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Pixel Glow Rumor May Bring RGB Lights to Pixel 11 Camera Bar
phones20 days ago

Pixel Glow Rumor May Bring RGB Lights to Pixel 11 Camera Bar

Android Central’s roundup of Pixel 11 leaks sketches a lineup with a Pixel 11 Pro XL at around 6.8 inches, 5,000 mAh, and 12–16GB RAM; the base Pixel 11 and Pixel 11 Pro are also tipped to pack large batteries and a potential 50MP main sensor upgrade. The standout is “Pixel Glow”—an RGB LED array in the camera bar that may replace the temperature sensor, echoing Nothing’s Glyph Matrix. Other rumors touch Tensor G6 specs (1+4+2 core layout) and a PowerVR GPU, plus a possible modem switch to MediaTek’s M90. Overall, the Pixel Glow chatter dominates, even as other specs look broadly in line with expectations for a Pixel 11 family.

via Android Central|
#google-pixel-11#phones#pixel-11-pro
Honor’s 600 series mirrors iPhone design with top-tier specs and Europe pricing
gadgets1 month ago

Honor’s 600 series mirrors iPhone design with top-tier specs and Europe pricing

Honor unveiled the 600 and 600 Pro “accessible flagships” that resemble iPhones, especially the Pro with a triple camera layout. Both have IP69K water resistance, 6.57-inch OLED displays, and large batteries (6,400 mAh standard, up to 7,000 mAh in Asia). The Pro gets wireless charging and a Snapdragon 8 Elite; the 600 uses a Snapdragon 7 Gen 4. Europe pricing starts at €649.90 for the 600 and €999.90 for the 600 Pro, with the Pro priced similarly to a base iPhone 17 and well below the 17 Pro models. The launch underscores the design cues borrowed from Apple’s devices.

via The Verge|
#android#gadgets#honor
Motorola teases Razr 2026 foldables ahead of April launch
phones1 month ago

Motorola teases Razr 2026 foldables ahead of April launch

Motorola confirms the Razr 2026 lineup will debut on April 29 and teases bold colors and fabric-like finishes (walnut, forest green, violet) with glimpses of a cover display. The piece also notes price‑hike rumors across the line (Razr 2026 around $799, Razr Plus about $1,099, Razr Ultra around $1,499, and Razr Fold reportedly near $1,899) attributed to AI/memory costs, plus leaks suggesting specs like a 7-inch inner display, a 4-inch cover display, and a 5,000 mAh battery for the Ultra/2026 family.

via Android Central|
#foldable#launch-date#motorola
Silence in the Spotlight: Coachella Crowd Glued to Phones During Madonna & Sabrina Carpenter Set
entertainment1 month ago

Silence in the Spotlight: Coachella Crowd Glued to Phones During Madonna & Sabrina Carpenter Set

At Coachella, Madonna joined Sabrina Carpenter for a set, but clips show the crowd mostly filming with smartphones and hardly moving, prompting discussion that phones (or the Coachella vibe) are dampening energy, with some calling the audience a “deathly still” crowd and jokes about selfie flash interruptions at live shows.

via Yahoo|
#coachella#crowd#entertainment
Trump Mobile refreshes site with T1 Phone tease, but release date remains TBD
tech1 month ago

Trump Mobile refreshes site with T1 Phone tease, but release date remains TBD

Trump Mobile has redesigned its website, revealing a refreshed T1 Phone design (gold with an American flag motif) and updated specs (6.78-inch OLED display listed, with later notes of size fluctuation; 50MP triple rear cameras plus a 50MP selfie, 5,000mAh battery with 30W charging, 512GB storage, Snapdragon 7 series, Android 15). The site lists a promotional $499 price with a $100 deposit, but final price and release timing remain unclear. The relaunch also shifts branding to Don Jr. and Eric Trump, updates cellular plans, and notes earlier staging/deposit issues that have since been fixed.

via The Verge|
#gadgets#mobile#phones
Galaxy S26 gains USB webcam mode for PC calls, catching up to Pixel-era features
phones2 months ago

Galaxy S26 gains USB webcam mode for PC calls, catching up to Pixel-era features

Samsung’s Galaxy S26 now can act as a USB-C webcam for PCs and laptops, letting you use its rear (primary or ultrawide) or front cameras for video calls with a High Quality Mode that offers higher bitrate but can heat the phone. The feature follows Google's native Android webcam support introduced with Android 14 QPR1 and improvements in Android 15, but Samsung has only just brought it to the S26 lineup (likely via One UI 8.5) and it’s not yet on older Galaxy devices. You can even charge the phone while plugged in during use.

