news Nothing pulled a fast one on us regarding the phone (1) brightness The phone's advertised screen brightness fell short during a real-world test. Poll: Galaxy Z Fold 4, Z Flip 4, Watch 5, Buds 2 Pro — what are you most interested in buying? So many Galaxy devices to choose from! Facebook Messenger is testing secure storage for end-to-end encrypted chats End-to-end encrypted backups will be turned on by default to secure your chat history. Grid List Latest news The Google Pixel 6 series gets one of Google Photos' unique features By Jay Bonggolto published 13 August 22 Google has expanded the Camouflage tool in Magic Eraser to the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro following its debut with the Pixel 6a. OPPO rumored to strengthen its next foldables with Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 By Nickolas Diaz published 12 August 22 OPPO is rumored to be coming with two new foldable phones: a tablet-like device and a clamshell. Leaks say OPPO could be using the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset to power the two new phones. Stadia is testing a new achievement-based game demo system [Update] By Thomas J Meyer published 12 August 22 Google is testing an achievement-based system for its Stadia game trials, which allows users to play until they get certain achievements instead of just using a time limit. Fixing a broken Galaxy Z Fold 4 or Z Flip 4 screen is now a lot cheaper By Jay Bonggolto published 12 August 22 Samsung has significantly cut the cost of screen repair for the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4 by $220, but only if you have a Care Plus subscription. Google Pixel 6a display apparently supports a 90Hz refresh rate, but with some caveats By Vishnu Sarangapurkar last updated 12 August 22 Are you interested in trying the 90Hz refresh rate on your Pixel 6a? Hogwarts Legacy gets release date, delayed to February 2023 By Samuel Tolbert published 12 August 22 Hogwarts Legacy is being delayed a second time and will now be launching in February 2023. Google faces $40 million fine in Australia over location tracking blunder By Jay Bonggolto published 12 August 22 Google was fined by Australia's federal court for allegedly misrepresenting its location data collection activities to consumers between January 2017 and December 2018. CHIPS and Science Act to boost ailing semiconductor industry By Derrek Lee published 12 August 22 President Biden signed the CHIPS and Science Act, which will invest more than $200 billion into American manufacturing. Highly-anticipated Sonos 'Sub Mini' likely delayed By Nickolas Diaz published 11 August 22 Sonos is delaying a release of a new product which could be its anticipated subwoofer, the Sub Mini. If the product is the Sub Mini, it is going from a Q4 2022 launch to an unknown Q1 2023 date. Google is using AI to improve Search and make snippets more reliable By Nickolas Diaz published 11 August 22 Another update is arriving for Google Search. Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2022 live blog: Z Fold 4, Flip 4, Watch 5 are here and we have all the info By Shruti Shekar last updated 11 August 22 Android Central is going to live blog the Samsung Unpacked event. So stay a while, catch up, learn about what has launched. Exclusive offer for our readers: Get up to $200 with Galaxy Z Fold 4, Flip 4, or Galaxy Watch 5 preorders By Patrick Farmer published 11 August 22 If you're preordering any of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy devices, use these exclusive links to get up to $200 of Samsung credit. Sword-fighting game Altair Breaker coming to Oculus Quest 2 next week By Thomas J Meyer published 11 August 22 VR studio Thirdverse announced Altair Breaker coming to Quest 2 and SteamVR in August. Meta Portal smart displays can now be used as second screens By Nickolas Diaz published 11 August 22 Meta's Portal is a very fancy second monitor. 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The Motorola X30 Pro is the world's first smartphone with a 200MP camera sensor By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published 11 August 22 Motorola X30 Pro gets announced with a 200MP primary camera made by Samsung. Google Meet adds live sharing for Spotify songs, YouTube videos and games By Jay Bonggolto published 11 August 22 Google Meet is introducing a new feature that allows users to watch YouTube videos or listen to Spotify songs with other call participants. 123456789Archives Android Central Newsletter Get the best of Android Central in in your inbox, every day! Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors Thank you for signing up to Android Central. You will receive a verification email shortly. There was a problem. Please refresh the page and try again. 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The Google Pixel 6 series gets one of Google Photos' unique features By Jay Bonggolto published 13 August 22 Google has expanded the Camouflage tool in Magic Eraser to the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro following its debut with the Pixel 6a.
