The shortening days may mean you need a bit of extra motivation to progress your fitness goals. The Fitbit Sense 2 can be that gym or jogging buddy, and at over $100 off in this latest deal, there hasn’t been a better time to buy it in 2023.
Fitbit Sense 2 for $198.04 ($102 off)
Pairing your iPhone with the Apple Watch and AirPods is pretty cool until they all need charging simultaneously. The ESR 3-in-1 Charger Stand for MagSafe solves this issue in one sleek device, and right now, the Apple charger stand is at a record-low price of just $55.99, thanks to an on-page Amazon coupon.
ESR 3-in-1 Charger Stand for MagSafe for $55.99 ($14 off)
Each year, Samsung launches two major flagship phone series: the Galaxy S line and the Galaxy Z line. This year, we saw the Samsung Galaxy S23 family along with the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and the Galaxy Z Flip 5. With these launches all wrapped up and Samsung out of flagships for the year, how are things looking?
Information from a leaker on X (formerly Twitter) gives us a little insight into this. Revegnus posted some numbers allegedly from Hana Securities Co., Ltd., a South Korean financial services company. According to the data, the number of Samsung Galaxy S23 units sold is about 22% higher than we saw for the Galaxy S22 series during the same period. Specifically, that’s an alleged 22.89 million units sold across the entire Galaxy S23 family.
Whether you like it or not, advertisements keep the internet running. Although you can block advertisements from appearing online, those ads keep most of the internet free, which allows everyone of every economic status to access major services, including social media. However, the idea that some people would prefer to pay money for an ad-free experience has gained traction recently. The EU has even decided to regulate it by forcing massive companies to offer ad-free experiences to continue operating in the territory.
Today, Meta has done its duty to comply with this new law. Starting now, EU residents can opt to pay a monthly recurring fee to experience two of Meta’s most popular products without ads: ad-free Instagram and ad-free Facebook.
The Galaxy Z Flip 5 is a practical take on a foldable, one that has won the hearts of many people. The compact form factor, relatively lower pricing, and abundant color and styling options have helped popularize the flip foldable. Samsung isn’t new to the foldables game, and it’s not new to a flip-style phone either. With the new Galaxy Z Flip 5 Retro edition, the company pays homage to the iconic flip-style phone, the SGH-E700.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 Retro is a limited edition flip foldable that will be available in Korea, the UK, Germany, Spain, and Australia from November 1 and in France from November 2. The phone will be sold through Samsung’s website, and quantities will be limited, though the company has not shared the pricing in the announcement.
Update: October 30, 2023 (1:40 AM ET): Minutes after we published the original article below, reports started surfacing about the One UI 6 stable rollout in Germany. The software is now out officially! You can read more about the update here and One UI 6 features here.
Google has acknowledged a storage bug that cropped up on Pixel phones after the Android 14 update. The problem primarily affects Pixel 6 users who have multiple profiles set up on their phones. It restricts users from accessing the media storage on their devices, with no option but to factory reset their phones. Google is now taking cognizance of the issue and has posted a message on its community forums detailing what the company is doing about it.
Open. Close. Open. Close. The Google Pixel Fold is the world’s most expensive fidget toy in my hands. But I can’t help myself; it’s just addictive.
Two weeks ago, the Android Authority team’s Pixel Fold made it to me. My first impressions were both better and worse than I expected. Based on the images I’d seen, I expected the Fold to feel cheaper, but the matte back and the all-around metal actually feel quite premium. But coming from the Pixel 7 Pro and the even more refined Pixel 8 Pro, the Fold looked and felt very clunky. Especially the inner display’s bezels.
Apple’s announcement earlier this year that it was foraying into the journaling app ecosystem was not entirely surprising; mental health and wellness are increasingly central to the company’s software decisions. The introduction of Mindfulness capture in Watch OS 10 and iOS 17 is just one way Apple hopes you’ll begin logging your mental wellbeing. Coupled with all the health data, it is possible to draw a correlation between, say, an elevated heart rate and mental stress levels. However, as someone who has struggled with anxiety and depression most of my life, I can confirm that capturing your current state of mind is only one part of the equation.
