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Qualcomm Announces Snapdragon Wear Elite for Next Gen of Wear OS, Galaxy Watch
News•Mar 2, 2026

Qualcomm Announces Snapdragon Wear Elite for Next Gen of Wear OS, Galaxy Watch

Qualcomm unveiled the Snapdragon Wear Elite at MWC 2026, a premium Wear OS chipset built on a 3 nm process with a big.LITTLE CPU and an upgraded Adreno GPU. The SoC delivers up to five‑fold single‑core CPU performance and seven‑fold GPU frame‑rate gains, while its Hexagon NPU and eNPU enable on‑device AI for vision, speech and always‑on tasks. Qualcomm also introduced “hex‑connectivity,” including Wi‑Fi 6E, Bluetooth 6.0, UWB, 5G RedCap and satellite, and a quick‑charge that fills 50 % of a typical battery in ten minutes. Samsung confirmed the next Galaxy Watch will use the chip, with commercial devices expected within months.

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Motorola Confirms GrapheneOS Support for a Future Phone, Bringing over Features
News•Mar 2, 2026

Motorola Confirms GrapheneOS Support for a Future Phone, Bringing over Features

Motorola announced a long‑term partnership with GrapheneOS at MWC 2026 to ship a future Motorola phone with GrapheneOS pre‑installed and to back‑port select security features to existing models. The collaboration will involve joint research, software enhancements, and new security capabilities. Current...

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Samsung’s Excuse for Skipping Qi2 Magnets in Galaxy S26 Ignores the Big Picture
News•Feb 28, 2026

Samsung’s Excuse for Skipping Qi2 Magnets in Galaxy S26 Ignores the Big Picture

Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series skips built‑in Qi2 magnets, citing a push for thinner, lighter devices. The phones still support Qi2‑compatible cases, meaning 25 W wireless‑charging speeds depend on magnetic alignment provided by a case. Currently, no 25 W Qi2 charger operates without magnets,...

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YouTube Test Lets AI Create a New Video Using Someone Else’s Shorts
News•Feb 28, 2026

YouTube Test Lets AI Create a New Video Using Someone Else’s Shorts

YouTube Shorts is piloting AI‑driven Remix tools for a limited group of English‑speaking creators. The "Reimagine" feature lets users turn a single frame from an existing Short into a brand‑new video using custom or suggested prompts, while "Add object" enables...

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Chrome for Android Rolls Out Always-Available Reading Mode Redesign [U]
News•Feb 28, 2026

Chrome for Android Rolls Out Always-Available Reading Mode Redesign [U]

Google has begun rolling out a major redesign of Chrome for Android’s Reading mode in version 145, making the feature widely available across devices. The exit button now appears in a rounded‑square shape, improving visibility, and a new Lexend font...

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Samsung Teases ‘More Advanced’ S Pen, No TriFold or Edge Sequels Yet
News•Feb 28, 2026

Samsung Teases ‘More Advanced’ S Pen, No TriFold or Edge Sequels Yet

Samsung’s chief operating officer confirmed that the S Pen remains a core component of its flagship Galaxy line and is slated for a major upgrade. The next‑generation stylus will feature a new display‑integrated structure that reduces the physical penalty of the...

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Samsung Galaxy Update Removes Android Recovery Menu Tools, Including Sideloading
News•Feb 27, 2026

Samsung Galaxy Update Removes Android Recovery Menu Tools, Including Sideloading

Samsung’s February 2026 One UI 8.5 update strips several core utilities from the Android recovery menu on Galaxy devices, including ADB and SD‑card update options, cache wipes, and log viewing. The remaining menu items are limited to reboot, factory reset, and...

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Pixelated 090: Hey Gemini, Order Me a Pizza
News•Feb 27, 2026

Pixelated 090: Hey Gemini, Order Me a Pizza

Episode 90 of 9to5Google’s Pixelated podcast dives into Samsung’s Galaxy S26 launch, highlighting its modest hardware tweaks and the rollout of Pixel‑inspired AI tools on the device. The hosts also unpack Google’s new agentic Android features, powered by Gemini, that let users...

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Walmart Onn 4K Plus, the Best Deal in Google TV at $30, Is Finally Back in Stock
News•Feb 27, 2026

Walmart Onn 4K Plus, the Best Deal in Google TV at $30, Is Finally Back in Stock

Walmart’s Onn 4K Plus streaming device, priced at $30, is back in stock after weeks of unavailability. The Google TV‑powered dongle offers 2 GB RAM, 16 GB storage and Wi‑Fi 6, delivering solid performance as a Chromecast alternative. Both online and in‑store inventories are limited, with...

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No, the Galaxy S26 Series Doesn’t Support AirDrop (Yet)
News•Feb 27, 2026

No, the Galaxy S26 Series Doesn’t Support AirDrop (Yet)

The Samsung Galaxy S26 series does not yet support Apple’s AirDrop through Quick Share, despite circulating rumors and a leaked One UI 8.5 screenshot. Google’s Pixel 9 and Pixel 10 already offer seamless AirDrop integration, setting a benchmark for cross‑platform sharing. Samsung confirmed the feature...

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Google Photos for Android Rolls Out Sticker Creation
News•Feb 27, 2026

Google Photos for Android Rolls Out Sticker Creation

Google Photos for Android has introduced a built‑in sticker creation tool in version 7.64, following a similar iOS rollout earlier this year. Users can select a clearly defined subject, press and hold to generate a cut‑out sticker, then copy or share...

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Google Photos Rolling Out Shortcut to Local Folders
News•Feb 27, 2026

Google Photos Rolling Out Shortcut to Local Folders

Google Photos for Android is introducing a new folder‑icon shortcut in the top bar, positioned next to the plus and notification icons. Tapping the icon jumps straight to the “On this device” page, where local folders such as Screenshots, Quick Share,...

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Samsung Confirms Satellite Connectivity for Galaxy S26 and Older Galaxy Devices
News•Feb 27, 2026

Samsung Confirms Satellite Connectivity for Galaxy S26 and Older Galaxy Devices

Samsung announced that its upcoming Galaxy S26 series – S26, S26+ and S26 Ultra – will support satellite connectivity in major markets such as the United States, Europe and Japan. The feature is also being back‑ported to select older Galaxy flagships and...

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Nvidia Shield TV Is Getting a New Update Following Promise of Continued Support
News•Feb 26, 2026

Nvidia Shield TV Is Getting a New Update Following Promise of Continued Support

Nvidia announced that its Shield TV line will continue receiving software support, rolling out the Shield Experience 9.2.4 update for all devices. The patch brings January 2026 security updates and resolves several high‑profile bugs, including Disney+ playback and Bluetooth remote disconnects. This...

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Motorola Teases ‘Every Detail’ About Razr Fold Is Coming Next Week
News•Feb 25, 2026

Motorola Teases ‘Every Detail’ About Razr Fold Is Coming Next Week

Motorola unveiled a preview of its upcoming Razr Fold at CES 2026, showcasing a surprisingly thin, book‑style foldable that sits between the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Pixel 10 Pro Fold in design. The company hinted that full specifications and a potential launch timeline will...

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