling multiple speakers or devices simultaneously through the Google Home app. This means that you can finally say goodbye to the tedious task of adjusting each speaker individually, as this update brings some added convenience to your fingertips.This feature is not technically new. You may remember that once upon a time the functionality was there, but was then stripped due to a legal dispute with Sonos. This dispute involved Sonos’s allegations that Google’s Nest and…
As it turns out, we probably won’t get a new iPad Mini this year, nor in 2025. According to rumors, the next iPad Mini is due in the distant 2026. But don’t fret if you are in the market for a new compact slate. The current-gen iPad Mini from 2021 is still a pretty capable device that ranks among the best tablets on the market. Better yet, it’s an even bigger bargain right now, as its Wi-Fi model is available at a sweet $99 discount on Amazon. Both, the 64GB and 256GB storage options of the tablet are on sale…
According to Counterpoint Research, Samsung was the leading smartphone manufacturer globally for the first quarter of 2024 shipping one out of every five phones delivered during the first three months of the year. Samsung’s shipments rose 6% on an annual basis but declined 8% compared to last year’s Q4. That 20% share beat out the 17% slice of the smartphone pie owned by Apple. The news wasn’t all bad for Apple. While Apple’s shipments declined 13% year-over-year during the first quarter, the iPhone’s Average Selling Price (ASP) hit a record for any first quarter thanks to strong demand for the iPhone…
Google Calendar is rolling out some handy new features that will change how events created from Gmail show up for you. This feature’s gradual rollout began yesterday, so you might not see it show up right away.A new event type called “fromGmail” will be introduced, making it easier to distinguish events created directly from your inbox from other entries on your calendar. This eliminates the guesswork when trying to remember if a particular meeting or appointment originated from an email. Additionally, instead of a vague “unknown organizer” label, these events will now clearly display the email recipient as the organizer.…
Google’s Android 15 beta program, initially exclusive to Pixel devices, opened its doors to select devices from other manufacturers in mid-May. Nothing, the London-based phone company, was among the first to embrace this opportunity, initially offering the beta for its mid-range Phone 2a. Now, the company has extended this early access to its flagship device, the Nothing Phone 2.As reported by 9to5Google, a developer build of Android 15 is now available for Nothing Phone 2 users to test. Nothing updated its May 14th tweet, initially announcing the Phone 2a’s participation in the beta program, to include the availability of the…
If you were a baseball fan in New York during the 1950s, you probably had many arguments over who was the best centerfielder in the city. Was it the Yankees’ Mickey Mantle, the Dodgers’ Duke Snider, or the Giants’ Willie Mays? These days, we have a different three-way battle which is not an argument over ballplayers but is an argument over which free mapping and navigation app is the best. Is it Google Maps, Waze, or Apple Maps?An ex-Uber employee by the name of Flo Crivello, who worked as Head of Product at the company, posted an interesting tweet. While…
Here’s some shocking news for some of you. Apple did not invent the smartphone. What the company did was improve the smartphone to make it a device that could be used universally by everyone no matter what they wanted a phone to do for them. Now, more than 17 years after the smartphone industry was radically changed, not to mention the world, the smartphone industry is about to change again according to Bank of America analysts. Will IntelliPhones change the world?According to Fortune, Bank of America’s senior equity analyst Wamsi Mohan is calling new AI-powered handsets IntelliPhones which are completely…
The Borussia Dortmund-Real Madrid Champion’s League final score is yet to be displayed, but Oppo has been warming fans with sporting events throughout London on the run-up to the big game that kicks off at Wembley Stadium on June 1 at 8PM BST.Oppo is a major UEFA Champions League sponsors and has embarked on a journey to celebrate the road to football glory of the underdog Borussia Dortmund and perennial favorite Real Madrid.A number of ongoing festivities mark Oppo’s grand return to the Champions League finale as it prepares to embark on a new market journey with its flagship Find…
In 2022, SpaceX and T-Mobile announced a partnership to pair the former’s Starlink satellite constellation with the latter’s wireless network to provide connectivity in areas that are unreachable by telecommunication service providers. Earlier this year, the two hinted that their Direct to Cell service was ready for a commercial rollout. In May, many T-Mobile customers got the satellite messaging option on their smartphones, and now, it looks like we have a launch timeframe for the service.According to a FCC filing by SpaceX first spotted by Light Reading, Direct to Cell service is coming to the US this fall. In the…
You know how, when you text another iPhone user the word “Congratulations,” both you and the recipient see confetti fall from the top of the screen? Text “Happy Birthday” to another iPhone user and balloons float up from the bottom of the screen. Because any messaging between iOS users and Android users, at least until later this year, is done via SMS, Android users don’t see these effects. Once iOS supports RCS, we could see the Google Messages app show these effects to Android users.Now, according to unnamed multiple sources cited by MacRumors, Apple is working on a new feature…
WhatsApp is one of those social apps that you can expect to be constantly evolving, and the latest beta update for Android (version 2.24.12.9) is no exception. Available through the Google Play Beta Program, this update offers a sneak peek into several features aimed at making content sharing on WhatsApp Channels smoother and more efficient.Building on recent updates that simplified forwarding channel updates, WhatsApp is now exploring ways to make it easier for channel owners to share a wider variety of content directly from their personal chats. This means users will soon be able to forward messages, photos, videos, and…
Boeing’s Starliner set to launch Saturday to space station – CBS News Watch CBS News All systems are go for a second attempted launch of Boeing’s Starliner capsule on Saturday, making its maiden voyage to the International Space Station with two astronauts on board. Manuel Bojorquez reports from the Kennedy Space Center. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On #Boeings #Starliner #set #launch #Saturday #space #station
YouTube has been gradually rolling out a redesigned Cast menu, first introduced in YouTube Music, to its main app on both Android and iOS devices. This updated interface replaces the central “Cast to” prompt with a floating bottom sheet featuring rounded corners.Previously, tapping the Cast icon would open a prompt in the middle of the screen, allowing users to select a device. During an active casting session, this button offered volume control, while options like Voice search and Remote appeared for compatible televisions. Additionally, there was a prominent “Disconnect” button located in the bottom-right corner for easy session termination. Credit:…
Google Meet continues to enhance its live streaming capabilities, and the latest update is a game-changer for mobile users. In a recent announcement on the Google Workspace Blog, Google unveiled the addition of interactive features for ultra-low latency live streams on Android and iOS devices.Imagine joining a live stream from your phone and being able to react in real time, ask questions during a Q&A, or participate in polls. This level of interactivity was previously limited, but Google’s new features are changing the game.These features are designed to make virtual events, meetings, and classes more immersive and collaborative. By allowing…
Android users who favor Google’s uncluttered approach to weather information may have already noticed the recently rolled-out visual revamp of the company’s Weather app. It seems Google isn’t stopping there, as they continue to refine their weather offerings across platforms.A new update spotted by 9to5Google reveals that Google has subtly enhanced the Weather card integrated into mobile search results. Now, alongside the usual temperature, conditions, and forecasts, users will find a quick indicator of the air quality. This feature is currently available for Android and iOS users, as well as those accessing search through the mobile web.While this is undoubtedly…