Journaling is an immensely personal activity that can help you relive moments or destress. Digital journaling makes it a lot more accessible.
Journaling is an immensely personal act that lets you pour out your exact mental state — positive or negative, onto paper. It’s no replacement for a therapist, but daily journaling is a highly effective way to relieve mental burden. While I’ve maintained a physical journal most of my teenage life, I switched to digital journaling a decade back when I picked up the Journey app for my Android phone. I’m also well aware of the extremely popular Day One journaling app.
On October 3, 2023, Samsung announced the Galaxy S23 FE. All its press materials said the phone costs $599 for the 128GB model. However, when the phone actually went up for sale at Samsung.com, the unlocked model didn’t cost $599 — it cost $629, a $30 increase. This was unusual, so we contacted Samsung about the discrepancy.
In its response, the company pointed out that you can still get the phone from its online store for the $599 price — if you buy a carrier version over the unlocked model. It also told us that Amazon, Best Buy, and other retail partners still sell the unlocked model for $599. The only exception here is buying the unlocked model directly from Samsung. However, the company did not explain why it made this change.
Ever since I was a kid leaving for school, my mom would repeat to me, “your raincoat, your backpack, your water bottle, and you!” I grew up with this habit of double-checking I had everything on me before leaving home or school, but still, that didn’t stop me from losing or mistakenly leaving an item or two behind over the years. Now that I hop around Paris and nearby towns and countries a bit more, the dread of losing luggage, keys, or anything important is even higher.
An Apple AirTag seems like the perfect solution, except I don’t use an iPhone as my daily driver. So I’ve looked at AirTag alternatives for Android users and came away dubious. If anything, I’m really excited about Google’s upcoming Find My Device network and trackers — whenever they launch. In the meantime, Samsung has the next best thing: the Galaxy SmartTag 2.
Although there’s usually at least one website in your native language for any given thing, there can be plenty of exceptions — you might, for instance, have to go to a Japanese site to buy a rare Famicom game cartridge, or read a French article to find out what’s going on in a relative’s hometown. Whatever your translation needs, there’s almost certainly a Google Chrome extension for it.
You’ll probably only need one of these extensions — no points for guessing which one — but there can be reasons to consider alternatives, such as the ability to translate more than HTML text, or better results for specific languages. In any event, each of these options brings something different to the table.
During its I/O event earlier this year, Google introduced Ultra HDR for Android 14, a feature that allows you to take HDR photos and videos and display them accurately on HDR screens. While it won’t appear in the stable version of One UI 6 when it launches, it’s rumored that Samsung is working on including it in the Galaxy S24 series.
It’s rumored that all three models of the Galaxy S24 series will get Super AMOLED screens. Rumors also suggest that those screens will be capable of getting up to 2,500 nits of brightness. This would make them perfect candidates for displaying the brightness, contrast, and color range that comes with HDR photos and videos.
Original article: Every year, smartphone fans look forward to Samsung’s latest flagship Android phones. In 2023, those flagships were in the Galaxy S23 series. Next year, however, we expect to see the Samsung Galaxy S24 series. We know it’s months away, but rumors surrounding these phones are already ramping up!
Below, you’ll find all the latest credible rumors surrounding the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Plus, and Galaxy S24 Ultra. We’ve also included a wishlist, which comprises things we hope to see but don’t have any evidence for yet.
It’s hard to keep track of which streaming service is premiering which new show or movie from week to week. Netflix used to be king, but the streaming field is full of alternatives, and they’re all regularly pumping out new content. So, what are the best new streaming shows and where can you watch them?
Every week, we answer that question for you, offering some exciting new and returning titles, including streaming originals, from services like Max, Hulu, Prime Video, Paramount Plus, and, yes, Netflix. We’ll be updating this list every week, so stay tuned for more new streaming shows on every major service.
Update, October 25, 2023 (5:15 PM ET): We have updated the Xiaomi 14 rumor hub with official renders, color details, and camera information.
Xiaomi knows how to build great hardware. While not officially available in the US, these flagship phones give the very best Android phones a run for their money.
