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Star Wars: Hunters for Android — Everything you need to know

Samuel Tolbert published 18 August 22

Star Wars: Hunters is a team-based game pitting players against each other in The Arena. Here's everything you need to know about Star Wars: Hunters for Android.

HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook docked and open

This handy Google Pixel phone feature may land on Chromebooks soon

Jay Bonggolto last updated 18 August 22

Google is apparently working on Google Pixel-style "glanceables" for your Chromebook's home screen.

Visible Sign at Circuit of the Americas

Visible cancels popular Party Pay option, introduces new plans and perks

Samuel Contreras published 17 August 22

Visible's cheapest new plan costs $30 per month with most of what customers loved about Visible's old plan.

YouTube reportedly wants to Explore a navigation drawer on Android to help find content

Nickolas Diaz published 17 August 22

YouTube seems to be experimenting with a change to its "Explore" tab. The change would see the Explore page removed in favor of a home page navigational panel.

Xiaomi 12 Pro

Android 13-based MIUI beta program reaches the Xiaomi 12 series

Nickolas Diaz published 17 August 22

Xiaomi announces the release of its latest MIUI beta based on Android 13 for its 12 and 12 Pro devices. The first testing phase is a limited one with the potential for another down the road.

LG Wing in hand

The LG Wing soars again as a handheld gaming console — well, only part of it

Nickolas Diaz published 17 August 22

It was bound to come back at some point.

It doesn't look different, but don't judge a book by its cover. — Motorola Edge (2022) hands-on: Lessons learned from past mistakes It doesn't look different, but don't judge a book by its cover.

Xiaomi delivers one of its best phones yet — but you can't buy it outside China. — Xiaomi 12S Ultra review: The best phone you can't buy Xiaomi delivers one of its best phones yet — but you can't buy it outside China.

By integrating OxygenOS features into ColorOS, OPPO built the unified OS it wanted — without changing the name. — OPPO ColorOS 13 hands-on: A unified OS in all but name By integrating OxygenOS features into ColorOS, OPPO built the unified OS it wanted — without changing the name.

One is an iterative upgrade, the other is a huge jump. — Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 vs. Motorola Razr 2022: Finally, some real competition One is an iterative upgrade, the other is a huge jump.

There's no shortage of great mid-range phones. — Forget the Nothing phone (1) — here are four great alternatives There's no shortage of great mid-range phones.

Are device events about the potential customers or partnerships? — We learned more from leaks than Samsung Unpacked Are device events about the potential customers or partnerships?

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Color options for the Galaxy Z Flip 4

Best Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 deals: how to preorder the foldable phone

By Patrick Farmer published 17 August 22

Who says you need to pay for perfection? With these Galaxy Z Flip 4 preorder deals, your dream foldable is just a mouse click away.

Z Fold 4 on display

The best Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 deals: your preorder guide

By Patrick Farmer published 17 August 22

The brand new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 takes everything that made the Fold 3 great and makes it even better. Here's how to get your hands on one.

Samsung Galaxy A53 all colors

Best Samsung Galaxy A53 deals and prices of August 2022

By Patrick Farmer published 17 August 22

Deals The Samsung Galaxy A53 is a solid mid-range phone that won't break the bank. But if you want to save even more money, we got you covered.

Motion photo mode on a Google Pixel 6 Pro

Calm down, Amazon: the Google Pixel 6 Pro is currently the cheapest it's EVER been

By Patrick Farmer last updated 17 August 22

Deals At this very moment, you can get the 128GB and 256GB Google Pixel 6 Pro for a record low price, thanks to Amazon.

The front of the Nothing phone (1) with red official Nothing wallpaper

Nothing sheds light on the phone (1) screen brightness controversy

By Jay Bonggolto published 17 August 22

Nothing has explained why it originally claimed that the phone (1) is capable of hitting a peak brightness of up to 1,200 nits.

Hand holding Google Pixel 6 Pro

Best Google Pixel 6 deals and Google Pixel 6 Pro deals: August 2022

By Patrick Farmer published 16 August 22

Deals Looking to save some money on a Google Pixel 6 or a Pixel 6 Pro? We gathered the best deals of the month and put them into one simple guide.

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ColorOS 13 photos

OPPO ColorOS 13 (Android 13): All the new features, eligible phones, launch date, and more

By Harish Jonnalagadda published 18 August 22

With ColorOS 13, OPPO has introduced a new design language that's modern and clean, and there are plenty of new features, including a few OxygenOS exclusives.

Android 13 statue at the Google campus

Google's Android 13 statue swings its way to the Mountain View campus

By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published 17 August 22

Say hello to Android 13 swing placed on Google's Mountain View campus.

