Android 11’s new media controls remain buggy in public release
The final release of Android 11 earlier this month brought a ton of new features and improvements, but there was bound to be a bug or two with so many...
Emergency alerts and Android: What you need to know
Source: Android Central Every so often — or frequently, depending on your tolerance level — you get an emergency alert on your phone. That horrible blaring of the emergency tone,...
Save $149 on a Surface Pro X!
The iPad Pro isn’t the only tablet device that’s vying to replace your laptop. If you’re more familiar with Windows, you might find yourself more at home on a Microsoft...
Amazon lets you share Alexa routines — Google should follow suit with Assistant
In July, Google announced that smart home appliance makers would be able to publish Assistant routines featuring their own Actions and ones recommended from partner brands. Amazon seems to be...
Your Chromebook is now a gaming laptop, according to Google
Source: Andrew Martonik / Android Central When you think of gaming platforms, you may think consoles, and then PCs maybe even mobile. But Google's trying to get you to include...
The best wall chargers: A buyer’s guide
Any phone maker will tell you that the best way to charge your device is by using their first-party charger. That’s true, especially if you want to take advantage of...
The latest Google Pixel Buds update fixes a very annoying problem
Google's second try at wireless earbuds is going a lot better than its first attempt, but that doesn't mean the Pixel Buds are perfect. Users have complained of issues like...
Sony’s Jim Ryan says PS5 will not put “$100 million” games on subscription services, referring to Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass
Source: Sony Interactive Entertainment After the inexcusable mess that followed PS5 preorders last night, Sony apparently decided that wasn't enough. PlayStation CEO Jim Ryan has now said that the company...
Xiaomi Poco X3 review: The right compromises
Premium flagship smartphones are awesome in every way, including the price. It’s common for flagships to be over $1,000 in 2020. Thankfully, we’ve seen a rise in good sub-$400 mid-range...
Android 11 is finally rolling out to Pixel users in India
A big reason for getting a Pixel phone is that you get major Android updates on release day. Android 11, which debuted last week, reached everyone right on time —...