Samsung has shipped over 100 million DeX-capable phones, yet Google’s own mid-range Pixel 8a only now looks set to catch up on wired display output with Android 15. That’s the headline emerging from new reports that the Pixel 8a, when running the latest Android 15 beta, can push video over USB-C to external monitors. It’s […]
Author: Nadia Malik
Sony Xperia 1 VI leak hints at a safer flagship bet
Sony’s Xperia 1 VI might be the most boringly sensible Xperia yet. That’s the takeaway from a massive new leak of marketing images and specs ahead of its May 17 launch – and if you loved Sony’s unapologetically weird, ultra-tall 4K flagships, you probably won’t like where this is going. Sony is finally abandoning 4K […]
Pixel Launcher finally fixes a basic annoyance
Everyone says Android updates are all about AI now. They’re wrong. The most important Android 15 change for a lot of Pixel users might be something embarrassingly basic: actually seeing full app names in the Pixel Launcher. This isn’t flashy like Gemini, it’s not Tensor-exclusive magic, and it won’t sell a single Pixel 9 on […]
Xiaomi 14 Ultra vs S24 Ultra vs Pixel 8 Pro
If you’re eyeing a 2024 Android flagship mainly for the camera, you’re probably looking at three names: Xiaomi 14 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, and Google Pixel 8 Pro. All three promise DSLR-adjacent photography in your pocket. Only one of them actually gets closest. This is a camera-first comparison, but hardware, software, and real-world usability […]