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Credit: Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority Apple will reportedly introduce widgets on the Apple Watch with watchOS 10. Users will be able to scroll through various widgets to access information without opening multiple apps. Apple is also reportedly planning an AI coaching service for the watch. In the run-up to Apple’s big watchOS 10 reveal , Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman   has revealed some of the most significant software features headed to the Apple Watch . The Apple insider calls the upcoming update one of the biggest for the smartwatch lineup since it launched in 2015. from Android Authority https://ift.tt/vmgJTA3

Credit: Adamya Sharma / Android Authority Google will add separate volume sliders for ringtones and notifications in a future Android build. Currently, only one slider controls the volume for both functions. The update would allow users to silence incoming calls while keeping the notification volume up and vice-versa. For the past couple of versions, Android has had one volume slider for notifications and ringtone volume. That means if you want to silence incoming calls, you have no choice but to silence notifications too, and vice-versa. Now, Google is fixing this limitation and adding separate volume controls for ringtones and notifications. from Android Authority https://ift.tt/bKSI4BW

With impressive durability specs, the Apple Watch Series 8 is built tough, but that doesn’t mean it’s indestructible. Bumps and scrapes can quickly add up to unsightly scratches and dings, not to mention internal damage. Find out the best Apple Watch Series 8 cases to keep your device in working order. The best Apple Watch Series 8 cases The Apple Watch is designed to stay on your wrist, which means accidental damage is only a matter of time. Whether your device is brand new or starting to show signs of wear, a protective case may be one of the best Apple Watch accessories to add to your cart. From colorful to relatively clear, these Apple Watch Series 8 cases add an extra layer of protection to your wearable.  from Android Authority https://ift.tt/URPD1zh

Credit: Calvin Wankhede / Image: Twitter From Pope Francis in a puffer jacket to Wes Anderson-inspired movie trailers, AI-generated images have become increasingly common on the Internet. It’s not hard to see why — modern AI tools have become so convincing that their images have even won prestigious photography awards. You don’t have to be a talented artist or photographer to generate beautiful art either. If you’ve ever used a chatbot like ChatGPT or Bing Chat , you’ll feel right at home using any one of the best AI image generators. In order to generate an AI image, all you need is a text prompt that describes the scene you have in mind. For example, I used the prompt “Golden hour New York City skyline with towering skyscrapers and bustling streets” in one of the images below. Your imagination can go much wilder, though, with detailed prompts that specify each and every intricate detail. from Android Authority https://ift.tt/VLmJhZR

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 design is shown in some new high-quality CAD-based renders. The phone appears to have an enormous cover display and squared-off sides. Other upgrades this year will likely be internal. Earlier this weekend, we saw leaked renders for the Galaxy Z Fold 5 courtesy of reliable leaker Steve Hemmerstoffer. Now, that same source is leaking the sibling phone. Today, we have our first good look at the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 design (via Media Peanut ). Although we’ve seen hints of a redesign through the rumor mill, these are the first high-quality and reliable renders we’ve found. from Android Authority https://ift.tt/3Px6Atk

Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority Opinion post by C. Scott Brown Earlier this year, I revisited the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 , catching up with the phone six months after its release to see how things have held up. In that re-review, I gave the Z Fold 4 lots of praise. I even argued that, objectively, it is the best foldable phone you can buy today. However, I must be honest: Once I was done with the Galaxy Z Fold 4, I put it back into storage. Despite being the best example of a foldable phone available, I still don’t want to use it daily. I’ve come to the conclusion that, for now, I have no interest in using foldable phones. Even when I have one for free, I’d rather not use it, to say nothing about actually spending my own money on one. from Android Authority https://ift.tt/zOfA87Z

Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority You may have run into this when setting up a new smart home product : You’ve installed its companion app, created an account, plugged in the gadget, and you’re all ready to go until you realize it won’t connect to your Wi-Fi. What’s happening? You restart the app, the phone, your router, and try all kinds of other tricks to no avail. The app refuses to see or connect to your network. In some cases, you’re not given the courtesy of an error message; in others, developers are kind enough to point out the issue: 2.4GHz Wi-Fi. The first time this happened to me, I was setting up the $1400 Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra . An eye-watering price didn’t save this robot vacuum from having a cheap Wi-Fi chip, and I was left wondering if it would ever work on my dual-band router or I’d have to return it. (Spoiler: it works, but that requires workarounds that I’ll get to later.) from Android Authority https://ift.tt/BGJlib1

