Topic: android os
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Google's 'Aluminum OS' Brings Android to PCs: What We Know
Google is developing 'Aluminium OS,' a unified operating system merging Android and ChromeOS to compete with Windows and macOS, emphasizing AI integration and a cohesive experience across devices. The initiative, confirmed through job listings and a Qualcomm partnership, targets all device tiers ...
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Google's New Operating System: What to Expect
Google is developing a new operating system called "Aluminium OS," which aims to compete with established desktop systems like Windows and macOS by leveraging its mobile and lightweight computing expertise. The system will combine strengths from Android and ChromeOS, with deep ties to Google's we...
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Boox Unveils Color E-Reader With Stylus in Smartphone Size
The Boox P6 Pro is a smartphone-sized e-reader launching in China on October 9th, featuring a SIM card tray for mobile data and optional color or black-and-white E Ink displays. It includes an 8GB RAM, 128GB storage, a 16MP camera for document scanning, stylus support, and runs on Android with Go...
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Boox's New Smartphone-Sized E-Readers: Premium Price Revealed
Boox has launched the P6 Pro and P6 Pro Color e-readers in China with notable price increases, positioning them as premium devices with advanced E Ink displays and internal upgrades, though global availability remains uncertain. The P6 Pro features a 6.13-inch monochrome screen priced at approxim...
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Hands-On: The Next Boox Palma Features Color E Ink and Cellular
The Boox Palma is generating buzz for its potential color E Ink display and cellular connectivity, which could bridge the gap between e-readers and smartphones. This new model may include 4G+ LTE support, addressing previous limitations and offering an alternative for users seeking reduced digita...
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Honor Debuts World's Thinnest Foldable Phone in Europe
Honor is bringing the Magic V5, the world’s thinnest foldable phone, though only just, to Europe, where it’s available to order now following its Chinese launch last month. I’ve just reviewed the Magic V5, which is a whole 0.1mm thinner than either the Oppo Find N5 or Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7. The Magic V5 runs Android 15, with seven years of software support promised. The MagicPad 3 is a 13.3-inch Android tablet with a 165Hz LCD display, and it’s also impressively thin at 5.8mm. Image: Honor...
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Google TV's Gemini Update: Generate Images, Videos & Voice Control
Google TV's latest update integrates the Gemini AI assistant, enabling conversational queries and personalized recommendations with a new visually rich interface designed for television. The AI can now directly control TV settings through voice commands, such as automatically adjusting audio to f...
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Weird Phones at CES 2026: The Search Was Worth It
At CES, the Clicks Communicator phone emerged as a focused companion device, featuring a full physical keyboard and a design that appeals to professionals for tasks like typing emails. The Ikko MindOne Pro is a compact, square Android phone with a unique rotating camera, offering a pocket-friendl...
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Ayaneo Pocket Play Revives Sony Xperia Play Concept
Ayaneo's Pocket Play revives the classic slide-out controller design, a nostalgic departure from current gaming phones that use add-ons or touchscreen controls. The device features a full set of physical controls, including a D-pad, face buttons, touch-sensitive analog pads, and dedicated shoulde...
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End Google's Exclusive Search Deals, Not Chrome
A federal judge ruled that Google must end its exclusive search agreements and provide competitors access to search data, challenging its market dominance. The decision targets Google's lucrative default search deals, such as with Apple, which were found to unlawfully restrict competition and vio...
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Xiaomi 15T & 15T Pro: Impressive Phones Facing a Short Lifespan
Xiaomi's 15T and 15T Pro offer high-end features like powerful MediaTek Dimensity chipsets, large OLED displays, and robust camera systems at competitive prices, though their launch timing just before new flagships is unusual. Both models feature durable IP68 ratings, substantial 5,500mAh batteri...
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Google and Apple's $20 Billion Search Deal Remains Intact
The court ruled that Google can maintain its lucrative search agreements, including a $20 billion deal with Apple, to avoid severe financial harm to partners and negative consumer impacts. Google is not required to divest Chrome or Android, nor display choice screens for alternative search provid...
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