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There are many ways to scan QR codes on Google Pixel devices. Some of the best methods is by using the Pixel Camera, Lockscreen shortcut, and using the standalone Google Lens app. Besides, you can also scan a QR code using the QR code scanner Quick Setting tile and from the Google Lens option in Google Photos.
Screen recording on a Google Pixel device is quite easy. All you need to do is tap the Screen recording tile from Quick Settings and choose if you want to record the whole screen or an app. Once done, you can stop recording by tapping the screen recording timer pill and tapping stop recording.
AMBER stands for America's Missing: Broadcast Emergency Response and is used to send users alerts about missing people or children. However, if you don't want to see AMBER alerts because you find them disruptive, and want to turn them off on your Android phone, all you need to do is go to Wireless emergency alerts and turn the feature off.
There are multiple ways to factory reset a Pixel, and each can be used depending on the context of the issue. The easiest way to do is is from Settings. You can also factory reset a Pixel from the recovery, from Find My Device, and using Android Flash Tool.
Google introduced Audio Magic Eraser in the Pixel 8 series and it's one of the easiest ways to fix issues like wind noise, enhance speech, and reduce the overall noise. All you need to do is go to Photos > Settings > Audio Eraser.
While the basic method to take a screenshot on an Android device has remained the same, there are other ways to take screenshots on Android. Some of them are three-finger swipe gestures, double tap, Quick Assist ball, using Gemini, and taking scrolling screenshots.
Capturing long or scrolling screenshots can come in really handy especially when the length of the content on the screen is too long to fit into one screenshot. Most Android UIs come with built-in scrolling screenshot feature, but if your device is old, you can use a third-party app called LongShot.
A custom ROM is one of the ways by which you can revive your old Phone that's no longer supported by the manufacturer. For starters, the new Evolution X, Derpfest, and Project Elixir are all great ROMs with endless customization options. However, if you want to avoid Google services and its data tracking, you could give GrapheneOS a try.
ColorOS 15 Supported Devices & Release Schedule: See When Your Oppo Phone Will Get The Update
Anshuman Jain
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ColorOS 15 brings a lot of new features to Oppo devices along with the latest version of Android. And in this guide, we have mentioned a list of devices that will receive the new update along with a timetable as to when the update will arrive.
The past year, I have used one too many foldables and now, I can't go back to my regular slab phone. What encouraged this conversion? Read my entire story here!
From a new form factor to an improved software experience, there's a lot that Pixels did right this year, but there were a few things I was expecting from them that didn't happen. Things like better charging speeds, better performance, improvements to Pixel Watch's Fitbit integration, etc. Here are all the improvements I want in Pixels in 2025.
The Redmi K80 is a the company's latest device after their rebranding and it features some amazing top of the line specs like a 2K OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, a new design, IP 68 rating and video recording at upto 8K. In this read, I have shared my impressions of the Redmi K80.
Samsung has introduced a new feature in their One UI 7 beta, called the Now Bar. This is a pill shaped icon that sits at the bottom of the Lockscreen and will show up whenever a new live activity is going on like while playing music, voice recording, stopwatch, or timer. In this read, I will be sharing my thoughts on the feature after using it for a while, and detailing everything it has to offer.
There are two ways to downgrade from One UI 7 Beta - using ODIN if you manually flashed it or using Smart Switch if you installed it via Samsung Members. The former requires a bit of patience and careful treading whereas the latter is fairly easy.
Yep, we have yet another compact 2024 flagship with us - the Xiaomi 15! And, guess what? It's also the first phone in the world to arrive with the Snapdragon 8 Elite, and after using it for about a day, here's what I think.
One UI 7 Beta is now available on Galaxy S24 series and there are two ways to install the same. The first method involves installing the Samsung Members app and registering for Beta, while the other is to manually flash the device using ADB. Here's how to do both.
Samsung has released the first build of OneUI 7 Beta which is based on Android for their Galaxy S24 series of devices, and based upon that, we have created a list of all the new changes coming with this new upgrade. It includes redesigned app icons, quick settings, notification panel, camera app and more.
Samsung's One UI 7.0 Beta brings significant changes, including redesigned stock icons, dark theme for app icons, bold view for apps, a new quick settings panel, split notifications tray, pill-shaped battery icon, smoother UI animations, vertical app drawer, app lock feature, Now Bar, and more. The stable release is set for January 2025 with the upcoming Galaxy S25 series.
This Motorola Flagship is Going for Almost Half Price During Cyber Monday
Anshuman Jain
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The Motorola Edge+ is available for $450 on Amazon, a $350 discount from its launch price of $800. This flagship phone features a 6.67-inch display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, 8GB RAM, 512GB storage, and a triple camera setup with 8K recording.
Google Pixel smartphones are on sale during this Cyber Monday and we have listed them out in this article. From the latest Pixel 9 series to the older Pixel 8's and even the Pixel Tablet have received major price cuts making it the best possible time to pick up any one of these amazing smartphones.
A wide range of OnePlus products from smartphones to audio products are currently on sale courtesy of Cyber Monday. You can bag the flagship OnePlus 12 for as low as $549, OnePlus 12R for $399, and get $500 off on OnePlus Open, one of the best foldable smartphones on the market.
