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Android’s lock screen widgets are getting a slick new background blur effect

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-07-30 01:24:47

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR A future Android update will give the lock screen widget page a blurred wallpaper background, aligning it with the Material 3 Expressive design language. This visual change, which replaces the current opaque colored background, was spotted in the new Android Canary build, making the UI more consistent. Although lock screen widgets are currently exclusive to tablets, Google has confirmed they will be coming to phones in the Android 16 QPR1 release. Mat

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The Ridiculously Thin Galaxy Z Flip 7 Is Sturdy AF. Ask Me How I Know

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-07-30 11:30:04

If you're concerned about how durable Samsung's foldable phones are, I'm here to tell you not to worry. And that's especially true when it comes to the new Galaxy Z Flip 7, which holds its own among today's best smartphones. After less than six hours with the Galaxy Z Flip 7, I accidentally performed my own informal drop test. At a catered affair in Brooklyn, I walked outside to get a view of the waterfront, and when I pulled the Z Flip 7 out of my pocket, I fumbled it. I watched helplessly as

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This Galaxy S26 leak is bad news for small-phone lovers

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-07-30 22:58:37

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR A Korean outlet reports that Samsung is working on the Galaxy S26 Edge instead of the S26 Plus. The outlet also revealed screen sizes for all three models, and the base model might get a small size bump. The Samsung Galaxy S26 series is still roughly six months away from launch, but that hasn’t stopped the steady stream of leaks. It now looks like we’ve got screen-related details for all three phones. The Elec reports (h/t: Jukanlosreve on Twitter) th

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You should stop putting your phone face up on the table - here's why

zdnet.com Chris Bayer 2025-07-30 19:00:14

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET A friend of mine recently told me, "I always keep my phone on silent mode… which doesn't matter because I compulsively look at it every three minutes anyway." He's not the only one. From becoming a text addict to having full-blown smartphone dependency, the urge to look at and interact with our "flat things" has been deeply ingrained into our collective behavior for some time now. Also: I ditched my phone for this E Ink handset for two weeks - here's my buying advice now

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Stop vetting engineers like it’s 2021 — the AI-native workforce has arrived

venturebeat.com Jacqueline Samira 2025-07-30 15:15:00

Want smarter insights in your inbox? Sign up for our weekly newsletters to get only what matters to enterprise AI, data, and security leaders. Subscribe Now You’re already behind if you’re still vetting engineers like it’s 2021. We’re living through what I believe will be the most transformative technological shift of our lifetime, even bigger than the Internet. The AI revolution is accelerating at a pace most of us can’t even fathom. It’s not hype. It’s a recalibration of what it means to bui

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Gasp! Researchers Say There’s an Inaccuracy in Popular Teen Movies

futurism.com Unknown 2025-07-30 13:15:40

Image by Peacock / NBC Studies According to a new study, teen films have a dirty little secret — and it's harming the real-life adolescents who watch them. After analyzing dozens of teen films, communications researchers at the University of Ohio found, per a new study published in the Journal of Children and Media, that the experiences depicted in them was so different from the lives and experiences of actual teens that they may as well have been speculative fiction. Looking at 53 teen films

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Cursed Phone Case Imitates Human Skin

futurism.com Unknown 2025-07-30 16:15:43

Who asked for this? Skin Deep If for some reason you wanted your smartphone experience to be as off-putting as possible, you should check out this phone case that imitates human skin to a supremely unnerving degree. Not only does it look and feel like an epidermus, but it gets sunburned like one too. Morbid as this sounds, the "Skincase" is actually intended to help you. The idea is that seeing the faux skin wilt from spending too much time outdoors will remind you to protect yourself against

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Never mind the Galaxy Z Fold 7, I wish Samsung copied this foldable alternative

