While other instant messaging apps are going past adding new features to attract users to use their apps, Facebook Messenger also doesn’t want to be left behind. According to an official post, Meta has announced that the Messenger app is getting shortcuts. This is something similar to what you might have seen with another communication app called Slack. The whole purpose of introducing Messenger shortcuts is to increase efficiency and add more fun to the chat app....

What does this update for Nest cameras in the Google Home app change? In terms of exactly how the new update for Google Home improves Nest cameras, that’s fairly straightforward. Prior to the update, users needed to first select the Nest camera they wanted to view history for. Then, using the three-dot menu at the top right-hand side of the UI, users needed to select “full history.” After following those steps, the app would show the history....

The world will transition from smartphones to wearable devices before the arrival of 6G, the Nokia CEO said Although there are expectations that 6G will officially start making the waves later this decade, Lundmark said it won’t be smartphones that take this new tech to the next decade. When asked about a timeline for when the world moves from smartphones to smart wearable devices, he said it would happen sometime before the arrival of 6G....

Unofficial build of Android 13 is now available for the Nothing Phone (1) This has been confirmed by the Paranoid Android Twitter handle, and the ROM is available to download from the official website. As its name says, however, this is an Alpha build, so be careful with it. Those of you who are wondering when will the official build come. Well, it’s expected to drop in early 2023, but we still don’t know when exactly....

Official OnePlus 11 teaser video is here, and it confirms the phone’s design This OnePlus 11 teaser video has been presented during OnePlus’ event in China. That event was organized for the company to celebrate its ninth anniversary. We did expect something of the sort will happen during the event, and it did. You can check out the video teaser below, which has been reuploaded from Weibo. You can clearly see the circular camera island on the back of the phone, which includes four circles....

This is a truly fast turnaround by the company, as it shared the first OxygenOS 13 Open Beta build not that long ago. OxygenOS 13 is, of course, based on Android 13. Just to make that clear. The OnePlus 10 Pro becomes second non-Google phone to get stable Android 13 The OnePlus 10 Pro just became the very second non-Google smartphone to receive a stable Android 13 build. It follows the OPPO Find X5 Pro, which started receiving the update recently....

According to screenshots posted on the OnePlus community forums, the latest update for the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro allows users to open up to three apps in floating windows at the same time in Split screen mode. The devices will support seamless switching between Floating window and Split screen modes. The Clock app can now be used in Quick Return as well. In terms of gaming improvements, the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro are getting the HyperBoost end-to-end frame rate stabilizer....

Xiaomi, Vivo, OPPO, and HONOR all plans to adopt 1-inch camera sensors As most of you know by now, only the Xiaomi 12S Ultra uses a 1-inch camera sensor made for smartphones. The Xperia PRO-I also includes it, but that’s a completely different story. The sensor inside that phone is not made for phones, so… let’s just not get into it now. That being said, a lot of major Chinese OEMs will use a 1-inch camera sensor inside their upcoming flagships....

OxygenOS and ColorOS could merge into H₂OOS This information comes from Mukul Sharma, a tipster. H₂OOS could be the name of the unified OS down the line. Needless to say, that would be a really odd move by OnePlus and OPPO, or should we say their parent company, BBK Electronics. That doesn’t seem like the best name for an operating system, but there you have it. Do note that this is not a confirmation, or anything of the sort....

We will first list their specifications, and will then move to comparing their designs, displays, performance, battery life, cameras, and audio performance. Do note that the Huawei P50 Pocket comes without Google services, but it includes Huawei’s own HMS. That may not mean much to some of you, but it’s worth noting, as the vast majority of users expect to get the Google Play Store and Google apps on their phones....

First, we’ll list out the specs of both smartphones, and will then move to a number of other categories. Those categories are: design, display, performance, battery, cameras, and audio. We’ll try to help you choose the better phone for you, as both of these devices are quite compelling, but also quite different. That being said, let’s kick off the Google Pixel 6 vs Apple iPhone 13 Pro comparison. Specs Google Pixel 6 vs Apple iPhone 13 Pro: Design The moment you lay your eyes on these two phones you’ll see considerable design differences....

Both of these phones have a lot to offer. They are somewhat similar in some ways, but for the most part, they’re quite different. In this article, we’ll list their specs, and compare their designs, displays, performance, batteries, cameras, and audio performance. Based on that, you should be able to make a decision. That being said, let’s kick off the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra vs Google Pixel 6 Pro comparison....

The two phones do look considerably different, while their internals also do differ quite a bit. Even the images the two cameras provide will differ. They are mostly different, but do have some similarities all around, and one of those is the size, definitely. Having said that, we’ll kick things off by listing their specs, and take it from there. Let’s start comparing the Samsung Galaxy S22 vs Google Pixel 6a, shall we?...

When it comes to 5G coverage, Verizon is in last place behind AT&T and T-Mobile. Regardless, it’s gained high marks for speed and reliability. The company is even collaborating with a game developer to make an AR adventure. That game will launch sometime later in the year. Verizon clears Pixel 6 phones to use its C-Band 5G Now, Verizon just confirmed that Google’s newest flagship phones, the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, have just been certified to use the company’s new C-Band 5G signals....

The Pixel 7 series will likely ship with unchanged camera hardware This information comes from Yogesh Brar, a tipster. It is not confirmed, of course, but this is what pretty much everyone expected. Google has been using the same main sensor in its flagship smartphones since 2017, it changed it last year. So, it has been in use for four years. It is still being used in some cheaper models. The Google Pixel 6a, which is expected to arrive next month, is also expected to use that sensor....

Transferring your WhatsApp chat history from an iPhone to an Android smartphone is a fairly simple process. The transfer will take place locally, meaning you’ll require to connect the two phones using a cable. Unfortunately, Apple sticking to a Lightning port on iPhones means you need a USB-C to Lightning cable to get started. Once you’ve connected the two phones, you’ll get a prompt while setting up your new Android device....

Since there are so many questions about the Pixel Tablet, here’s a full rundown of everything you’ll need to know about it so far. It covers information that’s been confirmed and what’s currently rumored, and it will be constantly updated as more information floods in. So, let’s get started. When will this tablet come out? [Update: According to Front Page Tech, the Pixel Tablet could launch in May of 2023 along with the Pixel Fold....

The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra promo video shares more details about the phone The video is embedded below the article, if you’d like to check it out. This smartphone will be made out of metal and glass, and it will feature very thin bezels. A display camera hole will sit on the front, and be centered. The top and bottom sides are flat, but there are curves on the sides of this phone....

Last year, Dbrand, a company famous for making skins for all kinds of tech, made third-party faceplates for the PS5 called Darkplates. Sony then sent Dbrand a cease and desist and the company had to stop selling them. Which it did, until it came out with Darkplates 2.0 that have a slightly different design. And perhaps this is the reason. Sony probably wants to be the only company offering official faceplates or skins for its latest gaming console....

What does Qi Certification reveal about Pixel Buds Pro charging? While Google Pixel Buds Pro was already known to support the standard — the feature has been listed on the Google Store page since the announcement — the charging rate was not detailed at that time. But based on the Wireless Power Consortium Qi certification documentation, these buds will be anything but slow to charge. The certification lists the charging rate at 2....