Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR An in-development Chrome “compact mode” could tighten up toolbar rendering. Saving a few pixels here and there may allow for more toolbar elements, or just extra room for web pages. Update, July 26, 2024 (12:27 PM ET): Well that didn’t take long. Just a couple days after we were … Read more
The Samsung Galaxy Ring has introduced the notion of finger-based trackers to the mainstream. No longer are smart rings novelties for fashionable folk too trendy to wear bulky smartwatches or heart-tracking rubber bands. Although it’s a breakthrough device in many ways, the Galaxy Ring has its work cut out to establish itself as the one … Read more
TL;DR Pixel Screenshots is getting ready to crawl through your phone’s storage to find that lost memory. Add Me will let you composite photos featuring subjects from separate exposures. And, of course, Gemini AI will be present to do its best answering your questions. Update, July 26, 2024 (01:07 PM ET): You’d be forgiven for thinking … Read more
TL;DR Leaked renders of the Pixel 9 reveal four color options, including green, Rose, Porcelain, and Obsidian. The Pixel 9 will have matte sides, a glossy back, and a redesigned camera bar. Key specs include the Tensor G4 chip, 12GB of RAM, a 50MP primary camera, and a 6.3-inch display. Google’s next event is set … Read more
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR A leak may have revealed the price of the Pixel Buds Pro 2. Google’s next iteration of its flagship earbuds are said to cost $229 (USD), €249 (EU), and £219 (UK). The official color names are reportedly Hazel, Porcelain, Wintergreen, and Peony. The August Made by Google event … Read more
Robert Triggs / Android Authority The day has finally come — Apple is working on a foldable iPhone. Well, we’re not close to seeing the fruits of that labor, which might be two or more years away, but at least we know it’s coming. In fact, a recent report suggests that the Cupertino-based company has … Read more
TL;DR A website has posted a variety of Pixel 9 Pro Fold renders, showing the device in Porcelain and Obsidian colors. The images also show off the two screens and the overall design. Google will launch the Pixel 9 Pro Fold on August 13. We’ve seen loads of leaked Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold images … Read more
Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR Xiaomi has explained why it only offers separate panels for notifications and quick settings. The company claimed 90% of users chose separate panels when it allowed users to choose between the two styles. Samsung is expected to adopt separate panels in the upcoming One UI 7 update. Samsung is … Read more
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR WhatsApp now has 100 million US users, accounting for over a quarter of mobile subscribers. While iOS’ upcoming adoption of RCS may slow WhatsApp’s growth, the app will likely remain relevant for certain US users. The shortcomings of RCS on iOS include the lack of end-to-end encryption and incompatibility … Read more
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Several viewers have spotted another sexually suggestive ad on YouTube, highlighting the platform’s never-ending porn-ad problem. This is the fourth time such ads have been spotted on the platform, and the second time this month. Google has shared a statement on this matter. Update, July 26, 2024 (04:29 AM … Read more
