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Chromecast Ultra supports 4K streaming for $69
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Google has announced a new Chromecast that supports 4K streaming and ethernet connectivity. And it ships next month!
Verizon customers: Upgrade to a Galaxy S20 and save $150
Daniel Bader
Daniel Bader is the Managing Editor of Android Central. As he's writing this, a mountain of old Android phones is about to fall on his head, but his Great Dane will protect him. He drinks way too much coffee and sleeps too little. He wonders if there's a correlation.
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The One(s)
Google Pixel and Pixel XL specs
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Pixel, a phone by Google. Though, in fact they are two phones, each similar but distinct, separated by their size and battery capacity. These are their stories.
Higher res
Google Pixel owners get unlimited full-res photo backup
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Google's Pixel event is underway, and there are many announcements. Follow along, if you aren't already. One of the major announcements is around the 12.3MP cameras, and how fantastic they are. Google says that the Pixel camera is one of the fastest and highest-quality on the market, which is great. But one of the big announcements from the event is that Pixel owners get free,...
Soon
Google Pixel coming October 20
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Google's Pixel phones are likely going to arrive at carrier partners on October 20. But when will Google sell it directly?
Catch up
Daily brief: Monday, October 3, 2016
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Over the weekend, we learned way more than we expected about the Pixel, while today Samsung put the Note 7 back on sale in Korea with great fanfare. And was Huawei meant to built the Pixel phones? Those, and lots more in today's Daily news brief!
looking back
Which was the best Nexus?
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The Nexus line has always been for enthusiasts, but has occasionally broken into the mainstream, often by finding the right balance between price, performance and software accessibility. After six years and seven phones, the AC editors look back at their favorite devices.
Android Central 308: The Andromeda Strain on Google
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What is Andromeda? And how does it fit into Google's Android and ChromeOS strategies?
Catch up
Daily brief: Google Assistant is angry with you
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Google is forcing its hardware partners into a tough situation before the release of Google Home next week, and Allo is going to get a lot of new features soon, according to its lead engineer. Plus, the HTC Vive gets an app store, and Shazam is finally profitable!
Call clearer
How to enable VoLTE on the Galaxy Note 7
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VoLTE is an underrated feature in smartphones today, especially if you make a lot of phone calls. The Galaxy Note 7 supports VoLTE, but depending on your carrier it may not be turned on by default.
Catch up
Daily brief: September 29, 2016
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Google is delaying Android Wear 2.0 until early 2017, but in the meantime you can look forward to the LG V20 in October, the Huawei Mate 9 in November, and lyrics in Spotify.
Be safer
Google Maps adds hands-free voice support
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Google's latest Maps update makes driving much safer.
It's complicated
Google pushes Android Wear 2.0 until early 2017
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Google is pushing Android Wear 2.0 until early 2017, but for good reason.
Honor your past
Which Nexus phones should Google's Pixels take after?
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The Nexus lineup is as complicated as it is varied. From the small, simple Nexus One to the giant, frustrating Nexus 6, there has been something for everyone over the past six years. Now, the Pixel line is set to reset the clock and start from scratch, but should Google's new phones pay homage to their predecessors?
Catch up
Daily brief: September 28, 2016
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BlackBerry may be saying goodbye to its hardware division, but that doesn't mean it's going to stop selling phones. And while LG begins selling the V20 in Korea, Samsung is facing fresh accusations that some of its new, safe batteries are exploding in China.
Curve 8300 forever
BlackBerry is getting out of the phone business
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BlackBerry announced that it is getting out of the hardware business. But that doesn't mean it's going to stop selling you its own phones.
Catch up
Daily brief: Pixels, pixels, big and small
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The Moto Z line could be getting Android 7.0 Nougat soon, but it may be longer than you think. And what about the Galaxy S7 line — when is that getting Nougat? Wouldn't you like to know (and if you find out, tell us, too!) But you know what will have Nougat when it ships? The Pixel phones.
Do these things
Do these 10 things right after buying the Galaxy Note 7
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The Galaxy Note 7 is Samsung's best phone ever, and one of the best Android phones of all time. But out of the box it's not perfect. But by doing these 10 things you can make it close to perfect.
Bless this mess
Evening brief, September 26, 2016
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Android is getting a reboot. Or something. We don't quite know what Andromeda is, but we're pretty sure it's a big deal. At the very least, October 4th promises to be memorable.
Android Central 307: A burning need for Allo
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Apply twice daily and consult Google Assistant if burning persists for longer than a week.
Such green
This is the safe Galaxy Note 7's new green battery icon
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Samsung is issuing an update to all Galaxy Note 7s, new and old, differentiating the recalled from the safe. Here's what your Note 7 will look like going forward.