Google is one of the pioneers that introduced AR glasses to consumers via its Google Glass which launched in 2013. Since then, the glasses only received another iteration known as the Glass Enterprise Edition before it was eventually discontinued this year. While there were whispers that Google will be working on its next-gen glasses or Glass 2.0 under the moniker Project Iris, it has been reported that the company will cancel the hardware development of its wearable device.
Not to be left behind by prominent manufacturers like Samsung and Apple, Google also offers a self-repair program for its Pixel devices that started last year. Apparently, the Internet search giant is extending this program to the recently released Pixel Fold, which makes the device the very first foldable smartphone to be supported by the DIY service.
The iOS 17 debuted with numerous new features for the iPhones. But among that stood out was NameDrop. It’s an upgraded version of Apple’s AirDrop that lets you instantly share contact info between the compatible iPhone and Apple Watch models. We will tell you how to set up and use NameDrop.
Apart from the Redmi label, Xiaomi’s affordable semi-flagships are marketed under the “T” label. We expect the Xiaomi 13T and the Xiaomi 13T Pro to be released soon, with the official release date in China being September 1—at least according to a tipster from Germany. The price and initial technical specifications are already available.
Also read: Best Xiaomi phones of 2023
OnePlus is among the prominent brands that tend to offer high memory configurations in its devices. For instance, the OnePlus 11 that we reviewed came with 16 GB of RAM. A new report speculated that the parent company of OnePlus, BBK Electronics, may include 24 GB of RAM in its phones soon. This suggests the OnePlus 12 may arrive with such a configuration once it launches later this year.
Google rolled out its Pixel Feature Drop for the month of June a couple of weeks ago. The quarterly software release introduced a bunch of features in compatible phones. It turned out the particular update might also cause notable issues for some users, including an unusual battery drain.
Motorola’s new foldable flagship, the Razr+ 2023, also known as the Razr 40 Ultra, has arrived for review at nextpit. This Android device features a compact clamshell design, reminiscent of the iconic flip phones. Despite its small form factor, it unfolds into a full-sized smartphone. Our first impressions, tests, and recommendations for this device will follow.
For those thinking that there is no more reason for 4G-only phones to exist Qualcomm just announced another good argument for 5G phones. The Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 processor is another option for entry-level phones with 5G support. Not only that, the chip is fabbed in a cutting-edge 4-nm production node, promising higher performance at a lower battery consumption.
Though we’ve only recently received our Razr+ 2023 review unit, featuring a large cover display, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 already presents formidable competition! Hailing from South Korea, this new foldable phone is rumored to sport a substantially larger display, a claim supported by a candid photograph taken in real-world conditions.
Also read: The best foldable smartphones this year!
Google’s Pixel phones already come with a USB-C port and with the Pixel 7 (review) featuring the USB 3.2 interface which has a fair number of advantages such as faster data transfer and connectivity with external devices. However, the Internet search giant has notably omitted external display support via USB-C on its handsets until now, relying on wireless casting instead. It was reported that this could finally be introduced in the Pixel 8.