OPPO rumored to strengthen its next foldables with Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 By Nickolas Diaz published 12 August 22 OPPO is rumored to be coming with two new foldable phones: a tablet-like device and a clamshell. Leaks say OPPO could be using the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset to power the two new phones.
Stadia is testing a new achievement-based game demo system [Update] By Thomas J Meyer published 12 August 22 Google is testing an achievement-based system for its Stadia game trials, which allows users to play until they get certain achievements instead of just using a time limit.
Fixing a broken Galaxy Z Fold 4 or Z Flip 4 screen is now a lot cheaper By Jay Bonggolto published 12 August 22 Samsung has significantly cut the cost of screen repair for the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4 by $220, but only if you have a Care Plus subscription.
Google Pixel 6a display apparently supports a 90Hz refresh rate, but with some caveats By Vishnu Sarangapurkar last updated 12 August 22 Are you interested in trying the 90Hz refresh rate on your Pixel 6a?
Hogwarts Legacy gets release date, delayed to February 2023 By Samuel Tolbert published 12 August 22 Hogwarts Legacy is being delayed a second time and will now be launching in February 2023.
Google faces $40 million fine in Australia over location tracking blunder By Jay Bonggolto published 12 August 22 Google was fined by Australia's federal court for allegedly misrepresenting its location data collection activities to consumers between January 2017 and December 2018.
CHIPS and Science Act to boost ailing semiconductor industry By Derrek Lee published 12 August 22 President Biden signed the CHIPS and Science Act, which will invest more than $200 billion into American manufacturing.
Highly-anticipated Sonos 'Sub Mini' likely delayed By Nickolas Diaz published 11 August 22 Sonos is delaying a release of a new product which could be its anticipated subwoofer, the Sub Mini. If the product is the Sub Mini, it is going from a Q4 2022 launch to an unknown Q1 2023 date.
Google is using AI to improve Search and make snippets more reliable By Nickolas Diaz published 11 August 22 Another update is arriving for Google Search.
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2022 live blog: Z Fold 4, Flip 4, Watch 5 are here and we have all the info By Shruti Shekar last updated 11 August 22 Android Central is going to live blog the Samsung Unpacked event. So stay a while, catch up, learn about what has launched.
Exclusive offer for our readers: Get up to $200 with Galaxy Z Fold 4, Flip 4, or Galaxy Watch 5 preorders By Patrick Farmer published 11 August 22 If you're preordering any of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy devices, use these exclusive links to get up to $200 of Samsung credit.
Sword-fighting game Altair Breaker coming to Oculus Quest 2 next week By Thomas J Meyer published 11 August 22 VR studio Thirdverse announced Altair Breaker coming to Quest 2 and SteamVR in August.
Meta Portal smart displays can now be used as second screens By Nickolas Diaz published 11 August 22 Meta's Portal is a very fancy second monitor.
Rec Room goes to the Wild West with Showdown mode later this month By Thomas J Meyer published 11 August 22 Rec Room will be debuting a new western competitive game mode called Showdown on Aug. 18.
Pico 4 Pro specs appear right after Oculus Quest 2's price hike By Danny Gallagher last updated 11 August 22 Meta may have the VR market cornered with the Oculus Quest but a leak of new images and specs for ByteDance's Pico 4 Pro looks like it's ready to create some serious competition.
Meta could face EU sanctions over Instagram's handling of children's data By Jay Bonggolto published 11 August 22 The EU is expected to issue a decision on a 2020 investigation into how Instagram handled children’s data.
Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 is here to take on the Galaxy Z Fold 4 By Harish Jonnalagadda published 11 August 22 Xiaomi has unveiled the Mix Fold 2 in China, with the foldable featuring a sleek design and incredible hardware.
The Motorola X30 Pro is the world's first smartphone with a 200MP camera sensor By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published 11 August 22 Motorola X30 Pro gets announced with a 200MP primary camera made by Samsung.
Google Meet adds live sharing for Spotify songs, YouTube videos and games By Jay Bonggolto published 11 August 22 Google Meet is introducing a new feature that allows users to watch YouTube videos or listen to Spotify songs with other call participants.
