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Unfortunately, not all Pixel devices will be getting updated to Android 13. Basically the Pixel 4 and newer will get updated. Which keeps in line with Google’s promise of three years of updates for its devices. But still sad that the Pixel 3 won’t officially get Android 13. What’s new in Android 13? Android 13 isn’t really a large update for Android. And that’s kind of been the theme over the past few years, as Android as matured as a platform....

The PhantomProcessKiller on Android 12 can potentially interfere with Android terminal emulator apps like Termux. Google has seemingly recognized this problem by introducing a new patch to AOSP. This patch adds a new toggle inside Developer Options to disable the monitoring of Phantom Processes. The revelation comes from Mishaal Rahman, with reporting from XDA. PhantomProcesskiller is designed to kill forked child processes launched by apps when and if they consume too much CPU....

First reported by Esper (via XDA), these visual tweaks to the media controls are quite significant compared to Android 12. Media controls occupy slightly more space on Android 13 than on previous iterations of Android. However, it remains between the Quick Settings menu and the notification panel. The size of the media controls widget remains unchanged on the lock screen. Moreover, the theme of the media controls widget varies based on the album art rather than the systemwide Material You colors set by the user....

The company is reportedly working to make Fast Pair a part of the primary AOSP build via a new NearbyManager API. Moreover, the change is already available as part of the Android 13 Developer Preview 1 build too. So this could also be an addition that adds more improvements for Fast Pair in the future too. Android 13 isn’t expected to be finalized until toward the end of the year....

The research team at Pradeo termed this as a “trojan-dropper,” wherein cybercriminals piggyback malware on a seemingly innocuous app. This specific malware can target users’ banking credentials and even steal money off their accounts. Fortunately, the app was removed from the Google Play Store on January 27 after a detailed report was published on Pradeo’s blog (via Phone Arena). But it’s highly likely that many users still have the app on their devices....

In this preview, we are going to tell you everything we know about every aspect of the new iPhone 15. Including what models are coming, when it’s coming, specs, and so much more. We will be updating this as often as needed, leading up to the September 2023 launch date. When will the iPhone 15 series be released? While we don’t know for sure when the iPhone 15 will be announced, it is very likely to happen in the first half of September....

Like on Apple platforms, high-resolution lossless streaming requires an external DAC (digital-to-analog converter) on Android as well. As The Verge notes, it’s unclear whether LG phones that have “excellent” built-in DAC still require the external hardware piece. The rest works similarly to Apple platforms, with the app showing warnings that lossless streaming will consume “significantly more data.” Dolby Atmos spatial audio, meanwhile, isn’t as universal as Apple devices. It only works with Android devices that support Dolby Atmos....

This is because cybercriminals have upped their game, in terms of ability to access people’s account of various types. Hackers have devised other ways to breach your security. These include: social engineering and deployment of malware. A report by Finances Online has revealed that 17% of hackers have successfully guessed their victims passwords and a whopping 555 million passwords have been stolen by hackers since 2017. The study also revealed 80% of hacking incidents were caused by stolen and re-used login information....

In most cases, there are 3 questions when it comes to app optimization on Android: And, when it comes to online casino apps the developers are forced not to focus on the flagship models from Google or Samsung but to make games that would look good on an average and even sub-average phones. If we look through the best USA online casinos discovered here, we will be able to find options between good games....

The ASUS ROG Phone 6 wallpapers are now available to download There are eight static wallpapers in this pack, and one live one. Most of them give out futuristic vibes. That’s not surprising at all, as ASUS is going for that futuristic design and vibe with its gaming smartphones. All of these wallpapers come in a fullHD+ resolution. To be more accurate, these are in 2448 x 2448 resolution, though you can use them on any display, of course....

According to Irwin, Twitter will restrict the distribution of hateful and abusive content rather than outright removing such posts. This is in line with Elon Musk’s idea of free speech on the platform. In areas including child exploitation, the company has already started aggressively restricting abuse-prone hashtags and search results. Unfortunately, an automated process means “benign uses” of those terms are also affected. “The biggest thing that’s changed is the team is fully empowered to move fast and be as aggressive as possible,” Irwin said in an interview with Reuters last week....

So, that means that Bally Sports Plus is available in five markets right now. That includes Bally Sports Detroit, Florida, Kansas City, Sun and North. So if you live in an area that gets one of those channels, then you can sign up for Bally Sports Plus today. Here’s how you can sign up for Bally Sports Plus. What can I watch on Bally Sports Plus? Bally Sports Plus is going to be your home for regional sports....

The evolution of online casinos also brought a real revolution in terms of payment methods provided for users. These days, players are really looking out for casinos that offer the Pay by Mobile feature as a payment method, for it can be done within seconds, and the processing usually happens instantly. But while multiple online casinos are thoroughly functional when browsing from your smartphone, there are still several websites that are not optimized for Android phones, which can turn the navigation process into a real chore for the users....

So without further ado, here are the best deals on Fire TV devices, from streaming sticks to actual TV sets. This post will be updated pretty regularly with the latest deals.

Best Android TVs You’ll find all of the options on this list in the table below, along with the sizes they are available in, starting price and a link to buy. So you can quickly find what you’re looking for. Without further ado, here are the best Android TVs on the market right now. Hisense U8G Quantum Series The Hisense U8G is a really great Android TV for the gamers out there....

Most of these laptops can also be “gaming laptops”, though don’t expect them to have an NVIDIA RTX 3080 inside, or anything crazy like that. For that, you’ll want to check out the gaming laptops deals roundup here. Best Laptop Deals Dell, HP, MSI, Lenovo, and many other laptop makers are running some pretty sweet deals right now. So you can save big on some great laptops. Which is going to be great right now, since most of us are still working from home for a bit longer, and maybe indefinitely....

While we can’t say for sure that our picks will be the best PC games out there for everybody, they’re certainly worthy of your consideration. And perhaps your time. Since tastes in games are so vast we’ve picked the best PC games across a number of different genres. This way there’s a little something for everyone to enjoy. This list will also be updated monthly. So expect some titles to be swapped out from time to time....

The Galaxy Tab S8’s regular price is $699, Galaxy Tab S8+ is $899, and the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra is $1,099. And you’ll be able to add another $200 to each model for its 5G variant. Best Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Deals These are actually some large tablets here from Samsung. Even the regular, vanilla Tab S8 is an 11-inch tablet. While the Galaxy Tab S8+ is 12.4-inch and the Tab S8 Ultra is a whopping 14....

We’ve opted to include 10 applications on this list. You’ll find all sorts of apps here, ranging from the official app for buying tickets for games that will be placed at the World Cup 2022, to an app that’ll help you find a place to stay while you’re in Qatar. Not all of these apps are made exclusively for this World Cup, of course, only a couple of them are....

The way that breaks down is, the Essential plan is now $24.99 for the first year. And the Premium plan is $49.99 for the first year. The main difference between the two is ad-free and downloads available on the Premium plan. This is a great deal for those that want to check out the Star Trek original series, or any of the other originals that Paramount+ has available. Remember that Paramount+ owns the CBS and Viacom channels....