Credit: Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority The Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2 send a notification to your phone once it is done charging. Users are reporting that they are no longer seeing this fully charged notification. Some are even saying that they never had the feature in the first place. Back in November 2023, Google quietly rolled out a feature to the Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2. The feature would tell an owner that their smartwatch was done charging via phone notification. It was a highly requested feature, which is why its seemingly sudden disappearance is so unfortunate. Some P ..read more

Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority A zero-day exploit was discovered in Chrome and has now been patched. The security vulnerability appears to be a “user after free” flaw. The fix is currently available for Windows, Mac, and Linux. If you’re someone who uses Google Chrome as your browser of choice, or a Chromium-based browser, you’ll want to make sure you’re running on the latest update. Google has just released a patch that fixes a serious zero-day vulnerability. First reported by Bleeping Computer, Google has released a note about a stable channel update for Chrome. The note in ..read more

The new Pixel 8a might be getting all the limelight right now, but Woot is offering the top-spec model of one of its predecessors at less than the asking price of the latest Android phone. The 512GB configuration of the Google Pixel 7 Pro is down to just $479 from the online vendor — $620 less than it retailed for 18 months ago. Google Pixel 7 Pro for $479 ($620 off ..read more

Credit: Walmart Walmart confirmed its new 4K Google TV streaming box will launch this month. The Onn Pro will go on sale for $49.88. Details about Walmart’s new 4K Google TV streaming box first emerged just last month after a listing was spotted on the Bluetooth SIG website. Since then, some people have already managed to get their hands on the device early. Now Walmart has confirmed a launch window for the Onn Pro. In a statement to 9to5Google, Walmart revealed it will be launching the Onn Pro soon. No exact date was given, but the company did say that the device will be available to eve ..read more

Credit: Microsoft Microsoft is testing Start Menu Companions on the latest Windows 11 beta build. These are apps that provide Adaptive Cards that will be displayed on the left or right of the Start Menu. These cards are web-centric, much like desktop widgets. Everyone seems to have a love-hate relationship with Windows. The newer versions of Windows are quite nice, but Microsoft has the habit of overdoing things often and spoiling a good thing, like the forced Copilot integration. Microsoft seems to be testing some new changes for the Windows 11 Start Menu, mainly by adding in floating wi ..read more

Credit: Eric Zeman / Android Authority Samsung is rolling out One UI 6.1 to the Galaxy S22 series, Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Z Flip 4, and Galaxy Tab S8 series. The update is available in the US and around the globe. The 2022 devices will get Galaxy AI features like Circle to Search, Chat Assist, Interpreter, and more. Samsung initially started rolling out One UI 6.1 to the Galaxy S22 series and its 2022 foldables at the beginning of the month. However, it ended up pausing the release after noticing some issues. But as they say, second time’s the charm, as the tech giant has restarted the r ..read more

Credit: Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority Oura Ring is adding support for cardiovascular age and cardio capacity. Cardiovascular age collects 14 days of data to tell you how your heart health aligns with your chronological age. Cardio capacity measures your cardiovascular and respiratory system health. The Oura Ring can already measure a wide range of heart-related health factors like your heart rate variability and workout heart rate. Now the company is adding two new features that can tell you how old your heart really is and how to optimize your respiratory system to improve long-term ..read more

The Galaxy Tab S9 FE was already one of the best-value Android tablets you could buy at its $450 retail price, so it’s hard to make the case against upgrading with today’s deal. The 2023 Samsung slate is 24% off on Amazon right now, giving you the chance to pick it up for a record-low price of just $339.99. Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE for $339.99 ($110 off ..read more

Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google is working on a sent text editing feature for Google Messages, which would allow you to easily edit any message sent within the last few minutes. The edited message will show the original message in the message details. The feature is now available to beta users, indicating that it could be rolled out to users on the stable branch very soon. Google has several messaging apps, but the Google Messages app is and remains one of the best texting apps for Android. Many of us use it for our SMS and RCS needs, and it gets the job done witho ..read more

The Google Pixel 8a is here after months of rumors and leaks. On paper, this is the most impressive Pixel A series Google has released to date and one of the best mid-range Android phones available to buy today. And at a time when other startups are rushing to release half-baked AI hardware, it’s refreshing to see a phone made for normal people that works the way it’s supposed to and without breaking the bank. But there’s something utterly ‘uninteresting’ about the Pixel 8a, despite how good it is. Just look at its announcement: It came without any fanfare from Google. No press conference, ju ..read more