via Android Central|
#android-14#galaxy-s26#phones
Privacy Display Causes Tiny Brightness Shifts on Galaxy S26 Ultra, Samsung Says Negligible
phones2 months ago

Privacy Display Causes Tiny Brightness Shifts on Galaxy S26 Ultra, Samsung Says Negligible

Samsung confirms the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s Privacy Display can cause a small brightness variation when viewed from certain angles or at maximum brightness. It says the impact on everyday use is negligible, and tests including angle comparisons show the difference is minor and largely unnoticeable, especially at lower brightness levels.

via TechRadar|
#brightness-variation#galaxy-s26-ultra#phones
Pixel 10a: budget Pixel with satellite SOS and subtle upgrades
phones2 months ago

Pixel 10a: budget Pixel with satellite SOS and subtle upgrades

Android Central’s Pixel 10a review argues it’s largely a Pixel 9a recycled but still a strong value: it sticks with the Tensor G4, 8GB RAM, and the same camera system, adds a flush, redesigned camera bump and Satellite SOS thanks to a new modem, and offers faster charging and a brighter 6.3-inch display with Android 16 and seven years of updates; at $499–$599 it remains the best $500 Android option, though it lacks Qi2, Pixelsnap, and on‑device AI improvements due to RAM constraints.

via Android Central|
#android-16#budget-phone#google-pixel
Five solid rivals that outshine the Pixel 10a
phones2 months ago

Five solid rivals that outshine the Pixel 10a

Android Central argues the Pixel 10a isn’t the only strong mid‑range option and highlights five phones that offer better value or features: the Pixel 9a as the top alternative, the OnePlus 15R with near‑flagship performance, the Galaxy S25 FE with a telephoto lens and fast charging, the Moto Razr+ (2024) folding form factor, and the Nothing Phone 3a Pro with distinctive design and a closer-to-stock software experience. It notes Pixel 9a can be found around $399, making it a compelling deal and suggesting the Pixel 10a isn’t the definitive choice for everyone.

via Android Central|
#moto-razr-2024#nothing-phone-3a-pro#oneplus-15r
Galaxy S26 Unpacked: Ultra to feature wider aperture and privacy display amid price rumors
phones3 months ago

Galaxy S26 Unpacked: Ultra to feature wider aperture and privacy display amid price rumors

Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked 2026 on Feb 25 will unveil the S26 lineup (S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra); the Ultra is rumored to gain a wider main-camera aperture and a new Privacy Display, with talk of Exynos 2600 vs Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 to save costs and potential price hikes; base storage may rise to 256GB, and Samsung's live event will be streamed via YouTube, Samsung.com, and Newsroom with Tom's Guide providing live coverage.

via Tom's Guide|
#ai-features#galaxy-s26#galaxy-s26-ultra
Pre-launch leak reveals Galaxy S26 Ultra’s privacy screen and Bluetooth-free S Pen
phones3 months ago

Pre-launch leak reveals Galaxy S26 Ultra’s privacy screen and Bluetooth-free S Pen

A YouTuber in Dubai bought a Galaxy S26 Ultra days before its official launch, sharing hands-on clips and photos that reveal the retail packaging, a Privacy Display feature that darkens when viewed from the side, and confirm that the S Pen has Bluetooth removed; leaks also show the S26 Ultra alongside the iPhone 17 Pro Max and a damaged S25 Ultra, suggesting only a modest upgrade over the S25 until more hands-on time at Unpacked.

via Android Central|
#galaxy-s26#galaxy-s26-ultra#phones
Asus may retire from smartphones, signaling an end to its Android era
news4 months ago

Asus may retire from smartphones, signaling an end to its Android era

Asus reportedly will stop adding new mobile phone models, effectively exiting the Android market and ending the Zenfone and ROG Phone lines, with chairman Jonney Shih noting a period of “indefinite observation” but not fully ruling out a return; the company has released few flagship phones in recent years, and its latest Zenfone 12 Ultra and ROG Phone 9 FE were not launched in the US, while Asus says it will continue to support existing mobile users.

via The Verge|
#asus#gadgets#mobile
CES 2026 serves up quirky phones: keyboards, square screens, and foldable tablets
technology4 months ago

CES 2026 serves up quirky phones: keyboards, square screens, and foldable tablets

At CES 2026, vendors teased phones that break the standard design: Clicks’ Communicator adds a full keyboard and interchangeable backs as a potential daily companion; Ikko’s MindOne Pro packs a square 4-inch Android phone with a rotating 50‑MP camera and an optional Ikko OS; Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold unfolds into a 10-inch tablet with DeX standalone mode and multi‑window versatility, hinting at a future where phones double as compact computers.

via The Verge|
#ces-2026#foldable#keyboard