news Huawei and ZTE are now banned in Canada over cybersecurity concerns Another country is banning Huawei and ZTE over cybersecurity concerns. AC Podcast 568: The Beautiful Chaos of Android Better for Us The new Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 pushes flagship Android smartphones to new heights The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 refresh is faster, more efficient, and should hopefully avoid some of its predecessor's pitfalls. Grid List Latest news The Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 arrives to bring a new era of powerful mid-range Android phones By Derrek Lee published 20 May 22 Alongside the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 refresh, Qualcomm has also launched the new Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 with enhanced gaming performance, better AI processing, and improved efficiency. Future AR glasses will rely on same XR2 chip as Oculus Quest 2 By Michael L Hicks published 20 May 22 Qualcomm released a reference design for wireless AR glasses that devs will certainly copy in the next few years. PlayStation Plus classic games like Syphon Filter to get Trophy support By Samuel Tolbert published 19 May 22 PlayStation classic games may be getting Trophy support, as Bend Studio shared that Syphon Filter players through PlayStation Plus can unlock Trophies. Google Wallet: How it works, which countries, and everything you need to know By Michael L Hicks published 19 May 22 Google Wallet will soon arrive to "replace" Google Pay, but GPay will still exist in some places. How do the two services compare? We'll help you figure out Google's latest confusing rebranding. The 2022 Moto G Stylus 5G is now available for Verizon postpaid and prepaid customers By Samuel Contreras published 19 May 22 Motorola's latest Moto G Stylus is available at Verizon for both prepaid and postpaid customers. Google fixes a weird bug that appeared when setting up your Chromebook By Andrew Myrick published 19 May 22 If you've recently Powerwashed your Chromebook, or are setting up a new one, a bug might prevent you from completing the setup process. Beat Saber update adds new 3D level editor in beta By Thomas J Meyer published 19 May 22 Beat Saber received a new 3D level editor with more features and some quirks in the latest update. Star Trek, PAW Patrol, and four more family games coming to Stadia this year By Thomas J Meyer published 19 May 22 Publisher Outright Games will be releasing six family-friendly games for Stadia throughout 2022. Future Games Show returns in June with over 40 games By Jennifer Locke published 19 May 22 June's going to be a packed month for game announcements. Despite E3 being cancelled, plenty of other events like the Future Games Show are expected to premiere. Visible finally brings eSIM activation to Galaxy and Pixel Android phones By Samuel Contreras published 19 May 22 Get started with a new phone carrier without waiting for the mail carrier. Google Photos update fixes one of its most annoying quirks for years By Jay Bonggolto published 19 May 22 Google Photos' Android app now allows you to delete a photo from within an album, and the desktop version now has a new date overlay. God of War Ragnarok builds on prior accessibility features in PlayStation games By Samuel Tolbert published 19 May 22 God of War Ragnarok features numerous accessibility options, with new and returning features to make it the most accessible God of War game yet. The Google TV app gets a much-needed redesign, but there's one missing piece By Jay Bonggolto published 19 May 22 The Google TV app has received a makeover, combining previously separate tabs and adding the previously teased Highlights feed. New YouTube feature lets you jump straight to the best part By Michael L Hicks published 19 May 22 You'll now see a graph spoiling which parts of videos had people coming back for more. Wear OS companion app opens up beta program, could be a sign of things to come By Derrek Lee published 18 May 22 Google has opened up a beta program for the Wear OS companion app. However, it's unclear what to expect from the beta as users are experiencing long wait times. Legacy G Suite users get to keep custom Gmail domains with 'no-cost' option By Derrek Lee published 18 May 22 Google's no-cost option is available for legacy G Suite users. Samsung to push Matter-based smart home development with new Partner Early Access Program By Samuel Contreras published 18 May 22 Smart home leaders have been working to improve their products with Matter, a new smart home standard developed to make smart home products more compatible with one another. Sony's new LinkBuds S offer a more conventional design with ANC for $200 By Derrek Lee published 18 May 22 Sony announces its latest wireless earbuds in the LinkBuds lineup, offering a new lightweight design and active noise cancellation. Google Pay: How it works, where it's available, and how it compares to Wallet By Mark Knapp, Michael L Hicks published 18 May 22 The Google Pay app is being replaced by Google Wallet in some countries. But Pay will still exist in various ways. Acer's Chromebook Spin 714 and Tab 510 offer plenty of power and a dockable USI stylus By Andrew Myrick published 18 May 22 12th Gen Intel chips have arrived in Acer's lineup with the Chromebook Spin 714, and the Tab 510 is a great portable Chrome OS tablet. 123456789Archives Android Central Newsletter Get the best of Android Central in in your inbox, every day! 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The Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 arrives to bring a new era of powerful mid-range Android phones By Derrek Lee published 20 May 22 Alongside the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 refresh, Qualcomm has also launched the new Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 with enhanced gaming performance, better AI processing, and improved efficiency.