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-07-30 16:10:53

Hadlee Simons / Android Authority The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has just launched, and it’s one of the thinnest foldables yet, while offering a larger folding screen than previous models. As cool as Samsung’s latest Fold is, though, I’ve been spending time with an old alternative to foldable phones, and I’d love Samsung to copy this trick. Yep, I’m talking about LG’s Dual Screen Case. The LG Dual Screen Case was first launched in 2019 for the LG V50, and most subsequent LG flagship phones suppor

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I Accidentally Learned Just How Durable the Galaxy Z Flip 7 Is

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-07-30 10:00:06

If you're concerned about how durable Samsung's foldable phones can be, I'm here to tell you not to worry. And that's especially true when it comes to the new Galaxy Z Flip 7. After less than six hours with the Galaxy Z Flip 7, I accidentally performed my own informal drop test. At a catered affair in Brooklyn, I walked outside to get a view of the waterfront, and when I pulled the Z Flip 7 out of my pocket, I fumbled it. I watched helplessly as Samsung's newest foldable phone fell to the groun

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After 24 hours with Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 7, one big thing stands out

zdnet.com Sabrina Ortiz 2025-07-30 16:40:00

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET The Galaxy Z Flip lineup has been the most popular of Samsung's foldable devices, and its appeal is clear -- who can't benefit from a device with all the functionalities of a regular smartphone that can also shape-shift into a smaller phone for everyday ease? Also: My first 24 hours with the Galaxy Z Fold 7 left me completely mesmerized With its latest addition to the lineup, the Galaxy Z Flip 7, Samsung leaned into the phone's most attractive feature, making it even more

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There’s No Need to Wait for October: Summerween Is Here

gizmodo.com Sabina Graves 2025-07-30 17:45:41

It seems that the holidays keep arriving earlier and earlier; like an undead monster, some of us know they never really die. Not even Christmas—if the jolly-in-July folks have anything to say about it. However, Summerween has been kicking around since early June and will fully absorb the dead of summer with attractions like Midsummer Scream and Universal Horror Unleashed. Already, retailers like Michaels have unleashed their Halloween collections so you can get interior decorating done before l

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After 24 hours with Samsung's Flip 7, one big thing stands out

zdnet.com Sabrina Ortiz 2025-07-30 21:40:11

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET The Galaxy Z Flip lineup has been the most popular of Samsung's foldable devices, and its appeal is clear -- who can't benefit from a device with all the functionalities of a regular smartphone that can also shape-shift into a smaller phone for everyday ease? Also: My first 24 hours with the Galaxy Z Fold 7 left me completely mesmerized With its latest addition to the lineup, the Galaxy Z Flip 7, Samsung leaned into the phone's most attractive feature, making it even more

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Google is working to bring album art to Now Playing on your Pixel’s lock screen (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-07-31 01:09:51

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Now Playing detects songs your phone hears in its vicinity and can identify them on your lock screen. Tapping on the detected song name currently takes you to your Now Playing history. Google is working on a new interface where that tap would instead display album art on the lock screen. Sometimes, when it rains, it pours. As we analyze Android app updates for evidence of in-development changes, it can really feel like it’s dealer’s (or should we say, de

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My First Day With the Galaxy Z Fold 7: This Foldable Finally Feels Just Right to Me

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-07-31 12:00:00

There's something slightly ironic about the superslim Galaxy Z Fold 7. Because the generous 6.5-inch cover screen feels much more normal than those found on previous versions of Samsung's foldable, I've hardly bothered opening the phone to use the sprawling inside display -- despite that kind of being the whole point. That's not a bad thing. Rather, it's a testament to how Samsung has managed to make both displays practical and useful. The cover screen no longer feels like an awkward compromise

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These are the best Prime Day TV deals from LG, Sony, and more

theverge.com Cameron Faulkner 2025-07-31 13:15:14

Let me try to read your mind. You’re thinking of getting a new TV, yes, a 4K model with some sort of smart TV operating system that can provide instant access to your favorite streaming apps. Well then. With Prime Day underway, several TV models, as well as streaming devices and soundbars, are on sale. Some of them are much cheaper than we’ve seen before, while others are matching low prices that we haven’t seen in a while. Either way, it’s nothing but good deals below.

