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Android Auto now features the same confusing color scheme as Google Maps
Google Maps has undergone a significant visual transformation which was announced back in the beginning of the month.

The probable global launch date for the OnePlus 12 is no longer a mystery
Are you surprised to see the next big OnePlus thing confirmed for an official announcement as early as next week?

Get Visible’s Cyber Monday deal today and save $10 each month on its top plan
Visible’s Cyber Monday deal offers a special promotion on its top Visible+ plan, available today only.

Struggling to find a budget phone for Christmas? Take a look at the highly affordable Moto G 5G (2023) now!
Looking for the perfect budget phone for Christmas? Then check out the Moto G 5G (2023), which offers a great combination of quality and value at an affordable price.

Realme Surpasses Google to Join Samsung and Apple in the Elite ‘Top 5’ Club
Yes, the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are mighty cool and all the rest, but when it comes to sales, it turns out that people are more interested in just discussing the latest and greatest from Google, not…

Google Messages introduces Ultra HDR photo sharing for RCS conversations
Google Messages, the default messaging app for many Android users, has been working on an update to simplify photo sharing, and it recently added Ultra HDR support in RCS chats.

New ‘Cyber Week’ promotion offers even greater savings on the innovative Motorola ThinkPhone
The Motorola ThinkPhone is a unique and special device that has caught the attention of many shoppers this holiday season because of its new record low price.

OnePlus 12: Official Photos Finally Revealed
The OnePlus 12 is set to be revealed in China on December 4th, a week from Monday.

Parents Advised to Disable New iPhone Feature for Children by Police
Recently, the Middleton Police Division in Ohio issued a warning to parents about a new iPhone feature that is turned on by default after the update to iOS 17.1 earlier this year.

Dimensity 9300 SoC exhibits unexpected performance drop of 46% during stress test due to configuration issues
In an unusual configuration, MediaTek’s new flagship Dimensity 9300 chipset consists of four Cortex-X4 Prime CPU cores and four Cortex-A720 Performance CPU cores, with no low-power Efficiency CPU…

Assistant widget crashing on multiple Android phone models
Several Android users trying to install the Assistant At a Glance widget on their home screen earlier this month were running into error messages seemingly aimed at developers although there does…

Get Inside Tips from Tim Cook on Working for Apple
Apple CEO Tim Cook recently discussed the hiring process at Apple during a podcast hosted by pop star Dua Lipa.

Hold off on the celebration! Tipster suggests that the Galaxy S24 Ultra screen may still be curved
The upcoming Galaxy S24 Ultra is rumored to have the same size top and bottom bezels as the Galaxy S23 Ultra, with the left and right bezels being the same as the side bezels on the Galaxy S23 Ultra.

Google Calendar will discontinue support for devices using Android Nougat 7.1 and earlier versions soon
Google Calendar is a popular app used by millions of people to manage their everyday lives, allowing users to create events, schedule meetings, and set reminders.

Guinness records the world’s largest mobile phone collection – take a look!
Andrei Bilbie Argentis, from Cluj-Napoca, Romania, has achieved the Guinness World Record for owning the largest collection of mobile phones.
Google Expands Pixel Buds Pro’s Assistant Quick Phrases for Handling Incoming Calls
Google’s recent update to Quick Phrases now allows Pixel Buds Pro users to control their Pixel devices with simple voice commands without having to say “Hey Google” first.

Improved Functionality for Android Foldables and Tablets on Google Drive Update
Google Drive users who own Android foldables and tablets will now have an easier time working with the app.
Goodbye iMessage! Samsung and Pixel users rejoice: Apple’s MagSafe is headed to Android
Qi2 Wireless Charging Standard Announcement For those who don’t know, Qi2 (by the way, pronounced ‘chee two’), is the new wireless charging standard announced by the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC)…

Chinese Smartphone Giant Set to Go Public in Third-Quarter
In November 2020, Huawei sold off its Honor sub-unit to a consortium for an estimated $15.2 billion. This move allowed Huawei to raise much-needed cash considering the impact of the U.S. sanctions.

2024 Could See Apple Releasing its Largest iPad Pro Yet, Surpassing the 12.9-inch Model
Not all tipsters are right every time they post on “X,” Weibo, or whichever platform they use. Take tipster Majin Bu, whose tips and leaks we’ve passed along from time to time.

YouTube Premium service enhanced with additional benefits by Google
Google has added a new perk to its YouTube Premium service called Playables. This feature allows Premium subscribers to play games directly in the YouTube app on both desktop and mobile devices.

Elon Musk fixes Twitter/X link preview issues
In a surprising reversal of course, Elon Musk has announced that headlines will be making a comeback to Twitter/X link previews.

Get the 12.9″ iPad Pro at an unbeatable price, leading the industry in savings
The industry-leading 2022 12.9-inch iPad Pro from Apple is currently on sale at its lowest price ever.

Phone (1) receives the latest update to Nothing OS 2.0.5, featuring enhancements and bug fixes
Nothing OS 2.0.5 is now being rolled out for Phone (1) users, following the release of 2.0.4 about a month and a half ago and Phone (2) devices receiving the same update a month ago.

