The Google Messages app on Android phones may soon receive a highly anticipated feature: the ability to edit sent messages. This feature has been spotted in screenshots shared by X (formerly Twitter) user Jhow_kira, indicating that it is currently being tested by some Android users. Once rolled out, users will be able to edit messages by long-pressing them and selecting the pencil icon next to the copy, delete, star, and flow options.
OnePlus’ first foldable phone, the Open, is a solid device with a great design, excellent displays, and a powerful camera system. It’s also one of the most affordable foldables on the market, starting at $1,700.
The Google Pixel 8a is the latest entry in the Pixel lineup, and it offers a number of upgrades over the Pixel 6a. These upgrades include a new design, a better display, a faster processor, more storage, a better camera system, and longer software support. If you’re looking for a budget-friendly Pixel phone, the Pixel 8a is the better choice.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 is an excellent tablet for all-around usage with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor and 8GB of RAM, which combine for dependable performance in handling everyday functions. The device comes with internal storage of 128GB, but if that’s not enough for you, there’s an option for extra space of up to 1TB by inserting a microSD card. The 11-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X touchscreen of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 is extremely responsive, and with its 2560 x 1600 resolution and 120Hz refresh rate, you’ll enjoy sharp details and smooth animations on the display. The tablet comes with the S Pen, which is a stylus for taking notes and drawing sketches, and it’s powered by Android 13 with the option of upgrading to Android 14 right after you unbox it.
This week’s Android Circuit includes news on the Galaxy Z Fold 6’s battery, the OnePlus Pad Go’s European launch, a refreshed Pixel Tablet, the Nothing Phone (2a) review, Huawei’s Pura 70 success, HMD’s Pulse brand, and more.
Google and Samsung are deepening their collaboration to develop and deploy new artificial intelligence (AI) features for Android and Galaxy devices. This joint effort builds upon their successful partnership in visual lookup, where Samsung’s Circle to Search feature was launched exclusively on the Galaxy S24 series before becoming available on Pixel devices. Now, both companies aim to create innovative AI experiences across the Android ecosystem.
Google and Samsung are joining forces to develop and deploy new artificial intelligence (AI) experiences for Android and Galaxy smartphones. The partnership, which began with the Circle to Search visual lookup feature, has now expanded to include a wide range of AI-powered initiatives. The companies will work together to build new AI features for the Android ecosystem, leveraging their combined expertise and resources.
Reddit has unveiled several updates for its iOS and Android apps, prioritizing conversation accessibility and seamless user experience. The company has introduced a unified media player, which allows users to swipe through various post types, providing a smoother transition and easier access to comments. Additionally, a direct shortcut to conversations now takes users directly to the top of the comments section, eliminating the need to scroll through the post page. These enhancements aim to foster a more engaging and efficient environment for users to participate in discussions across the platform.
EV maker Polestar has partnered with Chinese smartphone manufacturer Meizu to launch its first smartphone, aptly named the Polestar Phone. Based on the Meizu 21 Pro, the Polestar Phone boasts impressive specifications and features that make it a standout device. However, its availability is limited to China for the time being.
Google’s Gemini AI Assistant is poised to gain new features that will enhance its capabilities and rival those of the popular Google Assistant. These updates aim to make the assistant more user-friendly and functional.