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This 34-inch ultrawide OLED blew me away - and its Prime Day deal makes it even better

zdnet.com Cesar Cadenas 2025-07-31 21:42:33

ZDNET's key takeaways The Alienware 34 240Hz QD-OLED Gaming Monitor retails for $800. It is a large, 34-inch curved gaming monitor with impressive visual output and an immersive design. Be aware that this display does not come with internal speakers. View now at Dell View now at Amazon more buying choices During Amazon Prime Day, the Alienware 34 QD-OLED is on sale for $680, a $120 discount. For the longest time, I considered curved monitors to be nothing more than a gimmick like 3D TVs (rem

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Android’s first Canary release brings a major upgrade to split-screen multitasking

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-01 05:08:39

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR A new 90/10 split-screen ratio is now available in the latest Android Canary release, allowing for more flexible multitasking on tall displays. This feature lets a primary app use 90% of the screen while keeping a secondary app in a small sliver, which can be swapped with a single tap. While previously in development, the final version adds the 90/10 option alongside the existing 70/30 split, rather than replacing it. Most Android phones feature tall,

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Samsung’s FlipShot feature for Flip phones is a goofy take on ‘Made You Look’

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-01 23:29:05

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung’s MultiStar app now offers a so-called FlipShot feature on Galaxy Z Flip phones. This feature will show “stylish photos and messages” on the cover display when you’re taking a selfie with the rear cameras. The Good Lock app also lets users add a custom image to their cover screen, but we’re not sure what this means. Samsung has just launched the Galaxy Z Flip 7 series and Galaxy Z Fold 7, which are the first Galaxy devices with the One UI 8 up

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Best Laptops We've Tested (July 2025)

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-02 03:20:00

There are a ton of laptops on the market at any given moment and almost all of those models are available in multiple configurations to match your performance and budget needs. If you're feeling overwhelmed with options when looking for a new laptop, it's understandable. To help simplify things for you, here are the main things you should consider when you start looking. Price The search for a new laptop for most people starts with price. If the statistics that chipmaker Intel and PC manufactu

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What’s that song? Android Canary introduces Now Playing lock screen shortcut

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-02 09:21:18

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Android lets users set up a pair of lock screen shortcuts for quick access to system tools. Today’s inaugural Android Canary release adds a new “Now Playing” shortcut to your available options. Locking your smartphone is an important step that practically everyone should take, helping to protect your device and keep your private information secure. And while the lock screen serves a critical role, it also makes getting access to anything on our phone that

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Android’s first Canary build adds screen saver features made for phones with Qi2

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-02 17:58:05

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Google is improving Android’s screen saver with new activation and display options in the latest Android Canary build. New settings can trigger the screen saver only when upright and charging, with a further option to restrict it to wireless charging. A “low light mode” has also been added, which displays a dim clock in the dark regardless of your chosen screen saver. Earlier today, Google launched its Android Canary program, which replaces the previo

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12 Best Prime Day TV Deals for All Budgets (2025)

wired.com Ryan Waniata 2025-08-02 13:26:45

Summer heat is upon us, but there's nothing cooler than great Prime Day TV deals on the best TVs we've tested. We don't recommend just any TV discounts; here at WIRED, you'll find only the top models we've thoroughly tested in a wide variety of styles and budget tiers at their lowest (or close to the lowest) prices, ensuring there's something for everyone. This is a living list, and we'll be continuously updating it with our favorites as the Amazon Prime Day sale event proceeds, so if you don't

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Windows 11’s new Black Screen of Death is now rolling out

theverge.com Tom Warren 2025-08-02 21:50:28

is a senior editor and author of Notepad , who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Microsoft is now starting to change its Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) to a newly designed black version. It’s the first major change to the BSOD since Microsoft added a sad face to the screen in Windows 8, and Microsoft is now removing that frowning face and QR code in favor of a more simplified black screen. The new BSOD is rolling out to Windows 11 Release Preview users today,