Looking for the best Cyber Monday deals on the top Android phones out there? Then, you've come to the right place, and will find a comprehensive list of the best such deals and discounts right here!
Black Friday Deal 2024: Samsung Galaxy S24 256GB Is Now Cheaper than the Base Model
Sagnik Das Gupta
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The 256GB variant of the Samsung Galaxy S24 is now around $170 off on Walmart, thanks to a solid Black Friday deal! Check out the offer details right here.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus Price Slashed by Over $200 in This Epic Black Friday Deal
Sagnik Das Gupta
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Is the Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus your dream phone? Don't miss out on this amazing Black Friday deal then, that brings its price down by $200!
Get $400 off on Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 with This Black Friday Deal
Sagnik Das Gupta
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The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 is easily one of the best flagship foldable phones out there, and right now, you can get it for over $400 less. Here's how!
Want a Flip Phone? Moto Razr+ Is Now Half Its Price in This Early Black Friday Deal!
Sagnik Das Gupta
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If you've been on the lookout for good flip phones, you should totally check out this Best Buy early Black Friday deal on the Moto Razr+ 2023! Here's everything you need to know about this offer.
Early Black Friday deals are here and they're pretty exciting ones starting with the newly-released Pixel 9 which can be bought for $549 compared to its usual $899 price (256GB). The second best Pixel deal is the Pixel 8 which is available for $399. The Pixel 8a is also available at a similar price but buying the Pixel 8 makes more sense.
After a lot of waiting, the Vivo X200 Pro Mini has finally landed on my lap, and I've spent a rather brief but quality time with it. Turns out, this compact monster is packing some serious technology inside. Read my detailed first impressions right here!
This Nothing Phone 2a Plus Glows in the Dark and Looks Wacky ASF (In a Good Way)
Sagnik Das Gupta
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The Nothing Phone 2a Plus has received a new Community Edition Green color and after taking a good look at this glow-in-the-dark phone, here's what I think!
OxygenOS 15: Confirmed Features, Release Timeframe, and Supported Devices
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OxygenOS 15 is now official, and it brings changes to the UI, new AI features, and customizations. Some of the highlights of the release are smoother animations, new quick settings layout, new widgets, and AI features for photos and productivity. The OxygenOS 15 closed beta is now out for OnePlus 12, and the open beta for select handsets starts seeding from October 30.
OxygenOS 15 Supported Devices: Find Out If Your Phone Will Get the Update
Anshuman Jain
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Now that OnePlus has officially made OxygenOS 15 Beta based on Android 15 available for its OnePlus devices, people with other OnePlus phones must be curious whether their phone will get the update or not. That is why we have mentioned all the phones and tablets that will get OxygenOS 15.
OxygenOS 15 is finally here, and it brings several improvements like snappier animations, faster app opening and closing speed, new boot and set up screen, depth effect for lock screen, new clock styles, and a host of AI features to the mix.
Many smartphone manufacturers have already announced their upcoming devices with the 8 Elite platform. OnePlus, Samsung, iQOO, Realme, Xiaomi, HONOR, ASUS, and REDMAGIC are all launching a device with 8 Elite SoC in a few months. Some of the popular phones include the OnePlus 13, Galaxy S25 series, iQOO 13, and Realme GT 7 Pro.
Funtouch OS 15 is here, bringing Android 15 to your Vivo and iQOO phones! And, we have compiled a list of the best features that the latest OS version brings. Take a look right here!
Going by leaks and reports, the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra in the flagship series will have the most number of improvements. From the design to the camera system, it will see quite a few upgrades. What about the vanilla Galaxy S25 and slightly more premium Galaxy S25 Plus? Take a look at this detailed roundup of the upcoming Galaxy S25 series to get a good idea!
I have with me the Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus, and after spending a decent couple of days with it, I'm honestly disappointed. Why? Read my first impressions right here and be the better judge yourself.
Google has rolled out Android 15 and one of the most anticipated features called Private Space. Private Space allows you to lock sensitive apps to protect them and their contents from others, and it does it by creating a different user profile and storing your apps on that instead, behind a lock albeit.
This article contains all the new features, improvements and other changes that Android 15 has brought to the table . Some of the key features that are new to Android include Private Space, App Pairs, Audio Sharing, and more.
Android 15 update brings a new app archiving feature on the system level. This feature allows users to archive apps they don't use often, saving space and preserving their data, just like iOS's Offload App feature. App archiving is not new, the feature already available from the Google Play Store.
Android 15 stable is released and Pixel devices have already received it along with some Vivo and iQOO devices as well. Other companies are also hot on their heels to push out the latest update for their devices like OnePlus, Nothing, OPPO, and Xiaomi. We have mentioned all the devices that are eligible to get the latest flavor of Android.
The Vivo X200 Pro Mini is the near-perfect compact flagship that we've been wanting for eons now. From a massive battery to the latest and greatest processor, it's the full package. See all the details here!
The early arrival of the next Pixel phone leaks was almost given, but according to sources, the Pixel 9a might launch sooner in March 2025. The design of the phone has already leaked, and the overall design language looks similar to Pixel 9 series, minus the camera island. The Pixel 9a will instead have a back with flush dual-rear cameras, a large 5000 mAh battery, and a different primary camera.