Topic: android integration
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Google's 'Aluminium' Android PC OS Puts AI at Its Core
Google is developing "Aluminium OS," a new Android-based operating system for PCs set to launch in 2026, which integrates artificial intelligence as a core component of its design. The company plans to transition from ChromeOS to Aluminium OS, with job listings indicating a phased approach where ...
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Unlock AirPods' Best Features on Android & Linux for Free
LibrePods is a free app that enables Android and Linux users to access advanced AirPods features by mimicking an Apple device connection through reverse-engineered protocols. The app unlocks functionalities like ear detection, head gesture controls, noise cancellation switching, and accurate batt...
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Steam's New Handheld Will Run Android Games
Valve has unveiled new hardware including the Steam Frame VR headset, designed to run both VR and standard games while bridging a gap to bring Android games to the Steam platform for the first time. The company is supporting developers by providing a specialized kit to port Android APKs to Steam,...
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Steam Now Supports Android Games
Valve is expanding Steam to officially support Android games and introducing the Steam Frame, a wireless VR headset, marking its strategic entry into mobile gaming. The company is encouraging developers, especially from the Meta VR ecosystem, to bring their Android APK files to Steam for native, ...
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Google Pixel Buds 2A Review: Smart Compromises That Pay Off
Choosing the right earbuds is heavily influenced by your smartphone brand, as ecosystem lock-in limits seamless cross-platform functionality and access to premium features. The Google Pixel Buds 2A offer excellent value with impressive sound, comfortable fit, reliable battery life, and effective ...
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Google's Aluminium OS: An Android Alternative for PC
Google is developing a new AI-centric operating system called Aluminium OS (ALOS), which is Android-based and aims to unify Android and ChromeOS into a single platform for various devices. The project signals a strategic shift, with plans to eventually phase out ChromeOS in favor of Aluminium OS,...
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TCL's Nxtpaper Tablet: A Color Kindle Alternative
The TCL Tab 8 Nxtpaper 5G is an 8.7-inch Android tablet priced at $199.99, offering a color-screen alternative to e-readers like the Kindle Colorsoft with greater functionality including video streaming and productivity apps. It features TCL's Nxtpaper 4.0 display technology, which reduces glare ...
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Top Deals: Google Pixel Watch 3 & Anker's 2-in-1 USB-C Cable
The Google Pixel Watch 3 is now available at a new low price of $199.99, offering a $100 discount and praised for its battery life, Android integration, and features like Google TV remote and ECG monitoring. Anker’s 2-in-1 USB-C cable is priced at $16.99, allowing simultaneous charging of two dev...
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Gemini to Replace Google Assistant on Android Soon
Google’s Gemini will become the default Android assistant, offering enhanced privacy controls while handling tasks like calls, messages, and utilities, even with activity tracking off. The update allows Gemini to perform actions (e.g., setting alarms, sending messages) without storing user data f...
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Boox Palma 2 Pro: The Pocket-Sized Android That's Not a Phone
The Boox Palma 2 Pro is a pocket-sized Android device with a color E Ink screen and mobile data, blending features of an e-reader and a smartphone. It upgrades from the original model by adding a color display and connectivity, which may introduce more distractions compared to simpler e-readers. ...
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Signal's Encrypted iOS Backups Are Here
Signal has launched encrypted backups for iOS, using end-to-end encryption and a unique recovery key to securely protect and restore user conversations and media files. The platform offers two backup tiers: a free version with 100MB storage for recent 45-day content and a $1.99/month premium plan...
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