Samsung gave the Galaxy S23+ (review) a bigger battery capacity over its predecessor, which notably improved the battery life of the flagship Android smartphone. It appears that next year’s Galaxy S24+ could also receive a boost in terms of battery capacity as seen in the latest certification.
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It is widely believed that the Apple iPhone 15 Pro will feature the same screen real estate and Dynamic Island as last year’s iPhone 14 Pro. However, it doesn’t mean that we are not getting changes in the front at all. A new report detailed that the bezels will be significantly thinner on the higher-end models in Apple’s iPhone 15 line.
Among Android custom ROM providers, LineageOS is perhaps the most popular because of its software support in addition to the fact they were established since the early days of Android as CyanogenMod. The team behind the ROM has announced that Google’s latest Pixel Tablet (review) is now supported with LineageOS 20, which is an iteration of Android 13.
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Contrary to earlier statements, the Realme 11 Pro (review) and the Realme 11 Pro+ are now available in Europe. Luckily for us, the nextpit editors were able to review both Android smartphones for you. Find out here whether it is worth buying the 200 MP flagship with an extraordinary processor for $500.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 was announced along with the next-gen Galaxy foldable smartphones and Galaxy Tab S9 tablets. If you want to take advantage of an early bird promo for the smartwatch, Amazon has it bundled with a fabric strap and gift card, netting you $100 savings or 24 percent than the combined price.
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Back at I/O 2023 in May, Google and Apple announced they were working on cross-platform anti-tracking alerts for Bluetooth tags. The feature rolled out to support Android devices with the ability to detect unwanted Apple AirTags today.
The Realme 11 Pro is yet another mid-range flagship from the BBK Electronics brand. The question remains: Is it really worth buying? In this nextpit review, the smartphone has much to do to prove whether it can hold its own against the rest of the competition in the sub-$400 category. Take note that the Realme 11 Pro is not available on sale officially in the US, either. You can pick up the Realme 11 Pro+ on Amazon though for $500 a pop.
Samsung has been relying on its Smart View tool to wirelessly cast or mirror content from Galaxy smartphones or tablets going to a smart TV. With One UI 5.1 update, they are adding Google Cast, allowing wider compatibility with Chromecast and Android-powered TVs. Here’s a guide on how to activate and use the feature on a Samsung device.
Samsung launched the Galaxy Tab S9 trio alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5. Although the tablets are slated to be released on August 11, notable retailers have already opened pre-orders. At the same time, there are also discounts and bonuses offered for those who avail, including Amazon which has the standard models with up to $200 off. Here’s how to buy one.
Google rolled out the fourth beta of Android 14 a couple of weeks ago. Today, it shipped a minor firmware update in the form of Android 14 beta 4.1, bringing a bunch of fixes for supported Pixel devices. The update may also be the last beta software before the final version is shipped to the public.
Also read: List of Android smartphones that will receive Android 14