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Battery tracking bliss Users can now track how their battery has been used since its last charge.

Destination inspiration inbound Google Maps is introducing three tweaks to help users access relevant information about their destination.

Time to say goodbye The Pixel 6a has finally been removed from the Google store, which is a clear sign that the Pixel 8a is about to be revealed.

No free passes New settings could speed things up for users when paying for transport.

DMA danger The three tech giants are being investigated for potentially failing to comply with new rules.

Finally gaining traction? Google Pixel's market share increased significantly in the US, despite major drop in smartphone sales.

No robot Richard Simmons Details of the new service were revealed at The Checkup 2024 event.

Onions, ring? The Galaxy Ring is set to integrate with Samsung Food to offer customized meal plans.

Preferred password manager possible Users are no longer restricted to Google’s password manager – but it might not be smart to switch just yet.

Biometrics and beyond WhatsApp beta is currently testing new app lock options in addition to biometrics.

Finally finding phones The feature could launch with the Pixel 9 before rolling out to some older devices.

Filtering out the noise Chat filters were previously tested last summer, and have reappeared in a new beta update.

Another privacy feature incoming WhatsApp has started rolling out screenshot blocking for profile pictures on the stable version of the app.

Bang for your buck Motorola has announced two budget-friendly 5G handsets, the Moto G 5G and Moto G Power 5G.

Google playing it cool A new chipset based on Samsung’s 4nm process is reportedly in the works.

Stuck on you Android users may soon be able to turn any image into a sticker on WhatsApp.

Bucking the trend Pixel phones are growing in popularity in Japan, in a big way.

Out of this world Samsung sent four Galaxy phones into space, to capture some photos of Earth.

Improved user experience incoming The latest beta update aims to make it easier to identify actions within the overflow menu.

Pay to Play Google’s dispute with third-party app developers shows little sign of an easy resolution.

Photo Sphere rolling back out A software update has brought Photo Sphere back on older Pixel models.

The ring of power Reports from Korea suggest that the Galaxy Ring will go 5-9 days between charges.

ZEiSS-ing on the cake Vivo V30 Pro puts the camera at the heart of its proposition after working in association with ZEISS.

Kongratulations, Motorola Gorilla Glass is set to be used on all 2024 Motorola devices, as companies deepen their relationship.

Start your engines Google Cloud and Google Pixel to be used by the racing giants this year.