Google pushed out a minor update to the first Android 15 Beta today to fix a few big bugs. The new update arrives as Android 15 Beta 1.1 and will land on your devices shortly over-the-air. The main focus of the update appears to be on NFC, since that was super busted in the first … Continued Read the original post: Android 15 Beta 1.1 Update is Here to Squash NFC Bugs
Once a costly, niche part of the smartphone market, foldable phones have gone mainstream in the past few years as prices have dropped and foldable tech has improved dramatically. That means you're likely tempted to pick one up as your next mobile. But which should you get, and can you trust that the screens will last? Sadly, the answer is not always. While foldable tech has come along quite a way since the first generation of Samsung Galaxy Fold, not only in terms of design but also...
According to IDC, Samsung has overtaken Apple as the global leader in smartphone sales. (It was only three months ago that Apple topped Samsung for the first time in global smartphone shipments.) In the first quarter of 2024, 289.4 million phones were sold. How did that break down by manufacturer? The numbers tell a very clear picture:Also: The best phones for 2024: Expert testedSamsung - 60.1 million units sold with a 22.5% market shareApple - 50.1 million units sold with a 20.7% market...
Hot on the heels of its biggest competition in the Apple Vision Pro, Meta has announced that it’s going to be fighting Apple using a tried-and-true strategy. In a move similar to Android or Windows, Meta's Horizon OS is being made available to third parties.
While LDAC streaming should enable itself automatically on any phone running Android 8.0 or above, there is a simple way to make sure you're getting the best streaming quality possible LDAC is a wireless audio tech developed by Sony, however it has been a part of Android since version 8.0 and it's a common sight on some of the best headphones from various manufacturers. If you've got a set of LDAC-compatible headphones, ensuring you're streaming audio from your device in the right format...
On sale for $69.99, the PoooliPrint Inkless Pocket Printer connects to your phone and can print labels, photos, sticky notes, and more.
It's official: Congress has passed a bill that could lead to banning TikTok in the United States. The legislation was passed with overwhelming bipartisan support in both chambers, and President Biden says he'll immediately sign it. So, TikTok in the U.S. is dead, right? Not quite.
Heineken, the beer company, just released a flip phone. Yes, you read that right. The phone is a collaboration between Heineken, a Boston-based clothing label named Bodega, and Human Mobile Devices (HMD), one of the leading manufacturers of "dumbphones".Also: The best phones: Expert testedNamed "The Boring Phone", Heineken's flip phone exudes nostalgic circa 2000 vibes with a translucent shell and 2.8-inch QVGA display. The marketing imagery, cleverly reminiscent of physically scanned pages from...
Google quietly updated the Android version requirements for the Gemini app: Before, you needed a phone running Android 12 or newer to run the app, but now, your phone can be running Android 10 or newer.
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Clippers remain unsure just when they’ll have their top players back on the floor. So far, they’ve still managed to do just fine in their
By STEVE MEGARGEE MILWAUKEE — The Bucks and Clippers remain unsure just when they’ll have their top player back on the floor. So far, they’ve still managed to do just fine in their respective first-round playoff series. Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo hasn’t played since straining his left calf April 9 and Los Angeles’ Kawhi Leonard has […]
After decades of voicing the killer doll Chucky, you’d think actor Brad Dourif would call it quits. The Academy Award-nominated actor is done with Hollywood, but he’s not turning his back on Chucky just yet. In a recent interview, it seems like Dourif is calling time on his days as an actor but looks to […] From blockbuster Hollywood movies to independent and British cinema, Flickering Myth has you covered. Read the original post here: Brad Dourif retires from acting, but won’t give Chucky up...