The Pixel Buds app is getting a new look — in more ways than one
… There’s also a new landing page with colors that match paired earbud hardware. Google’s Pixel Buds app is getting a refresh. …
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ARMSX2 brings a big boost for emulating PS2 games on many Samsung and Pixel phones
… The emulator now offers HostFS support, improved emulation of the PS2’s VU1 hardware, support for disc swapping, an FPS limit, and new internal resolution options i.e., 0.25x, 0.5x, and 0.75x . The latter two options should help if you’re trying to emulate PS2 games on underpowered hardware. …
Gemini Intelligence exposes the problem with Google’s 7-year Pixel promise
… Sure, the phone will still receive Android updates for years. …
The Pixel 10a might have the same processor, but it has an advantage over the 9a
… However, part of Google’s sales pitch is that the Pixel 10a will receive seven years of Android updates. Meaning today’s pretty average hardware has to keep up with whatever our mobile OS looks like in seven years’ time. …
What happens to Chromebooks now that Googlebooks are coming? (Updated: They'll live, for now)
… Chromebooks released in 2021 and beyond promise 10 years of automatic software updates. Some older Chromebooks are also eligible for extended updates. You can visit this page to check if your Chromebook model makes the cut for Google’s automatic and extended updates. …
I tried the iPhone 17e, and it’s one upgrade away from ruining budget Android phones
… Factor in Apple’s prompt security updates, and inarguably the most robust app ecosystem on the planet, and you can see why the “engine” of the iPhone 17e is a solid 10/10, especially for the price. …
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A11 Plus is the budget Android tablet king of a very small hill
… Software that might outlive the hardware The Tab A11 Plus runs on One UI 8 based on Android 16 , and Samsung is promising up to seven years of software and security updates. …
Roku and TCL are being sued for allegedly bricking smart TVs with bad updates (Update)
… Roku’s operating system runs on millions of affordable TVs, and TCL is one of its main hardware partners. This partnership is usually a plus, but the lawsuit claims the companies did not test these updates well enough before releasing them. …
The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is still a good enough budget Android phone, but only just
… It’s counted on long-term updates and a slow trickle of AI features to stay ahead of the likes of CMF, Motorola, TCL, and more, and I’m not sure it’s working. Enter the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G. It’s cheap, it’s good-looking, and it has six years of updates, but can that move the needle in 2026? …
The Motorola Moto G Stylus (2026) is a sequel we didn't need
… For the same price as the G Stylus, the 4a Pro offers more horsepower, longer update support with Android updates into 2029 and security updates into 2032 , a more versatile camera setup, and more interesting hardware design. …