Future AR glasses will rely on same XR2 chip as Oculus Quest 2 By Michael L Hicks published 20 May 22 Qualcomm released a reference design for wireless AR glasses that devs will certainly copy in the next few years.
PlayStation Plus classic games like Syphon Filter to get Trophy support By Samuel Tolbert published 19 May 22 PlayStation classic games may be getting Trophy support, as Bend Studio shared that Syphon Filter players through PlayStation Plus can unlock Trophies.
Google Wallet: How it works, which countries, and everything you need to know By Michael L Hicks published 19 May 22 Google Wallet will soon arrive to "replace" Google Pay, but GPay will still exist in some places. How do the two services compare? We'll help you figure out Google's latest confusing rebranding.
The 2022 Moto G Stylus 5G is now available for Verizon postpaid and prepaid customers By Samuel Contreras published 19 May 22 Motorola's latest Moto G Stylus is available at Verizon for both prepaid and postpaid customers.
Google fixes a weird bug that appeared when setting up your Chromebook By Andrew Myrick published 19 May 22 If you've recently Powerwashed your Chromebook, or are setting up a new one, a bug might prevent you from completing the setup process.
Beat Saber update adds new 3D level editor in beta By Thomas J Meyer published 19 May 22 Beat Saber received a new 3D level editor with more features and some quirks in the latest update.
Star Trek, PAW Patrol, and four more family games coming to Stadia this year By Thomas J Meyer published 19 May 22 Publisher Outright Games will be releasing six family-friendly games for Stadia throughout 2022.
Future Games Show returns in June with over 40 games By Jennifer Locke published 19 May 22 June's going to be a packed month for game announcements. Despite E3 being cancelled, plenty of other events like the Future Games Show are expected to premiere.
Visible finally brings eSIM activation to Galaxy and Pixel Android phones By Samuel Contreras published 19 May 22 Get started with a new phone carrier without waiting for the mail carrier.
Google Photos update fixes one of its most annoying quirks for years By Jay Bonggolto published 19 May 22 Google Photos' Android app now allows you to delete a photo from within an album, and the desktop version now has a new date overlay.
God of War Ragnarok builds on prior accessibility features in PlayStation games By Samuel Tolbert published 19 May 22 God of War Ragnarok features numerous accessibility options, with new and returning features to make it the most accessible God of War game yet.
The Google TV app gets a much-needed redesign, but there's one missing piece By Jay Bonggolto published 19 May 22 The Google TV app has received a makeover, combining previously separate tabs and adding the previously teased Highlights feed.
New YouTube feature lets you jump straight to the best part By Michael L Hicks published 19 May 22 You'll now see a graph spoiling which parts of videos had people coming back for more.
Wear OS companion app opens up beta program, could be a sign of things to come By Derrek Lee published 18 May 22 Google has opened up a beta program for the Wear OS companion app. However, it's unclear what to expect from the beta as users are experiencing long wait times.
Legacy G Suite users get to keep custom Gmail domains with 'no-cost' option By Derrek Lee published 18 May 22 Google's no-cost option is available for legacy G Suite users.
Samsung to push Matter-based smart home development with new Partner Early Access Program By Samuel Contreras published 18 May 22 Smart home leaders have been working to improve their products with Matter, a new smart home standard developed to make smart home products more compatible with one another.
Sony's new LinkBuds S offer a more conventional design with ANC for $200 By Derrek Lee published 18 May 22 Sony announces its latest wireless earbuds in the LinkBuds lineup, offering a new lightweight design and active noise cancellation.
Google Pay: How it works, where it's available, and how it compares to Wallet By Mark Knapp, Michael L Hicks published 18 May 22 The Google Pay app is being replaced by Google Wallet in some countries. But Pay will still exist in various ways.
Acer's Chromebook Spin 714 and Tab 510 offer plenty of power and a dockable USI stylus By Andrew Myrick published 18 May 22 12th Gen Intel chips have arrived in Acer's lineup with the Chromebook Spin 714, and the Tab 510 is a great portable Chrome OS tablet.
