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The Samsung Galaxy S23 series is just drowning in leaks, and we've got all the pics
Someone throw Samsung a lifejacket
After months of rumors, Samsung finally announced its next Unpacked event this week, where the company will take to the stage to formally unveil the Galaxy S23 series. Of course, with near-daily leaks, it seems like there's not much left to the imagination. From a refined design to improved specs, it seems like we know nearly everything there is to know about Samsung's next phones. Today, we're getting yet more looks at all three models in their various colors, including a peak at the S23 Ultra's embedded S Pen.
Samsung's budget-friendly Galaxy A14 5G is already available for purchase
A refined design and an improved display for just $200
While we're all eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Galaxy S23 series in just a few weeks, Samsung isn't waiting around to kick off its phone launches for 2023. As announced at CES last week, the Galaxy A14 5G is the company's latest ultra-affordable smartphone, one that looks to be as impressive and capable as its predecessor. It's hitting store shelves today, providing an impressive option for budget-conscious shoppers as we head into a new year.
Samsung Galaxy S23 arrives February 1st and reserving now gets a $50 discount
A big chunk of savings, no commitment required
It seems like only yesterday the Galaxy S22 Ultra landed in our hands, bringing the Note series back to life in all but name (and, you know, expandable storage). But time endlessly marches forward, and the Galaxy S23 series is right around the corner. After months of leaks and rumors — not to mention an accidental early reveal of this year's date — Samsung's next Unpacked is officially set for February 1st.
Android 13 QPR2 Beta 2 is available for Google Pixel phones right now
Start your new year off right with a fresh beta
It might be the start of a new year, but Google is keeping right on schedule. Just a week after January's patch started rolling out to Pixels everywhere, the company has returned with Android 13 QPR2 Beta 2. It's our next look at what the March Feature Drop will bring to Google's phone lineup, and you can download it on your phone right now.
Weekend poll: What's your favorite CES 2023 announcement?
Smartphones? Chromebooks? Urine testers? The choice is yours
2023 kicked off with a bang, as CES returned for its biggest show in three years. Although major tech companies — Samsung, Google, and plenty of others — usually save their biggest announcements for solo engagements, we've seen plenty of exciting gadgets this year. From smartphones and tablets to eye-tracking soundbars and ceiling lights, the future of technology is looking pretty intriguing, and now it's your turn to choose your favorite.
Here's what the Galaxy S23 series looks like in all four colors
Pink, beige, green, and of course, black
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While Samsung won't be the first company to launch a flagship smartphone this year — that honorific belongs to the OnePlus 11 after this week's early announcement in China — our attention is still focused squarely on the Galaxy S23. Rumored to debut on February 1st, we're less than a month out from the potential unveiling of all three phones. Today, we're getting our best look yet at all four colors, both for the smaller Galaxy S23 and its S Pen-equipped big brother.
Some Google Pixels are failing to connect to in-car Bluetooth after installing January's security patch
If you're unable to jam out on your commute, you aren't alone
While plenty of drivers are celebrating the long-delayed launch of Android Auto's latest redesign, some Pixel owners are facing a new set of headaches. After the arrival of January's security patch earlier this week, some users are finding it impossible to connect or stay connected to their car's entertainment system over Bluetooth.
Android Auto’s massive redesign is finally rolling out to everyone
After two months in beta, Google's new dashboard is here
It's been a long ride for the new Android Auto redesign. After initially leaking out way back in September of 2021 to an official unveil at last year's Google I/O, we've waited a long time to get our hands on this refreshed car-friendly UI. Today, after a two-month beta period, Google is taking to CES 2023 to announce Android Auto's new dashboard is coming to all drivers starting today.
The Lenovo Tab Extreme combines the best of Apple and Samsung into one behemoth tablet
Along with a new E-Ink tablet for taking notes on the go
If you haven't heard, big tablets are all the rage these days. Just as smartphones have continued ballooning in size over the last decade, Android tablets have continued to grow larger and larger, effectively becoming full-on laptop replacements through optional keyboard docks and styluses. Just a year after Samsung unveiled its own massive Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, another company has returned with its own spin on the concept. With a 14.5" display, the Lenovo Tab Extreme is destined to live up to its name.
The super rugged Motorola ThinkPhone combines carbon fiber with your daily 9-to-5
Own a ThinkPad? This might be the smartphone you've been waiting for
Leave it to Lenovo to bring some mobile weirdness to CES 2023. While the wild west of smartphones is undoubtedly behind us — and the lack of LG and other OEMs isn't helping — we still see a few surprises every year that make us turn our heads and stare. Lenovo and Motorola's ThinkPhone isn't as weird as, say, a concept rollable that never sees the light of day, but compared to the usual lineup of phones from Samsung and Google, there's plenty here that might catch the attention of die-hard Android fans.
Google Pixel 7a might be the most competitive A-series entry yet
Why spend the extra money on a flagship phone?
