Google spotted testing 'verified' check marks for websites in Search
10/05/2024

Google spotted testing 'verified' check marks for websites in Search

Google was spotted beginning a test in Search that brings verified markers to your results.You can never be too safe — especially online. (Image credit: Nicholas Sutrich / Android Central) What you need to knowGoogle recently confirmed that it has started a small test in Search, involving verified c

As Android innovation grows, has Apple lost its touch?
10/04/2024

As Android innovation grows, has Apple lost its touch?

No company is perfect, but only Apple seems to continue acting as though no other companies exist. There have been quite a few missteps in recent years, and we can't help but wonder what's happening.Something's gone awry within the walled garden. (Image credit: Andrew Myrick / Android Central) Beyon

Samsung to empower SmartThings with 'Home Insight' and Edge AI tech
10/04/2024

Samsung to empower SmartThings with 'Home Insight' and Edge AI tech

Samsung detailed several key updates on the way to SmartThings during SDC 2024.Improving the relationship between you and your entire smart home. (Image credit: Nick Sutrich / Android Central) What you need to knowSamsung highlighted a few updates on the way for SmartThings and consumers' smart home

Google has got the Pixel 9's baseband wrapped in steel and concrete
10/04/2024

Google has got the Pixel 9's baseband wrapped in steel and concrete

Google just raised the bar for baseband security with the Pixel 9.The Pixel 9 packs Google’s toughest baseband yet to knock out modem vulnerabilities. (Image credit: Andrew Myrick / Android Central) What you need to knowThe Pixel 9 ups the ante with serious advancements in baseband security, buildin

No One UI 7 yet, but Samsung demoed it at SDC 2024
10/04/2024

No One UI 7 yet, but Samsung demoed it at SDC 2024

Samsung had a Galaxy S24 Ultra at SDC 2024 with One UI 7 and its demo offered glimpses at its major changes.Here's a little something to look forward to... for next year. (Image credit: Nicholas Sutrich / Android Central) What you need to knowAt SDC 2024, Samsung had a Galaxy S24 Ultra on deck that

In the fight between Epic and Google, there are no 'good guys'
10/04/2024

In the fight between Epic and Google, there are no 'good guys'

Epic Games isn't fighting for you. It is fighting because it doesn't want to pay Google's payment processing fees.Neither company cares about you.Epic Games is suing Google again along with Samsung, claiming that unfair practices make it hard to get exposure to its third-party software offerings. In

Google Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL review: Changing of the guard
10/04/2024

Google Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL review: Changing of the guard

Google is making a lot of changes with the 2024 Pixel lineup, including two sizes of Pro models, and while there's a lot to like, it's not a slam-dunk decision. Android Central Verdict For the first time ever, Google is offering a Pixel Pro model in two sizes without compromise. That includes an inc

OPPO's Find X8 series is borrowing a page from Samsung's camera playbook
10/04/2024

OPPO's Find X8 series is borrowing a page from Samsung's camera playbook

OPPO's Find X8 series is set to feature a camera trick we've seen Samsung do before.The Oppo Find X8 can zap away reflections from your photos. (Image credit: Harish Jonnalagadda / Android Central) What you need to knowOPPO is teasing its upcoming Find X8 phones, revealing that they’ll feature AI-po