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Google Has Another Foldable Waiting in the Wings

This month, Google entered the foldable market when it launched the Pixel Fold at I/O 2023. However, the Fold isn’t the only foldable phone Google has been developing. According to the latest Made By Google podcast episode, the company has at least one other folding device in development.

Danny Chadwick 2 days

Android Phones Are Vulnerable to New Type of Hack, iPhones Safe

Using your fingerprint scanner to unlock your Android phone may make you believe that nobody can access it but you—that may not be true. Researchers from Tencent Labs and Zhejiang University recently discovered that under the right circumstances, hackers might be able to unlock it too.

Danny Chadwick 5 days

Pebble Smartwatch Founder Debuts a Distraction-Free “Phone”

Pebble was a groundbreaking wearable that set the stage for modern smartwatches. Now, the founder of Pebble, Eric Migicovsky, is sharing a new project called BeepBerry. It’s a distraction-free (and endlessly hackable) handheld that lets you send and receive messages without your smartphone.

Andrew Heinzman 11 days

Texting Between Android and iPhone Is Broken on AT&T

A bug is preventing some Android and iPhone users from texting each other. Customer complaints indicate that the bug adds a plus sign to the beginning of phone numbers. This problem is limited to the U.S. and mainly affects AT&T customers, though AT&T may not be responsible for this issue.

Andrew Heinzman 13 days

Why You Shouldn’t Use Your Phone in Bed

Scrolling away the hours while relaxing in bed is a habit many fall into. But it can lead to nasty consequences like sleep disruption, neck pain, and eye strain. Here are the top reasons to shut down your phone at bedtime. Plus, some tips to mitigate the damage if you just can’t stop.

Danny Chadwick 15 days

Apple Will Be Your Eyes, Ears, and Voice With New Accessibility Features

Apple users with disabilities are getting some good news this week. In a press release, the company announced a slew of upcoming accessibility features that can serve as their eyes, ears, and voice to empower them to navigate the world with greater ease and independence.

Danny Chadwick 16 days

(Update: Fixed) One of Google’s Apps Is Overheating Pixel Phones

Dozens of Pixel owners report that their phones are overheating and running out of battery. If you’re the proud owner of the new Pixel 7a or an older Pixel 6 Pro yet are dealing with a hot phone, there’s a good chance Google’s app is the problem.

Cory Gunther 17 days

The Pixel 7a Offers a Unique Solution to Noisy Vibrations

Turning off your ringer can save you from a lot of embarrassment, especially at work. But your phone’s vibration is also pretty loud, especially when you set it on a table. Thankfully, Google’s new Pixel 7a smartphone offers a unique (and exclusive) solution to his problem.

Andrew Heinzman 20 days

Google Pixel Fold Hands-On: The Wider Form Factor Makes for a Great Foldable

Before Google I/O 2023, if you wanted to buy a foldable smartphone in the U.S., you could only really choose between the Samsung Galaxy Fold 4 and the Galaxy Flip 4. Now that Google has thrown its hat in the ring with the Pixel Fold, there’s some real competition.

Justin Duino 21 days

Android 14 Beta 2 Arrives With Support For More Phones

It wouldn’t be a Google I/O event without a new version of Android. The Android 14 developer preview and first beta arrived earlier this year, but now it’s getting an update. Google just unleashed the beta two release, and it’s available on more than just Pixel phones.

Cory Gunther 22 days

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Google Has Another Foldable Waiting in the Wings

Android Phones Are Vulnerable to New Type of Hack, iPhones Safe

Pebble Smartwatch Founder Debuts a Distraction-Free “Phone”

Texting Between Android and iPhone Is Broken on AT&T

Why You Shouldn’t Use Your Phone in Bed

Apple Will Be Your Eyes, Ears, and Voice With New Accessibility Features

(Update: Fixed) One of Google’s Apps Is Overheating Pixel Phones

The Pixel 7a Offers a Unique Solution to Noisy Vibrations

Google Pixel Fold Hands-On: The Wider Form Factor Makes for a Great Foldable

Android 14 Beta 2 Arrives With Support For More Phones

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