It wouldn't be a Google phone if we weren't bombarded with leak after leak months in advance. So far, the Pixel 7a is no exception. After a few leaks revealed specs and renders, one user managed to get an early hands-on with the device well before it's expected to hit store shelves later this year. Google has finally remotely locked this particular unit — no surprise there — but not before we could learn a few more tidbits about the company's next mid-range phone.
Carriers love the Google Pixel 7, and so do their subscribers
Turns out excellent reviews and a massive marketing campaign is what's needed to move phones
Despite their popularity among Android enthusiasts — including the readers of this very site — Pixel phones have never been strong sellers. Compared to the likes of Samsung and Apple, Google manages to move a fraction of handsets every year. Perhaps boosted by a massive marketing campaign — not to mention some seriously good word of mouth — the company's latest smartphones seem to be off to a strong start, even compared to the Pixel 6 series before it.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 review: One downgrade too many
Samsung's smallest flagship tablet is fine, but it doesn't live up to the premium experience of the larger models
For the last few years, Samsung has offered its flagship lineup of tablets in two unique sizes: a basic 11-inch model and one with a more premium 12-inch screen. Then in early 2022, Samsung surprised us with a third edition — the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, an absolute behemoth with a nearly 15-inch display capable of replacing your laptop without breaking a sweat. Combined with the Galaxy Tab S8 and Tab S8+, it seemed like Samsung was building a good-better-best lineup for its latest slates.
Samsung's Galaxy A14 5G boosts screen resolution for an even cheaper price
This could be the budget phone to beat in 2023
CES has never been a major stage for launching Android flagships, but these days, it's more dire than ever. A decade ago, this event would see the likes of Motorola or Sony proudly showing off upcoming hardware, but in 2023, we're lucky if a single high-end device even shows up. While Samsung isn't ready to show the world the Galaxy S23 just yet, its mobile division has arrived at CES 2023 to showcase what will undoubtedly become one of the most popular phones of the year.
The OnePlus 11 beats Samsung to the punch with an early launch in China
The rest of us will have to wait until next month
If there's any company that loves to announce the same product a few times, it's OnePlus. Although we're about a month out from an India-based global launch event for the OnePlus 11, China is getting the early access treatment for the second year in a row. As we wait impatiently to get our chance to try out the company's latest phone, there's no need to rely on rumors and leaks from here on out. The OnePlus 11 is official, with the phone hitting store shelves in China next week.
TikTok is now banned from devices used in the US House of Representatives
The House gets ahead of new requirements set to launch by mid-February
It's pretty common to see social media apps come and go as fads, but very rarely does a service have the staying power of TikTok. After initially exploding in the wake of its Musical.ly acquisition, TikTok combined Vine and YouTube to become one of the most popular apps to ever hit smartphones. As a Chinese-owned app, it's also been a lightning rod for controversy — and not just during the Trump administration. Now, in the aftermath of a spying scandal, the US government is taking a step forward in curtailing the app.
Telegram's latest update lets it virtually disappear from your phone's storage
Along with new spoiler tags, drawing tools, and so much more
The holidays are slowly wrapping up, but that doesn't mean you've finished making all of your plans. Whether you're trying to get together to celebrate 2023 in style, or you're making up for lost holiday parties due to weather or travel — trust me, I get it — communication is still key as we head into the new year. Telegram is ending up 2022 in style with one last update, and it's bringing along a ton of new tools including spoiler effects for media, reduced storage space, and so much more.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ is Android Police's 2022 tablet of the year
Not too big, not too little — just right
Tablets exist in two different worlds. Budget slates are a great way to browse the web or stream your favorite TV shows, but if you plan on gaming, writing, or doing any actual productivity work, you'll probably want to look elsewhere. Premium tablets serve as the best way to replace your laptop with a slimmer, lighter form factor, and when it comes to this subsection of the market, no one has come close to topping the Galaxy Tab S8+.
The Google Pixel 7 Pro is Android Police's 2022 smartphone of the year
If you want the best smartphone on the market right now, this is the one to beat
It's easy to take the Pixel 7 Pro for granted. Pick one up in a carrier store and you're likely to sigh. Same old, same old, you'll mumble to yourself. And while Google's latest flagship phone certainly packs few surprises, truthfully, you're missing the bigger picture. Yes, the Pixel 7 Pro is a simple evolution on its predecessor, but by picking up where the Pixel 6 Pro left off, Google was able to develop a smartphone that is better in nearly every single way.
Huge Google Pixel roadmap leak lays out the next few years of hardware plans
A smaller Pixel 9 Pro? Multiple foldables? Only time will tell
The smartphone industry is in a weird spot these days. Throughout 2022, we've seen bad news for manufacturers. Even as some great Android phones hit the market, shipments continued to decline amid economic turbulence and consumers holding onto older devices for longer. These rough waters are bound to shake up plans for future devices, as we've recently seen with Samsung's plan to emulate Apple's success in the high-end. It looks like Samsung isn't alone in this race to beat the iPhone, though. A leaked potential roadmap for Pixels through 2025 suggests Google has some big ideas in store for its future phones.