Jason's OnePlus Pad review OnePlus Pad: The Best Android Tablet Out Now? Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5! The Most Powerful WearOS Watch, But What About Updates? Amazon creeps into the premium tablet market with the Fire Max 11 The Pixel 8 Pro temperature sensor only matters if Google commits Sources: Pixel Watch 2 gets major battery life boost with switch to Snapdragon chip Google confirms it was working on a second foldable phone, so what happened? YouTube is already testing uploading podcasts via RSS Apple releases Apple Music Classical for Android before iPad or Mac apps Max rebrand killed the 'HBO ..read more

Interview with Matthew McCullough and J. Eason: Explain your role as its evolved with Android over the years. How does your perspective with the Dev tools team compare to other teams and how you interact with Developers? What is the teams perspective on AI in regards to being part of the users experience and the dev experience? What is Studio Bot? What about how devs/companies may be wary of using Studio Bot, like how Apple and Samsung have banned devs from using ChatGPT? Cynical developers might be resistant to this. What's your take on that? What is developer reaction to the AI integration ..read more

How was IO 2023 as an event this year? Google finally demos generative AI in Search, with a waitlist starting today. Introducing PaLM 2. Android Studio @ I/O '23: Announcing Studio Bot, an AI-powered coding assistant. How Gmail's New AI Feature Will Write Your Emails for You. Google's Magic Compose can rewrite your texts using AI. New ways AI is making Maps more immersive. Magic Editor in Google Photos: New AI editing features for reimagining your photos. Android's new generative AI can reply to your texts and design its own wallpaper. The Curious Case of the Missing Google Assistant. 16 ways ..read more

Google IO preview! Google passkeys are a no-brainer. You've turned them on, right? The beginning of the end of the password. Apple and Google team up to bring AirTag-like unwanted tracking alerts to all item trackers on iPhone and Android. Android's 'Finder Network' should support some existing Bluetooth trackers. Google TV update rolling out with performance boost, frees up storage with app hibernation. Improvements to your Google TV Experience. Android update fixes a vulnerability that lets system apps be downgraded beyond the factory version. Improving Consistency of Background Work on And ..read more

- Google IO schedule is out! - Google shares I/O 2023 session list, including What's new in Android, Material Design, and gen AI.  - Apple, Google team up to tackle Bluetooth tracker-stalking terror.  - Google says Android will separate notification and ringtone volume.  - The OnePlus Pad is an impressive tablet for its price.  - OnePlus Pad Is a Promising First Tablet That Won't Break the Bank.  - OnePlus Pad hands-on: I did not know they still made displays this bad.  - Motorola is finally bringing a real flagship contender to the US.  - The 2023 Moto G fea ..read more

Google Authenticator finally, mercifully adds account syncing for two-factor codes. BMW brings digital car key support to Android with support for Pixel and Samsung. Android now has a smart solution for crashing apps. Kuba leaks the Pixel Fold. More Google Pixel Fold Specs Leak: It Seems Like a Real Contender For Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold. Google Pixel Tablet pricing starts to leak out. Google's Expensive Pixel Tablet Dock Leaks on Amazon. Motorola officially teases new Razr foldable. Motorola Razr's outer display will measure 3.5 inches as the official teaser comes out. Motorola set to launch ..read more

@MishaalRahman: In this thread, I'll cover EVERYTHING that's new in Android 14 Beta 1. Android 14 preps location-based suggestions for loyalty cards, likely for Google Wallet. Android 14 security feature aims to block malware from stealing 2FA codes. Bluetooth calls on Android are about to improve — super wideband better. Android 13 has doubled in market share since January, more stats. Asus ROG Phone 7: Price, specs, news, and features. Xiaomi's 13 Ultra features four Leica-tuned cameras. Source: Pixel 7a to start at $499, available in stores May 11. Google's Pixel Fold Will Make its Debut i ..read more

Google is working on 'Find My Device' feature even when phone is turned off. Google Will Require Android Developers to Make It Easier to Delete Your Account Data. Google Play announces that it will require developers to provide a way for users to delete their accounts/data. Android devices can now automatically archive little-used apps. Reduce uninstalls for your app with auto-archive. @MishaalRahman: Uhhh, Google Pay seems just to be randomly giving users free money right now. @MishaalRahman: Google is finally rolling out the ""app streaming"" feature they first announced at CES 2022! Google ..read more

April Fool's roundup Android's answer to AirDrop is available in Beta Google Drive kills controversial file limit just weeks after it was discovered. Pixel April 2023 update is late, marking second delay in a row The April 2023 security patch rolled out early to this Pixel 5 owner OPPO, OnePlus reportedly exiting UK and Europe (update: temporary exit?) Matteo's Hardware Shack! Unihertz Tank Unihertz TickTock S Nokia G22 Mighty Motorola Edge 40 Pro is here, and Motorola hints it might come to the US. OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite goes official w/Snapdragon 695, 108MP, camera, more OnePlus reveals ..read more

Nope, OnePlus and Oppo aren't leaving Europe. Messaging is no longer Android's mess; it's an iPhone problem: Talking RCS with Hiroshi Lockheimer. Android 14 Share Sheet improvements Florence Ion reviews the Samsung Galaxy S23 Pebble might be coming back as a small Android phone Vivo tipped to launch a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 style foldable LG V60 users get surprise Android 13 update in the US Google app getting comically large search bar on Android WhatsApp's incoming group call feature may take cues from Twitter Get MLB for free from T-Mobile JR's tip of the week: Do you want YouTube on Andro ..read more