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Indian Express
05-05-2025
- Indian Express
Android 16 will let you turn your phone into a PC on demand
Google is expected to unveil Android 16 and its features on May 13 at The Android Show: I/O Edition. Ahead of that, Android Authority recently discovered that the upcoming Android iteration will introduce a revamped UI with a customizable Quick Settings panel, redesigned Settings menu, and more. Now, another report from Android Authority suggests that Android 16 will also let you use your smartphone like a PC by pairing it with an external monitor. Found on the Google Pixel 8 Pro running the latest beta build of Android 16, the phone offers a desktop mode—similar to Samsung DeX—when connected to an external monitor, with a Chromebook-like user interface. This will enable users to transform their phone simply by pairing it with an external monitor to get some serious work done. However, this feature is likely to be limited to high-end smartphones equipped with powerful chips capable of driving an external monitor. The phone should also have a fast USB-C port to enable the experience. Android desktop mode is still under beta testing, and it is unclear whether Google will release this capability on day one of the Android 16 rollout or if the update will be added to eligible devices at a later date. It's also unclear whether this feature will remain limited to Google Pixel smartphones or if other Android smartphone makers will offer the same to their users. Nonetheless, Android 16 is shaping up to be a much bigger update than anticipated, offering a robust set of new features, an improved UI, and possibly AI-powered experiences. Google recently seeded the final beta of Android 16, indicating that the launch of the stable version is right around the corner. The Pixel range of smartphones will be the first in line to receive the latest Android experience, followed by devices from brands like OnePlus, Xiaomi, and others, which are already testing Android 16 on their latest flagships.
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Yahoo
Pixel users raise concerns over charge limit following March update
If you noticed that your Google Pixel 9 is reaching full charge faster than you would like it to, you're not alone. Pixel users are reporting issues regarding changes to their phones' charging limit following the March update that dropped over the weekend. According to a report on Android Authority, Pixel owners complained about their phones charging to 100% faster than usual after the latest Android update despite setting the charging limit to 80%. Over on Reddit, some users mentioned that their phones charged up to 100% the first couple of times after the update went live, only to charge up to 80% again after turning off the limit and re-enabling it. U/asteria99 commented that those charging bursts are likely due to recalibration. 'This is likely by design. It will occasionally charge up to 100% to ensure the software's battery reading is calibrated to the battery's actual value,' they said. 'For this update, Google probably enforced this for the first charge. It should function normally after the first 100% charge.' A product expert on the Google support forums, confirmed that the recalibration process is a feature and not a bug in a comment to another Pixel user posting about the same issue. They wrote that in order for the phone to complete recalibration, it needs to stay connected to the charger until the shield icon appears over the battery symbol in the status bar, which will stay there for two hours after the phone is fully charged. Every charge after that will be limited to 80% again. However, the shield icon won't show up if you're using a wireless charger. If that's the case, the phone needs to be left on the wireless charging platform until the lightning bolt icon disappears. The charging limit issue isn't limited to the Google Pixel 9, as it also hit the Google Pixel 8 Pro and Google Pixel 9 Pro, among other Pixel phones that can upgrade to the latest software update. That same update brought AI-powered scam detection, satellite messaging upgrades, Pixel Mode personalization, and more.
Yahoo
19-02-2025
- Yahoo
Local man pleads in federal porn case
HIGH POINT — A High Point man who was arrested last year on child pornography and sexual assault of a girl has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of production of child pornography and receipt of child pornography. Joseph D. Santora, 44, who previously lived on Gatehouse Road, pleaded guilty in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina in exchange for having the remaining four counts against him dismissed. Santora faces a sentence of between five and 20 years on the conviction of receipt of child pornography and between 15 and 30 years on the conviction of production of child pornography, according to the plea agreement. Santora was arrested April 26, 2024, by the High Point Police Department. High Point police got a search warrant for Santora's house and, while executing the warrant, arrested Santora in his car nearby, according to an affidavit from an FBI agent. At the house, police seized Santora's Google Pixel 8 Pro smartphone. In the search of his house, police seized a second Pixel smartphone. On the phones police found several videos of girls as young as 8 years old naked and touching themselves sexually, the affidavit said. The initial investigation involving Santora began a year ago this month with a report of a sexual assault of a girl. In February 2024 a girl told High Point police that she got to know a man online and ran away from her home in another state to meet him in High Point. During the investigation, detectives identified the man who lured the girl to High Point as Santora, and he was arrested April 26. Santora was charged with first-degree forcible rape, human trafficking and sexual servitude in the investigation involving the girl.
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Get the New Pixel 8 Pro for Less Than Ever With a Big $400 Discount Now Live at Amazon
With new releases like the iPhone 16, the latest phones offer a bunch of advanced and useful features but often have a huge price tag attached. That's why it's great to see that Amazon has discounted the Google Pixel 8 Pro to just $599, a savings of $400 off its list price. Available in bay (blue) or obsidian (black) color designs, each one is now down to a record low. This Google Pixel 8 Pro includes a 128GB SSD and 12GB of RAM. Its screen is 6.7 inches, large enough for you to watch your favorite content. Photo and video enthusiasts will get a lot out of the Pixel 8 Pro's cameras, which have resolutions ranging from 10 megapixels for the front-facing (selfie) camera to up to 50 megapixels for its regular cameras. The Pixel 8 Pro features Pro camera controls designed for low-light conditions. Plus, the Pixel 8 Pro is equipped with Google AI, which means you can edit your photos and videos quickly. Hey, did you know? CNET Deals texts are free, easy and save you money. Google AI also lets you screen calls and translate phrases efficiently -- a boon for any traveler. Busy people will probably also enjoy using Google Assistant on the Pixel 8 Pro, with nice-to-have voice control options when you've got a lot of emails, calls or information to sift through. Plus, Google equipped the Pixel 8 Pro with multiple security features, such as Google VPN, crash detection, temperature readings and guaranteed security updates for seven years. The Google Pixel 8 Pro was on sale for $599 on Black Friday, so it's a surprise to see it at that price again. Back then, the deal was on Woot. Deals on Woot involve very limited quantities, so the phone sold out fast. This time it's available on Amazon, so in theory more stock should be available. Still, better to grab it early if you're keen. If you're looking for a new phone but aren't sure this deal's for you, check out our list of the best Pixel deals and best phone deals to see what else is going on now.
