With 2024 almost in the rearview mirror, you might need a versatile tablet to help manage your New Year’s resolutions. The Google Pixel Tablet is a great option that won’t break the bank. Even better, it’s currently discounted to $279 on Amazon, down from its regular price of $399—a savings of $120 (30% off).
You might not expect it, but Google has largely removed native support for adding lock screen widgets on Android devices. However, that’s changing with Android 15, which introduces basic lock screen widgets — beginning with tablets. An upcoming update could further enhance this feature.
A must read: How to add live weather widgets on Android’s lock screen?
Google recently introduced a new charging limit feature for Pixel devices as part of the latest Pixel Feature Drop. While the feature primarily focuses on battery and charging optimization, Google also confirmed it supports battery bypass charging, offering unexpected benefits.
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Apple officially launched iOS 18.2 for eligible iPhone models. This marks the second major update for iOS 18, introducing a host of new Apple Intelligence features and enhancements.
The global release of the Xiaomi Poco X7 is probably not too far away. Another indication of this is a recently published benchmark test. In addition to the performance of the mid-range phone, it also reveals a lot more about the successor to the Poco X6.
If you’re planning to pick up a new camera phone to upgrade your current driver or perhaps as a gift, there are worthy deals ahead of the holidays. To prove it, Google’s current mid-ranger Pixel 8a is on sale at major retailers, falling to its all-time low price of $399, down by $100 (20 percent).
Samsung is widely expected to launch the Galaxy S25 series at the end of January next year. With just over a month to go, it’s no surprise that leaks are ramping up as we approach the anticipated launch date. One of the latest leaks centers on the Galaxy flagship smartphones’ pricing, bringing potentially good news for fans.
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Google continues enhancing Gemini by integrating it into more apps and services. However, its availability remains mostly limited to Google’s ecosystem. According to findings in the Android 16 developer beta, Gemini could gain deeper system-level integration through a new API. A recently surfaced list of apps provided insight into how Gemini’s cross-platform functionality might work.
Also read: The best Gemini AI features to try on your smartphone
Want to display live weather updates on your Android lock screen? Android allows widgets like weather for quick access to real-time info. This guide covers Samsung Galaxy devices on One UI and third-party app options for other Android users.
While Gemini is now the default and more powerful AI assistant on Android, its functionality is mostly limited to Google’s own extensions, leaving many third-party apps and services unsupported. However, Google may soon expand Gemini’s capabilities to first-party OEM apps, starting with Samsung.
Also read: Best Gemini features you should try on your Android device