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7 Best Prime Day TV Deals for All Budgets (2025)

wired.com Ryan Waniata 2025-08-03 09:26:45

Summer heat is upon us, but there's nothing cooler than great Prime Day TV deals on the best TVs we've tested. We don't recommend just any TV discounts; here at WIRED, you'll find only the top models we've thoroughly tested in a wide variety of styles and budget tiers at their lowest (or close to the lowest) prices, ensuring there's something for everyone. This is a living list, and we'll be continuously updating it with our favorites as the Amazon Prime Day sale event proceeds, so if you don't

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Wish your Nintendo DS could run modern PC games? You need to see this new gaming handheld

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-03 13:44:01

TL;DR The AYANEO Flip 1S is a clamshell handheld with dual-screen and keyboard variants. It runs Windows, with a Ryzen 7 8840U or Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 chipset. Pre-orders start today at $779, with shipping expected in August. AYANEO has really made a name for itself in the boutique gaming handheld space, and its latest release is another fascinating device. It’s part Nintendo DS, part gaming laptop, and it’s officially available for pre-order starting today. The AYANEO Flip 1S is a clamshell ha

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Galaxy Z Flip 7 fixes the biggest gripe with using Gemini on flip foldables

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-02 23:00:37

TL;DR The Galaxy Z Flip 7 now runs Google Gemini’s Android app natively on the cover screen. This is a step up from Flip 6, which could only support text-based chat with some workarounds. Gemini Live also works directly from the cover screen. The progressive increase in the Galaxy Flip’s cover screen size has also expanded its utility over time. The cover screen on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 measures 4.1 inches, occupying a larger space than the previous model’s 3.4-inch layout. This means m

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 vs. Z Flip 6: I used both models, and there's a clear winner

zdnet.com Sabrina Ortiz 2025-08-03 21:54:00

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Samsung this week introduced its newest foldable phones, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Fold 7. These devices feature updated specifications, resulting in a thinner, lighter, and more powerful design. You might be wondering if these updates justify an upgrade, especially if you own a previous model like the Galaxy Z Flip 6, or if you're considering a flip phone for the first time. Also: Everything announced at Samsung Unpacked: Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7, Watch 8 Series, more Wh

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I changed 10 Samsung phone settings to significantly improve the user experience

zdnet.com Prakhar Khanna 2025-08-03 21:57:00

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Samsung's One UI 7 is my favorite Android skin right now. It is fast, responsive, and intuitive. But nothing comes fine-tuned to your experience straight out of the box. You need to personalize your smartphone to make it more appealing. I change almost a dozen settings on every Samsung Galaxy phone to best suit my needs, and I believe these will elevate your user experience, too. Also: The best Samsung phones to buy From setting the highest available screen resolution to more

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Gemini on Android just got a small but handy usability upgrade

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-04 04:28:50

AssembleDebug / Android Authority TL;DR Google is rolling out a new gesture to launch Gemini in full screen from the small overlay at the bottom of the screen. This change was spotted in May and is now functional on the Galaxy Z Fold 7, and possibly the Flip 7 and the Flip 7 FE. In addition to those announcements, Google has begun rolling out a new gesture that allows for easy switching between the floating Gemini overlay and the Gemini app in full-screen mode. You will now notice a small hor

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Don’t Bother with a Desktop Monitor, This 15-Inch Portable Screen Is 10x Cheaper on Prime Day

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2025-08-05 01:10:06

Desktop monitors are great for a fixed setup, but they’re not exactly easy to move or take with you. If you need a screen that can accompany you from your home office to your living room (or even to your vacation home) a portable monitor is what you require. The KYY 15.6-inch monitor is a great example of this new generation of displays for those who need a second screen wherever they are. For Prime Day, this model is at a record low, but you’ll need to be a Prime member to grab the deal on Ama

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