Tag: android
‘Most likely, you won’t see it on a Leica M camera’: Leica hints that generative AI tools like Gemini Omni are at odds with its photography heritage, but says they ‘make perfect sense’ for phones like the Xiaomi 17T Pro
These days, it’s not uncommon for phones to share two big selling points: a partnership with a trusted photography brand and flashy AI features. The Xiaomi 17T Pro, launched this week in Vienna, is no different, boasting Leica-tuned cameras and fresh new AI skills from Google‘s text-to-video tool, Gemini Omni.…
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OnePlus is reportedly merging with Realme and ‘evaluating’ its future — but I’m convinced that this is fantastic news for Android fans
Over the last few years, our list of the best Android phones has featured a smaller and smaller array of brands. That’s not because we’re biased towards particular companies; it’s just that some of our favorite manufacturers have been winding down operations. The last Nokia phone I reviewed was in…
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A GTA 6 competitor just launched with customizable cars and a wanted level system — it’s even free on PS5
Neverness to Everness has launched for PC, PlayStation 5, and mobile It’s a free-to-play open-world game with a huge city to explore It features a wanted level, customizable cars, and more Craving some open-world action ahead of the Grand Theft Auto 6 launch later this year? This new free PlayStation…
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GrapheneOS is taking a stand against digital age verification laws — but how long can its defiance last?
Graphene says it won’t introduce age checks to its OS This could restrict access to the Android alternative in various regions It might also limit where upcoming GrapheneOS Motorola phones can be sold A privacy and security-focused fork of Android — GrapheneOS — is taking a stand against digital age…
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Android 17 could finally introduce Motion Cues to combat motion sickness – matching the same feature in iOS
Motion Cues could be ready to launch in Android It combats motion sickness while traveling We first saw hints of the feature this time last year A year ago, a new Android feature called Motion Cues was spotted hidden away in the Google Play Services code, with a launch apparently…
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Should I abandon my iPhone for a return to Android? Tell me what to do
I’ve been an iPhone user for some four years after making the swap from Android to iPhone in 2021. This was motivated by work, as I wanted to see if a long-time Android fan could embrace iOS. Verily, I did. And to such an extent that I’ve written quite a…
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