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Google Maps Turn-By-Turn Navigation Arrives on Wear OS, No Phone Required

Kellen January 5, 2023 5

Back at the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 in August 2022, Google and Samsung made the quietest of announcements about Google Maps and navigation. They said at the time that users of Wear OS would "soon" be able to experience Google Maps without a...

New Android Auto UI is Finally Here!

Kellen January 5, 2023 43

The big Android Auto refresh that Google first showed off at last year's Google I/O is starting to rollout! I know, I know, they told us to expect it last summer, but it apparently needed a bit more time. The new Android Auto UI arrives with a scalable...

Pixel 7’s Camera Glass Keeps Breaking

Kellen January 5, 2023 18

It took a few months before we got to this point, but Google's Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro may have found their first big issue. A growing number of people are experiencing a spontaneous break in the glass that covers their cameras. The first reports of this date...

Samsung’s New SmartThings Hub is Also Your New Wireless Charger

Kellen January 4, 2023 20

Samsung announced its new SmartThings hub today, called SmartThings Station. This little hub can control your home, help you find a lost smartphone, and charge your phone wirelessly. It may not have a screen, but this might a nice addition to your smart home...

Citizen’s New Wear OS Watch is Very Serious About Your Alertness

Kellen January 4, 2023 6

Citizen unwrapped a new Wear OS watch this morning and it's called the Citizen CZ Smart Smartwatch. Not kidding on that name, but let's try to ignore that goofiness and talk about the fact that it looks pretty nice and has solid specs. The Citizen CZ comes in...

OnePlus 11 Goes Official in China With All the Details

Kellen January 4, 2023 4

The OnePlus 11 won't launch on a global scale until February 7 at the earliest. Before we get to that date, OnePlus has gone ahead and revealed the phone in full in China, marking the second year in a row they've killed off any surprises for the US. Hey, if...

Google Fixes 7 Bugs in January Pixel Update, Adds Spatial Audio Support

Kellen January 3, 2023 18

The January Android update is rolling out now to Google Pixel phones and it brings a bit more than just security patches. Google is addressing several bugs, but as was promised, Spatial Audio is here for devices like the Pixel 6 and Pixel 7. We are still...

January 2023 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Phones

Kellen January 3, 2023 33

Welcome to a new year and also to the first Google Pixel update of the year. Google kicked off 2023 by releasing the January Android security patch and update for the Pixel 4a up through the Pixel 7. I know this may seem like a day late and a weird Tuesday...