Tag: android
I review regular phones for a living, but switching to a foldable has changed the way I use Android
As someone who’s been knee-deep in the Apple ecosystem for the better part of four years, I’m now making up for lost time by discovering all that I’ve missed in the world of Android. Since becoming a freelance writer, I’ve dived headfirst into the Android phone market to test the…
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This Android AirTags rival finally got the one big feature it’s been missing
The Moto tag finally supports ultra-wideband tracking This brings the Android Find Hub tracker on par with Apple’s AirTags No word yet on when other Find Hub trackers will support UWB Google’s Find Hub – previously Find My Device – has been a fairly proficient Android alternative to the always…
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I’m an iOS loyalist – here’s why Android has never tempted me to switch
There’s no doubt about it: Android offers a fantastic ecosystem with some of the best phones and best tablets money can buy. When you opt for products powered by Google’s operating system, you’ll find devices that cover just about every need imaginable, from budget-friendly phones to feature-rich powerhouses. It’s also…
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The latest Android 16 beta includes the Material 3 Expressive redesign and more – here’s what the update brings
Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 is out now This includes Android’s big Material 3 Expressive redesign However, these changes won’t roll out with the first version of Android 16 Hot on the heels of Google’s Android Show, the company has now rolled out its new look Android in beta form.…
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Android 16 may be adding its own version of iOS StandBy Mode
Evidence of a StandBy Mode for Android has been spotted It would be enabled on locked, charging phones The iPhone equivalent was introduced with iOS 17 in 2023 Android 16 could start to be pushed out to the masses within the next month, and signs of another imminent new feature…
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Google teases a key upgrade for Android Find My Device coming “very soon”, and touts 4x speed improvements
Google says UWB for Find My Device is coming soon There’s been a 4x speed increase since last year Testing by The Verge shows some problems with coverage Google gave the Android Find My Device network a significant upgrade last year, with improved support for third-party trackers and offline location…
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