I’ve carried the Pixel 7a as my secondary phone for six months, hopping between Android betas, minor patches, and feature drops. When Android Police called it the only budget Android phone worth buying at $374, I didn’t exactly spit out my coffee—but I also didn’t nod along blindly. The Pixel 7a might be the most […]
Tag: Android updates
Android 15 preview on Pixel: exciting but hollow
If you’re itching to install Android 15 Developer Preview on your Pixel, you probably expect more than a slightly shinier Android 14. You’re not wrong to hesitate. Google has pushed out Android 15 Developer Preview 2 for recent Pixel phones, and yes, you can flash it right now. But this early build says more about […]
Xiaomi’s Update Policy Beats Google: Is This a Warning Sign?
Can Xiaomi’s New Update Policy Outshine Google’s? Xiaomi recently unveiled its Redmi K60 Extreme, and it’s making waves in the Android community for one striking reason: it promises four years of Android updates. This move puts Xiaomi ahead of Google’s own Pixel update policy, which generally offers three years of major Android updates and an […]
Wear OS 4 Update: Galaxy Watch Gains ‘Watch Unlock’ Feature
As a tech journalist, I’ve had the opportunity to test many smartwatches, but the Galaxy Watch 5 has consistently impressed me with its blend of style and functionality. Recently, I updated it to Wear OS 4 and discovered that it now supports Android’s upcoming ‘Watch Unlock’ feature. This piqued my interest, not just because it […]