Three years after DJI released the Osmo Pocket 2, the company is back with its successor — the Osmo Pocket 3. The third generation of DJI’s gimbal camera packs in multiple upgrades that are major improvements to what appeared before.
The time between the Pocket 2 and Pocket 3 has given DJI plenty of time to think about how to improve its portable camera stick. Arguably, one of the biggest changes to the device is a larger sensor. The Pocket 3 features a one-inch CMOS sensor capable of handling a variety of lighting conditions from night shots to bright afternoons.
iOS 17 has been a wild ride so far. It brings a lot of new features to iOS, but it also introduced some nasty bugs that soured the experience of iPhone 15 early adopters. Apple had to roll out a point release to fix the heating issues and then had to test out an RC build that fixed image retention issues. Now, iOS 17.1 is finally rolling out alongside iPadOS 17.1, watchOS 10.1, tvOS 17.1, and macOS Sonoma 14.1, bringing these fixes and new features to the audience.
iOS 17.1 brings an essential update for iPhone 15 Pro users, fixing the image retention issues some were facing on their new phones. Further, it also fixes the iPhone 12’s SAR values, which France had raised concerns over. Apple is also including a fix for increased power consumption that could occur on your iPhone if you were using an Apple Watch running watchOS 10.1.
Subscription prices seem like they are just getting more and more expensive every day. Netflix recently raised its prices, and now Apple is hiking prices for Apple TV Plus, Apple Arcade, and Apple News Plus.
New and existing users in the US and select countries around the world will start seeing the prices of their Apple subscriptions increase. In a statement provided to 9to5Mac, Apple says the price bump for Apple TV Plus, Apple Arcade, and Apple News Plus will start today for new users. However, existing subscribers will see the change 30 days later, on their next renewal date.
We often see Google cancel projects and products alike. You can even check out our Killed by Google list to see all the things the company has pivoted away from. Something we don’t see nearly as much of is the tech giant reviving an old project. But it looks like Google may have renewed its efforts on the discontinued wearable known as Project Iris.
In an APK teardown of the latest beta for the Google app, the folks over at 9to5Google spotted something interesting. It appears there is a string of code in the app that references “iris” and gestures you can use to activate Google Assistant. There also seemed to be code suggesting there could be actions like calling friends or setting timers.
We’re finally seeing more foldable smartphones arrive in the US market. Samsung has dominated the US with its Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5, and only recently did we get the Google Pixel Fold. Now, OnePlus has arrived with the OnePlus Open, heating up the competition with its superior spec sheet. But which foldable should you buy? We compare the OnePlus Open vs the Galaxy Z Fold 5 to find out.
OnePlus Open vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5: At a glance
The HyperX Cloud series of headsets has long been a favorite in the gaming community, so the arrival of the HyperX Cloud III Wireless was hotly anticipated. Just weeks after it became available, you can now score a $20 discount on the gaming headphones.
HyperX Cloud III Wireless for $149.99 ($20 off)
Simply put, a Roku TV is a smart TV with Roku OS baked in — it’s the default interface for everything, whether you’re using streaming apps, watching cable broadcasts, or playing a console game. The company licenses its platform to other manufacturers, some examples being Onn, Sharp, RCA, and Hisense. More recently the company has launched some self-branded models in the form of the Select and Plus.
Like Apple, Sonos makes high-quality hardware and doesn’t like letting it go at a discount. In other words, it’s rare to see significant price drops from the audio giant. But with the Sonos Move 2 launching last month, the manufacturer appears to be clearing out the original smart speaker. The Sonos Move is down to just $299 right now.
Sonos Move for $299 ($100 off)
With built-in speakers, a microphone, a touchpad, haptic triggers, and more, the DualSense is already a feature-rich controller. But Sony could be looking to pack in even more functionality by merging its next PS5 controller with an earbuds charging case.
According to a patent filed by Sony, first spotted by GameRant, the company is looking into potentially giving its next controller the ability to store, pair, and charge earbuds. The DualSense successor would feature a charging case-like compartment in the back where you can place your earbuds and charge them. But that’s not the only way you would be able to power up the audio device.