Google Pixel 6 home screen

Android 13 bug removes one of Pixel Launcher's best features

By Jay Bonggolto published 17 August 22

After upgrading to Android 13, some Google Pixel phone owners noticed that the Pixel Launcher's unified search feature had vanished.

Android 12

Google clarifies confusing Android 12 update amid Android 13 rollout

By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published 16 August 22

While some of us are waiting for the official Android 13 OTA rollout, some got Android 12 again.

Google wants to help robots understand us better through natural language

By Nickolas Diaz published 16 August 22

Google Research and Everyday Robots are joining hands in creating PaLm-SayCan. This new robotics algorithm seeks to help robots understand humans through language to better execute tasks.

Spotify play button for playlists

Spotify wants your voice as it tests new audio reactions for playlists

By Nickolas Diaz published 16 August 22

This could be another option for music lovers at heart.

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Hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5

How to set up the Galaxy Watch 5

By Andrew Myrick published 17 August 22

If this is your first time with a Samsung smartwatch, you might be wondering how to set it up. We have all the steps here for setting up your new Galaxy Watch 5.

Fitbit Charge 5 Lifestyle 1

Fitbit Charge 5 outage has been resolved

By Derrek Lee published 16 August 22

Fitbit faced an outage on Tuesday that primarily affected Charge 5 owners.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro (black) next to the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro Golf Edition (white)

Do the Galaxy Watch 5 and 5 Pro support fast charging?

By Namerah Saud Fatmi published 16 August 22

A lot has changed in the Galaxy Watch 5 and 5 Pro. Wondering about the new charging specs? Here's what you need to know.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro sleep tracking data on watch

Will people care about the Galaxy Watch 5's biggest upgrade?

By Michael L Hicks last updated 16 August 22

Aside from battery life increases, Samsung is banking a lot of its Galaxy Watch 5's appeal on its inactive temperature sensor and behind-the-scenes health tracking improvements.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 vs Galaxy Watch 4 both screens on sitting atop keyboard

Samsung won't fool me a third time with the Galaxy Watch 5

By Chris Wedel published 14 August 22

From the Editor's Desk After owning both Galaxy Watch 4 models, I won't be picking up any of the Watch 5 options.

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Google Pixel Watch being showcased on stage

Fitbit app's new update teases uninspiring Google Pixel Watch battery life

By Jay Bonggolto published 14 August 22

An app teardown reveals a potentially short battery life for the Google Pixel Watch, corroborating previous rumors.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 cases

Best Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 cases 2022

By Namerah Saud Fatmi published 18 August 22

Pair Samsung's fun-sized Galaxy Z Flip 4 with any one of these awesome cases. They've got flair, they've got panache, and they've got pizzazz.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 cases

Best Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 cases 2022

By Namerah Saud Fatmi published 18 August 22

Come one, come all, for these are the best Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 cases in the land. From S Pen holders to miniature kickstands, these covers have it all.

Arlo Essential Indoor Camera

Arlo Essential Indoor Camera review: Offers a lot of options, but lacks the biggest one

By Chris Wedel published 17 August 22

Arlo's security camera lineup is an impressive one with some very robust options. But the entry point is the Arlo Essential Indoor Camera, and it's just as impressive — save for one pain point.

Samsung's new Note case for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4

Best S Pen cases for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 in 2022

By Namerah Saud Fatmi published 17 August 22

Not all Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 cases come with an S Pen holder. Lucky for you, we've gathered all the best S Pen holding covers for your foldable.

The flexible display on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4

Best Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 car mounts 2022

By Samuel Contreras published 17 August 22

Keep your Z Flip 4 secure while driving and keep the battery topped up with Qi charging.

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Gaming

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Best games for kids on PS5 in 2022

By Jennifer Locke published 18 August 22

Looking for the best games for kids on PS5? Look no further. There are plenty of kid-friendly games that you can play on the console, including titles like Minecraft Dungeons and Bugsnax.

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Pokémon Unite: List of all playable Pokémon

By Anthony J Nash, Jennifer Locke, Samuel Tolbert published 18 August 22

Pokémon Unite is a free-to-play online multiplayer battle arena game for Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android. Here are all of the Pokémon you can have in your party.

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Best battle royales for Android 2022

By Rachel Mogan published 18 August 22

Battle royale is one of the most popular gaming genres, but it can be hard to decide what games are worth playing. These are the best Android titles that let you compete wherever you are.

Apex Legends Mobile Fade art

Best Legends in Apex Legends Mobile on Android: Character tier list

By Samuel Tolbert published 18 August 22

Apex Legends Mobile has several different characters, but which ones are best on the battlefield?

Logitech Chorus lighting

Logitech's Chorus provides open-ear sound for $100 on Oculus Quest 2

By Thomas J Meyer published 17 August 22

Logitech announced as a new audio speaker accessory for the Oculus Quest 2 called the Chorus that is lightweight and simply hovers over the ear.

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