Opinion post by Lily Katz Today, earbuds seem more about gadgetry and software than nailing the basics. Newfangled features place you in the center of your favorite movies, and adjust sound settings based on your location. It’s impressive, sure. But the software magic means nothing if I can’t get my earbuds to fit or stay in place. After over a decade of reviewing earphones, it’s clear that earbuds with wings offer more stability and a better fit than non-winged buds. Wing tips create a more stable fit than other earbud designs from Android Authority https://ift.tt/R0wWSxY

A new leak has revealed what appears to be the Pixel Fold's official marketing images, which show the phone from a variety of angles. from Android Central RSS Feed https://ift.tt/A6cVk07

Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Opinion post by Rita El Khoury Google’s presence in my life is so overarching today that I sometimes feel I’ve lost sight of what first brought me to its ecosystem. It was 2007; I had a Hotmail account and a Toshiba laptop running Windows XP, I used Firefox as my browser of choice, and I was pretty hooked on Nokia’s smartphones, but I was also considering getting an Apple MacBook. Google was nothing more than a search engine to me then, and the idea of having a second email account sounded preposterous. But a few of my online friends kept pestering me to sign up for a Gmail account , luring me with a whopping 2.8GB of free storage and threaded conversations! As a technophile, I couldn’t but cave to this hip and rebel proposition. That started a long journey of Google slowly, but surely, spreading its tentacles into my online presence and my real life too. I look at my tech footprint today and see that more than 70% of it is loc...

The Pixel 7a is expected to launch very soon with three standard colors and a Google-exclusive hue. Which one do you like best? from Android Central RSS Feed https://ift.tt/cRIL3m6

Welcome to the 482nd edition of Android Apps Weekly . Here are the big headlines from the last week: Google Authenticator has a new feature . It now lets you back up your two-factor authentication entries to your Google account. This is great since most of its competitors already do this, and most of the apps on our best two-factor authentication apps do. That means Google has caught up. There are some questions as to its encryption , though, so it’s something to keep an eye on. Qualcomm is rolling out a new upscaling technology called Snapdragon Game Super Resolution. The company says the feature can upscale games from 1080p and 30FPS to 4K and 60FPS. It’s available to some games and should roll out in a wider capacity later this year. Google Bard is making slow , but steady progress. It can now help you write code in 22 programming languages and also help you create Google Sheets functions. Google warns that the code may not work as intended, even if the code itself works. Goog...

Credit: Kris Carlon / Android Authority Recently I redid our T-Mobile guide to reflect the new plans introduced by T-Mobile. I have to admit I was a bit confused by just how little the new plans seemed to offer. One of the things we previously loved about T-Mobile was the simplicity of its plans. It was easy to pick the right plan as the differences between Essentials, Magenta, and Magenta Max were fairly noticeable. That all changed with the introduction of Go5G. Although Essentials is clearly the most basic tier, it’s less clear if Go5G sits above Magenta or not. The answer really depends on what you’re looking for. Let’s take a closer look in this quick Go5G vs Magenta comparison. from Android Authority https://ift.tt/qFuJx5Y

Credit: Jimmy Westenberg / Android Authority Android 14 could bring a new theme style to Material You called “Fidelity.” Fidelity offers significantly bolder Material You colors than what was available before. The bolder colors aren’t directly available in Android 14 yet. Material You has been the face of Android UI design language since Android 12. While it looks great and all, the fact that it can’t always exactly match your background is a noticeable limitation. But Android 14 could have a fix for that problem. According to 9to5Google , the Material Design team is working on a new theme style called “Fidelity.” This new theme style would introduce new significantly bolder colors to Material You. from Android Authority https://ift.tt/IflkpgG

