Valve's Proton gets a big upgrade, and it could improve PC gaming on Android
… Additionally, Valve is adding a Proton 11 profile for ARM64 devices, which would allow games designed for x86 hardware to be easily emulated on devices with Arm chips. …
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Nuki's new smart lock gives the US the tap-to-unlock standard it should have had years ago
… Nuki is fully supporting Matter and Aliro, which are two new frameworks designed to help smart home devices work together more easily. Aliro focuses on secure communication between locks and mobile devices, and Nuki says this is the first Aliro-certified keypad for home use. …
Amazon’s new Fire TV Stick HD signals the end of sideloading
… As the device ditches Fire OS, a forked version of Android, there are some concerns about app support and sideloading. …
You shouldn't trust Android's AirTag alternatives before Google fixes these 5 issues
… I have to tap on each device, accessory, or tracker once, then go back to the main map to see them appear on the main map. That’s a waste of time. Trackers and devices should appear on the map from the get-go. …
Are Googlebooks the future? Not even Google seems to know
… These are higher-end devices that are more consumer-focused, which seems to be the same crowd Googlebooks are targeting. It’s possible Google might be planning to upgrade every Chromebook Plus device down the road, so it doesn’t see this as a problem. …
12 pioneering phones that launched ahead of their time
… The Xperia Play was the first device to treat mobile gaming as a serious, console-level endeavor. …
Samsung's best smartphone values get even better: Meet the Galaxy A37 5G & Galaxy A57 5G
… Concerns like those may have caused you to delay your usual upgrade, maybe sitting out the Galaxy S26 launch in the hopes of something nearly as good — but more importantly, a whole lot cheaper — coming down the pike soon. …
Which smartphone has the best battery life? I tested dozens to find the winner
… The 7-inch folding display is paired with a half-size front display to give you both a premium experience, and a compact and portable communication device. …
The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is still a good enough budget Android phone, but only just
… There was just simply a Samsung Galaxy A device at every price point for every buyer. …