If the original Pixel Watch was Google’s rough draft, the Pixel Watch 2 is an edited version much more than a complete rewrite. Google gave hopefuls a solid enough first-generation smartwatch, but it desperately needed refinement to smooth off the rougher edges. The Pixel Watch 2 cleans up some of the original’s mistakes with simple, effective upgrades and key additions, but is it good enough to keep with the best smartwatches? Find out in this Pixel Watch 2 review.
Google Pixel Watch 2 review: At a glance
After the Pixel Watch 2 launched with Wear OS 4, many original Pixel Watch owners were left wondering when the new OS would come to their smartwatch. Google didn’t provide a date, but said in a blog post that it would come “later this year.” Although those words made it sound like it’d be a while before the update would be ready, it appears “later this year” really just meant a few weeks later.
Google announced in a new blog post that “supported Pixel Watch devices running Wear OS 3.5” will get the Wear OS 4 upgrade starting today. The update in question will arrive as software version TWD4.2301005.002 and includes the October 2023 security patch.
You have to feel for the graphic designers and digital artists. AI may be coming for all of our jobs eventually, but AI image generation already gives everyone with an internet connection fantastic capabilities beyond our imagination a few years ago. Midjourney was one of the first AI image generators and remains a leading player to this day, but the competition is hotting up fast. If you’re wondering what other options you have, we’ve compiled a list of the best Midjourney alternatives out there.
You can use the links below to jump directly to each option in our list. Some of these services require a paid subscription, some are free, and some have both tiers. We’ll make those differences clear in each instance.
An update to one of the best alarm clock apps for Android is starting to roll out. The update will bring a handful of new useful features to the Google Clock app.
First noticed by Mishaal Rahman and @Nail_Sadykov, Google is pushing out an update to the Google Clock app. Version 7.6 of the app is bringing with it four new changes that include: a weather forecast toggle, an alarm sync option, the ability to change temperature units, and a centered home clock.
They say that the first time is luck and the second time is a coincidence, but the third time is when you establish a tradition. In Pixel terms, Google’s Pro phones have reached tradition. It headlined the introduction of an exciting new design and in-house chipset with the Pixel 6 Pro, refined its formula with the Pixel 7 Pro, and now the Pixel 8 Pro gets to reap the benefits as it takes on the best phones around. But how much has Google learned in its three years of Tensor chips, camera bars, and Pro aspirations? Is its flavor of AI-fueled Android still as sweet as it once was? Find out in our Google Pixel 8 Pro review.
Google Pixel 8 Pro review: At a glance
Update, October 16, 2023 (1:51 PM ET): We have updated our Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 hub with a scheduled launch window for the next-gen chip.
Although the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is already powering some absolutely brilliant smartphones, we can’t help but think ahead to what the next generation will have to offer. Qualcomm will undoubtedly have a new chipset to power 2024 flagship smartphones, tentatively dubbed the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
Google first introduced lossless USB audio with Android 14 beta 2. The feature promises audiophile-level experiences over compatible USB wired headsets. When accessible, you will be able to listen to uncompressed music the way it was originally created.
Credit: Adamya Sharma / Android Authority
It’s no doubt that the Pixel flagships are some of the best photography phones you can buy. A large part of the success of Pixel phones as imaging devices is thanks to the Google Camera app, and the company wants you to know, now more than ever, that you can only find it on Pixel phones. Over the weekend, Google quietly remained Google Camera to Pixel Camera.
Apart from the name change, the description of the Pixel Camera app also now highlights new features such as Cinematic Blur. There’s a separate section in there for Pixel 8 Pro exclusive camera features like 50MP high-res photos and Pro controls.
The requirements for the app have also been reworked. The Play Store listing for Pixel Camera states that “the latest version of the app only works on Pixel devices running Android 14 and above.”
The version Google is referring to here is the recently rolled-out v9.0, which has separate toggles for photo and video modes, apart from other new features. The Pixel 8 and 8 Pro get an even newer version of the app — v9.1 — with more UI changes and controls.
The listing further states that the latest version of Pixel Camera for Wear OS only works on Wear OS 3 and above devices connected to Pixel phones.