If you want to switch to a contract-free prepaid carrier in the US, Boost Mobile is one of the best options around. It has a wide range of premium and affordable smartphones available and provides many deals on devices and plans. The Sprint and T-Mobile merger has resulted in one major change for the best Boost Mobile deals — the MVNO is now part of Dish Network . In other words, Boost is going to be around for a while. We still highly recommend the carrier and feel that now is a great time to sign up, as there are plenty of solid deals to be had this month. For example, over on Tech Deals, you can save 49% on the 5GB Boost Mobile plan . from Android Authority https://ift.tt/btmlykD

Two of the more uniquely designed pairs of wireless earbuds, the Nothing Ear (2) and Ear (1) are the quintessential upstarts, so it comes down to which of the two tick off the right boxes. from Android Central RSS Feed https://ift.tt/aTbZSpz

With the launch only a couple of weeks away, a new Pixel 7a image emerges in a new coral color hue. It allegedly becomes the fourth colorway next to grey, white, and blue. from Android Central RSS Feed https://ift.tt/eyoRtbv

Smart rings are unique in the world of fitness trackers. Instead of wrist-worn devices with large displays and flexible straps, smart rings are more rigid bands made for wear on a finger. As a consequence of this design, smart rings usually require a measurement process before purchase, which is no less true with the Oura Ring . The right fit is vital for user comfort and fitness tracking accuracy. Here’s how to choose the right size Oura Ring. Which finger should I wear my Oura Ring on? from Android Authority https://ift.tt/JKr724a

Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Peacock has been a fast-growing streaming service since its launch in 2020, with new shows and movies every week. While mostly known for its library content like The Office, Columbo, and other classic shows, along with some popular originals, it has more to offer than just on-demand programming. As streaming supplants cable TV , there’s a hunger for live channels, including news and sports. So, does Peacock have live TV ? Read on for a full breakdown. And if you’re not already a subscriber, you can sign up for Peacock by hitting the link below. from Android Authority https://ift.tt/D8b2PTU

Credit: Tech Deals We’re reliably informed that this insanely popular deal on the ultimate productivity tool is about to end. But if you move fast, you can still pick up lifetime access to Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for a one-time payment of just $39.99 ( $309 off ). The deal is as good as it sounds — no subscription fees or limitations on features. Once you sign up, you’ve got all of the most popular Office software and tools to maximize your productivity . Office Professional 2021 is available for Windows users, but the same savings and price can land you Office Home and Business 2021 if you’re a Mac user. from Android Authority https://ift.tt/l2SMux3

A new update for Google Photos is rolling out making it possible to edit videos on Chromebooks and other ChromeOS devices. from Android Central RSS Feed https://ift.tt/XHijQ9O

Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Metro by T-Mobile is the no-contract subsidiary of T-Mobile that was previously known as MetroPCS. Whatever name it uses, it has some excellent deals on both plans and phones . We have the best current Metro by T-Mobile deals you can get right now. Many of the deals are in-store only, so you’ll need to check your location carefully. Featured deal: Get a free Samsung Galaxy A14 5G from Android Authority https://ift.tt/YjuLEIp

Samsung appears to be planning not only to enlarge the cover display of the Galaxy Z Flip 5, but also give it a new look. from Android Central RSS Feed https://ift.tt/hKyPso8

Sony Xperia 1 V is the company's next flagship which could launch as early as next month worldwide. from Android Central RSS Feed https://ift.tt/KQcj9Zs

Credit: Evan Blass New details about the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra have leaked from a retailer’s database. The leak reveals the European pricing of the premium Razr model. The colorways and storage options we revealed as well. The last two weeks have been quite active for Motorola Razr 40 series leaks. We got our first look at a new Motorola Razr 40 device, we learned that the company plans on launching two models, we got a look at the second model , and we even got a release date. But the leaks aren’t ending quite yet. A new leak gives us the pricing and colorways. New details about the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra have emerged thanks to a leak from a retailer’s database. According to SamInsider , the Razr 40 Ultra variant that offers 8GB of RAM with 256GB of storage will sell for €1,202.93 in Europe. This would place it slightly higher than its main competitor, the Galaxy Z Flip 4. It’s unknown if this price will be the same or if Motorola will pick a different price point fo...

