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The revelation comes from @FrontTron on Twitter (via), who has a good track record of Samsung-related leaks. This aligns with previous reports claiming that the Galaxy S22 Ultra would feature an S Pen slot. Regardless, it’s still too early in the day to say anything definitively. Keeping this in mind, we encourage you to take this with a pinch of salt. But if true, this could formally mark the demise of the “Ultra” variants of Galaxy flagships....

The Galaxy S22 Ultra charging will be considerably faster than the S21 Ultra’s To make things even more interesting, the tipster says this information is confirmed “100%”, which adds another layer of credibility. He says that the Galaxy S22 Ultra will feature 45W fast charging (10V/4.5A). We’re talking about wired charging here, of course. The phone will also support wireless charging, and reverse wireless charging, but the tipster did not share any information regarding that....

Galaxy Xcover 6 Pro teardown The removable back panel of the Galaxy Xcover 6 Pro has a rubber gasket on the inside to keep water out of sipping into the battery compartment. Samsung has also pasted graphite film here to help dissipate heat through the back. The battery itself comes off on prying with just your fingertip. We can see a liquid damage indicator underneath the battery, while the SIM and micro SD slots are next to it, like in the good old days....

The Galaxy Z Fold 4 won’t include a built-in S Pen, it seems He tweeted out that the Galaxy Z Fold 4 will be a little smaller and thinner. Including an S Pen inside it would increase the device’s size and weight, which would be far from ideal, as it’s already quite a hefty, and large device. There were a lot of rumors that the Galaxy Z Fold 4 will include an S Pen silo, like the Galaxy S22 Ultra....

The new lineup includes cases in the Monarch, Civilian, Pathfinder, Plyo, Plasma, [U] Lucent, and Outback series’. In addition, UAG is offering various color options for each case model. Although not all models will offer the same colors. Some will be unique to certain ones. So users may have to decide on a balance of their color preference as well as the amount of protection they want. For example, the Monarch case will probably offer the most protection....

Google Assistant is currently one of the best voice assistants in the market, and comes with dozens of features. Some of these features are great for everyday use, but some are frequently used and remain buried. Now, Google has decided to ditch some less-used features, including location-based reminders and assigning reminders to a specific person. As per the report, Google has announced the news on the Assistant Help page, saying, “The option to create reminders for a certain location is going away soon....

This comes after Epic Games sued Google in 2020 for removing Fortnite from the Play Store. The widely popular game was removed soon after Epic Games introduced the “Mega Drop” update. The update allowed Epic to use its own payment method, thus bypassing Google’s billing structure and commissions. Google’s countersuit (via) claims that Epic intentionally breached the terms of the contract by offering a payment method inside Fortnite that wasn’t related to Google Play....

Google is seemingly still developing Pixel face unlock It was mentioned several times after that, and even a menu for Pixel face unlock popped up in the Pixel security hub. Google did remove that screenshot from the Security Hub listing soon after, though, but it was too late, the feature was more or less confirmed to be in development. Now, 9to5Google says it heard this feature is not dead in the water....

Google always tries to keep its search page bare of any redundant things, including widgets. There is just a colorful logo of the company and a search bar with two buttons. However, the company may decide to make some changes to this page by adding discover-like cards. The widgets are not yet widely available, and only a few users have spotted them on search pages. As you can see in the screenshot, there are six widgets available, and each one is related to a specific query....

As most Android users are aware, nudges was first brought to Gmail in 2018. It would automatically highlight emails that the users haven’t responded to. A similar feature does make sense for Google’s Messages app on Android. The feature is currently available on the Beta version of Google Messages New strings discovered in the app show support for highlighting “messages you might have forgotten to respond to.” Another string talks about displaying “messages you might need to follow up on....

In case you haven’t noticed, Google Photos constantly greets you with photos and videos that you took days, months, and even years back. It will either share pictures that you took on that day years back or resurface more recent pictures. Since it’s the end of the year, Google Photos is showing you the best memories that you have had throughout the year. No, Google Photos has the Best Of Autumn Memories collection As you can guess, the company will surface the photos that it thinks were your best shots of autumn....

Before we get into it, it’s worth noting that those are not the only bugs that were fixed. Yesterday, we reported that the fingerprint scanner has been improved quite a bit, while the blank lock screen bug is also no more. June 2022 update improved cellular connectivity for Pixel 6 & 6 Pro users, it seems Google did a commendable job with bug fixes this time around, it would seem....

How do Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro make customer service calls better? Now, as noted above, the new feature is directly linked to calling. And specifically, to calls to service lines with the Google Pixel 6 series. And that comes down to new AI-driven features in the phone app itself. With the new app, the new handsets can tell users about the wait time for a business-related 1-800 number before dialing is complete....

A leaked video shows Google Play Games on a PC Right now, Google Play Games on PC is being beta tested in three markets: Hong Kong, South Korea, and Taiwan. People in those three markets will need to join the beta waitlist. The fact that it’s just started beta testing means that it will be a while before it reaches other markets. Now, thanks to the tweet, we have a look at what this will look like....

It actually started with the Pixel 5a back in August, but many of us thought that Google might be looking to release cheaper cases for its cheaper phones. As it doesn’t really make sense to spend $40 on a case for your $400-$500 smartphone. But when the Pixel 6 was announced last month, the fabric cases were still MIA. Instead, Google is selling these plastic, TPU cases for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro....

So what is Google launching for the holidays? Well, let’s start with what’s coming to Pixels. Google is making it easier to add holiday cheer to your photos and messages. There are going to be unique designs available from two new artists – Australian husband-and-wife duo DABSMYLA and renowned watercolor artist Yao Cheng Design. You’ll be able to just pick your photos, select your design and rearrange the layout with simple drag-and-drop controls....

There are three new personal results setting in Google search If you haven’t noticed these new changes, Google will let you know by indicating them with a blue dot in the settings. To some peoples’ dismay, they’ll find that they’re automatically opted into having personal results. The first feature is to have your searches autocompleted based on your search activity. Google will automatically fill in any searches that seem related to your previous searches....

Taken together, the feature will reportedly enable Apple Handoff-like functionality. With Eche itself working as a kind of mirroring service for smartphones on Chromebook. That’s mirroring for apps, messaging, and more, as noted in previous articles. Now, there appear to be more details about exactly how that would work. How would Push work for sharing between Google Pixel and Chromebook Of course, as of this writing, the feature does appear to be linked exclusively to Google Pixel-branded phones — so it may not ever be possible for other phones to push things to a Chromebook....

According to a 9to5Google report, this campaign will run from August 25 through October 6. It will be a digital campaign with no static billboards. During this period, Google will put up various ads targeting Apple for the lack of RCS on iPhones. The publication could get access to a few of those and they highlight the problems users face while texting across platforms. Firstly, Google tells Apple that sending files over a message between Android smartphones and iPhones severely affects the file’s resolution....

At the Google For Games Developer Summit this morning, Google touches on a wide range of game-related topics for its Android and Stadia platforms. Much of the changes coming seem to be focused on getting games into people’s hands quicker and more easily. On the Android side of things, a big chunk of this revolves around the play as you download feature. For those unaware of its existence, it’s just like it sounds....