Credit: Evan Blass Motorola confirmed its upcoming Razr would have the largest cover display on a flip phone in the market. A new leak shows what that cover display will look like on Motorola’s premium Razr phone. Details about the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra are few and far between. Earlier this week, Motorola confirmed its next Razr will have the largest cover display on a flip phone in the market. Off the heels of that revelation, a new leak has appeared showing us what that screen will look like. New renders of the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra have leaked thanks to tipster Evan Blass on Twitter. The images show the device’s massive cover display in its full glory. from Android Authority https://ift.tt/uwU6qK8

Credit: Amazon The excellent Fitbit Luxe is at a less than luxurious price today in a flash price drop to just $89.95 — a full $40 under the retail price. This represents the best price of the year on some colorways of the Fitbit wearable and an absolute steal for a high-end fitness tracker . If you’re considering working on your beach bod as the warm embrace of summer approaches, you’re unlikely to find a better deal on an assistant to measure your metrics and keep you motivated. from Android Authority https://ift.tt/UgWXk73

Google is expanding the video resolution of its Meet video conferencing service to 1080p, but only for limited users. from Android Central RSS Feed https://ift.tt/VpqyiLP

Both Android flagships and more budget-friendly phones will benefit from Qualcomm's new Snapdragon "Super Resolution" tech to upscale more efficiently. from Android Central RSS Feed https://ift.tt/0MsGhZL

Credit: 9to5Mac iPhone 15 Pro leaked CAD-based renders affirm some rumored design details. The volume buttons appear to be sticking around for now, but the mute switch might change to an “Action button.” The iPhone 15 and 15 Plus models will likely not lose the mute switch. We’ve seen a few different rumors related to the designs of the iPhone 15 series . Notably, rumors all seem to point to Apple differentiating more between Pro-level and non-Pro-level models. One of the rumors was that Pro-level iPhones could get a new solid-state volume rocker and lose out on the mute switch, with a mute button taking its place. A new set of leaked CAD-based renders of the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max suggest these rumors are partly true (via 9to5Mac ). The renders suggest Apple has rolled back its decision to revamp the volume buttons. In other words, the two volume buttons should look, feel, and function the same as they do on current iPhones. from Android Authority https://ift....

Network-attached storage allows you to back up data across all devices on your home network, and you can easily host your entire media collection and have it available to stream. These are the best budget NAS enclosures you can buy right now. from Android Central RSS Feed https://ift.tt/dq5CXIM

Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority The Lenovo ThinkPhone by Motorola will cost $699. This is a lower price than we saw leaked earlier this year, which had it more in the $1,000 range. It is available now for enterprise customers, but anyone can buy one starting April 28. When we first saw the ThinkPhone at CES 2023, we immediately loved it. It takes familiar design elements of the ThinkPad laptop series, adds some pretty impressive Android phone specs, and uses an intuitive software suite to enhance its capabilities. Of course, we were disappointed to learn through leaks that the price could push into the $1,000 range, but them’s the breaks, right? Fortunately, the leaks were dead wrong. Today, we learned the Lenovo ThinkPhone by Motorola (its full, official name) is only going to cost $699. This makes it the same price as last year’s Galaxy S22 and $100 cheaper than the Galaxy S23. from Android Authority https://ift.tt/dLCYI8W

Android apps can change how you use your Chromebook. Here are the very best of the best so far and you might be surprised at how some of these can even change how you use your Chromebook. from Android Central RSS Feed https://ift.tt/xMrFfwX

Who says you need to pay for perfection? With these Galaxy Z Flip 4 deals, your dream foldable is just a mouse click away. from Android Central RSS Feed https://ift.tt/K50MdUh

Google has been consistently working on ways to improve the experience between your phone and a Chromebook. And now, a feature announced in early 2022 has appeared, making it possible to stream apps from your Android phone to your Chromebook. from Android Central RSS Feed https://ift.tt/8oHJXQ7

Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Samsung is making some design changes to the Galaxy Z Fold 5. A leak claims that the Galaxy Z Fold 5 is shorter and lighter than the Galaxy Z Fold 4. The leak runs contrary to previous reports about the handset’s size and weight. Over the months, there have been numerous leaks involving the Galaxy Z Fold 5. Each leak has given us a clearer picture of the upcoming foldable. However, the latest leak may put into question what we actually know about the Fold 5 . Today, a well-known tipster who goes by Ice Universe tweeted out the measurements and weight of the Galaxy Z Fold 5. According to the leaker, the Fold 5 will measure 154.9 x 67.1 x 13.4mm when folded. When open, the leak claims the Fold 5 will be 154.9 x 129.9 x 6.3mm. They also claim the foldable will weigh 254g. from Android Authority https://ift.tt/C2HMNup

Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority You can now use WhatsApp on two phones without any unofficial workarounds. Meta will allow up to four sub-devices off one primary device, meaning you could have five phones in total with one WhatsApp account. Your primary phone needs to remain active, but it doesn’t need to always be on. Meta has allowed the same WhatsApp account to exist on multiple devices for a while now. Notably, desktop apps and tablet apps have supported this feature. What WhatsApp didn’t support was multiple smartphones, but that changes today . Now, whether on Android or iOS, you can use WhatsApp on two phones simultaneously. This works pretty much the same way as it does for computers . You download the app on your secondary device, scan a QR code created by your primary device, and boom: you’re chatting using the same account on two devices. from Android Authority https://ift.tt/fjPd63v

Credit: Amazon In a sharp price drop, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra just equaled its best-ever price on Amazon. If you act fast, you can pick up a brand-new and unlocked model for just $799.99 ( $400 off ). You could splash out $1,200 on the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra , but how much better is it than its predecessor? Well, we compared the two Galaxy S Ultra phones , and the TL;DR is that the 2023 flagship is an improvement, but only marginally. It’s hard to argue it’s $400 better, so with years of updates and usability ahead, we’d say that this S22 Ultra deal represents fantastic value for money. from Android Authority https://ift.tt/4fVSsX6

Following multiple renders and leaks of the Razr 2023, the official details are gradually surfacing and reiterating. from Android Central RSS Feed https://ift.tt/OWEkK8M

Credit: AST SpaceMobile AST SpaceMobile and AT&T just made the first satellite call using an unmodified smartphone. The call went from Texas to Japan, received by a retail Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra. This could allow any smartphone to make/receive calls anywhere in the world. Satellite phones are nothing new. These big, bulky phones connect directly to a satellite using specialized hardware. Unfortunately, with the way smartphones are designed, it hasn’t been possible to cram all that satellite phone technology into a normal phone. A company called AST SpaceMobile, however, just proved you don’t need to cram anything into a smartphone for satellite connectivity. The company — in partnership with AT&T, a major investor — just made the first satellite call using off-the-shelf smartphones, specifically the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra . AST made the call from Texas to a phone in Japan. from Android Authority https://ift.tt/GqIp08W

After seeing the Moto G Power 5G early this month, it might be time we take a look at its younger sibling. from Android Central RSS Feed https://ift.tt/xdMomkq

Google is pushing an update to its Authenticator app that brings account sync. from Android Central RSS Feed https://ift.tt/tmySPMQ

PhonePe is an Indian digital payment and financial services company that is in talks with OEM makers to launch an alternate Play Store. from Android Central RSS Feed https://ift.tt/Gg36YBh

Google Messages' SMS category feature has reportedly disappeared for a number of users. from Android Central RSS Feed https://ift.tt/mSXNcxv

After Motorola's recent Edge 40 Pro launch, the new render leak implies a non-pro heading up for launch. from Android Central RSS Feed https://ift.tt/zNAJ0tv

Credit: SnoopyTech The first renders of the Moto G 5G (2023) have leaked. The renders reveal two rear cameras and a selfie camera. It appears that the phone will have black and silver colorways. It’s been almost a year since the Moto G 5G (2022) launched. That means we’re due to start finding out more about the phone’s successor soon. How soon exactly? Well, it looks like we got our first details today thanks to some leaked renders. Courtesy of SnoopyTech on Twitter, a pretty reliable leaker, we got some new renders of the upcoming Moto G 5G (2023). Without further ado, here’s what the images reveal about the handset. from Android Authority https://ift.tt/FRC3iJy